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1. ‘Going Into Mayhem’: Tony Stevens Reflects On Documenting Punk's Frontline In 'Punkline'

   As two documentaries about Melbourne's southside music scene head to the Astor Theatre for the St Kilda Film Festival, director Tony Stevens looks back on the creation of the incredible 'Punkline'.

2. 12 Acts Which Changed The Australian Music Industry’s Behaviour

   Every standard the music industry operates under began somewhere. Here are 12 examples of how Aussie acts helped shape the very industry they operated within.

3. Killswitch Engage Add Extra Show To 2026 Australian Tour

   After tickets to their first Melbourne show sold out in under two weeks, Killswitch Engage have added an extra evening in the city.

4. Performers Announced For Sunshine Coast Music Awards

   The Sunshine Coast Music Awards take place next Sunday, 7 June.

5. Bachelor Girl Team Up With Tommy Emmanuel & Ella Hooper For Fresh Take On 'Blown Away'

   “This new version of great friends/artists quite simply makes my soul ‘YEEHAW!’” exclaimed Bachelor Girl’s Tania Doko.

6. 'Your Peers Are Your Best Support': Four Indie Label Owners Share Their Wisdom

   Ahead of Melbourne's two-day Independent Music Exchange, four seasoned label heads break down the challenges of what they do – and why it's absolutely worth it.

7. 'This Set Of Tracks Embodies Everything We've Worked Towards': Ratking Explore 'Bitter Irony' With The Latest EP Preview

   Perth hardcore favourites, Ratking discuss their upcoming self-titled EP, the pros and cons of Western Australia, and performing in shark infested waters.

8. Live Review: Cass McCombs, Bodies Of Divine Infinite Eternal Spirit @ Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne

   The Californian singer-songwriter makes a triumphant return to Melbourne.

9. Dua Lipa Reveals Her Favourite Spots In Australia

   Dua Lipa has shared her favourite spots to eat and shop in Australia, including a place "that just gets it right."

10. Roger Daltrey Says He Hopes The Who Will Bring Their Farewell Tour To Australia In 2027

    Roger Daltrey confirmed that The Who hope to perform in Australia and the UK in 2027.

11. Sydney's Mary's Underground Announces Closure

    Venue operators cited “financial reasons” and “the many headwinds the live music industry currently faces” as the primary reasons for Mary’s Underground’s closure.

12. 'It's Just Not Possible': John Farnham Confirms He'll Never Sing On Stage Again

    “We can rule that out,” Farnham said of returning to the stage.

13. Celine Dion, Jimmy Barnes, Richard Marx & More To Join Forces For John Farnham Tribute Concert

    “This [tribute concert] isn’t about me — it’s about giving something back and supporting a cause that means a great deal to me,” Farnham said.

14. Saint Etienne Announce Final Australian Tour

    Saint Etienne released their final album, 'International,' last September.

15. Phil Jamieson Caps Ticket Prices At $50 For Upcoming Solo Tour

    “I’ve tried to keep... ticket prices as competitive as possible so people can still enjoy maybe a schooner plus coming to see me,” Jamieson shared.