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Peter Garrett and the Presets Team Up for Powerful APRA Awards Performance

Peter Garrett and the Presets Team Up for Powerful APRA Awards Performance

Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion erupted on Wednesday night (April 29th) as Peter Garrett joined the Presets for a surprise performance of Midnight Oil’s iconic protest anthem “Power and the Passion". The…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 30, 2026
Peter Garrett and the Presets Team Up for Powerful APRA Awards Performance

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Peter Garrett and the Presets Team Up for Powerful APRA Awards Performance

Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion erupted on Wednesday night (April 29th) as Peter Garrett joined the Presets for a surprise performance of Midnight Oil’s iconic protest anthem “Power and the Passion". The…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 30, 2026
Keith Urban Announces Yacht Rock Album 'Flow State'

Keith Urban Announces Yacht Rock Album 'Flow State'

Keith Urban is making a yacht rock album. The Grammy-winning musician today announced Flow State, his forthcoming 13th studio album out June 12th via EMI Music Australia. Flow State finds Urban…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 29, 2026
Keith Urban Announces Yacht Rock Album 'Flow State'

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Keith Urban Announces Yacht Rock Album 'Flow State'

Keith Urban is making a yacht rock album. The Grammy-winning musician today announced Flow State, his forthcoming 13th studio album out June 12th via EMI Music Australia. Flow State finds Urban…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 29, 2026
Tupac's Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Tupac's Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Tupac Shakur's family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in an attempt to learn more about the iconic rapper's death. It's almost 30 years since Tupac was killed in Las Vegas, US, and details about…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 29, 2026
Tupac's Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

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Tupac's Family Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Tupac Shakur's family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in an attempt to learn more about the iconic rapper's death. It's almost 30 years since Tupac was killed in Las Vegas, US, and details about…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 29, 2026
2026 APRA Awards Winners Revealed

2026 APRA Awards Winners Revealed

The winners of the 2026 APRA Awards have been revealed during a star-studded centenary celebration at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion on Wednesday night (April 29th). Australian punk force Amyl and The…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
2026 APRA Awards Winners Revealed

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2026 APRA Awards Winners Revealed

The winners of the 2026 APRA Awards have been revealed during a star-studded centenary celebration at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion on Wednesday night (April 29th). Australian punk force Amyl and The…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
Association of Artist Managers Awards 2026 Winners Revealed

Association of Artist Managers Awards 2026 Winners Revealed

The 2026 Association of Artist Managers (AAM) Award winners have been revealed. The winners were announced at Crowbar in Sydney on Wednesday afternoon, some of which represent some of Australia best…

By Neil Griffiths - Apr 29, 2026
Association of Artist Managers Awards 2026 Winners Revealed

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Association of Artist Managers Awards 2026 Winners Revealed

The 2026 Association of Artist Managers (AAM) Award winners have been revealed. The winners were announced at Crowbar in Sydney on Wednesday afternoon, some of which represent some of Australia best…

By Neil Griffiths - Apr 29, 2026
Sydney’s Burdekin Hotel Unveils New Live Music Bandroom

Sydney’s Burdekin Hotel Unveils New Live Music Bandroom

A new live music chapter is kicking off in Sydney's Darlinghurst, with the Burdekin Hotel officially launching the Burdekin Bandroom and unveiling a packed first run of shows kicking off in May. The…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
Sydney’s Burdekin Hotel Unveils New Live Music Bandroom

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Sydney’s Burdekin Hotel Unveils New Live Music Bandroom

A new live music chapter is kicking off in Sydney's Darlinghurst, with the Burdekin Hotel officially launching the Burdekin Bandroom and unveiling a packed first run of shows kicking off in May. The…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
LT Unveils New Single ‘Better’ Following Signing with Community Music

LT Unveils New Single ‘Better’ Following Signing with Community Music

Australian-based alt-pop artist LT has released a new single "Better", alongside the announcement of newly signed global distribution and publishing deals with Community Music (Unified Music Group).…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
LT Unveils New Single ‘Better’ Following Signing with Community Music

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LT Unveils New Single ‘Better’ Following Signing with Community Music

Australian-based alt-pop artist LT has released a new single "Better", alongside the announcement of newly signed global distribution and publishing deals with Community Music (Unified Music Group).…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
BMG and Concord Merge to Form Global Independent Music Giant

BMG and Concord Merge to Form Global Independent Music Giant

BMG and Concord are officially joining forces in a blockbuster deal that will create what they describe as “the leading independent music company in the world". Announced on Tuesday (April 28th), the…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
BMG and Concord Merge to Form Global Independent Music Giant

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BMG and Concord Merge to Form Global Independent Music Giant

BMG and Concord are officially joining forces in a blockbuster deal that will create what they describe as “the leading independent music company in the world". Announced on Tuesday (April 28th), the…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Attack on Taylor Swift Shows

Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Attack on Taylor Swift Shows

An Austrian man pleaded guilty to plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna, Austria, in 2024. The defendant — identified in court as Beran A. under Austria's privacy…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 29, 2026
Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Attack on Taylor Swift Shows

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Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Attack on Taylor Swift Shows

An Austrian man pleaded guilty to plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna, Austria, in 2024. The defendant — identified in court as Beran A. under Austria's privacy…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 29, 2026
Yours & Owls 2026 Unveils New Event Format

Yours & Owls 2026 Unveils New Event Format

Yours Owls 2026 has unveiled a new event format. Following its debut at the spot last year, the festival will return to Flagstaff Hill on Wollongong's foreshore for day one of this year's edition.…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 29, 2026
Yours & Owls 2026 Unveils New Event Format

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Yours & Owls 2026 Unveils New Event Format

Yours Owls 2026 has unveiled a new event format. Following its debut at the spot last year, the festival will return to Flagstaff Hill on Wollongong's foreshore for day one of this year's edition.…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 29, 2026
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