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1. The Weeknd Officially Cancels Australian Tour

   The tour was postponed in November.

2. From ‘On The Street’ To ‘Drum Media’ To ‘The Music’

   To celebrate The Music's street press archive launch, music journalist Liz Giuffre explores the history of On The Street and Drum Media.

3. The Music Launches Expansive Street Press Archive To Honour Australian Music History

   In addition to The Music's ten-year print archive, readers can browse titles such as Drum Media, Inpress, 3D World, Rave Magazine, and many more.

4. Tour Of Duty: Live Album Dropping On ANZAC Day

   The recording of the iconic 1999 benefit concert features John Farnham, Kylie Minogue, and The Living End.

5. Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Announces 2024 Inductees

   The list includes Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, the late Jimmy Buffett and more.

6. Nominations For The 2024 Australian Women In Music Awards Are Now Open

   The Superjesus singer Sarah McLeod said: “The Awards help lift and recognise the talent and hard work that occurs on stage and behind the scenes. Nominate yourself or your friends. We want you in.” 

7. Jet Working On Their First Album In Over 15 Years

   A new single entitled 'Hurry Hurry' will be released next month.

8. 'The Book Of Mormon' Is Returning To Australia In 2025

   Opening in Sydney in July 2025, the production will be housed in Capitol Theatre.

9. The Starting Line Thank Taylor Swift For Name Drop On Her New Album

   “It’s an honor to have TSL memorialised on such a lovely song.”

10. Bobby Alu’s Café Breakfast Tour: Vibes Served Sunnyside Up

    Bobby Alu is currently on a Breakfast Tour of 60 regional cafés around the country ahead of the release of his fourth album, 'Keep It Tropical'.

11. Independent Aussie Musician Beks Caught Up In Alleged Coachella Scam

    Beks claimed she was "robbed" of all her savings trying to attend Coachella weekend one.

12. Spice Girls Reunite For Impromptu Performance, Mel B Teases 'Tour Dates Coming Soon'

    The surprise performance was captured by “the Spice Girls' biggest fan", David Beckham.

13. Damon Albarn Says Blur Played 'Probably Our Last Gig' At Coachella

    Despite Albarn stating the Coachella crowd wouldn't see Blur again, the band returned for weekend two and shared the news.

14. Ludacris, Akon & Tyga Lead Juicy Fest 2025 Line-up

    Juicy Fest returns to eight cities across New Zealand and Australia in January 2025.

15. Pandemonium Rocks 2024 @ Caribbean Gardens, Melbourne

    "Talent just needs a platform, and to be frank [the promoters] shat the bed at everything apart from the day itself.”