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1. 'More Of An Honour Than I Thought It Would Feel': The ARIA Hall Of Fame Class Of 2026 Reflect On Their Inductions

   As this year's ARIA Hall Of Fame hosts a standalone event to induct multiple iconic artists, the class of 2026 talks to The Music about what this honour means to them.

2. Anthony Albanese & Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi Exchange AC/DC, BABYMETAL Gifts

   Albanese said the pair would continue having diplomatic discussions, "including on issues like heavy metal music and other important matters of state."

3. Netflix Unveils Trailer For ‘Kylie’ Documentary Series

   The trailer features intimate conversations with Kylie and Dannii Minogue, as well as archival footage including snippets with INXS frontman Michael Hutchence.

4. Extra Cities Added To Spiderbait's 'Ivy And The Big Apples' 2026 Australian Tour

   Spiderbait have added another five shows to their itinerary, taking 'Ivy & the big apples' to Canberra, Newcastle, Shoal Bay, Gosford and Miranda.

5. Public Image Ltd (PiL) Announce 2027 Australian Tour

   PiL return to Australia for the first time since 2013, and to New Zealand for the first time since 1989.

6. 'Family Has To Come First': Chasing Ghosts Confirm Indefinite Hiatus

   Chasing Ghosts will be bidding farewell to their fans with two intimate final shows, ending their near-16-year run in Melbourne next month.

7. The Terrys Celebrate Playing 'Milestone' First Show Without Alcohol

   "Last night showed us that we don’t have to drink to have a good time or play a good show. We love what we do, and we love everyone who supports us," The Terrys shared.

8. CHIRAI’s 'Blueberry Skies' Debut Reflects 'The Sound Her Soul Wanted To Make'

   CHIRAI is new to releasing music, but her debut single 'Blueberry Skies' is hypnotising in ways that speak to its uniqueness.

9. C.O.F.F.I.N., Stella Donnelly & Kee’ahn Lead Melbourne Reclink Community Cup 2026 Entertainment Line-up

   The Reclink Community Cup returns to Abbotsford’s Victoria Park next month for a day of live music and footy, all for a great cause.

10. 'It’s More Of A Celebration Of The Music Than A Tribute': ARC To Rock Australia With Legendary 'Hotel California' Tour

    This June sees the all-star Australian Rock Collective (ARC) hitting the road as they perform the Eagles’ iconic 'Hotel California' album alongside their greatest hits.

11. New Data Finds Cost-Of-Living Crisis Is Drawing More People To Heavy Music

    “It’s impossible to speak to the rise of these genres without acknowledging the pressures shaping how people are feeling right now,” said Spotify ANZ’s Music Editor Joe Khan.

12. Aldous Harding Announces 2026 Australian Tour

    Aldous Harding is touring in support of her forthcoming fifth album, 'Train On The Island.'

13. Dan Sultan Leads 2026 Blak Day Out Program

    Dan Sultan, Beddy Rays, Becca Hatch, Jem Cassar-Daley, and Rox Lavi will perform on the Princess Theatre stage this July.

14. Don Walker Unveils 2026 Australian Tour Dates & New Album

    Don Walker is touring in support of his forthcoming, just-announced fifth album, 'Love Songs.'

15. EXCLUSIVE: Killing Heidi's Jesse Hooper Appointed Head Of Education At Melbourne's Industri Education

    "I feel like a lot of courses consult with the industry and have them benchmark and do course advisory," explains Hooper. "Whereas I feel like what we're doing is, we are the music industry."