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Dekmantel Festival

Dekmantel To Return To Melbourne In 2024

Get ready for a four-day party: Dekmantel returns to Melbourne on Thursday, 28 March and runs until Sunday, 31 March.

Coldplay @ Optus Stadium

Coldplay Announce Extra & Final Shows In Melbourne Due To Demand

Coldplay’s October/November 2024 Australian dates follow their recent two-night stint at Perth’s Optus Stadium.

Features / Music

IceBar Is Preparing To Open At Surfer's Paradise

After its success in Melbourne, the move to Surfer’s – where people need an IceBar the most – is genius.

TLC

TLC Announce 2024 Australian Tour

The 90s R&B icons will be joined by special guests Busta Rhymes and En Vogue.

Industry / News

The albums shortlisted for this year's AMP

SoundMerch Australian Music Prize Reveals 2023 Shortlist

“I’m thrilled that we again have a very strong and incredibly diverse Shortlist."

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The Prodigy Alter Lyrics To 'Smack My B*tch Up' Live In London

The rave band haven’t commented on the lyrical change.

Industry / Event

Two Ultimate Band T-Shirt Collectors Discuss The Impact Of Ausmusic T-Shirt Day

Support Act's Katja Krstic and supporter Cheryl Crabtree are sharing their support for this year’s Ausmusic T-Shirt Day, which takes place on Thursday, 30 November.

Industry / News

WA Venue Convenients Closed Permanently

Citing “rising costs of rents, insurances, wages, liquor, interest rates and tax”, the venue has closed permanently.

HMV Reopens In London… Is Physical Music Back?

The re-opened HMV will stock 20,000 vinyl records and CD albums, over 8,000 Blu-Ray and DVD products, and other music technology items.

Web Story / Gallery

Illy

Live Review: Queenscliff Music Festival 2023

Rain or shine - Queenscliff Music Festival brings love and warmth to all in attendance.

Industry / News

'Critical Support': Vic Govt Backs Music Workers With More Funding

The Allan Labor Government’s boost for Support Act arrives just days ahead of this year’s Ausmusic T-Shirt Day.

Industry / News

NSW Greens Accuse Police Of 'Price Gouging' & 'Killing' Music Festivals

The behaviour of NSW Police has been perceived as “excessive, antagonistic and uneven in its enforcement”.

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