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1. Obscura To Debut Travelling Festival SHRED FEST In Australia In 2026

   “This is an insane line-up, and we can’t wait to join this demolition team.”

2. 'We Were Tapping Into A Deep Vein Of Cultural Importance': The Herd Reflect On 20 Years Of 'The Sun Never Sets'

   The unpredictable Herd released their defining album 20 years ago – and now, the gang is back together for their first national tour in ages.

3. Noah Skape Is Ready For The Show To Begin

   The Perth tour-de-force chats inspiration, nerves, and choreography ahead of his debut Fringe show.

4. Aussie Clubs Continue To Battle Sexual Harassment, Violence

   “We need to see real action from government, the police and the venues, to prioritise the safety of patrons."

5. The Dare To Host 'freakquencies' Club Nights In Two Australian Cities

   Fellow Laneway Festival acts Geese and Wet Leg will perform DJ sets at The Dare's 'freakquencies' club nights.

6. Scenes From Australia's First-Ever 7-Eleven Rave Headlined By CYRIL

   Hundreds of people enjoyed the 7-Eleven rave – taking the concept of the coffee shop rave and transforming it into a full-blown, morning-focused event.

7. NSW Government Ending Remaining Lockout Laws

   The remaining remnants of the lockout laws in the Sydney CBD and Kings Cross have been deemed “no longer fit for purpose.”

8. Flight Of The Conchords Confirm First Performance In Eight Years

   Flight Of The Conchords will appear at this year's Netflix Is A Joke Fest alongside Conan O’Brien, John Mulaney, Nikki Glaser, and many others.

9. Courtney Barnett Announces New Album 'Creature Of Habit'

   Courtney Barnett's upcoming album was written following her move from Australia to Los Angeles and the closure of her long-running record label, Milk! Records.

10. CKY: Jess Margera’s Top Australian Touring Memories

    As CKY prepare for their long-awaited return to Australia, co-founder and drummer Jess Margera reflects on his top Australian tour memories before the band make new ones.

11. Jovanotti Locks In QPAC Performance As Part Of His World Tour

    One of Italy’s most influential and visionary artists, Jovanotti will make his Australian debut this March.

12. Jimmy Barnes, Powderfinger, Regurgitator & More Pay Tribute To Rob Hirst

    "For now, there are no words, but there will always be songs," said Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett.

13. 10 Magic Rob Hirst Musical Moments Outside Midnight Oil

    Best known for his contribution to one of Australia's greatest rock bands, the late Rob Hirst was musically so much more.

14. Midnight Oil Drummer Rob Hirst Passes Away, Aged 70

    “After fighting heroically for almost three years, Rob is now free of pain."

15. Power Pick 19/01/26: The Kid LAROI Featuring Lithe - 'Rather Be'

    This week's The Music Power Pick revealed.