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1. Celebrating The Life Of Bob “Bongo” Starkie

   “He never wanted a funeral; he just wanted a big party,” said Bongo’s daughters, Indiana and Arabella.

2. SPEED Detail Bi-Monthly Hardcore Initiative, 'Dynasty Of Style,' To Be Held In Sydney

   Dynasty Of Style will host six free, all-ages hardcore matinee shows in Sydney, 100% funded by SPEED.

3. Franz Ferdinand Cover Amyl & The Sniffers For 'Like A Version'

   "It’s like one of those riffs that should have always existed, like it’s always been there," Franz Ferdinand's Alex Kapranos said.

4. Nick Cave Scores 2026 Oscar Nomination

   Nick Cave and 'KPop Demon Hunters' are in the same category for this year's Academy Awards.

5. How To Score Tickets To Harry Styles' 2026 Australian Tour Dates

   Harry Styles will return to stadiums in Melbourne and Sydney in late 2026.

6. Triple J Shares Teaser Stats Ahead Of The Hottest 100 Of 2025

   triple j has revealed that a big Hottest 100 record is set to fall, along with a few other teasers...

7. VIDEO PREMIERE: ICONYX - 'Stand Up'

   'Stand Up' marks the second music video from ICONYX’s debut album, 'Blak On Trak,' released last year.

8. 'A Really Positive Thing': The Paper Kites Return To Their Roots

   As The Paper Kites release their eagerly-awaited seventh album, Christina Lacy talks touring, parenthood, and writing from stillness.

9. Regional Queensland Artist LT Scores Sync Placement On New 'Grey's Anatomy' Episode

   "Age is still one of the quiet gatekeepers in music. Grey’s Anatomy has a long history of ignoring those limits and backing the work itself," said LT.

10. Gorillaz Announce Australian Listening Parties For New Album 'The Mountain'

    Fans across the country will get to hear 'The Mountain' before it’s released on Friday, 27 February.

11. Mumford & Sons Add Extra City To 2026 Australian Tour

    With the additional concert announced, Mumford & Sons have now locked in five arena dates across Australia and New Zealand.

12. Harry Styles Announces Australian Tour Dates As Part Of Global 'Together, Together' Residency

    Harry Styles will support his new album, 'Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally,' with a massive 50-date global trek, including four dates in Australia.

13. Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening Reveal 2026 Australian Tour Dates

    Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening will return to Australia this April, celebrating the 50th anniversary of 'Physical Graffiti.'

14. Taylor Swift, Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons, And More To Be Inducted Into Songwriters Hall Of Fame

    "This year’s line-up not only showcases iconic songs but also celebrates unity across various genres," said Songwriters Hall of Fame Chairman Nile Rodgers.

15. John "Jellybean" Benitez On The Secrets To His Decades-Long Career: 'When I Play Music And People Are Dancing, I'm So In That Moment'

    John "Jellybean" Benitez heads to Australia this weekend, and ahead of the shows, discusses working with Madonna, Whitney Houston, and the history of DJing.