Industry

As the Foo Fighters ready themselves to embark upon Australian shores once again, two regional cities are showing plenty of excitement.

Honouring Michael Gudinski, this year's SongHubs will be curated by The Temper Trap - a band that the legendary Australian promoter nurtured.

Venue operators cited the ongoing financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as the primary reason for the closure.

The latest venues round-up has all the vital information on Australia's live scene, from new upgrades and owners, legal matters, positive figures, and much more.

"Partnering with Universal Music Australia means that more families than ever before can enjoy The Wiggles’ music around the globe," Purple Wiggle Lachlan Gillespie exclusively tells The Music.

Eric Lassen, CEO of Live Performance Australia, said that the budget proposals seek to “strengthen existing foundations” introduced by the federal government.

Coochin Fields has been described as Queensland's “largest dedicated festival site — and a new destination for the biggest names in music, now closer to home.”

As Bad Bunny prepares to make his Australian debut, his recent appearance at the Super Bowl halftime show inspired a rarely-seen chart feat.

"We’ve already introduced a huge range of support for NSW music, this bill takes it to another level and enshrines it in law."

Filippo Palermo discusses Untitled Group's blockbuster 2025, the continued rise of Dom Dolla and the future of Naarm/Melbourne's club culture.

The first local chart-topper of 2026 belongs to Karnivool's long-awaited 'In Verses,' which leads us to wonder how other locals have fared over the past decade.