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  1. "There were a lot of laughs on set that day," said ARIA Award-winning director Ryan Sauer of the 'More' music video.
  2. The highlights from Eivør’s headline show at The Gov in Adelaide.
  3. “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.
  4. 'Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition' lands in Australian cinemas on Thursday, 7 May.
  5. “I had a blast on the Shotgun Karaoke tour last year, but it wasn’t long enough,” Dempsey said.
  6. In 2025, physical media such as vinyl and CDs became the fastest-growing format in music, generating US$390 million in revenue.
  7. “We’re building a roster of venues that artists genuinely want to play,” explains Noisy Group co-founder Matt Wise.
  8. "This is about the original members having access to trademark registration individually or in partnership.”
  9. Following the cancellation of Bluesfest, Counting Crows have added a Brisbane date to their itinerary.
  10. Despite Australia's music industry experiencing its seventh consecutive year of growth, it is yet to rejoin the list of top ten markets globally.
  11. Due to phenomenal demand for pre-sale tickets, Warren has added three more shows to his upcoming Australian tour.
  12. “Like all of you who had planned on going to Bluesfest, we were bummed out when it got cancelled. So, we thought, stuff it, we wanna play a gig anyway, so we are!”
  13. William Crighton on pioneering his “bush psych” sound, creating “worlds in verses” with his wife and creative partner Jules, the enduring legacy of his friend/mentor Rob Hirst, and learning to live in harmony with nature.
  14. After the success of previous years, the Great Southern Nights Gig Trails return to Newcastle and this year, expands into new areas across NSW.
  15. The surprise performance took place during Mark Hoppus's 'Evening Of Storytelling' spoken-word event promoting his memoir, 'Fahrenheit-182.'