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Live Review: Against The Grain Festival 2026

by Mick Radojkovic

Against the Grain headliners Stereolab

If the festival scene in Australia is struggling, then people need look no further than Brisbane's Against The Grain festival to learn how to rejuvenate the industry. Well-situated, curated, and delivered with a healthy dose of the eclectic.

Rod Stewart @ Rod Laver Arena

Rod Stewart Nearly Faints On Stage, Requires Oxygen Tank

Stewart admitted that he had nearly fainted, but the “show must go on.”

Ben Lee and Georgia Maq

Ben Lee & Georgia Maq Announce 'Two Most Annoying People You Love' Australian Tour

The pair will perform a two-hour show that features deep cuts, covers, and more.

Purple Disco Machine

Purple Disco Machine Cancels Tour After Hearing Issues

“The good news is that this is a temporary setback, and I’ll be back on the road from mid-July,” the DJ shared.

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Iron Maiden To Host Phone-Free Pit As Paris Show Will Be Filmed

Iron Maiden told fans to "put your phones away" ahead of their 'Run For Your Lives Tour' beginning last year.

The Whitlams

The Whitlams Announce 'Return To Rock Island' Australian Tour

The Whitlams are asking fans to enjoy their “raucous side” as they prepare for an East Coast pub tour - something “wildly different to Orchestral ’26.”

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Thousands Of Australian Artists' Songs Stolen In AI Data Heist

Artists such as AC/DC, Kylie Minogue, INXS, Cold Chisel, Tina Arena, and more are among those whose work has been uncovered in these collections of data.

Post Malone

'99% Done': A Timeline Of Post Malone's Highly-Anticipated 'The Eternal Buzz'

“I understand it's been a minute since some new music,” Posty recently told fans. So let's trace the timeline to his forthcoming seventh album.

Freddie Gibbs

Freddie Gibbs Announces 2026 Australian Tour

Accompanying his headline performances at the new festival, 'Move My Way.'

Acopia

Melbourne Band Acopia To Open For Death Cab For Cutie On 2026 Australian Tour

With Acopia added to the bill, the tour, which was already highly anticipated, becomes unmissable.

Stereolab

Live Review: Stereolab, Mick Harvey & Amanda Acevedo @ Forum Melbourne

There is a sense of soothing joy when a band like Stereolab recreates a studio recording so effectively in concert.

Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst

Midnight Oil Confirm Rob Hirst's Final Book Release

In the soon-to-be-released book, Hirst opens up about his songwriting process with bandmates Peter Garrett and Jim Moginie for the first time.

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