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BIGSOUND Reveals Festival Showcase Line-up For 2026 Event

by Mary Varvaris

Raave Tapes performing at BIGSOUND 2024

“This year’s program is packed with artists pushing boundaries, building real momentum, and creating the kind of moments BIGSOUND is known for,” said programmers Casey O’Shaughnessy and Katie Rynne.

Ocean Alley

Rolling Sets Reveals Line-up, New Location For 2026 Festival

Ocean Alley, Royel Otis, G Flip, Violent Soho and many others will perform at Rolling Sets this year.

José Carreras, The Gabba

José Carreras To Host One-Night-Only Extravaganza At The Gabba With Robbie Williams, The Corrs & More

Other performers include Savage Garden's Darren Hayes, Heart's Ann Wilson, Sheppard, and Natalie Imbruglia.

Disco Wonderland at Brisbane Festival

Brisbane Festival Unveils 2026 Program

Brisbane Festival returns for another thrilling year throughout September.

Jewel Owusu

Jewel Owusu To Host Show At Melbourne's Palais Theatre For Next On Series

Owusu has long been an artist to watch, having recently performed at Beyond the Valley, Pitch Music & Arts Festival, and St Kilda Festival.

Refused at Good Things 2026

Good Things Lock In 2026 Festival Dates

“Miss us? We missed you more,” organisers wrote on social media.

CORE Festival

Core Festival Unveils Line-up For 2026 Australian Debut

The Australian debut of CORE features a strong showing of local and international dance and EDM acts.

Mode Festival

Bizarro Reveals Line-ups For Overtone, Freeform & Mode Festivals

The festivals share the headliners Barry Can’t Swim (DJ Set), Interplanetary Criminal, and Richie Hawtin, while Mall Grab also headlines at Overtone.

Dom Dolla

Dom Dolla Sells Out Marvel Stadium Show Within Hours

"Untitled Group has been part of Dom’s journey from the very start of his career, and to watch him sell out Marvel Stadium in his hometown is a moment we’ll never forget," said Untitled Group's Nicholas Greco.

Make Music Day at the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music in 2025

Make Music Day Returns For 2026

“This year, we want to change the message and ask people to think a little more about the role music plays in our society,” said Emma Bienvenu, organiser of Make Music Day in Australia.

Olivia Newton-John, Kylie Minogue's 'Spinnin Around' costume, Hugh Jackman in 'The Boy From Oz,' Ossie Ostrich puppet from 'Hey Hey It's Saturday'

Australian Music & Stage Legends To Be Spotlighted In New 'ENCORE' Exhibition

Kylie Minogue's iconic golden hot pants, Rob Hirst's drum kit, a custom-made vest worn by Archie Roach, and costumes worn by Olivia Newton-John are just some of the items on display.

Mama Kin Spender at Queenscliff Music Festival 2025

Queenscliff Music Festival Drops Epic First Artist Announcement For 2026 Event

Lime Cordiale, Kate Miller-Heidke, Baker Boy, Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos and many others are heading to the Victorian town of Queenscliff in November.

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