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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. GALLERY: Jessie Murph @ Enmore Theatre, Sydney

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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Deftones Announce 2026 Australian Tour Dates

    Deftones will return for their first headline tour in a decade, with Interpol and Ecca Vandal coming along for the ride.

11. Playlunch Reveal Expansive 2026 Regional Tour Dates

    Their last Australian shows for “quite a while,” the 29-date headline tour will see Playlunch hit regional areas and festival stages across the country.

12. Yungblud Cancels Remainder Of 2025 Tour Dates Ahead Of Australian Visit

    “I don't want do any lasting damage to myself, we are on a journey that I want to last forever," Yungblud told fans on social media.

13. Hot Chip & The Presets Lead New AO Live Opening Week Concert Series

    "AO LIVE Opening Week is all about starting the Australian Open with a bang."

14. Sampa The Great Lands On 'EA FC 26' Soundtrack With New Single

    'Can't Hold Us' is Sampa The Great's "declaration track" and sees her reimagine the roots of Zamrock music.

15. Whitesnake Singer David Coverdale Announces Retirement

    "The last few years have been very evident to me that it’s time really for me to hang up my rock and roll platform shoes and my skin-tight jeans.”