Ocean Sounds Festival 2027 is a sun-kissed celebration of Aussie music

Phillip Island will come alive next summer as Ocean Sounds Festival returns for 2027, promising a day of music, sunshine…

CORE Festival Announces Australian Debut with Star-Studded Local and International Lineup

CORE Festival will make its long-awaited Australian debut on Saturday, 28 November 2026, bringing its globally recognised blend of electronic…

Leaps and Bounds is back in its 10-day glory

City of Yarra’s cherished winter music festival, Leaps and Bounds, returns in 2026 with a full ten-day programme, shining a…

BIGSOUND 2026 Unveils King Gizzard, Julia Jacklin and trials for Landmark 25th Anniversary Program

BIGSOUND is marking its 25th anniversary with a powerhouse first announcement, unveiling a new wave of international industry heavyweights alongside…

Shepparton announced as the next spot of ALWAYS LIVE Victorian Vibes tour

ALWAYS LIVE has today revealed Shepparton as the next destination in its celebrated Victorian Vibes series, bringing free pop-up live…

Nominations extended for Australian Women in Music Awards

In response to resounding interest and overwhelming industry demand, the 2026 Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) has extended its…

Massive Attack to return to Australia for headline shows after 16 years

This morning Frontier Touring have announced a huge addition to their 2026 touring calendar with the return of UK ground-breakers,…

Y2K R&B goddess Ashanti is heading to Australia

GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress Ashanti is heading back to Australia and New Zealand this November, returning to local…

BAKER BOY, KATE MILLER-HEIDKE, PETER GARRETT AND LIME CORDIALE HEADLINE QUEENSCLIFF MUSIC FESTIVAL’S FIRST 2026 ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT

Queenscliff Music Festival, set against the windswept beauty of Wadawurrung Country in the historic Victorian seaside town of Queenscliff, has…

Thelma Plum is heading on an intimate acoustic Australian tour

The Gamilaraay artist will hit the road for the I Don’t Play That Song Anymore Tour, a run of special…

Lorna Shore are heading to Australia with a colossal lineup of loud talent

New Jersey deathcore juggernaut Lorna Shore will make a thunderous return to Australia this October, locking in their biggest headline…

Matt Corby joins Victorian Vibes for Bendigo leg

Goldfields are gearing up for their leg of ALWAYS LIVE Victorian Vibes this weekend on Saturday 30 May as excitement…

Hans Zimmer heads to Australia for live shows

For decades, Hans Zimmer has shaped the emotional pulse of cinema. Now, the legendary composer is set to bring that…

Dom Dolla gears up for Marvel Stadium takeover

Australian dance heavyweight Dom Dolla is set for a colossal hometown return this September, announcing an exclusive Melbourne stadium show…

Adelaide’s hottest new band are bringing national tour to Geelong and Melbourne

Adelaide’s breakout sensation PASH have released their highly anticipated self-titled EP and announced a nationwide tour this September and October,…

DICE are heading to Torquay Hotel

Hot on the heels of announcing their second album, I Thought The Altitude Would Make It Worth The View, Perth…

Fitzroy finds High Ground with new winter festival featuring Midlife, Protomartyr, Violent Magic Orchestra, and more

There’s a new kid on the block as High Ground hits Fitzroy’s vibrant venue scene. Announced today, High Ground is…

The Jungle Giants are heading to Barwon Heads and Frankston

Brisbane’s indie pop favourites, The Jungle Giants have unveiled a whopping fifteen date regional run on their mammoth Experiencing Feelings…

Surf Coast Rockers Savage Honey Unveil Debut Album ‘Darling’

Torquay’s own indie-rock torchbearers, Savage Honey, are ready to make waves with their highly anticipated debut album, Darling, dropping 8…

ALWAYS LIVE Brings Victorian Vibes to Bendigo

ALWAYS LIVE has announced Bendigo as the next stop in its Victorian Vibes series, with live music set to take…

Nominations now open for National Indigenous Music Awards

The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) will return for their 22nd edition on Saturday, 8 August 2026, at the stunning…

Dee Dee Bridgewater, Tigran Hamasyan, The Bad Plus, Aja Monet kick off Melbourne International Jazz Festival artist announcements

Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF) today offers a tantalising first glimpse of its 2026 program, setting the stage for ten…

TISM announce No Mistakes Tour, their first national headline run in over 30 years

After commanding stages at the Sydney Opera House and Melbourne’s PICA to critical acclaim, TISM are returning to headline their…

MKTO Announce 2026 Australian & New Zealand Tour Following Sell-Out 2025 Run

After igniting stages in Melbourne and Sydney in 2025, multi-Platinum US duo MKTO are returning to Australasia this September, bringing…

 

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