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1. Brisbane's Blackened Records Announces Closure

   Located in the heart of Woolloongabba, Blackened Records was opened by owner Simon Denis in July 2023.

2. Hilltop Hoods, Keli Holiday & More Added To NZ's Snow Machine Festival

   In addition to its live music program, Queenstown's Snow Machine hosts parties, events, and activities for thrill-seekers.

3. Support Act Leads Landmark First Nations-Led Music Industry Review

   "This Review is about listening properly, doing the work in a culturally safe way, and ensuring First Nations music workers are not just consulted, but central to shaping the future of the industry."

4. 'This Means Everything To Us': The Aussie Acts Receiving A Boost From The Foo Fighters' Tour

   The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees have announced a support line-up of all local rising stars. These future Aussie icons speak on what this opportunity means to them.

5. Vacations Plot Intimate 2026 Australian Tour

   Vacations are touring in support of their forthcoming new single, 'Holy Grail,' which stems from a new album on the way.

6. All The Songs You Need To Know From 'Heartbreak High' Season Three

   INXS, Amyl And The Sniffers, Silverchair, Kylie Minogue, Genesis Owusu, and many others feature on the soundtrack for Heartbreak High's third season.

7. Venues: Canberra Precinct Gets Funding, New Spaces Opening, Dilemma For Original Perth Music, Meltdowns & More

   The latest venues round-up collects all the pertinent happenings in Australia's live scene, ranging from new additions, new trends, new initiatives, and more.

8. Rhythms Magazine Moves To Quarterly After Bluesfest Collapse

   “It is a little upsetting to write about it, given our long history with the festival,” Rhythms Magazine Editor Brian Wise said.

9. Local Songs Bring Ratings Gold To Australian Idol

   For viewers, the demand for Australian music on Australian Idol was clear.

10. Nominees & Hosts Announced For 2026 APRA Awards

    In 2026, there are 52 first-time nominees, seven of whom have been recognised for two awards and five who are recognised for the same song.

11. Power Pick 30/03/26: Dean Turnley - 'Actin' Tough'

    This week's The Music Power Pick revealed.

12. Kris Stewart Steps Down As QMusic CEO

    “While sad that I'm finishing, I'm proud of everything I've achieved and leave knowing the organisation has never been stronger," Stewart said.

13. 'Well, Here We Are': Josh Cohen On How A Reluctant Radiohead Fan Received Permission To Perform Their Songs

    When asked how Radiohead came to sign off the project, he deadpans, “If I told you I’d have to kill you.”

14. Guns N' Roses 2026 'World Tour' Setlist Revealed

    Guns N' Roses launched into their 2026 World Tour with an epic 25-song setlist of hits, rarities and covers.

15. Ticketek Offers Wu-Tang Clan Fans Refunds After Multiple Members Didn't Appear On Aus Dates

    Method Man, Raekwon, Cappadonna, and Young Dirty Bastard didn't make it to Wu-Tang Clan's "final" Australian shows, to the disappointment of fans.