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News / Festivals

Mona Foma

David Walsh Announces The End Of Mona Foma

"Maybe the end started at Covid. Maybe it’s because the last festival was a poorly attended artistic triumph. But those aren’t the reasons I killed it."

Peggy Gou

Peggy Gou To Release Debut Album 'I Hear You'

“It embodies countless hours of dedication in my journey to create something timeless, and is a testament to the power of listening, to ourselves and to each other.”

The Triffid Offer Up All-You-Can-Vibe With Free ‘Sundowners’ Event Series

Today’s suite of grooves will come courtesy of local funk and soul queen Lilliana.

'Potentially Lives Saved' With Pill Testing At Rabbits Eat Lettuce Festival

Out of 210 drug samples tested, approximately 14 were thrown in the bin.

Features / Music

Robert Baxter

Robert Baxter: The Modern Singer-Songwriter Is A Producer

To celebrate the release of their new EP, 'you wouldn't expect cupid to cry', Melbourne/Naarm star Robert Baxter has penned an op-ed for Purple Sneakers about what it means to be a modern singer/songwriter.

Features / Music

The Black Keys

The Black Keys: ‘It’s All About The Dancefloor’

After more than 20 years exploring different facets of the blues-rock realms, The Black Keys have spread their wings on their 12th album, ‘Ohio Players’.

Industry / News

Cub Sport, Holy Holy, Lastlings & More Among Finalists For 2024 Queensland Music Awards

The winners will be crowned at this year’s Queensland Music Awards later this month.

Emily Wurramara

Emily Wurramara Cuts Deep With Heartwrenching New Single 'Midnight Blues'

“It's precious to show people why this life is beautiful and worth sticking around for.”

Sam Fischer Announces 2024 Australian Tour

It comes in support of his recent debut album, ‘I Love You, Please Don’t Hate Me’.

Ninajirachi

Ninajirachi Announces Dark Crystal 3.0 With Doss, Cherry Chola & More

The news comes ahead of new music from the genre-bending EDM star.

News / Festivals

Summer Walker, Bryson Tiller & PARTYNEXTDOOR

Souled Out Completes Massive Run

Souled Out hit a monumental milestone, co-founder Emal Naim revealed, with the inaugural festival "selling over 75,000 tickets across 5 cities".

News / Festivals

Jimmy Barnes, Tommy Emmanuel @ Bluesfest 2024

Bluesfest Will '125 Million Per Cent' Return In 2025

"As much as we would like to see more people come, it's not going to happen until the interest rates drop. We do ask our government to support our industry until then."

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