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1. Whitesnake Singer David Coverdale Announces Retirement

   "The last few years have been very evident to me that it’s time really for me to hang up my rock and roll platform shoes and my skin-tight jeans.”

2. Amyl And The Sniffers' Free Melbourne Gig Cancelled Following Safety Concerns

   "All the fences were allegedly stormed making it unsafe for the punters so police shut it down," wrote Amyl And The Sniffers' Amy Taylor.

3. 'Mutual Obsession & Jealousy,' Moving On & More: Amélie Farren Digs Into The Themes Of Debut Album 'Airheaded'

   To celebrate the release of her debut album, 'Airheaded,' 17-year-old Brisbane artist Amélie Farren delves into the rich songs for The Music.

4. X-Press Magazine To Celebrate Four Decades Of Publishing With Souvenir Book & Event

   'Rewind: 40 Years of X-Press Magazine' will present the gigs, artists, and stories that have soundtracked Western Australia’s inimitable arts culture.

5. 'We’re Not Here To Profit Off Artists': All-Australian Music Station LAMP Is Giving New Artists A Glow-Up

   Passionate music-lover Brett 'Freo' Freeman has hit play on his radio station LAMP, playing 100% new Australian music with plans to take it into major retailers around the country.

6. Why These Five Aussie Executives Got On Billboard’s Touring Power Players List

   Five Australian music industry executives made the Billboard Touring Power Players list due to their significant influence and impact, which extended far beyond Australian shores.

7. ATARASHII GAKKO!: 'We're Constantly Refining And Reimagining Our Performances'

   We caught up with ATARASHII GAKKO! about celebrating 10 years, their sonic aesthetic, live show and future plans ahead of their long-awaited Australian debut.

8. RÜFÜS DU SOL @ Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

   RÜFÜS DU SOL returns to Melbourne for the first of three sold-out homecoming shows on their Inhale/Exhale tour, with support from SG Lewis to deliver an electrifying night of emotion, energy and electronic perfection.

9. Melbourne Prize For Music 2025 Winners Revealed

   This year's big winners include Shane Howard, Vanessa Perica, and Charlotte Miles.

10. Pacific Avenue Reveal 2026 Australian Tour Dates

    Pacific Avenue are touring in support of their new album, 'Lovesick Sentimental,' which arrives in March 2026.

11. Mark Hoppus Adds Extra Show To 'Evening Of Storytelling' Tour

    Due to demand, Hoppus has added an extra date to his 'An Evening of Storytelling' run, during which he'll share the stories from his memoir, 'Fahrenheit-182.'

12. Hip Fidelity – Barnesy’s Doctor Joins The Bill For The Working Class Man Shows

    And Dr John has a new album, as well.

13. Jimmy Barnes Adds Extra Shows To 'Working Class Man' 40th Anniversary Tour

    And another special guest joins the already stacked bill, which features Barnesy, ICEHOUSE, Ian Moss, and Kate Ceberano.

14. Island Vibe Festival 'Forced' To Make Last-Minute Venue Relocation

    The Island Vibe team assured punters that they’re “working overtime” to ensure that accommodation options are “rolled over” to the new venue.

15. The 046 Secure Their 'Legacy In Motion': 'We're Gonna Start Dropping Albums Again, Hopefully Every Year'

    Reflecting on an "unbelievable" year and looking to the future, The 046 deny rumours of hip-hop's decline and call on Warren G and Snoop Dogg to collaborate.