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1. NOFX’s Eric Melvin Allegedly Sues Fat Mike, Claiming ‘Legal Financial Malfeasance’

   The legal battle reportedly began one day after the iconic punk band played their final show in October, 2024.

2. Venues: Two Launches In Sydney, New Owners, Financial Dramas, Scalper Fines, Court Dramas & More

   From new venues, closures, and legal happenings, the latest venues round-up has all the essential information about live music in Australia.

3. GALLERY: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds @ Fremantle Park, Fremantle

   The highlights from Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ headline show at Fremantle Park.

4. Split Enz Expand 2026 'Forever Enz' Australian Tour

   Split Enz's 'Forever Enz' tour now features second shows in two cities, while tickets are selling fast in all cities.

5. Could Stan Culture Ruin The Hottest 100?

   Recent years have seen triple j's Hottest 100 countdown breaking new records for artist representation, but is there a chance this could be a bad thing?

6. Yungblud Pours Beers For Punters At Crowbar Brisbane

   Upon his arrival, Crowbar Brisbane was packed to the brim with Yungblud fans awaiting a beer, holding up signs, and taking photos and videos.

7. Voting Now Open For QMAs People's Choice Awards

   Presented by The Music, online voting is now open for three categories of the 2026 QMAs People’s Choice Awards.

8. Winners Revealed For The 2025 Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition

   Ruel, Ninajirachi and Louis Schoorl took home the top prizes for the 2025 Global Songwriting Competition.

9. Have Your Say: 2026 QMA People’s Choice Awards Voting

   Who are Queensland's best festival and live music venues?

10. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds 'Wild God' Australian Tour Setlist Revealed

    The fun began at Fremantle Park on Saturday, with Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds performing a ripping 23-song set.

11. Lime Cordiale Launch Climate-Focused 'Lime Green Festival'

    "Our aim is to stage the greenest music festival Australia has ever seen," Lime Cordiale's Oli and Louis Leimbach said.

12. Red Hot Summer Tour Expands, More Shows Added

    The current Red Hot Summer Tour, which started last week, will now run into May.

13. Live Review: David Byrne @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre

    The Talking Heads pioneer and solo multi-hyphenate kicked off his ‘Who Is The Sky?’ tour – the first time he’s hit Australian shores since 2018.

14. Triple M Unveils Most Played Countdown

    “What emerged wasn’t just a countdown — it was a snapshot of history,” Triple M shared.

15. Ed Sheeran's Australia & New Zealand 'Loop Tour' Setlist Revealed

    Ed Sheeran launched his Australia and New Zealand 'Loop Tour' with an incredible 30-song setlist in Auckland last night.