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  1. In the wake of Bluesfest's collapse, we look back at the musical legacy of one of Australia's greatest ever festivals.
  2. In the wake of Bluesfest's 2026 event being cancelled, a liquidator has now been appointed to manage their financial obligations.
  3. Gilmour played the guitar on classic Pink Floyd records such as 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' and 'The Wall.'
  4. “I've been through so many eras where it's been such a sad girl time for me,” Amy Shark admits as she stands on the precipice of a new era.
  5. "This is only the beginning," teases director Maggie Kang.
  6. More than a dozen movers and shakers in the Australian music scene have made their way into Billboard's list of Global Power Players. Let's unpack their respective inclusions.
  7. “After 36 years as Australia’s most awarded music festival, Byron Bay Bluesfest has made the difficult decision not to proceed with the 2026 event."
  8. Dropkick Murphys, Primal Scream, The Murder Capital, and many others feature on the album.
  9. Two of Australian rock's most beloved women have been hitting the road differently this year - and they hope others will follow suit.
  10. Weinberg is selling drum kits, stage-worn Slipknot masks and outfits, signed drumheads and drumsticks, tour posters, and other collectibles.
  11. Multiple sources have confirmed that the beloved event will not proceed.
  12. "I am very grateful that it happened," Young remarked in a new interview.
  13. BABYMETAL made their debut in Perth last night, and continue their highly anticipated tour in support of their new album 'METAL FORTH.'
  14. Morrissey described his Valencia hotel as “indescribable hell” and said it would take him “one year” to recover—an “understatement.”
  15. The Garbage singer was mourning the loss of her father when the band performed in Australia in December.