Woman assaulted at Rüfüs Du Sol concert, trio ‘heartbroken’

She said her fiancée accidentally spilled a drink on the man during the opening act. In a Facebook post, she wrote that after initially storming off, the man later returned to threaten and then attack their group. “This man PUNCHED ME IN THE FACE!...

Zara Larsson Shares New Single 'Crush' From Upcoming Album 'Midnight Sun'

Zara Larsson recently shared a new single, "Crush," from her upcoming album, Midnight Sun, due out on September 26. "Crush" was co-written by Larsson with Helena Gao and producers Margo XS, MNEK, and Zhone. "Then it hits me like reality, I can't...

‘Young blood’ to steer Opera Australia

Esteemed Italian conductor Andrea Battistoni takes the music director baton while Glyn Davis will take over as board chairman. Opera Australia has been on an executive recruitment drive after Ms Allan’s shock exit in January, just three years into...

New queer music drops to warm up your winter

The best way to shake off the winter chills is dancing it out to bangers, so here’s a list of queer artists dropping new music you should be following. Ali Shah’s new bilingual single, Burn Blue Rising Queer South-Asian pop artist Ali Shah has...

Matt Hansen Australia 2025 Tour

American singer-songwriter Matt Hansen returns to Australia this spring. The 'Something To Remember', 'Let Em Go' and 'Better Off Without Me' hitmaker will headline concerts in Melbourne, Adelaide, and Sydney, as well as appearing at Strummingbird...

A lyrical journey through Australia’s interior

Yilkari by Nicolas Rothwell & Alison Nampitjinpa Anderson.FICTION Yilkari: A desert suite Nicolas Rothwell & Alison Nampitjinpa Anderson Text, $34.99 Nicolas Rothwell has written eight books but Yilkari is a first: a collaboration, co-authored...

Viral video shows woman knocked unconscious after attack at concert

A shocking incident at a concert prompted a police investigation after viral video showed a woman being knocked unconscious during a Rüfüs Du Sol concert in Pasadena, California, ABC 7 reports. The assault, which occurred Saturday night at the...

J.I.D Australia 2026 Tour

Atlanta rapper J.I.D is bringing his world tour to Australia in 2026. The artist known for such hits as 'Enemy' (with Imagine Dragon), 'Fuel' (with Eminem) and 'Surround Sound' (feat. 21 Savage and Baby Tate) will headline concerts in Brisbane,...

Wild assault at unruly Rose Bowl concert under investigation by Pasadena police

Pasadena police are investigating the beating of a woman by a man during a chaotic weekend concert at the Rose Bowl marred by unruly crowds, overcrowding and lax security, according to some concert-goers. According to a viral video posted on the...

London's Concert Screenings of Baz Luhrmann's 'Romeo + Juliet' with a Live Choir and Band Are Finally Coming to Australia

The guy who imported the flat white and Holly Valance: The Australians behind Nigel Farage’s Reform UK

In any given group of British residents, there are bound to be a couple of Australians. So sure enough, there are some caught up in the great Conservative-Reform migration. Indeed, some of Reform’s biggest donors are Aussies. Peter Hall, Nigel...

Would MIKE TRAMP Consider Releasing New Music Under MIKE TRAMP'S WHITE LION Banner? He Responds

In an interview with Stefan Nilsson of Roppongi Rocks, founding WHITE LION singer Mike Tramp was asked if he has any plans to release new music under the MIKE TRAMP'S WHITE LION banner. He responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well,...

Georgina Hopson to Lead ANASTASIA’s Australian Premiere

Australia’s own Georgina Hopson has been announced as the star of ANASTASIA, which will have its Australian premiere at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre in December 2025 before touring to Perth and Sydney in 2026. Hopson, known for her standout...

Jordan Davis on 'Learn The Hard Way' Album Release

It’s been a good year for Jordan Davis fans. In July 2024, the 37-year-old singer released “I Ain’t Sayin’,” a song about an outsider recognizing that a woman isn’t being treated how she deserves—one that landed squarely at No. 1 on the country...

Jimmy Barnes, Shane Howard and Others Salute Troy Cassar-Daley at Music in the House

Jimmy Barnes, Goanna’s Shane Howard and Busby Marou were on hand Tuesday night to salute Troy Cassar-Daley, the man of honour at Support Act’s 2025 Music in the House. On a cold, rainy night in Sydney, Cassar-Daley won the one accolade he didn’t...

Alesso, Steve Aoki and More Major Names Join Australia’s New Hypersonic Festival

Hypersonic has unveiled its star-studded artist lineup. The new music festival will be hosted by MC Stretch in Sydney on November 29 and Melbourne on November 30. Leading the lineup is Swedish House Mafia’s Alesso, Steve Aoki, Marlo, and Adam...

Doechii Cancels Festival Appearances Ahead of Australian Shows

Doechii has withdrawn from three major European festival performances scheduled for this weekend, leaving organisers scrambling to address disappointed fans. The US rapper was set to appear at All Points East in London on August 23rd, Rock en...

JID announces tour supporting latest album, ‘God Does Like Ugly’

Dreamville Records According to JID, God not only likes ugly, he likes paradise and world tours, too. It’s why JID has announced a global trek that will take him throughout North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand in support of his latest...

First Australian palliative psychedelic trial shows reduced anxiety, depression

Michael Quinn's prostate cancer had spread throughout his body when he came across a newspaper call-out that would change the course of what remained of his life. The newspaper was asking for people to take part in an Australian-first clinical...

National Pastime: Why Are Pokies So Popular in Australia?

Australia’s gambling industry is one of the most active in the world, with an average annual spend of approximately $1,600 per adult. Pokies account for a significant share of this activity. Found in pubs, clubs, and gaming venues, they’re a...