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320 artists will perform across 215 venues over 17 nights next month as Great Southern Nights returns to New South Wales.

As this year’s season of Australian Idol draws to a close, The Music has gathered the information you need to know ahead of tonight’s results show.

Other inductees include Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Luther Vandross, Phil Collins, and Wu-Tang Clan, as well as Queen Latifah and Rick Rubin, in separate categories.

American progressive rock band Coheed and Cambria, and Melbourne’s own alt-metal outfit, Thornhill, will open the shows.

“'Ghost World' is meant to be played live, and I’m bringing this experience to my home, Australia,” says Alison Wonderland.

Meg Mac described the performance as “a dream come true.”

The Sweet became a phenomenon in Australia in the 1970s thanks to hits such as 'Fox on the Run' and 'The Ballroom Blitz.'

From Billy Corgan making his Coachella debut with Sombr to The Kid LAROI joining Justin Bieber on stage for 'STAY' and Ninajirachi welcoming one of her idols, here's a round-up of the special guest performances at this year's festival.