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1. Live Review: The Lumineers @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre

   It was evident that the audience was deep in The Lumineers' lore, as even thinly veiled hints for the next song were clocked and met with cheers.

2. Bandcamp: AI Generated Music 'Not Permitted' On The Platform

   "We reserve the right to remove any music on suspicion of being AI-generated," the Bandcamp team explained.

3. Summer Jam Goes National With 2026 Dates

   Melbourne's annual "basketball, beats and street style" event is expanding in 2026.

4. Mental As Anything Feature Documentary Locks In Cinema Release Date

   "The film captures the humour and the energy and the art and personalities of the band members," teased Mental As Anything's Reg Mombassa.

5. Troy Cassar-Daley Documents His Highly Personal Journey With New Film, 'Between Two Fires'

   As Cassar-Daley readies the release of his new documentary film, the acclaimed musician reflects on family, grief, and success.

6. Mushroom's Chris Maund Re-Appointed To Merlin Board

   Maund has served as a Board member for digital licensing partner Merlin since 2018.

7. Yungblud Says His Festival Bludfest Will Have An Australian Edition In 2027

   “I can confirm my next ventures for Bludfest are the States, Japan, and Australia,” Yungblud said.

8. PPCA Responds To Copyright Tribunal's Ruling On New Radio Broadcast Licence Rate

   “We have secured more royalties for local artists, but the Tribunal’s ruling proves definitively that we cannot negotiate a fair market rate for artists while the statutory 1 per cent cap remains in place,."

9. SXSW Sydney Will Not Proceed In 2026

   After three years of music industry conferences and performances in the heart of the city, SXSW Sydney has concluded its run following its 2025 event.

10. Joey Valence & Brae Announce 2026 Australian Tour

    Joey Valence & Brae made their Australian debut last year, appearing at Laneway Festival.

11. BTS Confirm 2027 Australian Tour Dates

    BTS will return to Australia for the first time in a decade in February 2027.

12. Laneway Festival Reveals Set Times For 2026 Events

    The Laneway team has also announced a string of afterparties, and a new act has joined the bill.

13. Public Proposal Gets Awkward At Bootleg Rascal Brisbane Show

    At the end of the video, the band plugged their recent breakup tune, 'Reasons.'

14. 'Southwave: Summer Electronic Series' Bringing The Heat To Brisbane This January & February

    'Southwave: Summer Electronic Series' offers nine summer nights of music that transform Rainforest Green into an open-air dancefloor.

15. How To Watch The 2026 Grammy Awards In Australia

    The Grammy Awards will take place in the first week of February, with Aussies Amyl And The Sniffers and Tame Impala among this year's nominees.