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The Fender Custom Shop (FCS) today unveils the Limited Edition George Harrison 1967 Bass VI, a meticulous recreation of the legendary instrument that became one of
Amber Technology has announced the Australian availability of the Mark Levinson 600 Series, bringing three new high-performance preamplifier and amplifier components to Australia through Amber Technology
Yamaha Music Australia’s Main Stage Grant returns for second year with $10,000 in cash and Yamaha gear up for grabs for Australian producers, songwriters, and bands
CRASH TEST DUMMIES RETURN TO AUSTRALIA. THE GREATEST HITS TOUR — ALL THE SONGS YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR! Last time, the classic album. This time, every
THINGS OF STONE AND WOOD ANNOUNCE THE FINAL FOREST ALBUM LAUNCH TOUR AHEAD OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THEIR SECOND ALBUM OF THE YEAR, THE FINAL FOREST • THE FINAL FOREST, WHICH
Led by Jakob Dylan, The Wallflowers make their long-awaited Australian debut with a five-date tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of their acclaimed breakthrough album, Bringing Down
Frontier Touring is excited to announce the return of high-octane, GRAMMY®-nominated Icelandic rockers KALEO, bringing their celebrated Way Down Under We Go Tour to Australia and New Zealand in February. Kicking their latest
Australia’s ultimate summer music celebration is back, and CASTAWAY FESTIVAL is bringing one hell of a lineup. Announcing a blockbuster bill of Australian heavyweights and next-gen talent, 2026/2027
For 15 years, the She Rocks Awards has celebrated the trailblazing women who move music forward. Now, the Women’s International Music Network (WiMN) is marking that
The Gretsch G6134T-58 Limited Edition Penguin with String-Thru Bigsby offers a stunning take on a classic Gretsch design, making this rare bird well suited for a wide
Photos by Jason Rosewarne Ballarat turned on a fabulous weekend of blues across 15–16 August, with the Ballarat Blues Festival bringing a broad mix of established
Photos and report by Mary Boukouvalas (Florence shots via iPhone) and Karen Dean It was with much good fortune that Melbourne music photographer Mary Boukouvalas and
Australian country-rock outfit Copperline return with their third album, Sleepwalking, a contemplative collection of songs that finds frontman Brad Christmas wrestling with questions about life,
SNIPPETZ: THURSDAY August 20, 2026 This week’s Snippetz includes: Anya Alchemy, David Cox, Blondshell, Gang of Youths, Charlie Gradon, Sophia Stel, Spiders, Gloryhammer, SKÁLD, Nestor,
The Melbourne International Jazz Festival returns from 16–25 October with a world-class program, bringing more than 550 artists from 18 countries to Melbourne for 10 days
In March this year, acclaimed UK guitar brand PJD GUITARS were introduced to the Australian market at the Sydney Guitar Show and are now available
Epiphone has unveiled the Lzzy Hale Explorer™ Custom, a new signature guitar designed in collaboration with Halestorm frontwoman, vocalist and guitarist Lzzy Hale. Combining the instantly
New additions to Fender’s 75th Anniversary range include the American Vintage II 1951 Nocaster, a meticulous tribute to the legendary nameless Fender instrument, and the 75th
Focusrite is expanding Focusrite Control 2 compatibility to Scarlett 3rd Gen, Clarett+, Clarett USB, and select Scarlett 2nd Gen USB audio interfaces — specifically the 6i6,
GRAMMY‑winning Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela will return to Australia in January 2027 for a national tour celebrating their visionary new album OurHome, out September 18 via ATO Records. The album
The Sydney International Women’s Jazz Festival (SIWJF), SIMA’s flagship festival, has recently unveiled its complete 2026 program. Marking its landmark 15th anniversary, the festival will present
Ahead of their anticipated fourth album HEAD NOISE out August 28, Brisbane’s Bugs are today proud to announce two album launch shows in September. On Thursday 10th and Saturday 12th September, Bugs will
Australian surf guitar maestro Martin Cilia returns with 12 original instrumental tracks celebrating the sound, feel and spirit of 1960s electric guitar. Acclaimed musician and a
XMusic, Australia’s dedicated hard rock label, is taking over Brisbane venue Soapbox for three nights this September, becoming your alternative showcases for rock, hard rock and metal. The
For recreational guitarists, there are few better ways to spend a weekend than with a good guitar, a group of like-minded players and plenty of time
Live Nation has today announced they eagerly awaited return of Portugal. The Man, as they bring the Denali Tour to the Australian East Coast this October. Following the release of
Review Craig Eriksson. Photos: Craig Eriksson and Winston Robinson. Australia’s legendary rockers The Angels are currently on tour honouring 50 years of their classic hit Am
Fresh from a hugely successful tour of Spain featuring sold-out headline dates and major festival appearances, The Stems are back on Australian stages for what will
Swedish heavy metal band AVATAR, known for their theatrical “freakshow” aesthetic and circus-like ringmaster persona led by vocalist Johannes Eckerström, blends melodic death metal roots
It’s a busy time for Gareth Liddiard and Fiona Kitschin, with the pair preparing to hit the road with The Drones while their other musical incarnation,
First released in 2022, Fender’s American Vintage II Series celebrates the brand’s iconic models through the decades, equipped with authentic specifications and aesthetics for lovers of
“I will forgive you pretty much anything, but I will never forgive you for not loving The Saints.” – Everett True 50 years on from (I’m) Stranded, their epochal debut
SNIPPETZ: THURSDAY August 13, 2026 This week’s Snippetz includes: Cattletruck, The Halves, Leonard Cohen Anniversary Spectacular, Denzel Curry and Kenny Beats, Logic1000, Bonetti, ALEIA, Nathan Coutts,
Following the successful launch of the When Worlds Collide Guitar Clinic Tour, OBSCURA are pleased to announce a new series of clinics across Australia, New Zealand, alongside a special masterclass at
Phil Jamieson’s sophomore solo album, 10CHARLIE, arrives on August 14, although the release will now come under very different circumstances following an on-stage accident that
The MESA Subway+ Bass DI-Preamp II is a compact, full-featured follow-up to the highly acclaimed “first edition” Subway bass preamp pedals. It combines the features of