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1. Countries Pledge To Boycott Eurovision If Israel Participates

   Multiple countries have pledged to boycott Eurovision if Israel is allowed to compete in 2026 - here's where Australia stands.

2. Beyond The Valley Announces First Round Of 2025/26 Sideshows

   070 Shake, I Hate Models, and others will perform sideshows along with their Beyond The Valley festival appearances.

3. Bluesfest Addresses Line-up Announcement Delays

   "This line-up had to be right, and you’ll see why," Bluesfest organisers teased in a new social media post.

4. Gold Coast Nightclub Rattlesnake To Close Permanently

   Rattlesnake Nightclub has confirmed its impending closure, with its doors closing at the end of the month.

5. Keli Holiday Plots 2025 Intimate Australian Headline Dates

   The shows mark what might be the last time fans witness Keli Holiday's joyous performances in such intimate venues.

6. Jimmy Barnes, Dave Faulkner, Genesis Owusu & More Rally To Save The ANU School Of Music

   "If one of our leading universities walks away from its responsibility, it sends a clear message that we don’t value the next generation of musicians."

7. Meg Washington To Bring 'GEM' Show To Playhouse Next Month

   Meg Washington is touring in support of her first new album in five years, 'GEM.'

8. Teddy Swims Added As Keynote Speaker At SXSW Sydney

   The keynote is dubbed a must-attend for music industry professionals.

9. At The Gates Vocalist Tomas Lindberg Passes Away, Aged 52

   The vocalist was diagnosed with cancer in 2023, but publicly shared the news with fans last month.

10. Karnivool Announce Their First Album In 12 Years, 'In Verses'

    "Friends, the wait is over," the band told fans, with their new album, "10 plus years in the making," arriving in 2026.

11. The Chats, Ninajirachi & More Aussies To Perform At Coachella 2026

    Aussies share the Coachella 2026 bill with headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G.

12. 'Backing Artists For The Long Term, Not Just The Next Gig': Volume Foundation Launches To Support Aussie Acts Making Waves Overseas

    As Volume Australia puts its money where its mouth is to support Aussie acts, the nascent Volume Foundation will help export-ready Aussie acts as they bring their music overseas.

13. Momma On How Their Musical Journey 'Feels Like A New Incarnation Of The Band Every Single Time'

    Ahead of their 2026 Australian tour, American rock band Momma reflect on the process behind their latest album, 'Welcome To My Blue Sky.'

14. Spotify Enables 'Pick And Play Any Song' For Free-Tier Users

    The unexpected change marks a major overhaul of the app’s functionality that’s been in the making for four years.

15. Sophie Monk & Vanilla Ice To Appear With Chuck Norris In Zombie Film

    Artists including Ice-T, Amy Shark, and Bob Geldof are reportedly attached to the project.