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1. ‘Music On Film’ Program Revealed For 2026 Melbourne International Film Festival

   From documentaries on Jebediah, Tina Arena, and The Shaggs, to live scorings, alternative rock time capsules, and the revival of pop star dreams, this year's Melbourne International Film Festival has it all for music-lovers.

2. Melbourne Venue To Host Free Festival 'Verbena Rooftop'

   Verbena Rooftop hosts a Latin American takeover at Spiegel Haus Melbourne later this month.

3. Lorna Shore's Will Ramos Recounts Wild Australian Tour Memories

   Ahead of Lorna Shore's massive 2026 Australian tour, Will Ramos remembers meeting his idols, watching his bandmate get burnt by the Australian sun, and more with The Music.

4. J. Cole Launches 'The Fall-Off Magazine'

   Artists including Jay-Z, Lauryn Hill, RZA, GloRilla, Lil Yachty, and JID are interviewed in the magazine.

5. Bad Bunny, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga & More Receive 2026 Emmy Award Nominations

   Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show is one of the most-nominated projects at this year's Emmy Awards, with Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Sabrina Carpenter also picking up nominations.

6. Fremantle Honours Bon Scott On What Would Have Been Late Rocker's 80th Birthday

   “He gifted us with great Rock ’n’ Roll lyrics delivered in an impish manner, and was determined to show us all, it is a ‘long way to the top if you wanna Rock ’n’ Roll,'" reflected Angus Young.

7. Noah Hills Of Parcels Is Getting Out Of His Head

   The Parcels member talks about the Christmas Blues, and the fear and vulnerability in deciding to release his own solo music.

8. Ed Sheeran Reportedly Signs Record Deal With Interscope

   Ed Sheeran left Warner Music Group after 15 years with the label in May.

9. Living The Dream: A Life-Changing Moment For Bon Scott And His Great Mate

   Bon would have been 80 today.

10. Your Favourite Artist's Favourite R&B Artist, Baby Rose, Is Bringing Yearning Back On 'YEARNALISM'

    Three's the charm for Baby Rose as she presents 'YEARNALISM' – the same day the Southern neo-soul sensation joins Olivia Dean as "special guest" on The Art Of Loving Live tour in North America, playing several nights at Madison Square Garden come August.

11. Dayseeker Plot 2027 Australian Tour Dates

    Dayseeker's upcoming tour of Australia includes some of their biggest headline shows to date, where they'll be joined by special guests Jutes, Silent Planet, and sace6.

12. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard Detail New Album 'Alien Metal'

    The band have also unveiled a new single, 'Level 5,' which features 'Underbelly' star Vince Colosimo in the music video.

13. Peking Duk Announce 2026 Australian Tour

    The electronic duo have also unveiled a surprise new single, 'Let Go,' with Matt Corby.

14. Jimmy Eat World Announce 'Bleed American' 25th Anniversary Australian Tour Dates

    "'Bleed American' is as much yours as it is ours, so we want to celebrate it with you all in a very special way," says Jim Adkins.

15. Boyz II Men Announce 2026 Australian Tour Dates

    Boyz II Men will be turning their Aussie trek into a pure '90s celebration with the addition of Salt-N-Pepa and Bell Biv DeVoe.