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1. Melanie C Reveals 2026 Australian Tour Dates

   Melanie C returns to Australia this November, playing shows in support of her forthcoming album, 'Sweat.'

2. Alex Warren Announces 2026 Australian Tour

   The 'Ordinary' hitmaker has locked in a tour of Australia and New Zealand that's anything but.

3. A Perfect Circle Plot 2026 Australian Tour Dates

   Maynard James Keenan will be pulling double duty when another of his projects, Puscifer, opens all Australian and New Zealand shows.

4. James Marriott Postpones 2026 Australian Tour

   "Please know this isn’t a cancellation; the team are working on rescheduling the tour," Marriott informed fans.

5. GALLERY: Peach PRC @ AEC Theatre, Adelaide

   The highlights from Peach PRC’s headline show at Adelaide’s AEC Theatre.

6. How To Get A Refund For Your Bluesfest Ticket

   You will likely require some patience, but there is a way to get your money back if you were planning on attending Bluesfest 2026.

7. Bluesfest: A Historical Music Legacy

   In the wake of Bluesfest's collapse, we look back at the musical legacy of one of Australia's greatest ever festivals.

8. Bluesfest Enters Liquidation, Reportedly Owing More Than $23m To Ticketholders

   In the wake of Bluesfest's 2026 event being cancelled, a liquidator has now been appointed to manage their financial obligations.

9. David Gilmour's 'Black Strat' Officially The Most Expensive Guitar Ever Sold

   Gilmour played the guitar on classic Pink Floyd records such as 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' and 'The Wall.'

10. 'I Feel Like I've Processed Everything': Amy Shark's New Era Sees Her Finding Authenticity In Heartbreak

    “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.

11. Netflix Confirms 'KPop Demon Hunters' Sequel

    "This is only the beginning," teases director Maggie Kang.

12. Why These 14 Aussies Made Billboard’s 2026 Global Power Players

    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.

13. 'Incredibly Difficult': Bluesfest Organisers Confirm Cancellation Of 2026 Festival

    “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."

14. Bruce Springsteen, Hozier Feature On Tribute Album For The Pogues' Shane MacGowan

    Dropkick Murphys, Primal Scream, The Murder Capital, and many others feature on the album.

15. 'There's So Much More We Can Do': Dallas Frasca Reflects On Her Ambitious 'Green Electric' Tour

    Two of Australian rock's most beloved women have been hitting the road differently this year - and they hope others will follow suit.