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1. Protomartyr Unveil 2026 Australian Tour Dates

   Protomartyr returns to Australia for the first time since 2018 this June.

2. Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 2026 Inductees Revealed: Iron Maiden, Oasis, Sade & More

   Other inductees include Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Luther Vandross, Phil Collins, and Wu-Tang Clan, as well as Queen Latifah and Rick Rubin, in separate categories.

3. VIDEO PREMIERE: Phil Jamieson - 'Weekends'

   'Weekends' is the first single from Phil Jamieson's upcoming solo album, '10Charlie.' Today, The Music shares a video premiere for the track.

4. The Temper Trap Announce 2026 Australian Tour

   The shows arrive after The Temper Trap drop 'Sungazer,' their first new album in ten years.

5. The Drones Detail 2026 Australian Tour

   The Drones are heading on their first national tour in a decade this August and September.

6. Charlie Puth Reveals 2026 Australian Tour

   Charlie Puth brings his 'Whatever's Clever' show to Australia and New Zealand this November.

7. Avenged Sevenfold Announce First Australian Tour In 12 Years

   American progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria, and Melbourne’s own alt-metal outfit, Thornhill, will open the shows.

8. INXS To Receive Ted Albert Award For Outstanding Services To Australian Music

   "The legacy of INXS lives on. They remain as relevant as ever, continuing to inspire new generations and bring that unmistakable Aussie spirit to fans around the world," said APRA Chair Jenny Morris.

9. Alison Wonderland Announces Australian Ghost World Tour Dates

   “'Ghost World' is meant to be played live, and I’m bringing this experience to my home, Australia,” says Alison Wonderland.

10. 'It Depends On What Success You Want': Kutcha Edwards And His 60 Cycles Around The Sun

    “That’s what 60 Cycles Around The Sun is all about," says Edwards. "It’s celebrating my longevity in the industry, but also the fact that I’ve gone past my use-by date as an Aboriginal man in this country."

11. Meg Mac Joins Vanessa Amorosi In Sydney For 'Shine' Duet

    Meg Mac described the performance as “a dream come true.”

12. Sweet Announce 'The Final Blitz' 2026 Australian Tour

    The Sweet became a phenomenon in Australia in the 1970s thanks to hits such as 'Fox on the Run' and 'The Ballroom Blitz.'

13. Venues: Latest Music Spaces, Sydney’s ‘Noise Furore’ & Restrictions, Hobart Ban Moves, Exec Moves & Meltdowns

    The latest venues round-up has all the vital information on Australia's live scene, from record-breaking attendances, new moves, new restrictions, new events, and more.

14. All The Guest Appearances At Coachella 2026 - So Far

    From Billy Corgan making his Coachella debut with Sombr to The Kid LAROI joining Justin Bieber on stage for 'STAY' and Ninajirachi welcoming one of her idols, here's a round-up of the special guest performances at this year's festival.

15. Longtime TISM Roadie Andy Sutherland Passes Away

    “Many of you will know and remember Andy fondly,” the band wrote on social media. “He has been a staunch warrior for TISM since the early 1990s."