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'Incredibly Difficult': Bluesfest Organisers Confirm Cancellation Of 2026 Festival
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by Tyler Jenke
Crowded House at Bluesfest 2025
“After 36 years as Australia’s most awarded music festival, Byron Bay Bluesfest has made the difficult decision not to proceed with the 2026 event."
News / Music
Luude
Luude Announces 2026 Australian Tour
Australian producer Luude is taking his high-energy drum-and-bass show across the country this June.
News / Music
The Prodigy @ Riverstage Brisbane
Reverend Defends Devil-Horned Keith Flint Tribute Outside Church In Essex
Reverend Rod Reid told the BBC that The Prodigy and Flint’s family were “very respectful” in developing the design.
Features / Interviews
Faithless
Finally Returning To Australia, Faithless Are Paying Homage To The Beloved Maxi Jazz While Looking To The Future
As Faithless prepare for their long-awaited return to Australia, Sister Bliss reflects on the EDM scene, working with Bebe Rexha, and Maxi Jazz's legacy.
News / Music
Charlotte de Witte
Charlotte de Witte Reschedules Sydney Show, With Melbourne Details To Follow
The DJ cancelled her recent appearances in Australia, including a headlining slot at Pitch Music & Arts Festival, due to the crisis in the Middle East affecting airlines.
News / Music
Yann Nguema's 'Opera Mundi' at Vivid Sydney.
Sparks, Flying Lotus, Mogwai & More Lead 2026 Vivid Sydney Program
“No other city in the world can host Vivid, because no other city in the world has what Sydney has to offer."
Industry / News
Meg Washington, The Jungle Giants & Young Franco
Meg Washington, The Jungle Giants, Young Franco & More Among Finalists For 2026 Queensland Music Awards
“This year, the QMAs returns to its roots,” says QMusic CEO Kris Stewart.
News / Music
Dom Dolla
Power Pick 09/03/26: Puretone - 'Addicted To Bass (Dom Dolla Relapse)'
This week's The Music Power Pick revealed.
Reviews / Photo Gallery
The Streets
GALLERY: The Streets @ On The Banks At QPAC, Brisbane
The highlights from The Streets’ headline show at Brisbane's QPAC.
News / Music
Sama’ Abdulhadi
Palestinian DJ Sama’ Abdulhadi’s Visa Not Approved Ahead Of Australian Festival Appearances
Sama’ Abdulhadi was scheduled to perform at two major Australian festivals this weekend: Pitch Music & Arts and WOMADelaide.
Reviews / Live
Marlon Williams
Live Review: Marlon Williams, Kee’ahn @ Taronga Zoo, Sydney
Marlon Williams has the power to make you feel living-room comfortable while suddenly lifting you into a soaring, wondrous space of reverie.
Features / Music
Shouse
From Viral To Vital: The Collective Ecstasy Of Shouse's Global Evolution
"The story has got a bit of everything," Shouse's Jack Madin reflects. "It had the initial underground growth in the tiny Melbourne scene –  very fun, but very DIY. It had failure, and then it had redemption."
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