The global music world is mourning the death of Midnight Oil co-founder Rob Hirst, a powerful drummer, songwriter and activist, aged 70.

GOTTHARD unveil ‘Smiling In The Pouring Rain’, a heartfelt new single exploring optimism in hard times, ahead of their March 2026 mini-album MORE STEREO CRUSH.

Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham unveil their new single Stone In Your Heart ahead of the upcoming album Everything Around You and a major national tour in 2026.

Larry Fleet has announced his new album Another Year Older, led by the single American Made and supported by a major international tour beginning in February.

Tubular Bells In Concert brings Mike Oldfield’s legendary album to Australia in June 2026 as part of a 50th Anniversary World Tour.

Keith Urban has partnered with the Tamworth Country Music Festival to launch the Rising Star Scholarship, offering one emerging Australian country artist an immersive Nashville industry experience.

Lime Cordiale unveil Lime Green Festival, an ambitious off-grid music event combining live performance, community and climate action in Adelaide.

Phil Campbell brings his family band Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons to Australia in March 2026 to celebrate 50 years of Motörhead, joined by support act Willie J’s 6V6’s.

German thrash pioneers Kreator have released their 16th album, Krushers Of The World, and premiered the dystopian title-track video, reinforcing their status as one of metal’s most influential forces.

Immolation have announced their twelfth studio album Descent, set for release on April 10, and revealed the first single Adversary.

Cosmic Psychos are nearing the end of their I Really Like Beer Australian tour as Ross Knight wraps Season One of his HOW YA GOIN? podcast.

David Byrne launched his Australian tour in Brisbane, delivering a tightly paced set that mixed Talking Heads classics with standout tracks from his new album Who Is The Sky?.