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1. Live Review: Split Enz @ Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

   As Split Enz's unexpected reunion brought them to Australia for the first time in 17 years, legions of fans turned up to ensure it was a night to remember.

2. Split Enz 'Forever Enz' Australian Tour Setlist Revealed

   Split Enz began their 'Forever Enz' reunion tour across Australia in Melbourne on Wednesday.

3. Night At The Barracks Returns With Ben Folds, Aloe Blacc, Sneaky Sound System & More

   Night At The Barracks returns to Manly for its fifth year, unveiling a line-up of local and international stars.

4. 2026 AIR Awards Nominees Revealed

   Folk Bitch Trio, Ninajirachi, RONA., and The Belair Lip Bombs received nominations in prestigious categories for this year's AIR Awards.

5. Icehouse Announce One-Off 'Live At The Fleet Steps' Show

   "With such a beautiful location, it will be a show to remember for us and for the audience," said Icehouse singer Iva Davies.

6. The Beautiful Monument Announce Their First Album In Seven Years, 'Euphoric Thriller'

   The album is described as an “emotional rollercoaster” packed with diary entries that explore deeply personal experiences.

7. Busby Marou Plot '20 Years: 20 Gigs' 2026 Australian Tour

   “These 20 gigs are for the people who built this with us,” Tom Busby said.

8. Venues: Latest Arrivals, Upgrades, Sudden Closures, Council Gripes, Record Tour Grosses, Career Moves & Meltdowns

   The latest venues round-up features the latest movements in Australia's live scene, from career moves, closures, new upgrades, legal matters, and more.

9. A 'Weird Al' Yankovic Broadway Musical Is On The Way

   Weird Al said the “problem” of no entertainment based on his work at Broadway was one he aimed to remedy “immediately.”

10. New Artist-Owned Music Marketplace 'Subvert' Launches

    "Owned entirely by us - a community of artists and small labels, free to join, no platform fees and 100% profit back to artists," Australian singer Ruth Hazleton said of Subvert.

11. Green Day-Inspired Film 'Nimrods' Secures Cinema Release Date

    The movie, called 'Nimrods,' is scheduled to land in cinemas in August.

12. Bring Me The Horizon Singer Suffers 'Mild Concussion' After Punter Threw A Phone At His Head

    "I was struggling a bit on stage afterwards because singing was putting a lot of pressure on the wound," singer Oli Sykes admitted after the incident.

13. Snoop Dogg Gifts Musical Gear To Melbourne Specialist School

    Snoop Dogg fulfilled a promise to the students of Warringa Park School, gifting new microphones, stands and speakers.

14. Cody Simpson Suffers 'Serious Hemorrhage' To One Of His Vocal Cords, Cancels Performances

    “Just over a month ago, we discovered a serious hemorrhage on one of my vocal cords,” Simpson wrote on Instagram.

15. Ezra Collective, Freddie Gibbs, Sampa The Great Lead New Festival 'Move My Way'

    Move My Way Festival heads to Sydney and Melbourne this October.