Everything You Need To Know About The 2026 Star-Studded Red Hot Summer Tour

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Celebrating The Life Of Bob “Bongo” Starkie
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by Jeff Jenkins
Bob "Bongo" Starkie performing live
“He never wanted a funeral; he just wanted a big party,” said Bongo’s daughters, Indiana and Arabella.
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ICONYX
VIDEO PREMIERE: ICONYX - 'Stand Up'
'Stand Up' marks the second music video from ICONYX’s debut album, 'Blak On Trak,' released last year.
Features / Music
The Paper Kites
'A Really Positive Thing': The Paper Kites Return To Their Roots
As The Paper Kites release their eagerly-awaited seventh album, Christina Lacy talks touring, parenthood, and writing from stillness.
Features / Interviews
John "Jellybean" Benitez at Defected Croatia
John "Jellybean" Benitez On The Secrets To His Decades-Long Career: 'When I Play Music And People Are Dancing, I'm So In That Moment'
John "Jellybean" Benitez heads to Australia this weekend, and ahead of the shows, discusses working with Madonna, Whitney Houston, and the history of DJing.
Features / Music
Red Hot Summer Tour 2026
Everything You Need To Know About The 2026 Star-Studded Red Hot Summer Tour
A landmark all-Australian line-up, stunning regional venues, and multi-generational appeal – the Red Hot Summer Tour is coming in strong with its 2026 events.
Features / Music
The Herd
'We Were Tapping Into A Deep Vein Of Cultural Importance': The Herd Reflect On 20 Years Of 'The Sun Never Sets'
The unpredictable Herd released their defining album 20 years ago – and now, the gang is back together for their first national tour in ages.
Features / Music
Noah Skape
Noah Skape Is Ready For The Show To Begin
The Perth tour-de-force chats inspiration, nerves, and choreography ahead of his debut Fringe show.
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CKY
CKY: Jess Margera’s Top Australian Touring Memories
As CKY prepare for their long-awaited return to Australia, co-founder and drummer Jess Margera reflects on his top Australian tour memories before the band make new ones.
Features / Music
Rob Hirst
10 Magic Rob Hirst Musical Moments Outside Midnight Oil
Best known for his contribution to one of Australia's greatest rock bands, the late Rob Hirst was musically so much more.
Features / Music
Forrester Savell
Behind The Desk With Forrester Savell: 26 Years Of Solitude, Sound And Survival
“The production of the music is actually part of the artistry and part of the song, as much as the song itself," explains the prolific Forrester Savell.
Features / Music
Wolfmother, Charli XCX & Billie Eilish
Could Stan Culture Ruin The Hottest 100?
Recent years have seen triple j's Hottest 100 countdown breaking new records for artist representation, but is there a chance this could be a bad thing?
Features / Interviews
Poppy
The Defiant Power Of Poppy: 'Curiosity Keeps Pulling Me In New Directions'
With her first-ever Australian headline tour and release of her new album ‘Empty Hands’ fast approaching, the enigmatic Poppy is ready to make fresh memories Down Under... “louder ones.”
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