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Queensland Venue The Station to Close, Impacting Major National Tours

Queensland Venue The Station to Close, Impacting Major National Tours

A major Sunshine Coast entertainment venue has announced it will close just days after hosting a near-sold-out music festival, citing debts and ongoing challenges within the live music sector.…

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 31, 2025
Queensland Venue The Station to Close, Impacting Major National Tours

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Queensland Venue The Station to Close, Impacting Major National Tours

A major Sunshine Coast entertainment venue has announced it will close just days after hosting a near-sold-out music festival, citing debts and ongoing challenges within the live music sector.…

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 31, 2025
Jack White Calls Out Congressman for Sharing AI-Generated Misinformation

Jack White Calls Out Congressman for Sharing AI-Generated Misinformation

American rock icon Jack White has fired back at Republican Congressman Tim Burchett after the Tennessee representative shared and mocked an AI-generated video falsely attributed to the musician. The…

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 31, 2025
Jack White Calls Out Congressman for Sharing AI-Generated Misinformation

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Jack White Calls Out Congressman for Sharing AI-Generated Misinformation

American rock icon Jack White has fired back at Republican Congressman Tim Burchett after the Tennessee representative shared and mocked an AI-generated video falsely attributed to the musician. The…

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 31, 2025
Chappell Roan Removes Brigitte Bardot Tribute After Learning of Icon’s Far-Right Views

Chappell Roan Removes Brigitte Bardot Tribute After Learning of Icon’s Far-Right Views

Chappell Roan has deleted a public tribute to Brigitte Bardot after becoming aware of the late French screen icon’s long-documented far-right views and history of inflammatory remarks. “Holy shit I…

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 30, 2025
Chappell Roan Removes Brigitte Bardot Tribute After Learning of Icon’s Far-Right Views

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Chappell Roan Removes Brigitte Bardot Tribute After Learning of Icon’s Far-Right Views

Chappell Roan has deleted a public tribute to Brigitte Bardot after becoming aware of the late French screen icon’s long-documented far-right views and history of inflammatory remarks. “Holy shit I…

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 30, 2025
Olivia Dean Claims ARIA Albums and Singles Double as 2025 Charts Wrap

Olivia Dean Claims ARIA Albums and Singles Double as 2025 Charts Wrap

Olivia Dean has signed off the ARIA Charts year in dominant fashion, landing a rare albums-and-singles double for the third consecutive week as the final charts of 2025 are released. Dean’s The Art…

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 29, 2025
Olivia Dean Claims ARIA Albums and Singles Double as 2025 Charts Wrap

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Olivia Dean Claims ARIA Albums and Singles Double as 2025 Charts Wrap

Olivia Dean has signed off the ARIA Charts year in dominant fashion, landing a rare albums-and-singles double for the third consecutive week as the final charts of 2025 are released. Dean’s The Art…

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 29, 2025
Private Function Announce Breakup, Confirm Final Shows in 2026

Private Function Announce Breakup, Confirm Final Shows in 2026

Australian punk band Private Function have announced they will disband in 2026, sharing the news via a social media post on Christmas Day that confirmed a final run of live performances. “Because…

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 29, 2025
Private Function Announce Breakup, Confirm Final Shows in 2026

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Private Function Announce Breakup, Confirm Final Shows in 2026

Australian punk band Private Function have announced they will disband in 2026, sharing the news via a social media post on Christmas Day that confirmed a final run of live performances. “Because…

By Jade Kennedy - Dec 29, 2025
Police Drop Investigation into Controversial Chants at Bob Vylan's Glastonbury Set

Police Drop Investigation into Controversial Chants at Bob Vylan's Glastonbury Set

Police have confirmed they will not take action against Bob Vylan following an investigation into controversial chants led by the UK duo punk-rap duo at Glastonbury this year. The investigation began…

By Neil Griffiths - Dec 24, 2025
Police Drop Investigation into Controversial Chants at Bob Vylan's Glastonbury Set

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Police Drop Investigation into Controversial Chants at Bob Vylan's Glastonbury Set

Police have confirmed they will not take action against Bob Vylan following an investigation into controversial chants led by the UK duo punk-rap duo at Glastonbury this year. The investigation began…

By Neil Griffiths - Dec 24, 2025
'Our Priority is to Reduce Harm': Lost Paradise Festival to Host Drug Checking Trial

'Our Priority is to Reduce Harm': Lost Paradise Festival to Host Drug Checking Trial

NSW Health has announced that Lost Paradise festival will host an on-site drug checking service at its event, kicking off next week. The move is being made as part of the NSW drug checking trial,…

By Neil Griffiths - Dec 23, 2025
'Our Priority is to Reduce Harm': Lost Paradise Festival to Host Drug Checking Trial

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'Our Priority is to Reduce Harm': Lost Paradise Festival to Host Drug Checking Trial

NSW Health has announced that Lost Paradise festival will host an on-site drug checking service at its event, kicking off next week. The move is being made as part of the NSW drug checking trial,…

By Neil Griffiths - Dec 23, 2025
Councillor Reacts to Cancellation of Parkway Drive's Park Waves Festival

Councillor Reacts to Cancellation of Parkway Drive's Park Waves Festival

Following the recent cancellation of Parkway Drive's Park Waves festival, a local councillor has addressed the costs associated with hosting such events. The touring event was scheduled to hit…

By Neil Griffiths - Dec 23, 2025
Councillor Reacts to Cancellation of Parkway Drive's Park Waves Festival

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Councillor Reacts to Cancellation of Parkway Drive's Park Waves Festival

Following the recent cancellation of Parkway Drive's Park Waves festival, a local councillor has addressed the costs associated with hosting such events. The touring event was scheduled to hit…

By Neil Griffiths - Dec 23, 2025
Music Legends Gather to Attend Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's Funeral

Music Legends Gather to Attend Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's Funeral

Countless music and sport figures turned out in Manchester on Monday to say a heartfelt farewell to Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, the celebrated bassist best known for his work with the Stone Roses and…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 23, 2025
Music Legends Gather to Attend Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's Funeral

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Music Legends Gather to Attend Gary 'Mani' Mounfield's Funeral

Countless music and sport figures turned out in Manchester on Monday to say a heartfelt farewell to Gary 'Mani' Mounfield, the celebrated bassist best known for his work with the Stone Roses and…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 23, 2025
Lady Gaga Immortalising 'Harlequin' Live Performance With Concert Film

Lady Gaga Immortalising 'Harlequin' Live Performance With Concert Film

Lady Gaga is unwrapping a surprise for fans this festive season, announcing the release of Lady Gaga in Harlequin Live: One Night Only, a concert film capturing an intimate, one-off performance of…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 23, 2025
Lady Gaga Immortalising 'Harlequin' Live Performance With Concert Film

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Lady Gaga Immortalising 'Harlequin' Live Performance With Concert Film

Lady Gaga is unwrapping a surprise for fans this festive season, announcing the release of Lady Gaga in Harlequin Live: One Night Only, a concert film capturing an intimate, one-off performance of…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 23, 2025
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