Nate Hilts of The Dead South speaks with Paul Cashmere about the band’s formation, their bluegrass-meets-punk roots, touring, Juno Awards and new music in development.

The Black Sorrows brought four decades of music to Melbourne Recital Centre with a set that honoured their past and celebrated their new work.

Quadeca will tour Australia for the first time in May 2026, performing headline shows in Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne.

The Black Crowes add a second Forum date for April 2026 with The Southern River Band confirmed as national support across Australia.

ThornBird will return to Victoria in February 2026 for four Big Girl Pants shows, showcasing the latest chapter in Vikki Thorn’s acclaimed solo career.

Kyle and Jackie O end the 2025 ratings year with another Melbourne disappointment as their audience share slips again and ARN Media continues to feel the impact.

Rose Gray will tour Australia for the first time in February 2026 with shows in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney following the release of A Little Louder, Please.

Jamaican reggae legend Jimmy Cliff has died at 81. His music, film work and partnership with producer Leslie Kong helped carry Jamaican culture to the world.

Redd Kross and The Hard-Ons will reunite in March 2026 for a co-headline Australian tour celebrating more than four decades of punk and power-pop history.

International pop icon Belinda Carlisle will farewell Australian fans with the G’Day & Goodbye Tour in March 2027.

Josh Groban will return in 2026 for the GEMS World Tour, bringing his acclaimed catalogue to audiences across Australia and New Zealand.

Mariachi El Bronx and The Bronx will return to Australia in March 2026 for the Super Show Band On Band Action Tour, featuring both bands performing back-to-back with a nine-piece lineup.