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Hilltop Hoods
Hilltop Hoods Auction Rare, Personal Merch For Children's Cancer Charity
"We’re grateful to be able to help fundraise for a very worthy charity," Suffa said of the auction, which includes a 2008 Big Day Out banner and stacks of other rare items.
News / Festivals
Ability Fest 2024
PNAU, Logic1000 Lead Ability Fest 2026 Line-up
"I can’t wait to see everyone on the dancefloor for another huge Ability Fest," remarked event founder Dylan Alcott.
News / Music
J. Cole
J. Cole Adds Extra Shows To 2026 Australian Tour
With the new dates announced, J. Cole will now perform two arena shows each in Melbourne and Sydney.
Features / Music
Good Gumnuts
'Out Of Control': Good Gumnuts Is Back And Even Better For 2026
As Good Gumnuts returns for another impressive year, festival director Harry Badcock remembers its origins, how it's grown, and their myriad focuses for the fest.
Features / Music
King Stingray, Bernard Fanning & Peach PRC
'On The Banks' And Under The Stars: Must-See Gigs From QPAC's New Outdoor Series
Featuring Bernard Fanning, Peach PRC, MARINA, King Stingray and more, QPAC's inaugural 'On The Banks' program is gearing up for a whole month of spectacular live music.
Features / Interviews
Leftfield
Leftfield’s Neil Barnes: “Actually 'Leftism,' I Hated For Years – I Couldn't Listen To It”
As Leftfield prepare their return to Australia, Neil Barnes shares stories about 'Leftism,' working with John Lydon and Fontaines D.C.'s Grian Chatten, and other tales with The Music.
Industry / News
Bad Bunny At The 2026 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Chart File: Bad Bunny Strikes Unusual Feat In Australia
As Bad Bunny prepares to make his Australian debut, his recent appearance at the Super Bowl halftime show inspired a rarely-seen chart feat.
News / Music
J. Cole
J. Cole Reveals 2026 Australian Tour Dates
J. Cole's 'The Fall-Off Tour' marks the rapper's first dates in Australia since 2017.
News / Music
Hermitude
Hermitude Plot 2026 National Tour, Announce New Album
Hermitude's long-awaited eighth album will be released in April, followed by an epic national tour.
Industry / Feature
Dom Dolla @ Beyond The Valley 2025
Untitled Group's Past, Present And Bigger Future
Filippo Palermo discusses Untitled Group's blockbuster 2025, the continued rise of Dom Dolla and the future of Naarm/Melbourne's club culture.
News / Music
FISHER's OUT 2 LUNCH Festival
FISHER's OUT 2 LUNCH Festival Goes National, Reveals 2026 Line-up
An all-star bill of international and Australian acts will take FISHER's OUT 2 LUNCH Festival to four cities across the country.
Features / Interviews
Cut Copy
Cut Copy: 20 Years In And Exactly Where They Need To Be
The Music catches up with Cut Copy's Dan Whitford, who recounts the impact of 20 years of music and seven albums.