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1. Live Review: Wednesday @ The Metro Theatre, Sydney

   The highlights from Wednesday’s headline show at Sydney’s Metro Theatre.

2. Victorian Community Station Apple 98.5 FM Calling Upon Listeners To Help Ward Off Closure

   “If this happens Bacchus Marsh and Moorabool will be without a community radio station," station organisers told listeners last month.

3. 'Deeply Embedded Oral Tradition Is In Our DNA': Vika & Linda Are Stronger Than Ever On 'Where Do You Come From?'

   As Vika & Linda prepare to release 'Where Do You Come From?', the beloved sibling duo discuss Mum’s habit of “critiquing from the front seat of the car” during spontaneous singalongs, being drilled by Venetta Fields, recording a track with Iggy Pop, wanting to be the Finns, and much more. 

4. Core Festival Unveils Line-up For 2026 Australian Debut

   The Australian debut of CORE features a strong showing of local and international dance and EDM acts.

5. Julia Jacklin, trials & King Gizzard Members Join BIGSOUND 2026's Artists In Conversation Line-up

   BIGSOUND have unveiled a batch of local names for its Artists In Conversation series, alongside an impressive roster of international representatives.

6. EXCLUSIVE: WA Artist Kayps Signs To Bad Apples Music

   "It’s super exciting and such an honour to be welcomed by the Bad Apples family," Kayps said.

7. ARIA, APRA AMCOS Heads Respond To Calls For Pro-AI Copyright Overhaul

   “If this is indeed the smartest technology presented in human history, it makes no sense as to why it deserves exemptions that no technology before has required to be successful."

8. Sydney Community Broadcaster 2SER Avoiding Closure Thanks To Reduced Capacity Model

   Following reports that the station could exit the airwaves in July, a new reduced capacity model has ensured 2SER will remain broadcasting for some time still.

9. The Living End's Chris Cheney On Longevity, ARIA Hall Of Fame & Regional Tours: 'It's What We Live For'

   Ahead of a massive regional tour, Chris Cheney recounts The Living End’s long and winding road from punk covers band to the ARIA Hall Of Fame.

10. The Original Wailers Announce 'One Love' 2027 Australian Tour

    Led by guitarist Al Anderson, The Original Wailers showcase the authentic spirit of Bob Marley by offering songs of peace, love, and unity.

11. Hans Zimmer Adds Extra Shows To 2026 Australian Tour

    Extra shows have been added in Melbourne and Sydney following phenomenal demand for pre-sale tickets.

12. Want To See The Temper Trap In Your Backyard? Here's How You Can

    Fans can enter to win an intimate, acoustic performance from The Temper Trap—just for you and twenty friends.

13. Bizarro Reveals Line-ups For Overtone, Freeform & Mode Festivals

    The festivals share the headliners Barry Can’t Swim (DJ Set), Interplanetary Criminal, and Richie Hawtin, while Mall Grab also headlines at Overtone.

14. New Survey Cites Increasing Costs As A Growing Barrier To Australians' Record Arts Attendance

    Australians are attending more artistic and cultural events than ever, but the rising cost of living risks upsetting the apple-cart.

15. Chrissie Hynde Is Fed Up With 'Entitled' Concertgoers On Their Phones

    “You can plaster a venue with signs requesting ‘NO CAMERAS’, but people don’t respect it. It’s as if people feel entitled,” Hynde wrote.