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1. Rolling Loud Australia Reveals 2026 Line-up

   Gunna, Ken Carson, Sexyy Red, Tyga and many more will perform for Rolling Loud Australia's long-awaited return.

2. ‘I’m Not Trying To Slide Between Things With Ease’: Georgia Knight Is Embracing Incogruity On ‘Beanpole’

   As Georgia Knight prepares to launch her stellar debut album 'Beanpole,' the acclaimed artist discusses her musical journey and love of exploring new sounds.

3. GALLERY: Lenny Kravitz, Jet @ Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney

   The highlights from Lenny Kravitz’s headline show at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena.

4. Liam Gallagher On Oasis 2026 Tour Plans: 'We Need To Sit Down And Discuss These Things'

   “You will see me next year and the year after and so on,” Gallagher wrote, but it may or may not be with Oasis.

5. 'The Best Job In The World': Midnight Til Morning Are Living The Dream

   The rising boy band discuss the Netflix show that gave them their start, the dangers of young fame, and their unshakeable gratitude for mentor Liam Payne.

6. 'F*ck, I Love Rock & Roll': You Am I's ARIA Hall Of Fame Acceptance Speech In Full

   You Am I were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame last night. Read their touching acceptance speeches in full below.

7. Amyl And The Sniffers, Ninajirachi Win Big At 2025 ARIA Awards

   "Tonight shows just how extraordinary Australian artists are when they are given a global platform to shine," said ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd.

8. BANKS, Darcie Haven @ Forum Melbourne

   There’s not a misstep in the dancing, there’s not a note off-key, and BANKS hits some very impressive vocal inflections throughout the night.

9. 'One Last Hurrah': Will Ariana Grande Quit Touring After Her 2026 Shows?

   Ariana Grande last toured Australia in 2017, and she doesn't seem to have plans to return next year.

10. Tasmania's NYE Great Escape Camping Music Festival Expands Line-up

    Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers, Annie Hamilton, Chase City and others will ring in the New Year with Spacey Jane, Lime Cordiale, The Presets, and many more.

11. Slipknot Sell Majority Stake Of Their Discography For Reported $120 Million

    "We find ourselves with a partner that is willing to sign onto continuing what Slipknot started, only they want to go even bigger," said Shawn “Clown” Crahan.

12. You Am I Added To The Australian Music Vault Ahead Of ARIA Hall Of Fame Induction

    You Am I will be inducted into the Hall of Fame during tonight's ARIA Awards ceremony.

13. De La Soul Lead 'Droppin’ Science' Celebration Of Hip-Hop Australian Tour

    With Oddisee and Good Compny plus Miss Kaninna on the bill, 2026 is going off with a bang.

14. The UK To Outlaw Ticket Scalpers

    Viagogo and StubHub, as well as ordinary punters, will not be able to charge anything more than the price at which they bought a ticket.

15. ‘I Want To Get Weirder With It’: Wendsday Is Embracing Anonymity In The Age Of Social Media

    “Don’t follow me on Instagram,” wendsday urges his fanbase. “Keep going to gigs, put your phone away – you’ll feel better and do some reading on what these apps are designed to do to you.”