“The coolest band you can think of is full of people scared shitless that they're going to be discovered as having nothing."

Julia Jacklin thought her fourth album was finished—until she spent another 11 months reworking it. A Collingwood pub and revisiting the music she loved as a child helped her fall back in love with the artistic journey.

As Genesis Owusu and Tame Impala lead the pack with eight nods each, Ecca Vandal follows with seven as this year's 40th anniversary event looks to be a hotly-contested affair.

"Chad is indeed a legend in the scene, and my time connected to him taught me a lot," Williams wrote.

The Aussie legend has died at the age of 79.

“After 13 fantastic years we are sad to announce that this will be the final edition of One Electric Day at Werribee Park,” event organisers said.

His loss will be deeply felt by all those who knew and loved him both here in Australia and overseas," a statement from Anderson's family reads.

Following the success of the live broadcast, the John Farnham tribute concert will once again take over cinema screens.

Dom Dolla takes over Melbourne's Marvel Stadium for the first time this Thursday, 24 September.

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

“This world-first legislation is about building a sustainable future, and helps venues and fans relax and enjoy their next great gig,” said NSW’s Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy, John Graham.