St Kilda Festival puts First Nations voices to the front for February celebration

St Kilda Festival is set to light up Melbourne’s most iconic seaside stretch once again, returning to the foreshore and…

A Rare Choral Feast Awaits as Bach Akademie Australia Launches Its 2026 Season With Bach’s Complete Vocal Motets

Bach Akademie Australia is set to open its 2026 season on a soaring note, bringing one of the great achievements…

Laneway Festival 2026 set times drop, new artist announced

St Jerome’s Laneway Festival have today dropped their playing times for the upcoming 2026 run across Australia and New Zealand….

SXSW Sydney to conclude its run after three years

SXSW Sydney has officially called time on its local chapter, with organisers confirming the Asia-Pacific edition of the iconic South…

More artists to hit the Port Fairy Folk Festival stage

Just when you thought the Port Fairy Folk Festival line-up couldn’t get any richer, the beloved coastal gathering has dropped…

Cog lock in 2026 tour with two huge Victorian dates

Aussie rock mainstays Cog are coming in hot for 2026, unveiling a stacked national run in celebration of Walk The…

LuliePalooza roars back with a bold new look and a massive 2026 line-up

Melbourne’s favourite rock ’n’ roll block party is back. LuliePalooza returns to Victoria Park on Saturday 21 March 2026, bigger,…

DICE drop into Geelong for Summer of Ugly

UGLY Vodka is kicking off SUMMER OF UGLY, a national run of five free live shows featuring global and local icons – Sofi Tukker,…

Young Franco Serves Up the Soundtrack to AO Summer

Young Franco is set to soundtrack the start of Melbourne’s biggest summer of sport, headlining a free riverside party at…

The Rions go regional with extensive 2026 tour

The Sydney four-piece have announced a huge 18-date regional Australian tour, taking their debut album Everything Every Single Day on…

Grace Jones, MARINA and King Stingray supercharge the Palace Foreshore 2026 lineup

Palace Foreshore is leveling up its already mammoth 2026 season with the addition of three musical powerhouses: global icon Grace…

The Amity Affliction announce huge regional tour for 2026

Australia’s metalcore heavyweights The Amity Affliction are set to storm through regional Australia in early 2026, announcing a massive 21-date…

Colac Rock Veterans Pet Hate Return for One Epic Throwback Night

Colac is gearing up for a blast of pure, old-school energy as legendary local rock outfit Pet Hate returns to…

BADBADNOTGOOD, The Gnomes, Hybrid Man round out Golden Plains 2026 lineup

Golden Plains has once again delivered an announcement bursting with eclecticism, electricity and signature Supernatural Amphitheatre chaos. The 2026 lineup…

Live at the Gardens Returns in 2026 with a Massive Lineup of Local Icons and Global Heavyhitters

After wrapping its third sold-out season just days ago, Live at the Gardens has confirmed its return to the Royal…

A Day To Remember and Papa Roach announce colossal 2026 Australian arena tour with LANDMVRKS

Two titans of the alternative world are officially heading down under, with Florida heavyweights A Day To Remember and Californian…

Foo Fighters to perform one-off-show in Launceston

Frontier Touring have this morning announced the return of 15-time GRAMMY® winners Foo Fighters for a single show stadium spectacular….

Park Waves has been cancelled

In devastating news for the Australian metal community, Park Waves Festival has been cancelled. Announced via the official Instagram of…

Live Nation Launches Next On: A Game-Changing Platform for Emerging Artists

Live Nation is turning up the spotlight on emerging talent with the launch of Next On, a brand-new program giving…

Redd Kross and The Hard-Ons Reunite for Explosive Australian Tour in March 2026

Two giants of punk-infused power-pop are teaming up once again. This March, LA cult favourites Redd Kross will reunite with…

Belinda Carlisle says G’Day and Goodbye to Australian audiences

International pop icon Belinda Carlisle is preparing to bid a celebratory farewell to Australian fans, announcing a national tour for…

Genesis Owusu joins Spilt Milk lineup. Set times revealed tomorrow

Spilt Milk just scored a massive last-minute power-up, with genre-bending trailblazer Genesis Owusu jumping onto the lineup ahead of next…

Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird announce VIC Regional Tour — with a big stop at the Barwon Club

Big day for regional music fans: Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird have just dropped a fresh Victorian regional tour, and…

Live Nation’s Ones To Watch launches Melbourne event spotlighting disabled artists as hosted by Eliza Hull

Live Nation’s Ones To Watch — the global talent discovery series that’s helped launch stars like Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo…

 

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