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Core Festival Unveils Line-up For 2026 Australian Debut

CORE Festival

The Australian debut of CORE features a strong showing of local and international dance and EDM acts.

Industry / News

Kayps

EXCLUSIVE: WA Artist Kayps Signs To Bad Apples Music

"It’s super exciting and such an honour to be welcomed by the Bad Apples family," Kayps said.

Mode Festival

Bizarro Reveals Line-ups For Overtone, Freeform & Mode Festivals

The festivals share the headliners Barry Can’t Swim (DJ Set), Interplanetary Criminal, and Richie Hawtin, while Mall Grab also headlines at Overtone.

Charli xcx

Charli XCX Details New Album 'Music, Fashion, Film'

The stylish album cover stars John Cale, Marc Jacobs and Martin Scorsese.

M.I.A. & Kid Cudi

M.I.A. Suing Kid Cudi For Millions After Being Kicked Off Tour

“Kid Cudi’s attempts to silence freedom of artistic expression and speech on his ‘Rebel Rager’s Tour’ cannot go unchallenged,” M.I.A.'s team said in a statement.

The Avalanches

The Avalanches Unveil New Collaboration With Jamie xx

'Every Single Weekend' was originally featured as an interlude on Jamie xx's record, 'In Waves.' It returns, reimagined by The Avalanches.

Bryson Tiller

Bryson Tiller Announces 2027 Australian Tour

Bryson Tiller returns to Australia next year after headlining the 2024 edition of Souled Out Festival.

Dom Dolla

Dom Dolla Sells Out Marvel Stadium Show Within Hours

"Untitled Group has been part of Dom’s journey from the very start of his career, and to watch him sell out Marvel Stadium in his hometown is a moment we’ll never forget," said Untitled Group's Nicholas Greco.

FISHER, FISHER as 'Garden Gnome' in 'Toy Story 5'

FISHER To Appear As 'Garden Gnome' In 'Toy Story 5'

“I am incredibly excited to be part of ‘Toy Story 5’,” FISHER said.

Macy Gray

Macy Gray Reveals 2026 Australian Tour Dates

Macy Gray's upcoming tour will visit 21 cities and towns across Australia this spring.

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.

Tame Impala

New Tickets Released For All Tame Impala 'Deadbeat' Australian Tour Dates

Tame Impala bring their highly anticipated new album, 'Deadbeat,' to arenas across the country in October.

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