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'A Launchpad For Greatness': John Collins On The The Importance Of Live Venues And Triffid's Album Of The Year

John 'JC' Collins

As The Triffid Album Of The Year award gets ready to honour the eleventh record to grace the venue's Hero Wall, John 'JC' Collins reflects on the importance of not just venues such as The Triffid, but the impact of awards such as this.

Ben Gillies and Joseph Prielozny of The Kiln

Silverchair's Ben Gillies Introduces New Band Alongside Support Act Charity Auction

The self-titled debut from The Kiln – comprising Ben Gillies and Joseph Prielozny – arrives next year, but a charitable fan will have the chance to hear it long before then.

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For Your Consideration: 14 Acts Who Turned Down Major Awards & Honours

As K-Pop stars refuse to submit their music for consideration at the Grammys, let’s revisit some of the other acts who have turned down major awards and honours.

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The Music’s Friday Finds: The Week’s Best New Music – 23 October

With the playlist Friday Finds: This Week’s Best New Music, The Music’s team gathers the best new songs you need to hear every Friday. Here are our picks released this week, 23 October 2026.

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Are Disturbed Teasing An Australian Tour?

Multiple Australian venues are asking punters if they're "down with the sickness."

Eric Idle

Eric Idle Cancels 2026 Australian Tour

"Thank you for your support, as ever, and I will do all I can to get back there soon, health permitting," Idle said.

Chocolate Starfish

Chocolate Starfish Announce 2027 'Bat Out Of Hell' 50th Anniversary Australian Tour

The Aussie rockers are commemorating the 50th anniversary of Meat Loaf's 'Bat Out of Hell,' the highest-selling album in Australia.

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Lily Allen

Live Review: Lily Allen @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre

The 'Lily Allen Performs West End Girl' tour kicked off in Brisbane last night, which was the West Londoner's first show in Australia in seven years.

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Lily Allen 2026 Australian Tour Setlist Revealed

Lily Allen performs her hit album, 'West End Girl,' in its entirety on her Australian tour.

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Melbourne's Trinity St Kilda To Reopen Following $2m Renovation

"I think what Trinity offers is really unique, and I can’t wait to see what our regulars think of all the new additions," says owner Matt Nikakis.

Vacations

WATCH: Aussie Band Vacations Plays On US TV's CBS Mornings

While performing on TV, Vacations performed three songs from their latest album, 'Pursuit of Anything.'

Jimmy and Mahalia Barnes at The Songs of John Farnham Concert

Mahalia Barnes + The Soul Mates Announce 2027 Australian Tour

Mahalia Barnes + The Soul Mates have announced an extensive 25-date tour running from March to May 2027.

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Australian Christian Music Conference Returns In 2027

Australia's biggest gathering of the Christian music industry returns.

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Official Fleetwood Mac Documentary Heading To Apple TV

The documentary, arriving in January 2027, offers fans a “definitive and unprecedented” dive into Fleetwood Mac’s story.

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