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Chappell Roan, Cyndi Lauper

Chappell Roan To Induct Cyndi Lauper Into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

still incredible. I’m so excited, thank you for having me.” As Consequence of Sound notes, Lauper has also expressed admiration for the Good Luck, Babe! singer. In her recent ... Questlove , RAYE , Teddy Swims , and more. In February 2026, Chappell Roan will head to Australia and New Zealand and present a 90-minute “gothic fairytale spectacle” as Laneway Festival

Industry / News

aleksiah, Dem Mob

Aleksiah & Dem Mob Win Big At 2025 SA Music Awards

talent emerging from South Australia. This year’s winners are a collection of remarkable artists, businesses and professionals, who are not only shaping the sound of our state, but stamping ... South Australian music this year, and it’s wonderful to celebrate your achievements. “As Australia’s only UNESCO City of Music, a designation we have now held for 10 years

Features / Music

Killing Heidi, Stella Donnelly & Jebediah

Sharehouses, Social Issues & Supporting Rising Stars: Does Australian Indie Rock Have Its Own Sound?

produce and consume Australian music too – specifically to Australia indie rock. Australian indie rock does unequivocally have its own sound, and that pesky sense of inferiority ... Betweens is because they undercut that sound with a corruscating narrative edge. Embedded Content In the 1990s, indie labels in Australia saw a major boom. According to Junkee

Industry / News

Ziggy Ramo, Ninajirachi, Party Dozen

Ziggy Ramo, Ninajirachi, Party Dozen & More Lead Finalists For Inaugural NSW Music Prize

across as many categories at an awards ceremony at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia in Sydney on Monday, November 24th. The three categories include the $80,000 NSW Music ... proud to be celebrating our state’s impressive talent,” added Head of Sound NSW , Emily Collins . “This year’s finalists remind us just how special music in NSW really

Jimmy Carr & Drapht

'It's Not My Name': Jimmy Carr Explains How Drapht Became His Walk-On Music

show, it's called Jimmy Recard ," he began. "It's an Australian song. It sounds a bit like my name, but it's not my name. "I didn't have ... doing a show with a friend in Australia and a guy came up and went, 'Ah yeah, mate, there's a song. Sounds like your fucking name.' And I went

Industry / News

ARIA Award

ARIA Unveils 2025 ARIA Awards Presents Event Program

music-related events have been locked in as part of this year’s programming. Australia’s finest established and up-and-coming talent will be showcased through activities and programs ... first screening of Daniel Johns: What If The Future Never Happened? , Ridin’ Hearts festival, Sound Advice by MusicNSW , AusMusic T-Shirt Day , Spotify Artist Party , and the Sydney Opera House

Features / Music

Tenacious D, Tyler, The Creator & Azealia Banks

10 Times International Music Stars Clashed With Australia

death in 2017. But Petty went cold on returning, even though he loved Australia and its audiences. One reason was that the flight between Los Angeles and Sydney ... replied, “That sounds like Tom but I’m sure that’s not why. I am sure he wouldn’t be that mad. Why? It wasn’t Australia

Features / Interviews

Kee'ahn

‘Centring, Grounding Yourself In Country’: The Road To Kee’ahn’s Long-Awaited Debut EP

Australian school sports team.” Kee’ahn was selected to represent Australia in basketball, which took them to the States for three weeks. “Yeah, that was massive. It was really ... spin on songs that people would know and kind of try my own sound, learn guitar more. ‘Cause my dad taught me, and he was self-taught

360

360 Plots Massive Regional Tour Of Australia

able to travel the country doing what I love. Not only seeing parts of Australia I haven’t seen before, but getting to perform to fans who haven’t seen ... MILDURA VIC SATURDAY 20 JUNE | RENMARK CLUB, RENMARK SA SUNDAY 21 JUNE | NORTHERN SOUND SYSTEM, ELIZABETH SA SATURDAY 27 JUNE | FORTH PUB, FORTH

Limp Bizkit @ Hordern Pavilion

Limp Bizkit To Continue Touring Plans Following The Passing Of Sam Rivers

month, including their Gringo Papi Tour of South America with special guests Yungblud , 311 , Australia’s Ecca Vandal , and more. The tour is scheduled to begin in Mexico City ... pulse beneath every song, the calm in the chaos, the soul in the sound. From the first note we ever played together, Sam brought a light and a rhythm that

Allah-Las

Allah-Las Announce 2026 Australian Tour

Tours website . Their first tour Down Under since December 2023, Allah-Las’ return to Australia arrives following the release of their album, Zuma 85 , and their latest instrumental singles collection ... toured the globe with their distinctive blend of psychedelic rock, garage, and jangle pop sounds. Presented by Handsome Tours ALLAH-LAS 2026 AUSTRALIAN TOUR Tuesday 10 March - Croxton Bandroom

Upchuck

Upchuck Reveal First-Ever Australian Tour Dates

Atlanta punks Upchuck are heading to Australia and New Zealand for the first time in March 2026. Having opened for the likes of Amyl And The Sniffers and King Gizzard ... collaborator and fellow musician Ty Segall , the group evolved their already-raw, urgent punk sound. Presented by I OH YOU and MG Live UPCHUCK 2026 AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATES Wednesday

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