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1. Billy Joel Voices Disapproval For Biopic: 'Both Legally And Professionally Misguided'

   A representative for Joel has claimed that the singer has been in discussions with the filmmakers for “several years” and said they don’t have his rights for the movie.

2. 'The Michael Jackson Story' Receives Airdate For Channel Nine Broadcast

   The four-part documentary about the King of Pop airs on Channel Nine this month.

3. Watch The Offspring's Dexter Holland Give Commencement Address To Graduating University Students

   Dexter Holland earned his PhD in molecular biology from USC Dornsife in 2017.

4. Harry Styles’ Stage Set-Up Under Review Ahead Of Australian Dates

   A representative for the tour admitted that a “small area” of the stage set-up offers some fans on the floor a “restricted sightline” due to the stage’s height.

5. 'The Bass Line' Report: Industry Growth Outpaces Artist Incomes As Music Education Soars

   “We can see how value moves through the industry, where it stays and where it leaves, and what that means for the artists and businesses at the centre of it," says Music Australia Director Millie Millgate.

6. WIN A Double Pass To Dry Cleaning At Open Season Brisbane

   Enter now for your chance to win tickets to see Dry Cleaning play The Princess Theatre for Open Season.

7. Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo & Austin City Limits Festivals To Be Streamed On Disney+ In 2026

   Australian viewers will get to tune in to some of the hottest music festivals in America this winter and spring.

8. More Than 90,000 People Attended Great Southern Nights Events In 2026

   320 gigs, four Gig Trails, two new Live Fest events, and the return of Groovin The Moo gave punters plenty of bang for their buck.

9. Marietta Chernov Launches Boutique Artist Management, Consulting Company ‘All Heart Music’

   The company’s inaugural roster includes Tones And I (co-management) and rising Melbourne-based rapper and songwriter, Benny Morrell.

10. Launch Of 'Next Up Music Awards' To Represent School-Aged Music Creators & Their Teachers

    Industry patrons supporting the initiative include Sia and Troye Sivan, and they’re not the only heavy hitters showing support for the NUMAs.

11. Qudos Bank Arena To Become Afterpay Arena In New Partnership

    The arena will become the first major entertainment destination in Australia to offer Afterpay’s buy-now, pay-later flexibility.

12. GYRO Group’s Matt Rogers Debunks The Common Advice Given To Independent Artists

    GYRO Group's Matt Rogers spoke at the VMDO's Music Data & Insights Summit, using data to unpack some of the most common advice given to independent musicians.

13. 'This Feels Like The Right Moment To Say Goodbye': Aqua Announce Disbandment

    “After many incredible years, we have decided to close the chapter of AQUA as a live band,” the group shared.

14. Brisbane Nightclub Fridays Riverside To Close Its Doors This Month

    “After more than 40 years on the Brisbane riverfront, Fridays Riverside is saying goodbye,” a post from the venue reads.

15. 3.27 Million Australians Tuned In To Watch 2026 Eurovision Song Contest

    The 2026 figures marked a significant increase over last year’s, with Total TV Reach up 45.2%.