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1. How To Watch The 2026 ARIA Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

   Music fans can watch The Living End, Kate Ceberano, Vika & Linda and more get inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame this weekend.

2. Kate Miller-Heidke Announces New Album 'The Kiss And The Abyss' & Intimate Headline Shows

   Miller-Heidke has also unveiled the offbeat, observational pop lead single, 'Holiday.'

3. Cassian Announces 2026 Australian Open-Air Headline Shows

   For both Australian shows, Cassian will host an exceptional roster of supporting talent.

4. Melbourne Ska Orchestra Plot 2026 Australian Tour

   "We put everything into these shows, every night, every city. See you on the floor," Melbourne Ska Orchestra's Nicky Bomba said.

5. Unsound Adelaide: Australia's Weirdest Music Festival

   Artistic Director and Co-Founder Mat Schulz discusses Unsound Festival's origins, aims, and long Adelaide tenure as Illuminate Adelaide approaches.

6. Chart File: Paul McCartney’s ‘The Boys Of Dungeon’ Lane Cracks The Whip In Australia, UK & US

   Well into his eighth decade, Paul McCartney is still one of the most prominent commanders of the charts – both here and abroad.

7. ‘We Can Learn Lessons From The Old Records’: Death Cab For Cutie’s Ben Gibbard On Songwriting, Legacy & New Music

   As Death Cab For Cutie release their eleventh album, 'I Built You A Tower', founder Ben Gibbard reflects on decades spent as the reigning king of indie rock royalty.

8. Jessica Mauboy To Host 2026 Edition Of 'That Blackfella Show'

   Mauboy will host this year’s edition of ‘That Blackfella Show’ on the ABC as part of NAIDOC Week.

9. Blink-182 Revive MySpace Page Ahead Of 'Take Off Your Pants And Jacket' 25th Anniversary

   blink-182 have taken fans back in time as they gear up for the 25th anniversary of 'Take Off Your Pants And Jacket.'

10. Rick Beato Announces Debut Australian Tour

    Rick Beato will bring his popular 'What Makes This Song Great?' segment to life and host an audience Q&A when he lands on our shores this October.

11. Trophy Wyfe Win 2026 Edition Of Triple J's Unearthed High

    In addition to announcing the Unearthed High winner, triple j has also revealed this year’s Indigenous Initiative winner.

12. Watch The Trailer For Green Day's 'Nimrods' Film

    Members of Green Day inspire a young, rock and roll trio in the coming-of-age film, 'Nimrods.'

13. Simple Minds Announce 2027 Australian Tour

    Simple Minds will be joined by special guest Gary Numan, returning to Australia after a decade.

14. 'Spicks And Specks' Locks In 2026 Premiere Date

    Hands on buzzers: 'Spicks And Specks' returns to our screens next month.

15. Apple Music Announces New Upgrades

    Upgrades to the functionality of Siri AI, AutoMix, and more are on the way.