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1. Bon Scott Estate Reveals Global 80th Birthday Celebrations For AC/DC Legend

   The events and exclusive merch arrive in the lead-up to what would have been Bon Scott's 80th birthday: 9 July 2026.

2. 'It Was Kind Of Hard To Deal With': Last Dinosaurs Look Back On Ten Years of ‘Wellness’

   Beloved Brisbane-bred outfit Last Dinosaurs are living proof that there’s no rules in rock’n’roll as they reimagine their second album ‘Wellness’ a decade after the fact.

3. Helmet To Headline One-Off Festival Event Celebrating 'Betty' In Melbourne

   Helmet will perform 'Betty' in its entirety for the last time and be joined by CIVIC, Chimers, and more.

4. PNAU, Logic1000 Lead Ability Fest 2026 Line-up

   "I can’t wait to see everyone on the dancefloor for another huge Ability Fest," remarked event founder Dylan Alcott.

5. “It's Such A Trap”: Meg Mac Refuses To Be Another Tragic Tale On 'It's My Party'

   Meg Mac knows who you think she is, but on album four, she's past the point of caring. She speaks openly with The Music about its unexpected but entirely welcome creation.

6. APRA AMCOS Unveils First-Ever Michael Gudinski SongHubs Program

   Honouring Michael Gudinski, this year's SongHubs will be curated by The Temper Trap - a band that the legendary Australian promoter nurtured.

7. Hilary Duff Expands 2026 Australian Tour

   An extra arena date has been confirmed for Hilary Duff's 'lucky me tour' of Australia and New Zealand.

8. Stage Invasions, Scandals And Shocks: 10 Award Show Dramas

   30 years ago today, Pulp frontman Jarvis Cocker invaded Michael Jackson’s stage.

9. Thirsty Merc Frontman Joins Toto

   "Can't wait to get into these tunes on stage with these absolute legends," Rai Thistlethwayte said.

10. J. Cole Adds Extra Shows To 2026 Australian Tour

    With the new dates announced, J. Cole will now perform two arena shows each in Melbourne and Sydney.

11. Ability Fest Confirms 2026 Return, Relocates To New Melbourne Venue

    "Taking over a venue like The Timber Yard – a space known for world-class electronic acts – shows that accessible events can compete at the highest level," explained Dylan Alcott.

12. The Romantics Added To Wanstock 2026 Line-up

    The Romantics will perform alongside Dragon, 1927, Pseudo Echo, Bachelor Girl, and others next month.

13. The Cruel Sea's Matt Walker Takes On Guitar Duties For Paul Kelly On Red Hot Summer Tour

    “Halfway through the summer tour and Paul Kelly has done the classic and broken his middle finger kicking the footy around and is now off the tools,” The Cruel Sea wrote.

14. Melbourne Venue The Beast Confirms Permanent Closure

    Venue operators cited the ongoing financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as the primary reason for the closure.

15. Brisbane Punk Band Flangipanis To Disband In 2026

    “If you're bummed that a band you love doesn't exist, go see someone who's not 40,” said the band’s Jodie Lawlor and Josh Murphy in a recent interview.