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1. Darren Hayes Details 'Terrible Accident' That Left Him With A Broken Left Jaw Bone

   “I could have died if I landed in a different position,” Hayes wrote to fans.

2. Chaka Khan @ Palais Theatre, Melbourne

   Chaka Khan is still a belter, and there are no concessions for her age going on here.

3. Bluesfest Day Two (Friday, 18 April 2025)

   The excitement stays at fever pitch as the second day of Bluesfest rolls on in Byron Bay.

4. Liam Gallagher Says It Was His Idea For Ball Park Music To Open For Oasis In Australia

   Ball Park Music were announced as the special guests on the forthcoming Oasis Live '25 tour this week.

5. Dom Dolla Teams Up With Kid Cudi On 'Forever'

   Dom Dolla has shared a clip of 'Forever' live at Madison Square Garden on YouTube.

6. 'Hellbound' Metal Cruise Heading To Australia In 2026

   The inaugural metal cruise will sail from Darling Harbour from Thursday, 22 October, to Sunday, 25 October, in 2026.

7. Bluesfest Day One (Thursday, 17 April 2025)

   Day one of the 36th annual Bluesfest 2025 is a spectacular start to the festival, filled with incredible performances and a vibrant atmosphere, kicking off with a mix of legendary blues artists and exciting new talent.

8. ‘F*ck Everything Else, That Moment Is All That Matters’: Beddy Rays On Connecting With Fans Through Their New ‘Really Honest’ LP

   “Do What Ya Wanna”, out today, is a record of sincerity and celebration - a mix we’ve come to expect from the QLD quartet.

9. Ethel Cain Becomes The First Openly Transgender Artist To Nab US Top 10 Album

   The American singer has also entered the top 10 on the ARIA Albums Chart and topped the ARIA Vinyl Chart.

10. Lorde Hypes Up Comeback Single 'What Was That'

    "This is gonna be crazy, you have no idea," Lorde wrote to fans.

11. Final Date Added To Lady Gaga's 2025 Australian Tour

    Tickets to all the already announced Lady Gaga shows are available now.

12. Get Ready For The Adelaide Jazz Festival

    It’s Adelaide’s tenth anniversary as a UNESCO City of Music this year, and the Adelaide Jazz Festival will mark this milestone with an extended program.

13. Commercial Radio Cancel Awards Night Citing Battle With Musicians

    Did the music industry really ruin the party?

14. Jade Kenji Protects Her Energy On Intimate New Track ‘Recalibration’

    “Sometimes you gotta leave home to know where home really is,” the artist wrote online about the essence of the song.

15. Industry Legend Mick Mazzone Passes Away

    “It is impossible to convey the shock and grief we are feeling right now," the Hoodoo Gurus said in a statement.