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Southwave returns to Meanjin with eight free parties across Summer

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:33:47 +0000

Eight free, all-ages parties land on South Bank's Rainforest Green from 8 January to 14 February 2027.

Woodburnia announces its farewell with an almost entirely local lineup

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Burnia's much-adored rainforest escape returns for a fifth and final edition in February. Of the 37 acts on the bill, 36 are local.

Techno originator Juan Atkins has died aged 64

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 01:27:00 +0000

The Detroit pioneer was discovered unresponsive in a hotel room ahead of a performance in Mexico City, his management has confirmed.

DIGI Culture & Music shares its biggest lineup yet for 2027

Thu, 29 Oct 2026 01:15:04 +0000

The Ngunnawal Land/Canberra festival returns to Thoroughbred Park in February, with RONA., Skin On Skin, CLOUDY and Patrick Mason leading the bill.

Massive Attack, King Gizzard and Laneway are helping bring wombats back to a Tasmanian island

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:13:00 +0000

With help from some of our biggest and most politically active musicians, the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre is clearing feral cats from Lungtalanana/Clarke Island to return species wiped out after colonisation.

breathe. share 'A Way Out Of Here', a documentary on their fundraising trip to wartime Ukraine

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:57:00 +0000

Shot by Dave May ACS of ‘Love On The Spectrum’, the film follows the Gadigal Land/Sydney duo to Lviv and Kyiv in July, where an air raid cleared Atlas Festival minutes before their set.

Untitled Group announces DRIFT, a new single-day festival for Boorloo and Meanjin in 2027

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:44:00 +0000

The two-stage event will debut at Ozone Reserve in Boorloo/Perth on Sunday 28 February and at the Gateway Bridge Underpass in Meanjin/Brisbane on Saturday 6 March, with pre-sale registration now open and no lineup announced so far.

RONA. launches ‘Everywhen’, a new open-air day party series

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:34:00 +0000

The Kaytetye producer and DJ will launch her new day party series at Footscray Community Arts' Lango Stage on Saturday 5 December, with an all-First Nations lineup featuring Becca Hatch, Yikes, naycab and Stacie.

Golden Plains announces its 2027 lineup

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:46:00 +0000

Golden Plains has announced its 19th edition lineup, headlined by Geese and Underworld, and a swathe of local talent.

Pitch Music & Arts reveals 2027 lineup for its tenth edition

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 01:20:46 +0000

Chris Stassy, Chlär and Peach lead the international bill for the anniversary edition at Moyston. HAAi, X CLUB. and a large Australian roster join them.

Stephen Raoul Jones, former member of Severed Heads, has died aged 75

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 04:04:00 +0000

The renowned musician and video artist is alleged to have been attacked outside of his studio on Gadigal Land/Sydney last week.

Sonder returns for Easter 2027 with Egyptian Lover and Bradley Zero

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:27:39 +0000

The independent Tallarook-based camping festival returns to Taungurung Country over Easter 2027, pairing an international crate-digger bill with a deep run of local live acts.

Chiaroscuro and VESPER announce their first open-air on Ngunnawal Country

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 22:13:00 +0000

Magda Bytnerowicz, DJ Luv You, Kasun and WTP join Canberra’s a.y.x. and Skunks for eleven hours at a secret site outside the city.

Ngunnawal Land venue Shadows Night Club announces closure over financial strain

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 03:43:00 +0000

The Civic venue gave Canberra promoters a room with no booking fee and no house format. Owner Andrew Heaney explains why it couldn't last.

New South Wales government passes historic bill to protect live music venues

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 23:39:57 +0000

The “world-first” legislation will protect venues, events and festivals in the state.

Garden Grooves brings back Spring Sessions and puts its DJs up a tree

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:09:24 +0000

Ngunnawal Land/Canberra's grassroots festival series returns this October, just a few streets from Parliament House.

Diega announces 'ORTA', a one-day festival at Heide's sculpture park

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 06:15:00 +0000

The brand behind some of Naarm’s best community-oriented New Year’s celebrations sets out with its latest venture.

Finely Tuned’s THE WORKS series returns to Carriageworks for a second season

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:10:57 +0000

Finely Tuned's warehouse series comes back for six dates this summer, with Ewan McVicar, Jayda G, ROSSI., Sam Alfred b2b Job Jobse and the already sold-out Australian debut of Pegassi rounding out the bill.

Hopkins Creek announces that 2026 will be the festival's last

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:30:55 +0000

The much beloved festival is calling the curtain, coinciding with its 10th birthday this November.

New Year’s At The Bowl returns to Naarm for year two & shares its lineup

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:04:00 +0000

Major Lazer, Don West, DJ Seinfeld, Flight Facilities, Todd Terje, Helena Hauff, a secret guest and a stacked crew of locals join together at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl for the festival’s round two this NYE.

NSW makes pill testing permanent at music festivals

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:14:00 +0000

Pill testing is now permanent in NSW, but with sniffer dogs, strip searches and personal searches still standard at festival gates, how far does the state's commitment to drug safety really go?

SURPLUS taps Rainbow Disco Club, Planet Trip and Mixmag ANZ for NAS revival

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:53:08 +0000

The 17-year-old Shizuoka institution lands at the National Art School on Sunday, October 18

Subsonic reveals lineup for its 17th year at Riverwood Downs

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:49:07 +0000

The festival returns to its home at Riverwood Downs Mountain Resort on Worimi Country this November.

Meredith announces its massive Meredith 34 lineup

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:16:37 +0000

The festival, returning to its beloved Supernatural Amphitheatre this December, is officially locked in for its 34th year, and the second round of the ballot is open now.

Gang Gang Cafe announces lineup for its yearly Sundowner festival

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:53:43 +0000

A variety of local & national heavyweights take over Ngunnawal Land/Canberra’s Downer Shops this October.

Tora Bombora reveals its 2027 lineup

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:24:39 +0000

Across dance, soul, jazz and more, Tora Bombora confidently re-enters the summer conversation.

-TOPIA reveals 90-artist lineup for third and biggest edition yet at Abbotsford Convent

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:24:41 +0000

The immersive music and arts festival returns to the heritage grounds on October 10.

Wildlands Festival shares its 2026 lineup

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:02:22 +0000

Featuring a wide variety of international names set to appear across the country later this year.

Finely Tuned marks 20 years with a stacked Lost Paradise 2026 lineup

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:22:00 +0000

The festival, based in NSW's Glenworth Valley on Darkinjung Country, returns for a twelfth year.

Beyond The Valley kicks off its second decade with 2026 lineup announcement

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:20:35 +0000

Beyond The Valley returns to Barunah Plains to kick off its second decade, backed by a series of Australian exclusives.

Adelaide artist Restricted, set to sell out 10,000-pax event at Sydney Showgrounds

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:36:00 +0000

Yet another feather in the cap of Australia’s domestic scene, showcasing the pull and viability of homegrown tours.

DIVINE PLAYHOUSE evicted over “offensive trade” with no scrutiny of demolition plans & questionable allies

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:30:00 +0000

The venue opened last week & has already been forced to cease its trade.

Bangalow welcomes the inaugural edition of DINGO Music & Arts Festival across 10 different venues

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:38:00 +0000

Club culture, jazz, soul and extravagant performance come together across NSW's Northern Rivers.

Madonna rework accused of using AI hits number one on Australian Radio Charts

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:35:00 +0000

‘Like A Prayer’ has received major support from commercial radio & featured in a series of ARIA charts.

Strawberry Fields adds 8th stage & drops its 2026 lineup

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:54:00 +0000

The festival, taking place on November of this year, sold 95% of its tickets before a single artist was announced.

Beloved Aotearoa festival Tora Bombora announces its revival

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 05:48:43 +0000

After a four year hiatus, one of the country's most intimate gatherings returns.

Boorloo’s Inhibit launches ‘THE NEXUS’, a celebration of homegrown D&B

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:13:15 +0000

Boorloo/Perth’s dnb scene goes national in a six-city tour.

Hopkins Creek celebrates a decade in the paddock with 2026 lineup

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000

"Long enough to watch seeds become trees, for first-timers to become veterans," the festival shared.

The Presets curate ‘Foreverafter’, featuring friends old & new

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Featuring Cut Copy, Ladyhawke, Bag Raiders, Bang Gang & FUKHED, in their words, it’s set to be “the ultimate party”.

Pop-up performance space UNHOLY PLAYHOUSE set to open on Gadigal Land in early July

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:50:04 +0000

The space welcomes 140 artists across multiple disciplines into a 150-year-old deconsecrated church on Kent St in its city’s CBD.

Canberra welcomes a new voice in community radio, Trust.FM

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:54:00 +0000

Launching with over 70 shows, Trust.FM hopes to fulfil a long-overdue need on Ngambri/Ngunnawal land.

Fundraiser launched to save beloved Tāmaki Makaurau venue Neck of the Woods

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:31:00 +0000

The fundraiser, hoping to raise $150,000 to help Neck of the Woods reopen its doors, launched on Saturday and has already raised over $64,000 at the time of writing.

Fan favourite festival Soma returns with lineup for its 2026 event

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:26:00 +0000

The festival's reputation for curatorial challenges & quality continues in 2026.

Strawberry Fields announces its 2026 return

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:13:00 +0000

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

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

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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

Bizarro announces Mode, Overtone & Freeform 2026 lineups

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:30:00 +0000

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

Juno Download announces closure after two decades

Sun, 31 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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

Thu, 28 May 2026 04:34:00 +0000

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

Mon, 25 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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

George Clinton sues Universal Music Group $1.1 million over frozen royalties

Mon, 18 May 2026 14:00:00 +0000

The funk legend claims that 100% of royalties owed to him have been withheld for three years.

A3 shares its 2026 lineup

Thu, 14 May 2026 23:42:27 +0000

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’

Tue, 12 May 2026 22:20:02 +0000

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

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:09:47 +0000

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

Fri, 01 May 2026 04:29:58 +0000

"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

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000

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?

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:53:00 +0000

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

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:13:00 +0000

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

Vivid shares its extensive 2026 lineup

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:35:00 +0000

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

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:06:00 +0000

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

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:41:42 +0000

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

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:30:00 +0000

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

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:34:02 +0000

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

Outsider shares international-heavy 2026 lineup

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:08:04 +0000

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

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

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".

Anyma announces return to Gadigal Land/Sydney in 2026

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:22:00 +0000

One of global EDM's largest names returns to tour his brand new "immersive live concept", ÆDEN.

Jyoty, HAAi and Jaguar sign open letter calling for gender equality in club and festival line-ups

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Launched by Not Bad For A Girl, the letter points to examples of gender disparity — including one UK festival with a line-up featuring "80% men".

Suspected mass overdose at Sydney music festival leaves one dead

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Six people were also hospitalised after attending trance and techno festival Dreamstate over the weekend.

Global alcohol market plummets by $1.18 trllion AUD as Gen Z drinking declines

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Bloomberg data shows US$830 billion loss in market value, while the Night Time Industries Association reports young adults moving away from traditional nightlife.

Pure Space launches cross-continental sub-label, Open Phase

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:42:00 +0000

One of Australia's most forward-thinking labels launches a brand-new transmission, in the form of sub-label, Open Phase.

Fela Kuti becomes first African artist to receive GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Fela Kuti becomes first African artist to receive GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award.

Deezer says it has demonetised 85% of all AI-generated music due to fraud

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

The French streaming service is now making its AI-detection tool “commercially available”.

Spotify and "big three" major labels are suing Anna's Archive for $13 trillion

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

A court filing claims that the internet activist group has engaged in the "brazen theft" of 86 million audio files from the platform.

fbi radio's Dance Class returns for 2026, applications now open

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:30:00 +0000

The FLINTA-focused program is designed to uncover, train and mentor a brand new crop of electronic music talent on Gadigal Land.

Gadigal Land/Sydney's final lockout laws repealed, framed as policy milestone

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:12:14 +0000

The 2014 lockout laws have seen total repeal to mixed reactions from both Sydneysiders & the press.

OK EG marks a decade by launching their own label, GEKO

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:30:00 +0000

The Naarm/Melbourne-based duo arrive with their own imprint to celebrate the project's 10th year.

UGENIUS celebrates 100th release milestone with two-part compilation series

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:33:00 +0000

The Naarm/Melbourne-based label, having worked with 144 artists over 13 years, is ready to celebrate.

Music streams grew by almost 10% to 5.1 trillion in 2025

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Entertainment data specialist Luminate's study also revealed that over 120 million tracks had 10 streams or under last year.

Butter Sessions announces 3-disc compilation to celebrate its milestone 15th birthday

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:30:00 +0000

The Naarm/Melbourne label shares yet another extensive release to celebrate a milestone, filled to the brim with collaborators new and old.

Bandcamp bans AI-generated music: "We’re putting human creativity first"

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Any music found to have been generated "wholly or in a substantial part" by AI tools will no longer be permitted on the music distribution platform.