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1. Netflix Reportedly In Talks To Take 'KPop Demon Hunters' On 2027 World Tour

   Netflix is reportedly in discussions to bring the real-life HUNTR/X on tour, but is also considering using virtual performers, such as holograms.

2. Sublime Confirm Their 2026 Australian Tour Dates Are Still Happening

   "Bluesfest may be cancelled… but we’re not going anywhere."

3. Gold Coast Music Awards Organisers Depart Roles, Seeking 'New Entity'

   "We only ever started these awards to support local artists, not to get involved in music politics or to fight over resources," the Gold Coast Music Awards organisers said.

4. 'America Won': What Happened At The Afroman Trial?

   "When life gives you lemons, you make lemon pound cake."

5. Muse Announce New Album 'The WOW! Signal' From Space

   Live from space, Muse's music video for their new single, 'Be With You,' premiered.

6. Songwriters & Authors Rights Organisations Team Up In Copyright Dispute Against Teachers Groups

   Together, the local creator groups claim that “education giants” are planning a “midnight raid” on creator rights.

7. AC/DC's Stevie Young Hospitalised Ahead Of Buenos Aires Shows

   Young is still expected to perform in Argentina next week and is in “good spirits.”

8. 'We've Done Everything We Can': Bad//Dreems Reach Their Peak, And Wave Goodbye, With 'Ultra Dundee'

   "It feels like this album is a good culmination of what we've done and what we're working towards," says Bad//Dreems' Alex Cameron.

9. Bad//Dreems Confirm Indefinite Hiatus

   “We feel incredibly lucky to have had the opportunity to do things beyond our wildest dreams,” said guitarist and songwriter Alex Cameron.

10. Khalid Announces 2026 Australian Tour

    Khalid will make his long-awaited return to Australia and New Zealand this November.

11. Keli Holiday On 'More' Clip: 'This Video Isn't For Kink Shamers'

    "There were a lot of laughs on set that day," said ARIA Award-winning director Ryan Sauer of the 'More' music video.

12. GALLERY: Eivør @ The Gov, Adelaide

    The highlights from Eivør’s headline show at The Gov in Adelaide.

13. Lorde Departs Universal Music Group, Confirms She's An Independent Artist

    “The truth is that a 12-year-old girl pre-sold her creative output before she knew what it would be like and before she knew what she was signing away,” Lorde explained.

14. Iron Maiden Unveil Trailer For 'Burning Ambition' Documentary

    'Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition' lands in Australian cinemas on Thursday, 7 May.

15. Paul Dempsey Announces 2026 ‘Shotgun Karaoke Vol. II’ Regional Tour

    “I had a blast on the Shotgun Karaoke tour last year, but it wasn’t long enough,” Dempsey said.