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1. Dom Dolla Plots One-Off Stadium Show In Melbourne

   Dom Dolla will showcase the world premiere of his brand-new stadium production when he returns home this September.

2. Hans Zimmer Announces 2026 Australian Tour Dates

   “I want fans to feel like they’re at a rave party or riding a roller coaster," Zimmer says of the upcoming tour.

3. Brisbane's The Brightside Launches Initiative Offering Three Free Rehearsal Slots For Local Artists

   “Brisbane’s music scene has given us a lot over the years, so we wanted to find a small way to give something back,” The Brightside venue operators explained.

4. Power Pick 25/05/26: PASH - 'Tracy'

   This week's The Music Power Pick revealed.

5. Could Going To Gigs Slow Aging?

   Results from a recent study showed that people who engaged in arts and cultural activities at least once a week appeared to age 4% more slowly than those who rarely did the same.

6. OPINION: Why Should We Care That Radiohead Is Harry Styles’ Favourite Band?

   In that moment, Styles was not ‘Harry Styles, international megastar’. He was Harry Styles, a little brother who first heard glorious music coming from his big sister’s bedroom.

7. Ex-‘Time Off’ Publisher Sean Sennett Appointed Editor For Australian ‘The Hollywood Reporter’

   Sennett will bring his extensive experience to “Australian screen and entertainment media” as The Hollywood Reporter Australia launches.

8. Iron Maiden 2026 'Run For Your Lives' Setlist Revealed

   There was a big shock on Saturday when Iron Maiden performed a 'Seventh Son of a Seventh Son' track for the first time in 38 years.

9. Venues: Pop Ups, Billion Dollar Pay-Offs, VIP Perks, New Arrivals & Upgrades, And Meltdowns

   The latest venues round-up features the latest movements in Australia's live scene, from career moves, milestones, legal matters, upgrades, and more.

10. Beartooth Singer Caleb Shomo Comes Out As 'Proudly Gay Man'

    Shomo's wife, Fleur, said that despite experiencing a "disorienting and hurtful" past few months, she “will always want to love, protect and support Caleb.”

11. Live Review: Earl Sweatshirt & MIKE @ The Timber Yard, Melbourne

    Earl Sweatshirt and MIKE are kindred spirits. Two of underground hip-hop’s brightest stars, the pair have blessed us down under with a collaborative headline tour to celebrate the release of their double album POMPEII // UTILITY.

12. Nina Las Vegas, Bridget Hustwaite, Mardi Caught & More Added To Indie-Con Speakers Line-up

    Indie-Con Australia returns to Adelaide for its tenth edition from Wednesday, 29 to Friday, 31 July.

13. Thom Yorke Addresses Music Industry Executives: 'Just Remember: Without Us, You Ain’t Sh*t'

    The Radiohead frontman addressed music industry executives after accepting the prestigious Fellowship Prize at this year's Ivor Novello Awards.

14. Miley Cyrus Honoured With Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

    "Miley deserves her flowers as she has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry," said Hollywood Walk of Fame Producer Ana Martinez.

15. The Living End’s Chris Cheney’s Daughter Releases Debut Single

    “Oh boy, it’s a proud dad day when one of your kids creates something special like this,” Cheney shared.