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'Rewind: 40 Years of X-Press Magazine' will present the gigs, artists, and stories that have soundtracked Western Australia’s inimitable arts culture.

Five Australian music industry executives made the Billboard Touring Power Players list due to their significant influence and impact, which extended far beyond Australian shores.

This year's big winners include Shane Howard, Vanessa Perica, and Charlotte Miles.

"It’s been another incredible year for Australian music, thank you to all the artists who’ve soundtracked our 2025," said triple j's Manager of Music Programming, Nick Findlay.

From a RÜFÜS DU SOL DJ set, Adelaide losing two beloved bars, Woodford Folk Festival's new powered campsites, and more, the latest venues round-up has all the essential information about live music in Australia.

"I just hope I can make a hundred more albums in my life," the 21st SoundMerch Australian Prize winner says excitedly.

The Wiggles have admitted to a likely breach of consumer law and have agreed to implement a “consumer law compliance program.”

Revolver Buildings - home to the iconic music venue Revolver Upstairs - will be presented at auction this Friday.

SXSW will return to Austin for its 40th edition in March 2026.

Australians surveyed said that live music provides “life milestones, expressions of identity, and shared experiences.”

“This formalises a longstanding relationship with Twenty3 that has already delivered tremendous value over the years."

Lewis had previously been nominated for Song Of The Year at the ARIA Awards, and Music Artist Of The Year at the TikTok Awards.