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1. Australian Man Who Grabbed Ariana Grande At ‘Wicked: For Good’ Premiere Convicted

   Johnson Wen was sentenced to nine days in jail for "being a public nuisance" at the Singapore premiere of 'Wicked: For Good' last week.

2. Frenzal Rhomb To Headline 2026 Schooner Or Later Punk Cruise

   Frenzal Rhomb will be accompanied by Melbourne’s Mid Youth Crisis for a co-headlining bill that won’t be repeated anytime soon.

3. Mushroom Music Reveals Sub-Publishing Partnership With peermusic

   peermusic will represent the Mushroom Music Publishing catalogue across the United States, Canada, and Latin America.

4. Molchat Doma Have Moved Beyond 'The Boundaries Of Post-Punk Or Synth-Pop'

   Ahead of their return to Australia next month, Molchat Doma recall their "incredible" 2023 debut: "The energy we felt from the Australian audience was powerful and unforgettable."

5. Keli Holiday Announces 2026 Australian Tour

   Keli Holiday will tour in support of his forthcoming album 'Capital Fiction,' which features the singles 'Ecstasy' and 'Dancing2.'

6. Blues On Broadbeach Unveils First Artist Announcement For 2026

   Fresh off winning Gold at the Queensland Tourism Awards, the rhythm and blues festival is gearing up for its biggest year to date.

7. Steven Wilson @ ICC Sydney

   Steven Wilson, "the most famous person you’ve never heard of," returns to Australia for an immense night of progressive metal.

8. SG Lewis @ 170 Russell, Melbourne

   In the country to support RÜFÜS DU SOL, English multi hyphenate SG Lewis stopped by Melbourne's 170 Russell to deliver an eclectic headline set.

9. GALLERY: Jessie Murph @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney

   The highlights from Jessie Murph’s headline show at the Enmore Theatre, Sydney.

10. Eminem Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against Sydney Beach Brand

    Eminem has filed a lawsuit against the Sydney company, claiming they infringe upon the trademarked name of his infamous alter ego.

11. Meg Washington Plots 2026 Natural Beauty Tour

    “I grew up singing in jazz clubs, so these intimate solo shows feel so right to me,” Meg Washington says of her upcoming trek.

12. Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls And Bowling For Soup Announce 2026 Co-Headlining Tour

    Both acts make their return to Australia for their first shows since last year's Good Things festival.

13. Yungblud's Australian Dates Still On Track Following 2025 Cancellations

    The English singer-songwriter is set to kick off his upcoming Australian visit on January 10th.

14. Dom Dolla Named Inaugural Recipient Of ARIA's New Global Impact Award

    “I really try to do my best to fly the flag for Aussie dance music overseas so I’m so grateful," Dom Dolla said of the honour.

15. Building An Aussie Boy Band: Behind The Scenes of Midnight Til Morning

    Chugg Music's Andrew Stone take us behind the scenes of one of 2025's biggest and most unique Aussie export success stories.