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Henry Wagons On His Groundwater CMF Debut

by Bryget Chrisfield

Henry Wagons

The legendary Henry Wagons is all set to make his Groundwater Country Music Festival debut this year, with a full band of “proper twangy gunslingers” in tow. He's also open to line dancing instruction.

Frequency Forest

Frequency Forest Festival Relocated, DJs Removed From Line-up After Promoter's Cars Set Alight

"Regardless of anyone’s views on the current situation internationally, as a promoter I cannot knowingly put the safety of our patrons, artists, or staff at risk."

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Agnes Obel: 'You Try To Tell A Myth When You Write A Song'

Mythological language, the “strange urgency” of chasing your creative muse – Agnes Obel discusses how changes in her brain chemistry during pregnancy informed ’The Meaning Of Flowers’.

Coldplay @ Marvel Stadium

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Chris Martin performed a heartfelt, funny tribute song called 'Better Singer Than Me,' which saw the Coldplay singer rhyme 'You’re The Voice' with “you’re God’s choice.”

Rob Hirst on the 'Heart & Soul' podcast

Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst Reflects On Life, Legacy, And Cancer Battle In Final Interview

"I'm going in peace and with great thankfulness," Rob Hirst told 'Heart & Soul' podcast host David Lesser just months prior to his passing.

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Live Review: The Songs Of John Farnham A Living Legend - The Celebration Concert @ Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne

A stellar lineup of Australian and international artists came together to honour John Farnham, proving his music remains as powerful and unifying as ever.

New Found Glory

New Found Glory Guitarist Chad Gilbert Passes Away, Aged 45

"We are devastated and shocked by how quickly he left us, yet so grateful for how peacefully and smoothly he went," a statement from Gilbert's wife and bandmates reads.

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John Farnham's Family Shares Heartbreaking Health Update Ahead Of Tribute Concert

The all-star tribute concert will go ahead without an appearance from the man himself.

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Charlie Puth Cancels 2026 Australian Tour Dates

After promising an "unforgettable" live show with a world-class band, Charlie Puth will no longer be making his way to Australia this November.

Tinariwen

Tinariwen Reveal 2027 Australian Tour Dates

Tinariwen return to Australia and New Zealand for a seven-show run in 2027, with more dates to come.

Radiohead performing live

All Dates On Radiohead's 2027 Australian Tour Have Sold Out

All 16 of Radiohead's upcoming Australian tour dates have sold out, and the band has warned fans against buying tickets from third-party ticketing platforms.

Belle and Sebastian

Belle And Sebastian’s Stuart Murdoch Leads Intimate Show At Langley Park After Perth Gig Cancelled

After Belle and Sebastian's show in Perth was cancelled due to freight delays, frontman Stuart Murdoch invited fans to meet him for an evening of chatting and playing music.

Tame Impala

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Kevin Parker has reignited calls for the Fremantle Dockers to drop its controversial sponsor, Woodside.

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