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1. Ticketek Offers Wu-Tang Clan Fans Refunds After Multiple Members Didn't Appear On Aus Dates

   Method Man, Raekwon, Cappadonna, and Young Dirty Bastard didn't make it to Wu-Tang Clan's "final" Australian shows, to the disappointment of fans.

2. Will Avenged Sevenfold Return To Australia in 2026?

   The American heavy metal band last toured Australia in 2014, co-headlining Soundwave Festival.

3. Report: NSW’s Reforms Quadruple Number Of Music Venues

   There's good news for live music venues in Sydney as the NSW Government's vibrancy reforms appear to be working as intended.

4. Byron Rallies To Deliver Mini-Festival In Bluesfest’s Wake

   This year, Bluesfest isn’t “one big festival,” but the local community has rallied for a takeover, featuring The Wailers, The Living End, and more.

5. Kylie Minogue Confirmed To Headline 2026 AFL Grand Final Entertainment

   "As a Melburnian, I’m so excited to be coming home for the biggest day in the Aussie sporting calendar," Kylie said.

6. TISM Play Secret Melbourne Gig Ahead Of Sydney Opera House Shows

   TISM played their first live show since 2024 by way of a secret gig in Melbourne overnight.

7. Former Manowar Guitarist Ross 'The Boss' Friedman Passes Away, Aged 72

   Ross The Boss passed away a month after he revealed that he’d been diagnosed with ALS.

8. Bachelor Girl Reimagine 'Treat Me Good' With Jessica Mauboy

   “The first twenty seconds of Jess opening her mouth to sing was gob-smacking. We all looked like the kid from ‘Home Alone,’” said James Roche.

9. Guns N' Roses' Melissa Reese To Miss 2026 World Tour

   Keyboardist Melissa Reese won't appear on Guns N' Roses' upcoming World Tour dates, citing “unforeseen personal reasons.”

10. Hilltop Hoods Raise $95,000 For Children's Cancer Charity Following Auction Of Rare Items

    All money raised from the auctioned items has gone to the not-for-profit South Australian charity, Lion Hearts Learning.

11. Paul McCartney Details Nostalgic New Album 'The Boys Of Dungeon Lane'

    Paul McCartney's new album is set to feature “Wings-style rock,” “Beatles-style harmonies,” and “McCartney-style grooves.”

12. INKABEE Becomes The Youngest Artist To Take On 'Like A Version'

    13-year-old INKABEE delivered a soulful take on the Black Eyed Peas' Where Is The Love.

13. Jakob Nowell On Continuing The Legacy Of Sublime In 'An Authentic & Modern Way Without Losing That Old Charm'

    A revitalised version of Sublime is gearing up to hit Australia in 2026 to play headlining shows, led by Jakob Nowell. He tells The Music about their forthcoming tour, new album, and more.

14. Australian Creative & Media Sectors Present Case For Licensing, AI At Parliament House

    The Australian creative and media sectors detailed how issues of AI and copyright are affecting them to parliamentarians, senior public servants, policy advisors, and industry leaders.

15. 'Everything's Been A Big Gear Shift': DMA'S Return To Earth

    Matt Mason of DMA'S reflect on the band's recent 'Hill's End' anniversary tour, new music, and navigating a mid-30s health kick.