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Tame Impala, Dua Lipa, SZA To Headline Coachella 2027

by Stephen Green

Dua Lipa, Kevin Parker, SZA

It's an Aussie invasion for Coachella 2027!

Industry / News

Ninajirachi

Ninajirachi Wins Second-Ever NSW Music Prize

Hip-hop collective 3% won the NSW First Nations Music Prize, and R&B/Soul artist BOY SODA was named NSW Breakthrough Artist of the Year, each taking home a $40,000 prize.

Fatboy Slim

Fatboy Slim, PNAU & More To Perform At Sydney's Mardi Gras PARTY

PARTY is set to move underground and take over the never-before-seen venue TUNNELS, located beneath Allianz Stadium.

Lucas Harwood, Joey Walker, Stu Mackenzie, Jimmy Barnes, Ambrose Kenny-Smith, Cook Craig, Michael Cavanagh, Ruby Rodgers, Mahalia Barnes

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Jimmy Barnes Front Supergroup To Save Scott Reef

"I’m proud that a King Gizz song was chosen to represent a growing movement of people who are asking these questions and applying pressure," said Stu Mackenzie.

Industry / News

Tame Impala, Genesis Owusu & Ecca Vandal

Performers & Presenters Confirmed For 2026 ARIA Awards

Performers include Genesis Owusu, Ecca Vandal, DMA'S, Spiderbait, and more, while Tame Impala, Melanie C, Jimmy Barnes, and others will present awards throughout the night.

Ecca Vandal

Live Review: Ecca Vandal @ The Brightside Outdoors, Brisbane

Ecca Vandal has had a roller-coaster of a time over two years, but she finally returns home to start a home tour of her album that just one day earlier had won the Australian Music Prize. Nothing is getting in her way.

Macklemore live in Melbourne

Macklemore Says Nine Major American Arenas Declined His Free Palestine Tour

"Once they found out these were my benefit shows for Palestine, those dates were suddenly off the table," Macklemore said in a lengthy post on social media.

Christine Anu for triple j's Like A Version

Christine Anu Covers BOY SODA For Like A Version

“I just got the feels about it and thought, that’s my Like A Version song,” Anu said, adding that she’s always wanted to perform the iconic triple j segment.

News / Festivals

Maribou State at Southwave 2026

Southwave Drops 2027 Line-up Featuring Flight Facilities, The Jungle Giants & More

Brisbane's summer concert series takes over South Bank’s Rainforest Green from Friday, 8 January, to Sunday, 14 February.

Ecca Vandal

Ecca Vandal Takes Out The 2026 Australian Music Prize

Looking For People To Unfollow takes out the prize for Australia's album of the year.

Summer Dance

Dancefloor Closed As Music Makes Way For Padel Courts

Summer Dance finds another dancefloor as sport and music clash.

Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras

Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras Reveals 2027 Program

The after party is back!

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The Cat Empire Headline 2027 Edition Of Big Brass Barbeque

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Robbie Williams 2026 Australian Tour Setlist Revealed

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Aussie Artist Sam McGovern Joins Jack Johnson On Stage After Lengthy Social Media Campaign

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Robbie Williams Defends Olivia Rodrigo Amid Plagiarism Claims

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'Live It Up: The Mental As Anything Story' Secures TV Premiere Date

Beck

Beck Announces One-Off 2027 Australian Show

Stewart Copeland

Stewart Copeland Details 'Police Deranged For Orchestra' 2027 Australian Tour

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The Rolling Stones Revue Announce 2027 Australian Tour

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RECAP: The Big Winners And Record Breakers At The 2026 SA Music Awards

Devin Townsend

Devin Townsend Reveals 2027 Australian Tour Dates

Suzi Quatro

The Major Role Aussies Have Played In Suzi Quatro’s Career: Hits, A Documentary & A Remix

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Kate Miller-Heidke Announces Expansive 2027 Australian Tour

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YOASOBI Reveal 2027 Australian Tour Dates