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Ibanez continues its legacy of innovation with six fresh models for September that span electrics, acoustics, and basses — each offering distinct aesthetics, craftsmanship, and playability.
With the worldwide excitement around the recently completed European tour, GRAMMY®-winning, progressive music titans Dream Theater are announcing their 40th Anniversary Tour 2026 leg for Australia. The tour will
Applications Now Open for “Pathways to Jobs in Live Music” – NSW 2025 If you’re studying Live Production, Sound or Lighting Production or dreaming of
Melbourne singer-songwriter Joshua Batten will ring in Spring 2025 with the release his new single “Spring Fever” on Monday September 1st, supported by tour dates across the season in Victoria, South Australia and New South
TASCAM, the professional audio division of TEAC Corporation, and Amber Technology, one of Australia’s leading distributors of audio-visual technology, have announced a new strategic partnership, effective
Wheatus will return to Australia and make their long awaited live debut in New Zealand on an epic run of shows through January 2026 performing their iconic self titled album IN FULL! It has been
Few voices in Australian music carry the weight, power, and versatility of Melbourne’s Kerri Simpson. Over the decades, Simpson has carved a singular path across blues,
Phil Campbell: Celebrating 50 Years of Motörhead with the Best of Motörhead Show By Greg Phillips Phil Campbell, legendary guitarist and former member of Motörhead, is
DAVEY LANE – THE CURTIN – MELBOURNE – 28.08.2025 Review: Craig Eriksson. Photos: David Harris Expecting a large crowd, we arrived early at The Curtin in
Solid State Logic (SSL) proudly introduces the Revival 4000, an all-analogue channel strip rooted in the foundations of SSL’s sound. The 4000 Series redefined music production,
RockBoard would like to introduce you to the Power MOD 75 and Power MOD 150, power amp modules that drive passive cabinets directly from your board.
When Lance Ferguson first pulled together a makeshift four-piece to play three sets of non-stop funk at Fitzroy’s The Night Cat back in 2000, no one
Today, an exciting new chapter for beloved indie alternative act Boy & Bear unfurls, with the group powerfully returning armed with a double A-side single and videos, Where Does
Charlie Collins: The Nightwriter Feature by Greg Phillips “Sometimes as an artist you have to go a bit left field to figure out who you want
BOSS introduces the PX-1 Plugout FX, an innovative hardware platform that captures the timeless BOSS compact pedal experience in one versatile pedal. This convertible stompbox holds multiple authentic effect recreations from the historic
SNIPPETZ: Thursday August 28, 2025 This week’s Snippetz features: Peppercreek Revival, Tilly Fenton, Ruth Hazleton, Emmy Ryan, Silver Fleet Ships, Copperline. The Pretty Reckless, Surely
Few musicians can make a single instrument sound like a universe unfolding, but Irish fiddler Martin Hayes has been doing just that for decades. This February
TEN DAYS, 500+ ARTISTS, ENDLESS GROOVE: MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES HUGE PROGRAM Jazz at the Bowl returns in 2025 The Melbourne International Jazz Festival is
When Swedish rock’n’roll firebrands The Hives announce a new album, the world takes notice. For three decades, the five-piece have stormed stages in matching suits, injected
Get ready to dance, Melbourne! MIAMI HORROR make their long-awaited live return to Australia on the heels of their latest album, We Always Had Tomorrow, coming straight to Live At
ARIA-nominated artist, songwriter and storyteller Mo’Ju will release their powerful new live album, Mo’Ju with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (Double J Live at the Wireless), on
Today, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and the Fender Custom Shop (FCS) are proud to announce the Limited Edition Masterbuilt Adrian Younge Jazz Bass®—an instrument that is as remarkable and vibrant
Review: Craig Eriksson. Photos: Jason Rosewarne. On Monday night Australian Musician had the opportunity of experiencing Keith Urban live on his High and Alive Australian Tour
South by Southwest Sydney® (SXSW Sydney) today unveils over 50 exciting new performers, adding even more to the 2025 festival’s genre-spanning music program and bringing the best sounds
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: THE GUITAR SHOW IS COMING TO SYDNEY 25th August 2025 The Australian Music Association has produced the Melbourne Guitar Show, the largest showcase event
Report and Photos by Jason Rosewarne The Ballarat Blues Festival wrapped up in spectacular fashion over the weekend with its much-anticipated “Main Event” — a powerhouse
Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds will bring their most celebrated live production to date – THE WILD GOD TOUR – to Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand in January and
PRS Guitars today announced that Maryland Governor Wes Moore declared August 22, 2025 as Paul Reed Smith Day across the state. Paul Reed Smith founded his
Review: Craig Eriksson This week Australian Musician attended the World Premiere of Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Man at The Astor Theatre in Melbourne, a feature documentary
Inspired by Third Man’s raw, gritty aesthetic and strikingly vibrant yellow-on-black colour palette, the Fender x Third Man Hardware Collection embodies the unmistakable style that has defined Jack
Three times voted Young Artist of the Year at the UK Blues Awards (2020, 2021, 2022) and nominated in four categories in 2024, I believe that
The Slingerland Drum Company announces the launch of the Radio King™ Outfit and Studio King™ Line, plus a selection of spare parts and accessories. The first outfit of Radio King in decades continues
Mondo Freaks pick up the pace, both in terms of tempo and in the rate of releasing new Funk with the sparkling “Turn This Love Around”. Coming
Alternative rock explorers Closure In Moscow have announced a massive lineup for their Australian tour in February 2026. They will be joined by progressive rock legends The Dear Hunter
SNIPPETZ: Thursday August 21, 2025 This week’s Snippetz features: Paradise Lost, AURI, Emily Ulman, St Paul & The Broken Bones, The Hives, Kingswood, Rise Against, Karly
Commemorating 30 years since the release of one of the Aussie music industry’s most iconic singles, this October and November will see Australian funk rock heroes