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1. Finely Tuned Introduces New Event Series ‘FORMA’ Starring Kool & The Gang, Peach PRC, Hoodoo Gurus & More

   The inaugural open-air concert series will be held at Sydney’s Tumbalong Park across two weekends this summer.

2. Miss Kaninna Expands 2026 Australian Tour

   Extra shows and venue upgrades announced for the in-demand Miss Kaninna.

3. Benson Boone Announces 2026 Australian Tour

   The tour, locked in for this November, follows Benson Boone's Australian debut last January.

4. Billie Joe Armstrong, Travis Barker & More Team Up To Honour The Ramones

   "Kids are influenced by the Ramones, and they don't even know it yet," said Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong.

5. Casting For Glenn & Gaynor Wheatley In John Farnham Musical Revealed

   'Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical' premieres in Sydney this November.

6. Music Works Returns To Deliver Grants To Victorian Artists And Workers

   After being removed from last year's State Budget, Music Works grants have returned, offering $5,000 activation grants and project grants for between $10,000 and $40,000.

7. Ben Folds Five To Commemorate 30th Anniversary Of Debut Album

   Ben Folds Five's announcement arrives as reunion tour rumours heat up.

8. Paleface Swiss Announce 2027 Australian Tour

   For the upcoming tour, Paleface Swiss will be joined by Canadian metalcore heroes Counterparts and Colorado heavyweights Fox Lake.

9. Inaugural DINGO Music & Arts Festival Reveals 2026 Line-up

   Hiatus Kaiyote, Kokoroko, Miss Kaninna, Rich Medina and many others are heading to the Northern Rivers region for the inaugural DINGO Music & Arts Festival.

10. Dave Grohl Reveals His Personal Favourite 'Perfect Record'

    "That record I've probably listened to 10,000 times, and I still love it," Grohl shared in a new interview.

11. Bachelor Girl Detail Special Guest Line-up On 'Waiting For The Day: Artist Sessions' Album

    Guy Sebastian, Suze DeMarchi, Delta Goodrem, and many others feature alongside previously released collaborations with Jessica Mauboy and Darren Hayes.

12. The Strokes 'Is This It' Exhibition Heading To Sydney

    The exhibition will commemorate the 25th anniversary of The Strokes' iconic album, 'Is This It.'

13. Adam Sandler Offered Sweet Marriage Advice To Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce

    Andy Reid, the head of the Kansas City Chiefs, said that Adam Sandler officiated the wedding ceremony in a “simple, hysterical way.”

14. Charli XCX Confirms 'Music, Fashion, Film' Listening Parties - Including Australia

    The Listening Events take place two weeks before Charli XCX's new album, 'Music, Fashion, Film,' is released.

15. ICEHOUSE, Missy Higgins & More Line Up For New Concert Series, The Point

    “We cannot wait for Sydney to experience what we have planned."