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Will Madonna & Kylie Break The Internet?

by Mary Varvaris

Madonna, Kylie Minogue

For the first time, Madonna and Kylie Minogue have collaborated on a song together. Is the internet ready for this?

Matt and Alex

Matt & Alex Launch '5 Raves In 5 Days' 2026 Australian Tour

What does five raves in five days look like in 2026? This October, punters will find out: 5 Raves in 5 Days returns as a five-city national tour.

Daniel Caesar

Daniel Caesar Announces 2026 Australian Tour

Daniel Caesar takes over arenas across the East Coast of Australia upon his return in November.

Industry / News

Goolwal Goolwal 2025

BIGSOUND Unveils 2026 Goolwal Goolwal Program

BIGSOUND's Goolwal Goolwal program includes international delegations, an expanded line-up of performers, and more.

Ninajirachi & Porter Robinson

Power Pick 03/08/26: Ninajirachi & Porter Robinson - 'WannaCry'

This week's The Music Power Pick revealed.

Jessica Mauboy live at QPAC

Live Review: Jessica Mauboy @ Concert Hall, Queensland Performing Arts Centre, Brisbane

Jessica Mauboy's sold-out 'The Story of Me' at QPAC's Clancestry Festival traced her twenty-year career through song and candid family stories, earning a standing ovation despite a chest infection.

Post Malone on 'Sesame Street'

Post Malone To Sing With Elmo In 'Sesame Street' Special

Post Malone will sing 'A Little Help' with Elmo and Abby Cadabby on 'Sesame Street.'

Features / Music

DOBBY

'Taekwondo And Hip Hop Definitely Saved My Life': DOBBY Tells Us A Time Travel Story With 'Marshmallow'

Nicknamed DOBBY by a taekwondo champion gone too soon, Rhyan Clapham unleashes 'Marshmallow', his deeply personal “time travel story” in album form, which finds the 'drapper' redressing a regret from 2009 that still keeps him up at night.

Peking Duk

Peking Duk Playfully Take Aim At Australian Radio With AI Re-Record

“Can’t believe we didn’t think of it sooner.”

Industry / News

Folk Bitch Trio, Ninajirachi & Ruby Gill

Ninajirachi & Folk B*tch Trio Win Big At 2026 AIR Awards

Ninajirachi continues to dominate the awards circuit following the release of last year's 'I Love My Computer'.

News / Festivals

Wildlands Brisbane 2025/26

Wildlands Reveals Line-up For 2026/27 Festival

Looking for New Year plans? Wildlands has you sorted with John Summit, Skepta, WORSHIP and many others heading to Brisbane and Perth.

News / Festivals

The Smashing Pumpkins live in Sydney, Lorde

How To Watch Lollapalooza 2026 In Australia

This year’s Lollapalooza will be headlined by Charli xcx, Lorde, The Smashing Pumpkins, Olivia Dean, and more.

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Alison Wonderland: 'I've Become A Lot More Confident With My Creativity And What I Stand For'

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Paul Kelly Plots One-Off Return To Kings Cross

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Amyl And The Sniffers Announce Country Covers Film & Live Album, 'Truth Or Consequence'

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Special Guest Confirmed For Massive Attack's 2026 Australian Tour

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Spiderbait Add Encore Shows To 'Ivy & The Big Apples' 30th Anniversary Tour

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River Folk Festival Unveils Extra Artists For 2026 Line-up

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'Unshatter': Linkin Park Confirm Cinema Release Date For Documentary About Their Comeback

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Empire Of The Sun's Luke Steele Weighs In On AI: 'I Think We Gotta Embrace It'

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Northlane Detail New Album 'Anemoia,' Announce 2026 Australian Tour