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1. Lily Allen Teases 2026 Return To Australia

   "I will be in that hemisphere before the end of the year," Lily Allen teased in a new triple j interview.

2. Iconic Music Venue Now Has Free Food... For Dogs

   This summer, dogs visiting a beloved Brisbane venue can enjoy their own 'San Chow Bow Wow.'

3. Electric Fields, BARKAA, 3% & More Confirmed For 2026 Parrtjima Festival

   The stacked Parrtjima program will take place in Alice Springs from Friday, 10 April, to Sunday, 19 April.

4. ‘Stranger Things’ Star Jamie Campbell Bower Locks In Supanova 2026 Appearance

   Following the 'Stranger Things' conclusion, Jamie Campbell Bower will head to Australia in April.

5. UNIFIED Artist Management Welcomes New Team Members, Grows Music Roster

   Maddy Smith and David Zietsman have joined the UNIFIED Artist Management team as the company welcomes four new artists to its roster.

6. Spotify's SVP & Head Of Music Addresses Artist Royalty Concerns

   Spotify's Charlie Hellman has noted there "are now more artists generating over $100k/year from Spotify alone than were getting stocked on record store shelves at the height of the CD era."

7. Maisie Peters Reveals Intimate 'Before The Bloom' Australian Tour Dates

   Maisie Peters returns following her sold-out tour of Australia and New Zealand in 2024.

8. Turrbal Elder And Revered Songwoman Maroochy Barambah Passes Away, Aged 70

   "Maroochy’s spirit, voice, and legacy will forever remain woven into the fabric of our nation."

9. A Day To Remember: ‘For The First Time Since 'Homesick,' The Most Unpredictable Thing We Could Do Was A Breakdown On Every Bridge’

   Following the release of their eighth album, A Day To Remember will return to Australia with Papa Roach on their Big Rock Tour. Lead vocalist Jeremy McKinnon sits down with The Music to chat about the tour and the year that’s been. 


10. MAY-A Announces 2026 Australian Tour

    “It’s been a few years since our last headline and I can not wait to play all of these new songs with the band,” MAY-A said.

11. Harry Styles Expands 2026 Australian Tour

    Australian fans have raced to secure tickets in the early pre-sale period, with demand so huge that a third Melbourne date has been added.

12. The Human League Reveal 2027 Australian Tour Dates

    The tour follows The Human League's sold-out Australian run in 2024.

13. Foo Fighters’ Launceston One-Off Has Tasmania Eying More International Tours

    The Foo Fighters' debut concert in Launceston was a major success for the Tasmanian city, with more big names hopefully set to descend upon the Apple Isle in the future.

14. Double Dipping: The Strange Occurrence Of Repeated Songs In Setlists

    When it comes to the rare experience of artists playing the same song multiple times on the same night, we need to ask: can too much of a good thing become a bad thing?

15. Frenzal Rhomb To Reunite With Original Guitarist For One-Off 'D*ck Sandwich' Performance

    "In a power move that will impress about 27 people worldwide," Frenzal Rhomb have some surprises in store ahead of next month's Schooner Or Later Sydney Harbour Cruise.