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1. Queen + Adam Lambert Reportedly Planning To Scale Back 'Big Tours'

   "We are all getting old..."

2. Paul Dempsey's 'Ramona Was A Waitress' Goes Gold

   “People writing songs about AI is much better than AI writing songs about people.”

3. Faithless Add Extra Show To 2026 Australian Tour

   Faithless are returning to Australia for the first time in 15 years in March 2026, and the hype is huge.

4. Lenny Kravitz To Play Villain In Upcoming James Bond Game

   Kravitz will make his video game debut in '007: First Light,' where he’ll appear as the character Bawma.

5. 100 Warm Tunas Taking A Break From Predicting Triple J's Hottest 100

   "These days it’s too difficult to get my hands on [votes for the Hottest 100] for numerous reasons," explained 100 Warm Tunas' Nick Whyte.

6. Mach Pelican Return With Their First New Music In Nearly Two Decades

   Two new Mach Pelican songs will land at the end of January, with a Single Launch show booked for the following night.

7. K-Pop Festival Hello, Melbourne Unveils Line-up For 2026 Debut Event

   Three beloved K-pop acts have been announced as the performers for the inaugural Hello, Melbourne festival.

8. World Record Attempt For Longest Metal Scream Taking Place In Melbourne This Weekend

   Five other bands will perform at the event, which is fundraising for the independent radio station Triple R.

9. Eurovision Winner Nemo Returns Trophy Over Israel Being Allowed To Compete In 2026

   Swiss singer Nemo is returning last year's Eurovision winner's trophy "with gratitude and a clear message."

10. GALLERY: Garbage @ Palais Theatre, Melbourne

    The highlights from Garbage’s headline show at the Palais Theatre, Melbourne.

11. Grace Jones Plots 2026 Australian Tour Dates, Named WOMADelaide Saturday Headliner

    The tour marks Grace Jones' first shows in Australia since 2018.

12. The Amity Affliction Announce 2026 Regional Australian Tour

    For the tour, The Amity Affliction will be joined by special guests In Hearts Wake, RedHook, and HEADWRECK.

13. 1927, Dragon, Loverboy & More On Board For Wanstock 2026

    The Aussie rock festival is returning for its largest year to date in early 2026.

14. The Music's Most Anticipated Australian Albums Of 2026

    From The Kid LAROI to Karnivool, Telenova, Pacific Avenue, Kisschasy, and many more, these are The Music's Most Anticipated Australian Albums of 2026.

15. Venues: New Openings in Canberra & Sydney, Townsville Petition For Foos, Theatre Delay, Jail Sentences, Lady Gaga Numbers & More

    From record numbers, to sponsors, openings, and legal matters, the latest venues round-up has all the essential information about live music in Australia.