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1. Special Entertainment Precincts Considered For Hobart & Launceston

   "We need to work to remove barriers to success and enable more support for our local artists," says Madeline Ogilvie, the Tasmanian Minister for the Arts and Heritage.

2. Holy Holy @ Miami Marketta, Gold Coast

   Going out in style, Holy Holy's 'Grand Hiatus' shows have been a celebration of everything they’ve built.

3. Inhaler @ The Tivoli, Brisbane

   Epic yet intimate moments become not only a core part of Inhaler’s set, but also the heart of their music and live show.

4. 60 Things You Might Not Know About Ross Wilson

   Ross Wilson released his first single 60 years ago this month. Has any artist contributed more to Australian music?

5. King Parrot Walk Us Through Their Five Most Unhinged Music Videos

   As King Parrot release new album 'A Young Person's Guide To King Parrot,' vocalist Matt Young reflects on the most unhinged music videos from their storied career.

6. The Angels Announce 'Go For Broke' Australian Tour

   "I really feel this is the beginning of an exciting new chapter for The Angels," says The Angels' guitarist John Brewster.

7. Watch Drag Artist Art Simone Impersonate Dom Dolla

   Appreciating the resemblance, Dom Dolla quipped, "I’ll write the tunes and you can go on tour when I’m tired."

8. Paul Stanley To Be Portrayed By Nick Jonas In KISS Biopic

   Nick Jonas will reportedly do his own singing in the movie.

9. Sydney Venue Agincourt Hotel Stops All Live Music After Sale

   The Agincourt Hotel sold for $30 million in May.

10. Red Hot Summer Tour Starring Crowded House Adds Two New Shows

    Two shows on the upcoming Red Hot Summer Tour sold out in record time, so the second and final shows in two cities have been announced.

11. Bean Magazine Leans Into ‘Post Tour Blues’ In Their Latest EP, ‘FOLLY’

    The Brisbane trio is no stranger to touring, currently supporting Ball Park Music on their national escapades.

12. When Ten Rock Heroes Met Their Own Heroes… Or Came Close To It

    Have you ever wondered what happened when your favourite rock star met their hero? Here are ten stories.

13. Darren Cordeux: ‘I Had To Think About Kisschasy In A Different Way’

    On the eve of Kisschasy’s ‘Hymns For The New Believers’ tour and with more new music on the horizon, frontman Darren Cordeux chats with The Music about longevity, sliding doors moments and his second attempt at a fourth album.

14. Carriageworks Artists Cut Ties With Vivid Over Airbnb Sponsorship

    "WE cannot allow our work to be used to legitimise or sanitise unethical corporate relationships," the artists said.

15. SydneyMusic To Shut Down: 'We Can Not Go Any Further'

    "We had hoped that we would make it through a difficult period, but it has become clear that we can not go any further," a statement from the SydneyMusic team reads.