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1. The Defiant Power Of Poppy: 'Curiosity Keeps Pulling Me In New Directions'

   With her first-ever Australian headline tour and release of her new album ‘Empty Hands’ fast approaching, the enigmatic Poppy is ready to make fresh memories Down Under... “louder ones.”

2. Dune Rats Perform 'Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again' With John Brewster On Yungblud Tour

   The Angels' John Brewster joined Dune Rats for an epic mid-set performance of the Aussie rock classic.

3. Meg Mac Announces National Tour, New Album 'It's My Party'

   Meg Mac will embark on an intimate theatre tour to showcase her new album, 'It's My Party.'

4. 'I Wanted To Get Out Of Our Comfort Zone': DZ Deathrays Are 'Easing Out Of Control' On Album #7

   Seven albums in, DZ Deathrays are embracing the chaos of a life in music, finding new things to say and new ways to say them. The band digs deep into the making of ‘Easing Out Of Control,’ their most audacious album yet.

5. Touch Bass Locks In Tenth Anniversary Festival With Dimension, RL Grime & More

   Festival organisers are promising an event that’s “bigger, louder, heavier than ever.”

6. Ed Sheeran Seeking Setlist Recommendations Ahead Of Australia & New Zealand Tour

   “There’s five slots in the gig where I’ll play any song that you guys decide.”

7. Pulp Confirm Adelaide Festival Appearance Following Boycott Considerations

   "We hope that our free concert will be an opportunity for different communities to come together in peace and harmony," Pulp said.

8. Harry Styles Details New Album 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally'

   'Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally' has a release date of Friday, 6 March.

9. Here Comes The Sun Festival Reveals 2026 Line-up: Lime Cordiale, The Jungle Giants & More

   Live music and surfing will be combined for three weekends, warming up locations in Victoria, Western Australia, and Queensland.

10. Bluesfest Issues Statement On Parkway Drive Booking

    “Bluesfest has always been about great music - not genres."

11. Anthony Albanese Shares His 2025 Hottest 100 Picks

    A solid list of artists from Australia and the UK, Spacey Jane, G Flip, Hatchie, and more are part of Albo's votes for 2025.

12. NSW Government Pulled Funding For SXSW Sydney Following 'Review'

    Destination NSW stated that following a review into SXSW Sydney, "it was agreed not to proceed with the event in 2026 and 2027."

13. Adelaide Venue The Jade Permanently Closing In 2026

    Previously operated as The Jade Monkey, the Adelaide venue will close its doors at the end of the year.

14. Bernard Fanning, MARINA, De La Soul, Peach PRC & More Heading To Brisbane For 'On The Banks' Program

    On The Banks captures the essence of a Queensland summer: warm nights and unforgettable performances intersect for a hub of arts and community.

15. Live Review: Stewart Copeland – Have I Said Too Much? @ Forum II, Melbourne

    There are no contrived jokes here, no script; all Copeland needs to carry the entire evening are his personality and his recollections of an extraordinary life well lived.