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1. Music Biz Figures Get Gonged On Kings Birthday Honours List

   Figures from the world of music, theatre, arts, and broadcasting have been included in this year's list of King’s Birthday Honours.

2. Beethoven's 'Symphony No. 9' Takes Out The ABC Classic 100

   Beethoven has taken out the poll with his 1824 composition for the fifth time.

3. Katie Noonan, Marshall Hamburger & More Win Big At 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards

   Returning for its second outing overnight, the Sunshine Coast Music Awards recognised some of Australia’s finest creatives.

4. Madonna Appeals For Fans To 'Put Your F**king Phones Down And Connect'

   The pop icon criticised fans' "persistent need" to document everything

5. Miley Cyrus Rumoured For Australian NFL Half-Time Performance

   The Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers go head-to-head this September, and rumours are stating Miley Cyrus could be kicking off the day's entertainment.

6. GALLERY: The Jungle Giants @ Forum Theatre, Melbourne

   The highlights from The Jungle Giants’ headline show at Melbourne's Forum Theatre.

7. Venues: More Pubs Showcasing Live Music, Record Attendances, Court Cases, Launches & Meltdowns

   The latest venues round-up has all the vital information on Australia's live scene, from new moves, new venues, new records being broken, and more.

8. 'I Just Let It Happen': Modest Mouse Aren't Overthinking It On 'An Eraser And A Maze'

   Five years since their last record, Modest Mouse's Isaac Brock reflects on an album which almost arrived under a different name, and how he can't help but write Modest Mouse songs.

9. New Book To Focus On Stella Donnelly's Acclaimed Debut Album, 'Beware Of The Dogs'

   “Donnelly engaged in a critical discussion of abuse and reclamation, of country and self, when few were brave enough to, and it made all the difference," writes author Emily Wilson.

10. 'The Old Chemistry Was There': Epicure Stage A Grand Return With 'Is There Any Way Out Now?'

    16 years since they waved goodbye, Victorian indie favourites Epicure are back with a new single, a new album, and a raft of live dates.

11. Mel B Claims Spice Girls Netflix Documentary No Longer Happening

    30 years since the release of their debut single, it appears that hopes of a Netflix doco focusing on the Spice Girls is no longer in the works.

12. 'We’ve Never Really Done That As A Band': August Burns Red Go Behind The Scenes Of New Album, 'Season Of Surrender'

    "We wanted to try to recapture some of that fire from our early days," says August Burns Red guitarist JB Brubaker.

13. Clancestry Comes To QPAC With Yothu Yindi & Jessica Mauboy

    Taking over QPAC this July and August, Clancestry is a stellar showcasing of First Nations talent.

14. Global Beatles Day Gets Official Recognition, And The Release Of A Rare Performance To Celebrate

    The premiere performance of The Beatles' 'All You Need Is Love' will receive its first official release this June 25th.

15. 'I Have To Speak My Mind': The Black Crowes' Chris Robinson Addresses Controversial Onstage Comments

    "I don't have an agenda or anything," Robinson explains.