Scott Fitzsimons, Journalist

In town for Vivid LIVE, Seagull will join the Melbourne show.

'We're drinking a lot of beer and listening to the Bee Gees', says Alex Gow.

The Sydney pop-punk outfit have been nominated for the Best International Newcomer.

The veteran promoters says the award is all the more special because music's "a passion".

Soundwave Touring's AJ Maddah broke the news.

Comedian Tim Minchin is playing a "humourless" show in the UK, which look suspiciously like an attempt at a serious music career.

The boutique festival - which will expand this year - has teamed up with an unnamed label.