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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

  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

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

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

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,

“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

In October 2026, Colin Hay will be bringing his world class band from LA to venues across Australia, offering a night of euphoria as they revisit

Big riffs. Bigger hooks. Four decades of rock ’n’ roll swagger. Danish rock icons D-A-D return to Australia for The Very Best Of Tour. This show celebrates their

This October, ThornBird will roll out two home state shows in WA; heading to Fremantle and Margaret River tickets on sale now from thornbirdmusic.com ThornBird is the solo project of

Five-time Grammy Award winner Marcus Miller will return to Australia next April for a national tour celebrating one of contemporary music’s true icons. As a bassist, composer, producer

One of hip hop’s most recognisable names – TALIB KWELI – is set to return to Australia for an unmissable run of headline shows this November.

In a time of digital chaos and concrete sprawl, the frequencies have locked in and a citadel for heavy and alternative music will emerge once again

Flying into the release week of his anticipated sophomore album 10CHARLIE (out Friday Aug 14), beloved Australian singer, songwriter and Grinspoon frontman, Phil Jamieson has announced the cancellation of his

Mercury Prize-winning artist Benjamin Clementine will perform in Australia for the first time with his ‘Back to Basics’ Australian Tour. Visiting Adelaide, Sydney and Perth in

FACE TO FACE TOURING is thrilled to announce that celebrated trailblazer, SUZI QUATRO, the undisputed queen of rock ‘n’ roll, will be returning to Australia later

Bill Armstrong, the pioneering Melbourne recording engineer, studio owner, record label operator and radio entrepreneur widely regarded as one of the fathers of the Australian recording

In a band and heading to NAMM in Anaheim in 2027? It wouldn’t be The NAMM Show without live music showcasing the products we all want

TEG Dainty is proud to present Aziz Ansari: Hypothetical Tour, the Emmy-winning comedian’s new stand-up show, live across Australia and New Zealand in 2026, with shows in

Following sold-out Melbourne preview performances and strong early demand for the recently announced Western Australian and Victorian shows, ARIA Award winner Karise Eden has announced a

Don Walker’s  Love Songs, a deeply personal and beautifully crafted 5th solo album, is out today through MGM Distribution on 180g Vinyl, CD, and Digital. Across his work with Cold

Calling all musicians, the Australian Music Association wants to hear from you! Put aside that boring census for just a minute and check out this quick

  This week’s Snippetz includes: Kingfishr, Ella Hooper, Taylor Moss, The Ocean, Stellar Circuits,  TURMION KÄTILÖT, Blacklist Union, The Eternal, HARBOURLIFE, Joel Green Band, Suzi, ILLAN

Get ready for a rockin’ SOUNDS BY THE RIVER for 2027 which will bring together a stellar Aussie line-up.  It will be headlined by the iconic

Rock powerhouse Ann Wilson has announced she is bringing her Ann Wilson & Tripsitter, The Voice of Heart tour to Australia as sideshows to her appearance

Propagandhi will make their long-awaited return to Australia and Aotearoa in early 2027 for their first tour in the region in nearly eight years, armed with an