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1. Don McLean Celebrates 55th Anniversary Of 'American Pie' With 2026 Australian Tour

   Don McLean will celebrate 55 years of 'American Pie' with Australian fans in October.

2. Louis Tomlinson Announces 2026 Australian Tour

   After a two-year absence, Louis Tomlinson returns to Australia this October.

3. Silversun Pickups Announce First Australian Tour In 14 Years

   With support from New Zealand indie rockers Coast Arcade.

4. Kodaline Announce 2026 Australian ‘Farewell Tour’

   "We’ve made the difficult decision to say goodbye to Kodaline."

5. Power Pick 23/03/26: Ruel - 'Don't Say That'

   This week's The Music Power Pick revealed.

6. PayPal Announces Policy Exception For Bluesfest Fans Seeking Refunds

   Bluesfest liquidators Worrells previously stated that it was "unlikely" that ticket holders would be seeing refunds in the wake of the festival's cancellation.

7. Parkway Drive Respond After Former Associate Pleads Guilty To Offence

   “This is appalling and we condemn it. We're gutted and we support the victim.”

8. 'You Did Not Deserve That': Chappell Roan Responds To Criticism From Soccer Star Jorginho Frello

   Chappell Roan issued a statement after soccer player Jorginho Frello alleged that the singer’s security was aggressive to his wife and stepdaughter.

9. triple j Unearthed High Launches 2026 Competition

   This year’s Unearthed High competition arrives earlier and comes with bigger prizes than ever before.

10. The Black Crowes Add Extra Show To 2026 Australian Tour

    The Black Crowes confirm their return to Australia following Bluesfest's cancellation.

11. Mark Hoppus Says Violent Soho Are Reuniting After Inviting Members On Stage In Sydney

    “I wasn’t joking, by the way, they really are getting back together,” Mark Hoppus told fans.

12. Revered Cultural Veteran Rhoda Roberts AO Passes Away, Aged 66

    “She will be so deeply missed, no one compared to our Rhoda and there will never be another like her," Roberts' family wrote in a statement.

13. Watch MAY-A Cover Stevie Nicks Classic For triple j's Like A Version

    Vocally, MAY-A showcases tenderness and a rocker’s raspy edge in a fashion that’s sure to make Stevie Nicks proud.

14. Will Sparks Reveals 'CLASSICS: Where It All Started' Australian Shows

    “This is my first-ever tour dedicated exclusively to classics... Many of these tracks have never been included in my sets before,” said Will Sparks.

15. The Wailers & The Pogues Still Heading To Australia Following Bluesfest Cancellation

    The Wailers and The Pogues are still making the journey to Australia next month, with some new shows announced.