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1. Sydney Symphony Orchestra Removes Booking Fee From Its Shows

   The Sydney Symphony Orchestra has become one of the country’s first major arts organisations to offer “fully transparent, all-inclusive ticket pricing.”

2. Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor Clarifies Touring Comment: 'We May Tour Again'

   “What we’re going to do is work on some new music... And if we feel inspired, and if we feel we can beat this [tour], we’ll see you again,” Reznor said.

3. 5 Seconds Of Summer, Ninajirachi, Ecca Vandal & More Aussies On Lollapalooza 2026 Line-up

   This year's Lollapalooza features headliners including Charli xcx, Olivia Dean, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Lorde.

4. UNIFIED Music Group Partners With COHORT To Support Independent Artists

   UNIFIED Music Group and COHORT will celebrate the announcement of their partnership tonight with a live event in Melbourne.

5. It’s Official: ARN Terminates Kyle Sandilands

   In a statement, Sandilands said he is “not done” and that the dispute is now up to his lawyers.

6. Live Nation Confirmed To Build $480 Million Gold Coast Venue

   If all goes to plan, Gold Coast Arena will open in 2030—two years before the Olympic Games.

7. Genesis Owusu Announces 2026 'Red Star Wu’s Pirate Radio Tour'

   Genesis Owusu is touring in support of his forthcoming third album, 'REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE.'

8. Robbie Williams Announces 2026 Australian Tour

   Robbie Williams will play some of his biggest Australian shows ever this November.

9. Ed O'Brien Says Radiohead Will Resume Touring In 2027, Teases Australian Return

   “Every year, we’re going to do a different continent, and we’re going to do 20 shows a year,” Ed O'Brien revealed in a new interview.

10. LANY Reveal 2026 Australian Tour Dates

    For the first time, Australian fans will hear songs from LANY’s latest album, 'Soft,' in October and November.

11. Lucky Group Launches Pillar Talent Agency Featuring CYRIL, 360 & More

    New World Artists' Liam Saunders will oversee the newly launched Pillar Talent Agency.

12. Eurogliders' Bernie Lynch Passes Away, Aged 65

    Grace Knight confirmed her bandmate's passing, writing, “Without Bernie’s songs, there would be no Eurogliders.”

13. Counting Crows' Adam Duritz Warns That Cancellation Of Bluesfest Could Impact Future Tours

    Adam Duritz assured fans that Counting Crows are “not going to cancel” their shows following the cancellation of Bluesfest, but believes other acts will “cancel their entire tours.”

14. Five Music Instruments Which Set Record Prices At Auction In Their Day

    Famed instruments fetch high prices, so let's revisit five times that these iconic music-makers set records at auction.

15. Australian Singer Judah Kelly Wins An Oscar

    Judah Kelly was crowned the winner of 'The Voice Australia' in 2017.