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1. Iron Maiden Unveil Trailer For 'Burning Ambition' Documentary

   'Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition' lands in Australian cinemas on Thursday, 7 May.

2. Paul Dempsey Announces 2026 ‘Shotgun Karaoke Vol. II’ Regional Tour

   “I had a blast on the Shotgun Karaoke tour last year, but it wasn’t long enough,” Dempsey said.

3. Vinyl & CD Sales Soar Globally As Physical Has A Moment

   In 2025, physical media such as vinyl and CDs became the fastest-growing format in music, generating US$390 million in revenue.

4. Noisy Group Grows Roster With New Venues, Festival Programming

   “We’re building a roster of venues that artists genuinely want to play,” explains Noisy Group co-founder Matt Wise.

5. Australian Crawl Co-Founders Launch Trademark Dispute Against Former Member

   "This is about the original members having access to trademark registration individually or in partnership.”

6. Counting Crows Add Brisbane Show To 2026 Australian Tour

   Following the cancellation of Bluesfest, Counting Crows have added a Brisbane date to their itinerary.

7. Australia Drops Further In Global Music Industry Growth Rankings

   Despite Australia's music industry experiencing its seventh consecutive year of growth, it is yet to rejoin the list of top ten markets globally.

8. Alex Warren Expands 2026 Australian Tour

   Due to phenomenal demand for pre-sale tickets, Warren has added three more shows to his upcoming Australian tour.

9. The Living End Plot Brunswick Heads Show Following Bluesfest Cancellation

   “Like all of you who had planned on going to Bluesfest, we were bummed out when it got cancelled. So, we thought, stuff it, we wanna play a gig anyway, so we are!”

10. 'You’re A Part Of It': William Crighton Paints A Vivid Picture With ‘Colonial Drift’

    William Crighton on pioneering his “bush psych” sound, creating “worlds in verses” with his wife and creative partner Jules, the enduring legacy of his friend/mentor Rob Hirst, and learning to live in harmony with nature.

11. Great Southern Nights Announces Return Of Gig Trails, Expands Locations

    After the success of previous years, the Great Southern Nights Gig Trails return to Newcastle and this year, expands into new areas across NSW.

12. Amy Shark Performs 'Dammit' With Mark Hoppus In Melbourne

    The surprise performance took place during Mark Hoppus's 'Evening Of Storytelling' spoken-word event promoting his memoir, 'Fahrenheit-182.'

13. Two Door Cinema Club Announce 2026 Australian Tour

    Special guests, The Vaccines, are joining Two Door Cinema Club on their trek to Australia this November.

14. Airlie Beach Festival Reveals First Artist Line-up Starring Xavier Rudd, The Whitlams & More

    The Airlie Beach Festival of Music has confirmed another impressive line-up for 2026, continuing its reputation as Queensland’s “ultimate music holiday.”

15. The Amazing True Story Of The Angels’ 'Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again'

    Is this the greatest Aussie pub rock song of all time?