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1. Josh Groban Announces 2026 Australian Tour Dates

   Josh Groban will return to Australia next year for his first shows in close to a decade.

2. Belinda Carlisle Announces 'G’day & Goodbye' Farewell Australian Tour

   The tour will take place in early 2027.

3. EXCLUSIVE: Impressed Recordings & ie:east Launch New Physical Distribution Company, ‘Circle Distribution’

   "It’s an honour to work with artists, labels, and stores to bring good vibes into the world through the joy and experience of physical music."

4. Winners Announced For The Inaugural 2025 NSW Music Prize

   "This award is part of our effort support local musicians to cut through and build a fan base.”

5. Reggae Pioneer Jimmy Cliff Dies Aged 81

   Cliff's death was announced on social media by his wife Latifa Chambers.

6. Mariachi El Bronx & The Bronx Announce 2026 Co-Headlining Tour Dates

   “Join us for the first-ever Bronx and Mariachi El Bronx Supershow! Two bands, one mind-exploding, style-bending, life-affirming set."

7. Kaiser Chiefs @ RAC Arena, Perth

   Kaiser Chiefs prove exactly why 'Employment' has stood the test of time, and why two decades into their career, they have a staying power that has resonated with a large audience.

8. Katy Steele Has Four Broken Ribs After Falling Off Stage At WA Day Festival

   Little Birdy took to the stage on the last day of this year's WA Day Festival and luckily, singer Katy Steele is recovering after a fall from the stage.

9. Lenny Kravitz Reacts After Fan Pulled Out Four Of His Dreadlocks In Brisbane

   "You know how hard you gotta pull to rip those out of my head?"

10. Livestreaming & Virtual Concerts Are Making Money, But Is Australia Missing Out?

    "They missed the bus with not recognising that there are many music fans that are unable to travel due to age, disability and location..."

11. Destroy All Lines Announces Joint Venture Partnership With XIII Touring

    "We couldn’t be more excited about the future," said Destroy All Lines Head Promoter Chris O'Brien.

12. Tool Play Deep Cuts For The First Time In 20 Years Ahead Of Good Things Festival

    The band shocked fans with their setlists in New Zealand over the weekend.

13. Donald Glover Reveals Stroke Is Why He Cancelled Childish Gambino Tour Dates

    Childish Gambino was set to tour Australia and New Zealand earlier this year, but cancelled the shows in November 2024.

14. Doja Cat @ RAC Arena, Perth

    Very few artists are capable of commanding a stage all by themselves, and with a 90-minute set, Doja Cat was able to do just that.

15. Third Series Of Live Nation's 'Sound Check' Spotlights Ball Park Music Opening For Oasis

    "Ball Park Music are one of Australia’s most exciting live bands, and seeing them step onto that stage before Oasis was really special," said Live Nation's Mark Vaughan.