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1. 'An Opportunity To Provide Some Convenience': My Way's Roger Field On The Rise Of Event Tourism

   With music and sporting events more and more becoming must-see or must-attend affairs, Roger Field of My Way Travel & Events speaks as to why event tourism is on the rise.

2. Mastodon Pay Tribute To Former Bandmate Brent Hinds On New Track 'Your Ghost Again'

   Brent Hinds tragically passed away last August.

3. Missy Higgins, The Living End To Perform At Ocean Sounds Festival 2027

   Ocean Sounds Festival offers an all-day sunset concert series backed by the stunning views across Phillip Island.

4. Spotify's 'Turn Up Aus' Campaign Returns For Its Second Year

   Spotify's Turn Up Aus campaign is back once more, bringing acclaimed Aussie artists to the fans through a series of once-in-a-lifetime, intimate shows.

5. BTS Add Extra Show To 2027 Australian Tour

   BTS's upcoming highly anticipated return to Australia has been met with phenomenal demand in the ARMY MEMBERSHIP pre-sale.

6. Razer & BLACKPINK Team Up For Gaming Collab

   Look stylish with BLACKPINK-inspired gaming gear while you play your favourite games.

7. Nomination Deadline For 2026 Australian Women In Music Awards Extended

   The nomination deadline has been extended due to incredible interest and overwhelming industry demand.

8. Live Performance Australia Calls For 'Live Performance Production Incentive'

   Live Performance Australia claimed that the initiative has “transformational potential”.

9. Watch King Gizzard's Stu Mackenzie Play A DJ Set At Melbourne Café

   Mackenzie performed a solo synthesiser performance at the Melbourne café-meets-retail store.

10. Charli XCX Details New Album 'Music, Fashion, Film'

    The stylish album cover stars John Cale, Marc Jacobs and Martin Scorsese.

11. M.I.A. Suing Kid Cudi For Millions After Being Kicked Off Tour

    “Kid Cudi’s attempts to silence freedom of artistic expression and speech on his ‘Rebel Rager’s Tour’ cannot go unchallenged,” M.I.A.'s team said in a statement.

12. Taylor Swift Confirms New Song For 'Toy Story 5': 'I Knew It, I Knew You'

    Swift’s latest track is inspired by Jessie’s “rootin’, tootin’” journey throughout the Toy Story films, and reportedly showcases a return to her country roots.

13. Parkway Drive Share New Statement After Former Associate Avoids Jail Time

    "It's heartbreaking and unacceptable," the band wrote.

14. Julia Jacklin Inks First-Ever Global Record Deal With 4AD

    Jacklin will also tour across North America, the UK, and Europe, with a press release hinting that there's more to come soon from the Australian singer-songwriter.

15. The Avalanches Unveil New Collaboration With Jamie xx

    'Every Single Weekend' was originally featured as an interlude on Jamie xx's record, 'In Waves.' It returns, reimagined by The Avalanches.