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1. Handpicked Festival Unveils 2026 Line-up: Guy Sebastian, Kita Alexander & More

   Punters have already snapped up more than 65% of tickets – before a single artist from the bill had been revealed.

2. Unearthed Bon Scott Letters & Postcards Go Up For Auction, Offering Rare Insight Into The Rock Icon

   The archive of correspondence – which dates to around 1978 – sees Scott offering his thoughts on drinking, touring, and AC/DC tourmates Aerosmith.

3. Diesel Adds Extra Shows To 2026 'By Request' Tour

   “Getting to play a classic like ‘Moon River’ and ‘Stay’ by Rihanna was not on my bingo card before BY REQUEST,” Diesel shared.

4. 'I Got To Go Out With A Bang': Simon Pegg On 'The Boys,' 'Ice Age,' Supanova & New Projects

   Ahead of his return to Supanova, The Music caught up with Simon Pegg for a chat about The Boys, Ice Age, Mission: Impossible, his relationship with Australia, and more.

5. Miss Kaninna Announces 'BLACKPRINT' 2026 Australian Tour

   Miss Kaninna is touring in support of her just-announced debut mixtape, 'BLACKPRINT.'

6. Ed Kuepper To Celebrate 50 Years Of Music With National Tour & New Albums

   One of the records Ed Kuepper will release next month is a live album.

7. Live Review: Dark Mofo 2026

   From being blown away by clipping. and Dry Cleaning to meditating on a four-tiered ziggurat assembled from men and tables, Dark Mofo commanded our full attention.

8. Faith No More Ink New Touring Deal As They Tease 2027 Reunion

   Faith No More has signed a new global touring deal with Brazilian promoter 30e.

9. BMG Acquires Chris Cheney's Publishing Catalogue

   The Living End frontman said he’s “thankful and very honoured” to have secured a deal with BMG

10. bbno$, G Flip, Ball Park Music & More To Perform At Yours & Owls 2026

    Yours & Owls will take over Wollongong with a massive two-day festival this October.

11. Another 100 Artists Added To 2026 King Street Crawl

    With the new acts announced, over 250 artists will perform for free across more than 45 venues in the Inner West on Sunday, 12 July.

12. The Clouds Unveil 'Singles Tour' 2026 Australian Dates

    The Clouds are returning to the spotlight with ‘The Singles Tour’ this November, where they’ll perform two exclusive headline shows in two cities.

13. Aus Tour Promoter Untitled Group Pays Tribute To Oliver Tree

    “Untitled is deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Oliver Tree,” the promoters shared today.

14. Everything You Need To Know About Supanova 2026: Sydney & Perth

    The Music has rounded up everything you need to know about Supanova, heading to Sydney and Perth this month, with Supa-Stars, exhibitions, and more.

15. How Australia Helped The Nelson Twins 'Man Up'

    Plus Gunnar Nelson’s secret liaison with an Aussie star is revealed.