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Strawberry Fields announces its 2026 return

One of Australia’s most iconic & purposeful musical celebrations returns.

Thomas Bangalter says that Daft Punk will not reunite for comeback show

The former robot also appeared on New York's The Lot Radio yesterday for an impromptu broadcast.

Bizarro announces Mode, Overtone & Freeform 2026 lineups

The three festival run across Australia's East coast returns with a stacked international contingent.

Juno Download announces closure after two decades

The digital marketplace first launched in 2006, becoming a haven for electronic fans to discover new music.

Rep your city, we're hiring! Mixmag ANZ is looking for a series of new team members

Do you or someone you know want to get even more involved with music across Australia & Aotearoa/New Zealand?

Spotify faces backlash over launch of paid Premium AI remix tool

The platform’s co-chief said he wants Spotify to be “the one that’s legal” when it comes to AI features.

Three teens arrested over alleged arson attacks on Melbourne nightclubs

Three separate clubs were allegedly targeted in a spree earlier this month.

A3 shares its 2026 lineup

The Novel run Naarm/Melbourne-based festival welcomes the likes of Kerri Chandler, Skin On Skin & many more this November.

Astral People Announce Twin-City Festival, ‘Move My Way’

The Gadigal Land/Sydney-based promoter and agency has set out to provide a diverse range of programming that touches upon hip hop, R&B, jazz and elements of modern club culture for “a celebration of soulful persuasion.”

Eat The Beat launches new multi-level venue partnership in Naarm’s CBD

The promoter, which has hosted everyone from Carl Cox to PARIS, enters a brand-new stage.

Geneva AM takes home a coveted 2026 Taite Music Prize

"We need to stay united, keep creating, and continue enjoying the art of tinkering – free all occupied territories," she shared in her acceptance speech.

UK Ban Sought for DJ Haram After pro-Palestine comments at Sydney Biennale

It follows her impassioned speech at the event's 25th anniversary last month.

Why won't the Australian music industry talk about Daniel Ek's "private" meetings?

Following the Spotify co-founder and Ai military start-up Helsing chairman's "lunch with music industry bosses", little has been said publicly.

RISING 2026: The Naarm festival launches inaugural Australian Dance Biennale

The Naarm/Melbourne festival takes 'dance-focused' to a new level with its 2026 announcement.

Vivid shares its extensive 2026 lineup

Gadigal Land/Sydney's largest collection of art and music returns with a bang in 2026.

Lobbying Campaign Preceded Visa Failure for Palestinian DJ Sama’ Abdulhadi

The artist was the subject of a call to ban her from a performance at this year’s WOMADelaide, shortly following the fallout of Adelaide Festival’s removal of Palestinian writer Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah.

10 Years of Moonshoe, the Gadigal Land/Sydney label marks a major milestone

The label, mix series and promoter celebrates a decade across two venues on April 19.

Daniel Ek in Australia: $200,000 for The Push amid Spotify’s lobbying campaign

The push comes as Australia's government looks to establish laws which would force streaming services to preference more local content.

Moniker 2026 Expands to Four Days, New Location and 42-Artist Lineup

The Victorian festival welcomes international acts and offers over 80 hours of programming this Easter long weekend.

Outsider shares international-heavy 2026 lineup

The festival, set just a few hours north of Gadigal Land/Sydney, appears to have plenty in store for its fifth year.

Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency due to Epstein files fallout

In a memo sent to staff, the Wasserman Group CEO wrote: "I have become a distraction ... That is why I have begun the process of selling the company".