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Listen Out Is Taking 2025 Off After "the Last Few Years Have Been Tough", Swapping Its Regular Festival for Curated Parties

Concrete Playground · July 7, 2025

Another beloved Australian music festival is sitting 2025 out, with the Listen Out team revealing that the event won't be on the calendar this year. In 2024, when Groovin the Moo announced its dates then cancelled, and Splendour in the Grass sadly...

'Mad for it': Gallagher brothers hand-in-hand as Oasis back together at triumphant reunion concert

Radio X ·

4 July 2025, 20:40 | Updated: 4 July 2025, 23:36 Picture: Getty Oasis have reunited for the first time in 16 years as the Gallagher brothers take to the stage. Listen to this article Noel and Liam Gallagher swaggered onto stage before waving at...

Australia Denies Kanye West Entry Over Controversial Hitler Song

Naija News · July 3, 2025

The track, titled Heil Hitler, was released on May 8, 2025, and has been taken down by major streaming platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube due to its offensive content. The song’s lyrics, which appeared to support the Nazi leader,...

The Listening: New Music From J.I.D & Eminem, Chance The Rapper, Lil Wayne, Smino and More

Okayplayer · July 4, 2025

It's the Fourth of July weekend and that means a lot of things for a lot of people. So—whether you’re a flag-waving super patriot, a BBQ enthusiast or just somebody who digs fireworks, there’s new music to add to your Independence Day soundtrack....

Australia cancels Kanye West’s visa over Nazi-glorifying song

Zambian Observer · July 3, 2025

Australia cancels Kanye West’s visa over Nazi-glorifying song Australia has revoked US rapper Kanye West’s tourist visa due to his controversial song “Heil Hitler,” which glorifies Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke...

Australian Festival Introduces Ethical Pledge for Artists

The Music Network · July 3, 2025

An Australian festival has introduced an ethical pledge for artists. South-East Queensland’s Earth Frequency Festival (EFF) now asks artists to commit to a policy against human rights abuses. The pledge was shaped with help from community...

Usher Cancels His Australian Arena Tour Dates That Were Set for November and December

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW Usher has canceled the Australian leg of his Past Present Future global tour, shows that were scheduled for November and December Ticket holders will get a full refund The singer, 46, has not publicly addressed the cancelations yet...

Noel and Liam Gallagher finally put feud behind them at historic Oasis concert

The Mirror · July 4, 2025

Noel and Liam Gallagher have been seen holding hands in a historic snap during their Oasis come-back tour. The brothers took to the stage in Cardiff for the first show of their reunion tour. The pair have clearly put their differences aside after...

Noel Gallagher overcome with emotion as Oasis perform first concert in 16 years

Wales Online · July 4, 2025

Zara Woodcock Showbiz Reporter and Michael D. Carroll 00:23, 05 Jul 2025 Noel Gallagher took a moment to compose himself as he and his brother Liam made their long-awaited return to the stage for Oasis' first gig in 16 years. The legendary band...

Usher drops bombshell on Australian fans

The News International ·

Usher left his Aussie fans reeling with shock and disappointment over an unexpected decision made without explanation. The multi-platinum artist cancelled his scheduled series of concerts in Australia as part of his ongoing Past Present Future...

Karen Knowles in concert

Noosa Today · July 4, 2025

The Majestic theatre in Pomona, is showcasing an amazing array of talent this year, including singer and successful recording artist Karen Knowles. Karen started her musical career as a singer, performing for five years on Young Talent Time. After...

USHER Axes Long-Awaited Australian Tour Dates Leaving Ticket Holders Fuming

AllHipHop · July 4, 2025

Usher canceled his entire Australian tour without explanation leaving ticket holders awaiting refunds and wondering if he’ll ever return after a 14-year absence. USHER has pulled the plug on the Australian leg of his Past Present Future tour just...

Kanye West Officially Banned from Australia Following Shocking Nazi-Glorifying Song Controversy

International Business Times - United Kingdom · July 4, 2025

Australia has taken the dramatic step of cancelling rapper Kanye West's visa following the release of his highly offensive song that glorifies Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. The decision, revealed by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, marks a rare move...

Kanye West Blocked From Entering Australia Over 'Heil Hitler' Song

RTTNews · July 4, 2025

American rapper Kanye West has been officially blocked from entering Australia over his recent song, "Heil Hitler," which glorifies the Nazi leader. Australia's Home Affairs Minister, Tony Burke, confirmed that West's Australian visa had been...

Van Jams: New Vancouver music from June 2025

The Georgia Straight · July 4, 2025

Get the best of Vancouver in your inbox, every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up for our free newsletter. You can’t catch a bus in Vancouver without tripping over a struggling indie musician trying to figure out how to turn the pain in their soul into...

Untitled Group and Jessica Ducrou Announce Long-Term Touring Partnership

Billboard · July 7, 2025

Untitled Group has announced a new partnership with Jessica Ducrou as she launches her latest venture, Black Peach. As co-founder and former CEO of Secret Sounds Group, Ducrou was instrumental in building some of the country’s most iconic music...

Katy Perry Deals With Embarrassing and Emotional Concert Moments After Orlando Bloom Breakup

PopCulture · July 4, 2025

The show must go on. And Katy Perry is proving that – good or bad – in the wake of her split from her longtime love, Orlando Bloom. The “Fireworks” singer is currently on tour. She suffered a scary concert malfunction during her stop in Australia....

Jason Aldean Adds Australia, New Zealand Dates To Full Throttle World Tour

RTTNews · July 4, 2025

Jason Aldean has added Australia and New Zealand dates to his Full Throttle World Tour in 2026. The Full Throttle World Tour marks Aldean's first time headlining New Zealand and his return to Australia for the first time since headlining in 2016 -...

Usher Suddenly Cancels Entire Australian Leg off His Past Present Future Tour

American Songwriter · July 4, 2025

Back in 2024, Usher received the chance to shine a light on his career when performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Not only did the singer entertain millions of fans watching, but he also released his latest album, Coming Home. And if that...

Pure joy: the Australian pub choirmaster who flipped the script on America’s Got Talent

The Guardian · July 4, 2025

Viewed from the outside, at least, far from united, the states of America appear irreconcilably divided. Which may explain why Astrid Jorgensen, a 35-year-old choir director from Brisbane who honed her skills at the pub, has just toured the States...