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A guide for artists, industry workers, and ticketholders in the wake of Bluesfest 2026

The latest venues round-up has all the vital information on Australia's live scene, from new grants, new plans, new jobs, and more.

In the wake of Bluesfest's 2026 event being cancelled, a liquidator has now been appointed to manage their financial obligations.

More than a dozen movers and shakers in the Australian music scene have made their way into Billboard's list of Global Power Players. Let's unpack their respective inclusions.

Punters can still expect local, independent bands performing every weekend, plus $3 pots for Happy Hour each Wednesday.

Natalie Waller has been re-elected Chair of the ARIA Board, while Sean Warner has been welcomed as Deputy Chair.

With South Australian elections on the horizon, the newly-formed SA Alliance For Night-Time Industries seeks to speak for the late-night economy.

“This year, the QMAs returns to its roots,” says QMusic CEO Kris Stewart.

With decades of experience in the world of PR, Bronwyn Tasker has announced the official launch of her eponymous agency, Bronwyn Tasker PR.

Apple Music have now launched optional Transparency Tags, allowing distributors and labels to note the use of AI in relation to a song's composition, album artwork, and music video.

As Guns N' Roses prepare for another Australian trek, the rock icons' itinerary also includes two regional stops, which will undoubtedly be a boon for the local economy.

Collectively, APRA AMCOS and SOCAN represent nearly 400,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers across Australia, New Zealand and Canada.