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Garbage's Shirley Manson Addresses Beach Ball Incident, Pays Tribute to Michael Gudinski

Garbage's Shirley Manson Addresses Beach Ball Incident, Pays Tribute to Michael Gudinski

Garbage singer Shirley Manson addressed her viral beach ball rant and paid tribute to Michael Gudinski during the final day of Good Things 2025. The Scottish rocker made headlines around the world…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 7, 2025
Garbage's Shirley Manson Addresses Beach Ball Incident, Pays Tribute to Michael Gudinski

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Garbage's Shirley Manson Addresses Beach Ball Incident, Pays Tribute to Michael Gudinski

Garbage singer Shirley Manson addressed her viral beach ball rant and paid tribute to Michael Gudinski during the final day of Good Things 2025. The Scottish rocker made headlines around the world…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 7, 2025
Pierce Brothers Score Highest Local Album Debut With 'Moonrise'

Pierce Brothers Score Highest Local Album Debut With 'Moonrise'

Pierce Brothers have landed the highest local debut on this week's ARIA Albums chart. The Melbourne duo's fourth studio album, Moonrise, has debuted at No. 14 on the Albums list, and No. 1 on the…

By Neil Griffiths - Dec 5, 2025
Pierce Brothers Score Highest Local Album Debut With 'Moonrise'

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Pierce Brothers Score Highest Local Album Debut With 'Moonrise'

Pierce Brothers have landed the highest local debut on this week's ARIA Albums chart. The Melbourne duo's fourth studio album, Moonrise, has debuted at No. 14 on the Albums list, and No. 1 on the…

By Neil Griffiths - Dec 5, 2025
Triple J Posts Big Gains Across Digital, Radio and Live Music in 2025

Triple J Posts Big Gains Across Digital, Radio and Live Music in 2025

Ringing in its 50th year, triple j has spent 2025 doubling down on the mission that’s defined the station since day one: championing Australian music and delivering moments that matter to young…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 5, 2025
Triple J Posts Big Gains Across Digital, Radio and Live Music in 2025

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Triple J Posts Big Gains Across Digital, Radio and Live Music in 2025

Ringing in its 50th year, triple j has spent 2025 doubling down on the mission that’s defined the station since day one: championing Australian music and delivering moments that matter to young…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 5, 2025
Laneway Festival Reveals Unearthed Winners for 2026 Lineup

Laneway Festival Reveals Unearthed Winners for 2026 Lineup

The winners of triple j's Unearthed competition to join the 2026 Laneway Festival lineup have been revealed. The winners will join the stacked lineup alongside the likes of Chappell Roan, Role Model,…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 5, 2025
Laneway Festival Reveals Unearthed Winners for 2026 Lineup

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Laneway Festival Reveals Unearthed Winners for 2026 Lineup

The winners of triple j's Unearthed competition to join the 2026 Laneway Festival lineup have been revealed. The winners will join the stacked lineup alongside the likes of Chappell Roan, Role Model,…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 5, 2025
Spilt Milks Names Red Bull, Rimmel London, Platypus and More as 2025 Brand Partners

Spilt Milks Names Red Bull, Rimmel London, Platypus and More as 2025 Brand Partners

Spilt Milk has unveiled its brand partners ahead of the festival kick off in Ballarat this weekend. Spilt Milk, presented by Kicks Entertainment and Live Nation, features a line-up of international…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 5, 2025
Spilt Milks Names Red Bull, Rimmel London, Platypus and More as 2025 Brand Partners

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Spilt Milks Names Red Bull, Rimmel London, Platypus and More as 2025 Brand Partners

Spilt Milk has unveiled its brand partners ahead of the festival kick off in Ballarat this weekend. Spilt Milk, presented by Kicks Entertainment and Live Nation, features a line-up of international…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 5, 2025
BIGSOUND Reported to be Worth $20 Million to Qld Economy

BIGSOUND Reported to be Worth $20 Million to Qld Economy

A new report from the University of the Sunshine Coast has highlighted the economic impact of the annual BIGSOUND conference. According to the report authored by Senior Lecturer in Contemporary…

By Neil Griffiths - Dec 5, 2025
BIGSOUND Reported to be Worth $20 Million to Qld Economy

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BIGSOUND Reported to be Worth $20 Million to Qld Economy

A new report from the University of the Sunshine Coast has highlighted the economic impact of the annual BIGSOUND conference. According to the report authored by Senior Lecturer in Contemporary…

By Neil Griffiths - Dec 5, 2025
Olivia Dean Pledges Donation to Support Australia’s Grassroots Music Venues

Olivia Dean Pledges Donation to Support Australia’s Grassroots Music Venues

Olivia Dean has committed a donation from every ticket sold on her 2026 Australian arena tour to support Australia's grassroots music venues, via a partnership with the Australian Music Venue…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 5, 2025
Olivia Dean Pledges Donation to Support Australia’s Grassroots Music Venues

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Olivia Dean Pledges Donation to Support Australia’s Grassroots Music Venues

Olivia Dean has committed a donation from every ticket sold on her 2026 Australian arena tour to support Australia's grassroots music venues, via a partnership with the Australian Music Venue…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 5, 2025
Live Nation Australia Backs Adelaide as 5SOS and Linkin Park Add New Dates

Live Nation Australia Backs Adelaide as 5SOS and Linkin Park Add New Dates

Live Nation Australia says it is investing "heavily" in Adelaide, as two of its major 2026 tours have added dates in the South Australian capital. On Friday, Australia's 5 Seconds of Summer and US…

By Neil Griffiths - Dec 5, 2025
Live Nation Australia Backs Adelaide as 5SOS and Linkin Park Add New Dates

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Live Nation Australia Backs Adelaide as 5SOS and Linkin Park Add New Dates

Live Nation Australia says it is investing "heavily" in Adelaide, as two of its major 2026 tours have added dates in the South Australian capital. On Friday, Australia's 5 Seconds of Summer and US…

By Neil Griffiths - Dec 5, 2025
Legendary Guitarist Steve Cropper Dies at 84

Legendary Guitarist Steve Cropper Dies at 84

Steve Cropper, the legendary guitarist who helped define the sound of Memphis soul music through his work with Stax Records and Booker T. the MG's, has died aged 84. His family announced his peaceful…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 4, 2025
Legendary Guitarist Steve Cropper Dies at 84

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Legendary Guitarist Steve Cropper Dies at 84

Steve Cropper, the legendary guitarist who helped define the sound of Memphis soul music through his work with Stax Records and Booker T. the MG's, has died aged 84. His family announced his peaceful…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 4, 2025
Sean Combs Allegedly Charged Biggie's Funeral to Rapper's Estate

Sean Combs Allegedly Charged Biggie's Funeral to Rapper's Estate

Allegations have emerged that Sean Combs charged the funeral expenses of The Notorious B.I.G. back to the deceased rapper's estate, despite publicly appearing to fund the lavish send-off himself. The…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 4, 2025
Sean Combs Allegedly Charged Biggie's Funeral to Rapper's Estate

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Sean Combs Allegedly Charged Biggie's Funeral to Rapper's Estate

Allegations have emerged that Sean Combs charged the funeral expenses of The Notorious B.I.G. back to the deceased rapper's estate, despite publicly appearing to fund the lavish send-off himself. The…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 4, 2025
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