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Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the John Osborne Telecaster® in collaboration with the Grammy®-winning guitarist John Osborne. A highly customized signature model inspired by his
Words and photos by Tania Graham-Brown Jalen Ngonda has returned to Australia for a bunch of headline dates, following sell-out demand in early 2025. Best known
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has secured a significant legal victory following a ruling by the Regional Court of Düsseldorf that establishes broad legal protection for
UK singer-songwriter Newton Faulkner has just released his eighth studio album Octopus while also gearing up for a return to Australia this April. Speaking with Australian
Two years on from her extraordinary 2024 Australian visit, which saw the dual Grammy Award-winning artist sell out venues across the country within moments and add
Miles Davis Saxophonist Returns To Australia With All-Star Band Few musicians can say they helped shape one of the most important comeback chapters in modern jazz
Review: Bryget Chrisfield. Photos: Gabi Rankine Creative. Tonight’s support act, Close Counters, admit Basement Jaxx is one of their “favourite bands in the world”. This Naarm/Melbourne-based
Words and photos by Tania Graham-Brown Tyler Hilton & Kate Voegele from iconic US TV program One Tree Hill, are currently in Australia following on from
HILLTOP HOODS – ROD LAVER ARENA – MELBOURNE – 07.03.2026 Review: Craig Eriksson. Photos: David Harris Make some noise Melbourne! Australian hip hop veterans Hilltop Hoods
Review: Bryget Chrisfield. Photos: Kate Arnott. The roar of Formula One cars hooning around the nearby Albert Park Grand Prix circuit soundtracks our arrival to the
THE DARKNESS – PIER BANDROOM – FRANKSTON – MELBOURNE – 06.03.2026. Review and photos: Craig Eriksson. On Friday night we experienced UK’s rock ‘n’ roll royalty
Waldorf Music introduces the Iridium Desktop MK2, the new generation of the highly acclaimed Iridium Desktop synthesizer, originally launched in 2020. Used and embraced by countless artists and
Live Nation has today announced that powerhouse rock icons Guns N’ Roses, will return to Australia and New Zealand for a massive run of stadium shows
SNIPPETZ: THURSDAY MARCH 5, 2026 This week’s Snippetz includes: G Flip and The Beaches, Carla dal Forno, Danny Walsh Banned, Sasami and Angie McMahon, The
The inaugural 100 Acres Festival at Bellarine Estate has announced the addition of internationally acclaimed soul powerhouse, The Meltdown to its impressive line-up, bringing the sweet
A new generation of Hummingbird, J‑45, and L‑00 models arrive, uniting iconic heritage with modern performance for every player worldwide Above: Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Acoustic
Vertex by Gator pedalboards deliver a unified system built for clarity, organization and dependable performance for every pedal setup. The vertex by gator pedalboard range
Twenty Two year-old Sydney singer/songwriter Milina Mihic has debuted a new era with the release of Overpass, a heartbreaking, emotional alt-pop track that delves into mental
Classic, bright and musical tones, these steel-shell timbales give players brighter projection and are finished in Dark Mocha. The Pedrito Martinez timbales are designed to sustain the
Get Low is the new EP from revered Victorian songwriter and musician Sarah Carroll; an intelligent and adventurous 5 song trip which takes listeners from the intimacy, playfulness and pain of
With a tiny Footprint and 14 tasty effect types, PLETHORA X1 NEO is ready to move on when you are. It can be whatever pedal you
Alt-rock legends The Superjesus are set to bring their seminal sophomore album ‘Jet Age’ across the country for a special 25 year anniversary tour in June,
Australia and New Zealand, get ready! Two indisputable rock icons will join forces in 2026, with American chart-toppers SHINEDOWN and British alternative legends BUSH teaming up for a massive co-headline tour
In his chat with Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips, Eric Weideman discussed his band 1927’s upcoming headline appearance at the Wanstock Festival at the Shoppingtown
Review: Greg Phillips. Photos: Jason Rosewarne. Before Madonna, before Beyonce and before Whitney and Mariah, there was Grace Jones, cover girl, model, disco queen and fashion
In his conversation with Australian Musician editor Greg Phillips, Melbourne-based percussionist and composer Alex Pertout reflects on a life shaped by movement, collaboration and cultural
The Sydney Guitar Show (March 7 & 8, Sydney Showground) has just added a fabulous new session and we’re presenting it! Australian Musician presents RIFFS
Having dazzled crowds at landmark venues from London’s Royal Albert Hall to New York’s Carnegie Hall to the Hollywood Bowl, Beck has confirmed that Australian audiences
ED SHEERAN – MARVEL STADIUM – MELBOURNE – 26.02.2026 Review: Craig Eriksson. Photos: Jason Rosewarne. Global phenomenon, singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran played Marvel Stadium, Melbourne last night
IRON MAIDEN today announce the highly anticipated Australian dates of their critically acclaimed RUN FOR YOUR LIVES WORLD TOUR. Since the band’s first visit to Australia
Behringer is pleased to announce the FLANGE WITH NO NAME – A 90’s boutique gem reborn. Flange just about scrapes the surface of the sonic possibilities
SNIPPETZ: THURSDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2026 This week’s Snippetz includes: LamBros, Foley, South Summit, 63 Deluxe, Running Touch, Courtney Barnett, Amyl and The Sniffers, J Nui and
Winter Blues Festival returns to Echuca in 2026 for four days of world-class blues and roots in the Murray Region. Winter Blues has long felt like
Iconic British tribute group FROM THE JAM celebrate their 20th year in 2026 – two decades of music that cleverly added to the broader British songbook, while also
Fifty years ago, a bold vision to “make a better bass” gave birth to what would become one of the most influential instruments in modern
It’s a transatlantic 80s double header when British supergroup GO WEST and American Sweetheart DEBBIE GIBSON come together for a national Australian tour in August 2026.