“I listen to a lot of '90s," Bates admits. "That's what I was raised on, and that's what I've continued to love throughout my whole musical life and career."

Spotify's Turn Up Aus celebrations are back for another year, with Hooligan Hefs launching proceedings with an intimate live show at The Bat & Ball in Sydney.

Vera Blue has shared the details surrounding her forthcoming album and her first headline tour of Australia in four years.

Other performers include Savage Garden's Darren Hayes, Heart's Ann Wilson, Sheppard, and Natalie Imbruglia.

"As an independent, fan-made and fan-owned festival, every decision we make has to protect the long-term future of Froth & Fury," festival organisers said.

The setlist on the Strawberries tour doesn’t just highlight new songs; it also explores Forster’s expansive solo career and his illustrious catalogue with The Go-Betweens.

Jet took Part 1 of their 'Rumblin’ Regional Revue Tour' across East Coast venues earlier this year.

The new short film is available to watch ahead of Madonna's new album, 'Confessions II,' which arrives next month.

This year's Airlie Beach Festival of Music takes place from Friday, 6 to Sunday, 8 November.