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BIGSOUND Reveals Festival Showcase Line-up For 2026 Event

by Mary Varvaris

Raave Tapes performing at BIGSOUND 2024

“This year’s program is packed with artists pushing boundaries, building real momentum, and creating the kind of moments BIGSOUND is known for,” said programmers Casey O’Shaughnessy and Katie Rynne.

Froth and Fury 2024

Froth & Fury Festival Confirms It Won't Be Stopping In Perth In 2027

"As an independent, fan-made and fan-owned festival, every decision we make has to protect the long-term future of Froth & Fury," festival organisers said.

Features / Music

August Burns Red

'We’ve Never Really Done That As A Band': August Burns Red Go Behind The Scenes Of New Album, 'Season Of Surrender'

"We wanted to try to recapture some of that fire from our early days," says August Burns Red guitarist JB Brubaker.

Refused at Good Things 2026

Good Things Lock In 2026 Festival Dates

“Miss us? We missed you more,” organisers wrote on social media.

Evanescence

Evanescence Announce 2027 Australian Tour Dates

Evanescence have accompanied the release of new album 'Sanctuary' with plans for an Australian return next year.

Mastodon

Mastodon Pay Tribute To Former Bandmate Brent Hinds On New Track 'Your Ghost Again'

Brent Hinds tragically passed away last August.

Parkway Drive

Parkway Drive Share New Statement After Former Associate Avoids Jail Time

"It's heartbreaking and unacceptable," the band wrote.

To The Grave

To The Grave Detail Expansive 2026 Australian Tour

The tour marks To The Grave’s biggest, heaviest headline run to date.

Industry / News

Pacific Avenue, Hands Like Houses & Telenova

Chart File: Showers Of Flower Power

Success often blooms on the charts thanks to a thematic focus of flowers, so let's focus on some of the most prominent examples of flower power.

Killswitch Engage

Killswitch Engage Add Extra Show To 2026 Australian Tour

After tickets to their first Melbourne show sold out in under two weeks, Killswitch Engage have added an extra evening in the city.

Trivium's Matt Heafy @ Knotfest Sydney, Will Sparks

Will Sparks Teases Collaboration With... Trivium's Matt Heafy?

The Aussie DJ has described the Trivium frontman as a "childhood hero" of his.

Parkway Drive

Former Parkway Drive Associate Avoids Jail Time Following Guilty Plea

45-year-old Jed Daniel Gordon pleaded guilty in March to an historical offence which is reported to have occurred between November 1st, 2002, and July 11th, 2003.

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