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1. Stephen Drozd Officially Confirms Departure From The Flaming Lips

   "I can’t thank all the fans enough for support and concern, and I wish the Lips well," Drozd wrote on Threads.

2. Queen To Release Unheard 1974 Christmas Song

   "It’s a song that goes back a very long way, but to my knowledge no one has ever heard this version,” guitarist Brian May claimed.

3. English Blues Rocker Chris Rea Passes Away, Aged 74

   “Chris’s music has created the soundtrack to many lives, and his legacy will live on through the songs he leaves behind.”

4. 'Most Insane Night Of My Life': Dom Dolla Becomes First Electronic Act To Headline An Aussie Stadium Show

   Appearing before 40,000 at Sydney's Allianz Stadium, Dom Dolla has set new heights for Aussie electronic music.

5. Crowded House To Perform At Australian Open 2026 Opening Ceremony

   “Crowded House are delighted to be appearing centre court to mark the opening of the Australian Open,” Neil Finn said in a statement.

6. 'I Don't Know If I'm Up For Doing That Again': SoSo On Their Chart Success, Passionate Fans, And Unconventional Marketing

   Sydney party-punk group, SoSo, open up about their viral bid to be a number one ARIA band across the board, and the reality of being an independent band.

7. Enter Santaman: Metallica's James Hetfield Shares Spoken Word Rendition Of ''Twas The Night Before Christmas'

   “Grab your cocoa and settle in by the fire before your long winter’s nap for a reading of ''Twas The Night Before Christmas' by Papa Het,” Metallica urged fans.

8. Lady Gaga Immortalised With Mural At Marvel Stadium

   "Lady Gaga is now permanently captured on the walls of Marvel Stadium, celebrating two unforgettable nights where Little Monsters made history."

9. Kylie Minogue Secures Her First-Ever UK Christmas #1 Single With 'XMAS'

   Kylie dethroned Wham!'s Last Christmas to achieve the milestone.

10. Good Things, Spilt Milk Festivals Confirm 2026 Returns

    "Same time next year?" Two of Australia's beloved summer festivals have confirmed their returns for 2026.

11. Aitch Cancels 2026 Australian & New Zealand Tour

    The tour would have marked Aitch's first Australian shows since 2023.

12. GALLERY: Spacey Jane, Stella Donnelly @ Fremantle Arts Centre

    The highlights from Spacey Jane’s headline show at the Fremantle Arts Centre.

13. Joost Klein Reveals First-Ever Australian Tour Dates For 2026

    "It’s going to be a very Dutch year," the Eurovision star teased.

14. Frank Turner Makes The 2026 Guinness World Records Book

    "Got the official Guinness World Records book for 2026, and it has my mania from last year included..."

15. Laneway Festival Partners With Chappell Roan To Support Two Australian LGBTQ+ Organisations

    "Icons like Chappell show us what authentic allyship looks like—bold, joyful and unapologetic," Transcend Australia said.