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1. Velociraptor Plot 2025 'Don’t Hiat-Us, Hate The Game' Farewell Tour

   “A full quorum of eight ‘Raptors is guaranteed for all shows, potentially more where logistics allow,” the band teased.

2. Polaris Launch First-Ever Summer Festival 'Life's A Beach'

   Get ready to celebrate Valentine's Day with Polaris, We Came As Romans, and others in 2026.

3. Concert Attendance And Ticket Sales Hit Record Highs In Australia

   "While the overall results paint a positive story, growth was concentrated in a limited number of categories and states," says LPA Chief Executive Eric Lassen.

4. Tame Impala Confirm 'Deadbeat' Tracklist

   Including song titles such as 'My Old Ways,' 'Dracula,' and 'See You On Monday (You’re Lost).'

5. ‘Being On The Inside And Pushing Out, Wanting To Escape, To Grow’: Platonic Sex Talk Debut Album ‘Face To The Flywire’

   On their debut album, the Brisbane quartet distil five years of growth, community, and catharsis into 12 stunning tracks.

6. David Byrne Kicks Off 'Who Is The Sky' Tour With Talking Heads Goodies Ahead Of Australian Dates

   Byrne shared some surprises on the first night of his 'Who Is The Sky,' including his first performance of 'Psycho Killer' in nearly two decades.

7. Machine Gun Kelly Announces 2026 Australian Tour

   Mgk's 'Lost Americana Tour' hits Australia and New Zealand in April 2026.

8. ‘Wonky But Well-Rounded Music Selections’: DJ Small FRY Readies A Celebration Of Asian Culture For Sydney Observatory's Moon Festival

   With the Melbourne-based artist DJ Small FRY (aka Vivan Vo) heading to Sydney for next month’s Moon Festival, the acclaimed selector discusses influences, musical discovery, and K-dramas.

9. Laneway Festival 2026 Ticket Prices Revealed

   Pre-sale and general sale tickets for Laneway 2026 will be available during staggered timings next week.

10. Charmed, Doctor Who Stars Added To Supanova Adelaide & Brisbane Line-ups

    The star-studded Supanova heads to Adelaide next month, followed by Brisbane in November.

11. Knotfest Australia Taking A Year Off In 2026, Returning In 2027

    "This time off will allow us to come back in 2027 with the best Knotfest Australia yet," organisers revealed.

12. Chappell Roan Leads Massive 2026 Laneway Festival Line-up

    The festival has also locked in Wolf Alice, PinkPantheress, The Dare, Wet Leg, Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers, and many more.

13. Countries Pledge To Boycott Eurovision If Israel Participates

    Multiple countries have pledged to boycott Eurovision if Israel is allowed to compete in 2026 - here's where Australia stands.

14. Beyond The Valley Announces First Round Of 2025/26 Sideshows

    070 Shake, I Hate Models, and others will perform sideshows along with their Beyond The Valley festival appearances.

15. Bluesfest Addresses Line-up Announcement Delays

    "This line-up had to be right, and you’ll see why," Bluesfest organisers teased in a new social media post.