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1. First Melbourne AC/DC Concert Caused Ripples That Were 'Pumping Into The Earth'

   The ground was literally shaking in Melbourne as AC/DC put on an epic show at the MCG.

2. 374 Bagpipers Break World Record By Playing 'It's A Long Way To The Top' In Melbourne

   The music video for the classic AC/DC song was filmed 49 years ago in the heart of Melbourne's CBD.

3. Metallica Play The Chats' 'Smoko' In Brisbane

   Metallica have also covered local acts John Butler Trio, The Angels, and The Living End on their Australian tour.

4. AC/DC's 'Power Up' Australian Tour Setlist Revealed

   For their first Australian show in a decade, AC/DC ripped through 21 hits in a two-hour-plus set.

5. Kisschasy Announce First New Album In 16 Years, 'The Terrors Of Comfort'

   16 years since their third album and three years since reforming, Kisschasy are fully back, releasing their long-awaited new album in February.

6. The Preatures Reveal 'Blue Planet Eyes Live!' Album & Archival Exhibition

   "It was a sensational crowd, almost supernatural in feeling, and we wanted the essence of that audience to live on through the record forever," said Isabella Manfredi.

7. AC/DC, Amyl And The Sniffers, The Casanovas @ The MCG, Melbourne

   As the last cannons fired, one truth remained undeniable: legends never fade. They just turn up the volume.

8. Eskimo Joe Announce 'Black Fingernails, Red Wine' 20th Anniversary Tour

   "Playing the album from start to finish is such a special experience for us," remarked guitarist Stu MacLeod.

9. Ninajirachi, SPEED & More Take Home 2025 J Awards

   "It’s been another incredible year for Australian music, thank you to all the artists who’ve soundtracked our 2025," said triple j's Manager of Music Programming, Nick Findlay.

10. Melbourne's AC/DC Lane Receives High Voltage Makeover

    AC/DC Lane now sports a new, light-up installation to celebrate the iconic rockers’ long-awaited return to the city.

11. ‘There's A Lot Of Full-Circle Moments’: Meet Previous Future, The Restarted Party Machine

    Having first played together as members of The Bennies, Previous Future is a band of familiar faces, re-launching the party out of a shared love of music's unifying power.

12. Venues: Showground’s Best Year, Victoria Reviews Live Rules, Snoop Dogg's Aussie Show Investigated, Meltdowns, & More

    From a RÜFÜS DU SOL DJ set, Adelaide losing two beloved bars, Woodford Folk Festival's new powered campsites, and more, the latest venues round-up has all the essential information about live music in Australia.

13. 'I Made My Own Favourite Album': Ninajirachi Reflects On Her Australian Music Prize Win

    "I just hope I can make a hundred more albums in my life," the 21st SoundMerch Australian Prize winner says excitedly.

14. TISM Announce Second Sydney Opera House Gig Due To Massive Demand

    TISM's voracious fanbase have turned out to ensure their debut appearance at the Sydney Opera House won't be to empty seats, with a second show now added due to to overwhelming demand.

15. The Wiggles 'Likely Breached' Consumer Law With Headbands Merchandise

    The Wiggles have admitted to a likely breach of consumer law and have agreed to implement a “consumer law compliance program.”