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Australian music fans, and indeed, the world over are mourning the tragic loss of Rob Hirst, the musician best known as the powerhouse drummer of iconic Australian rock band, Midnight Oil.  He passed away on the 20th January, 2026 aged 70 following a 3 year battle with pancreatic cancer which was first diagnosed shortly after …

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In 2026, The Wailers celebrate 50 years of Rastaman Vibration, marking a defining moment in reggae history and honoring one of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ most influential albums. This special tour, 50 Years of Positive Vibrations, highlights select cuts from Rastaman Vibration, including “Positive Vibration,” “Roots, Rock, Reggae,” and “War,” alongside the timeless anthems …

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Byron Bay Bluesfest, Australia’s most awarded music festival, today announces the next wave of artists joining the Bluesfest 2026 lineup with the addition of three of the most influential, revered and culturally significant acts in modern music – Parkway Drive, Erykah Badu, and The Wailers. This announcement deepens Bluesfest 2026’s celebration of legacy, soul, power …

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In 2026, prepare to share even more space with Aussie rock icons Cog, with the band today announcing eight additional shows for the new year. Joining their two already-added Western Australian performances later this month, April will now find Cog heading to Gosford, Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Canberra, Wollongong, Penrith, Hobart, Chelsea Heights and Barwon Heads. …

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When Frank Sultana won the International Blues Challenge in 2023, little did he realise where this win would lead him. Whiilst it may be unwise to say that it has caused a meteoric rise in his popularity, it has certainly given rise to a certain confidence in his song-writing and performance following the acceptance of …

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In massive news for live music in Tasmania, Frontier Touring are proud to announce that US giants and 15-time GRAMMY® winners, Foo Fighters are set to make history as they ignite the stage at Launceston’s UTAS Stadium with a one-off Australian show, supported by Brisbane indie stars, Full Moon Flower Band and Tasmania’s own psychedelic …

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Two bands, six guitarists, two bass players, two drummers and one keyboard player…..and not a vocalist (or a microphone stand) to be seen. This was the reality of Friday night’s show at Hobart’s Altar Bar, with Sydney’s post-rock maestros, We Lost The Sea teaming up with Tasmania’s up-and-coming post-rock wonderkids, follow (deliberately lowercase) for the …

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Party In The Paddock is back for its 13th rotation around the sun, and the 2026 edition is already shaping up to be one of the biggest events of the summer. Supported by the Tasmanian Government through Events Tasmania, the festival returns to Quercus Park on the banks of the tilapangka/Liffey River in Lutruwita/Tasmania from February 5th to 8th, 2026, promising four huge days of music, …

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After what has seemed an eternity, Bluesfest Byron Bay has finally quelled fans anxieties by publicizing their first artist announcement for next years event. Leading the announcement are the pioneering rock visionaries SPLIT ENZ, performing their first Australian show in more than 20 years. The reunion features original members Tim Finn, Neil Finn, Noel Crombie …

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A new one-day festival is set to light up The Goods Shed on Hobart’s waterfront on Friday, December 19th with Lutruwita Live unleashing Wolfmother and Kingswood as headliners with support from local legends Lennon Wells, the up-and-coming Spooky Eyes, neo-R&B powerhouse Tai Harlii and the genre-bending funsters, Ekidna. Wolfmother are celebrating 20 years since the …

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