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1. Sammy Virji Confirms Largest Australian Tour To Date

   The English producer and DJ will return to Australia for a huge run of shows in early 2026.

2. APRA AMCOS Blasts Productivity Commission's 'Fair Deal' Exception For AI & Data Mining

   "The Commission has missed the mark entirely," said APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston.

3. Venues: Launches, Destructive Loud Sounds, Live Music Proposals & Small Venues Flatline

   From venue openings, to launches, upgrades, and on-ground damage, the latest venues round-up has all the important information about live music in Australia.

4. The Tragic Tale Of Skyhooks’ First Lead Singer

   New footage of his final gig has just been released.

5. Former The Amity Affliction Vocalist + Bassist Ahren Stringer Hospitalised

   Stringer's new project, Self Checkout, has put off celebrating the release of its debut single as his health and recovery have become top priority.

6. Watch: Foo Fighters Play First Show With New Drummer Ilan Rubin

   Dave Grohl described the band's new drummer as "the most badass motherf*cker."

7. Till Lindemann Announces Debut Solo Australian Tour

   The Rammstein frontman is bringing his solo project to Australia for the first time in January 2026.

8. Pink Floyd Unveil 'Wish You Were Here' 50th Anniversary Edition

   Vinyl, CD, Blu-Ray, digital, and box set editions of the iconic album are now available to pre-order.

9. 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues' Film Soundtrack Revealed

   The soundtrack, featuring Paul McCartney and Elton John, dropped ahead of the film's release later this month.

10. Mayday Parade @ Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne

    As Mayday Parade return to Australia once more, their 20th anniversary celebrations paid tribute to a career spent growing, evolving, and crafting resonant pop punk anthems.

11. Mötley Crüe Singer Vince Neil Reveals He Suffered A Stroke, Had To Learn To Walk Again

    The singer suffered a stroke last Christmas, which resulted in postponed Mötley Crüe shows.

12. Limp Bizkit Drop Their First New Song In Four Years, 'Making Love To Morgan Wallen'

    The cheekily titled song honours Linkin Park's Chester Bennington and David Bowie in its opening lines.

13. Extra Dates Added To Olivia Dean's 2026 Australian Tour

    Olivia Dean will play in arenas in Australia and New Zealand in October 2026.

14. Phantastic Ferniture Drop Their First New Music In Seven Years

    To celebrate the release of the new songs, Phantastic Ferniture will hit the road this December.

15. Perry Farrell Denies Dave Navarro's Allegations Of Assault In New Filing

    Perry Farrell has made a filing denying “any and all” allegations of assault made by bandmate Dave Navarro.