Massive Attack Return: Bristol trip-hop legends Massive Attack have confirmed their first Australian headline shows in 16 years, landing in Brisbane (Aug 6), Sydney (Aug 9) and Melbourne (Aug 11), with tickets via Frontier Touring presales from June 4 and general sale June 5. Live Music Survival: Sydney’s Mary’s Underground will close in winter 2026, citing rising operating costs and broader headwinds for small venues, after 150,000 tickets across 1,000+ shows. Disability Access in Music: NSW’s Createability internship program expands with 16 paid placements across 14 arts, screen and music organisations, including new regional and Western Sydney hosts. Vivid Sydney Update: Vivid Sydney’s drone shows are cancelled for the rest of the festival after a mid-air failure saw drones fall into Darling Harbour; fireworks will replace them. K-pop Physical Release + Tour: StayC releases its sixth physical single “2:Love” on June 16, then kicks off the “Stay Closer” fan concert tour with stops including Perth, Melbourne and Sydney. Australian Dance Spotlight: Melbourne’s Rising festival folds in the inaugural Australian Dance Biennale and daily dance classes at Flinders Street Ballroom through June 7.