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  • Audio-Technica Unveils Air Conductor Earbuds – the ATH-AC5TW
    Audio-Technica stakes out the new frontier of open-ear and airconducting true wireless headphones with the launch of the ATH-AC5TW earbuds. Its unique features and design make it the perfect earphone for prolonged listening sessions, such as podcasts and audiobooks. The user enjoys an immersive audioexperience while remaining aware of the surroundings, ensuring safety and comfort…
  • The Used Announce Additional Melbourne Show, No Further Shows Will Be Added & Support Acts For 25 Year Anniversary Australian Tour
    THE USEDANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL MELBOURNE SHOWNO FURTHER SHOWS WILL BE ADDED+ ANNOUNCE SUPPORT ACTS 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY AUSTRALIAN TOUR FEATURING3 ALBUMS PLAYED IN FULL THIS AUGUST + SEPTEMBER Tickets on sale now from destroyalllines.com Due to ongoing and overwhelming demand, rock icons THE USED today announce an additional show for Melbourne to kick off their upcoming 25th Anniversary Tour this August…
  • First look at Gabriyel Thomas singing Memory from CATS
    Check out the exclusive first look of Gabriyel Thomas singing Memory from the upcoming Australian Production of CATS
  • Microids Announces Garfield Kart 2 – All You Can Drift
    Behold the glorious return of the most legendary orange cat! Garfield is back and ready to hit the starting line! The beloved kart racing game, Garfield Kart, returns for another lap on September 10, 2025 with Garfield Kart 2 – All You Can Drift, developed by Eden Games, on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC. Get ready…
  • MSO announces Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secret in Concert – June 2026
    The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra announces the return of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in concert10 – 13 June 2026, Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer HallExperience the second chapter of the Harry Potter Film Concert Series with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performing John Williams’ score live to picture Tickets on sale from 10am Tuesday 10 June…
  • STEELSERIES UNVEILS THE ARCTIS NOVA 3 WIRELESS SERIES HEADSETS x ARCTIS APP – A “CHEAT CODE” FOR XBOX, PLAYSTATION, AND NINTENDO SWITCH
    – The Arctis Nova 3 Wireless x Arctis App empowers gamers to unlock next-gen 360° Spatial Audio for next-gen consoles – – Arctis App offers gamers “real-time audio control” with precision audio presets for the top games on the planet, including Call of Duty, Fortnite, Grand Theft Auto, and over 200 more – – Arctis…
  • TARZAN – The Stage Musical is coming exclusively to Melbourne!!
    EXCLUSIVE TO MELBOURNEPremieres August 2025 The National Theatre, St KildaAugust 29 – September 7                    www.tarzanstagemusical.com.au                  WAITLIST NOW – FOR JUNE 10 PRESALE TARZAN – The Stage Musical brings Disney’s epic animated film to life on stage in a high-flying action adventure, complete with aerial choreography and unforgettable music to the soundtrack of Phil Collins — including the Academy Award-winning “You’ll Be…
  • The Lucky Country a new Australian from Vidya Makan & Sonya Suares – opens at Southbank Theatre on 13 October
    Following its acclaimed debut season at Sydney’s Hayes Theatre, the smash hit new musical, The Lucky Country, about what it means to be Australian, will open at Melbourne’s Lawler Theatre from Monday 13 October, before heading to Brisbane Powerhouse as part of MELT Festival. With an original score that pays homage to some of Australia’s…
  • AXEL DUFFY TO HIT 88 MPH AS MARTY MCFLY IN BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL
    Producers John Frost, Colin Ingram and the creators of the original film trilogy Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis are thrilled to announce that rising star Axel Duffy will don the iconic puffer vest and ride the skateboard for the Australian Premiere season of BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical, taking on the beloved role of…
  • CONNOR PRICE (CAN) ANNOUNCES SPIN THE GLOBE TOUR: PART ONE – DEBUT HEADLINE AUSTRALIAN SHOWS FOR OCTOBER 2025
    MG Live and Frontier Touring are excited to announce Canadian singer, songwriter and creator, Connor Price will land in Australia for the Spin The Globe Tour: Part One this October!  Making his anticipated debut, the ‘Trendsetter’ hit maker will head along the East Coast, performing shows at Melbourne’s Northcote Theatre on Friday 24 October and Sydney’s Enmore Theatre on Tuesday 28 October, before a final show at The Fortitude Music…
  • Experience the legacy of Disney in Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero
    A magical medley of classic and modern tales including Encanto, Moana, and Frozen! Tickets On Sale NOW!     The celebration of the century comes alive in Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero. Audiences will be a part of the magic of Disney as they join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and friends from around the…
  • ROB THOMAS 3RD AND FINAL SHOWS ANNOUNCED!
    ROB THOMAS “THE ALL NIGHT DAYS TOUR” AUSTRALIA 2025 DUE TO HUGE DEMAND 3RD AND FINAL SHOWS ANNOUNCEDTICKETS FOR ALL SHOWS ON SALE AT 12PM LOCAL TIME TODAY! Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Rob Thomas returns to Australian stages in October and November with The All Night Days Tour celebrating his forthcoming sixth solo album. Following overwhelming demand during ticket pre-sales, a third and final…
  • Melbourne School Holiday Fun For The Whole Family!
    Melbourne based theatre company AG Theatre is thrilled to announce that they are returning with a brand-new season of the classic fable The 3 Little Pigs, back to the stage this July school holidays playing for a limited season at the historic National Theatre, Melbourne from 9 July. The 55-minute children’s musical is contemporary version…
  • US hip hop icons BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY reunite for Australian tour! Original line-up touring with XZIBIT and TOO $HORT in October
    With over three decades of shared experience, success and legacy between them, legendary US hip hop crew BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY are relishing a brand new chapter of opportunity and greatness – reuniting to create new music and tour internationally once more. Twenty years on from their last release, the influential group has recently celebrated the reveal of new track ‘AWW…
  • MSO celebrates the music of Billy Joel: Piano Man
    Piano ManCelebrating the Music of Billy Joel Phil Burton, Alinta Chidzey, Jess Hitchcock & Josh Piterman Friday 14 & Saturday 15 November, Arts Centre Melbourne, Hamer HallOn sale Monday 2 June at 10am, visit mso.com.au Piano Man delivered in spades and reminded us of the place that Joel rightly holds in music history. Exceptional. Bravo!…a spectacular orchestral…
  • End of Fashion to celebrate 20th anniversary of iconic debut album with national tour and special edition vinyl
    Beloved indie rockers, End of Fashion, are celebrating 20 years since their explosive debut with a veryspecial anniversary vinyl edition and their first national tour in almost a decade, supported by Double Jand presented by Here We Are Now Entertainment and Select Music. Released in 2005, End of Fashion’s eponymous first album soared up the…
  • OneRepublic Announce Eagerly Awaited Return To Australia & New Zealand For The Sweet Escape Tour 2026
    ONEREPUBLIC ANNOUNCE EAGERLY AWAITED RETURN TOAUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND FORTHE SWEET ESCAPE TOUR 2026 WTH SPECIAL GUEST, ZARA LARSSON Ticket presales begin Wednesday May 28General onsale Friday May 30 at 2pm Today GRAMMY® nominated US band OneRepublic, headed up by acclaimed singer/songwriter and lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, announce their highly anticipated return to Australia and New Zealand…
  • Ayumi Hamasaki Brings Her New Arena Tour to Singapore!
    AYUMI HAMASAKI ASIA TOUR 2025 A – I AM AYU – EP.Ⅱ IN SINGAPORE 🗓️ 5 July 2025 (Sat), 7.30PM📍 Singapore Indoor Stadium General Sale: 26 May (Mon), 12PM onwards Japanese pop legend Ayumi Hamasaki is officially back on the international stage with a brand-new production: “ayumi hamasaki ASIA TOUR 2025 A – I am ayu – ep.Ⅱ” —her…
  • Kisschasy – Release First New Music in 16 Years! Lie To Me Out Today! Hymns For The New Believers Tour Begins on June 6
    Sixteen years after leaving behind a cornucopia of hit singles and albums that have become a permanent fixture of Australian rock music canon, Kisschasy have come careening back into our lives with a brand spanking new single. ‘Lie To Me’ adds a modern edge to the band’s trademark sound: a barrage of guitars, hammering drums, razor-sharp lyrics…
  • Korean superstar BIBI announces ‘EVE’ World Tour unveiling dates for Australia and New Zealand this October
    Presales commence Thursday May 29Tickets on sale Monday June 2 at 10am Multi-talented Korean singer and actress BIBI is set to embark on her highly anticipated first world tour EVE, announcing dates for Australia and New Zealand, marking a significant milestone in her international career. With the tour commencing in Seoul, Korea last week, she will connect with…
  • Rebecca Black Brings SALVATION To Australia, Announcing Spilt Milk Side Shows This December
    Singer, songwriter, and pop polymath REBECCA BLACK has today announced a series of Spilt Milk side shows in Sydney and Melbourne, bringing the SALVATION Tour down under for her debut run of headline shows in Australia. An undisputed icon of the underground music, fashion, and queer art scenes, Rebecca Black will perform at Metro Theatre in Sydney on Tuesday…
  • ROB THOMAS ANNOUNCES “THE ALL NIGHT DAYS TOUR”IS COMING TO AUSTRALIA IN 2025!
    Multi-Platinum Artist Returns to Australia for Solo Tour Telstra Presale:Monday 26 May, 11AM – Wednesday 28 May, 11AM Local TimeGeneral Public On Sale: Thursday 29 May, 12PM Local TimeFor Tickets Visit TICKETEK Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Rob Thomas today announced his long-awaited return to Australian stages with The All Night Days Tour, celebrating his forthcoming sixth solo album All Night Days and the 20th…
  • Mariah Carey & Pitbull Lead Blockbuster Fridayz Live Line-Up
    MARIAH CAREY & PITBULL LEAD BLOCKBUSTER LINE-UP FORFRIDAYZ LIVE 2025 THIS OCTOBER It’s back. After taking a year off to level up, Fridayz Live enters a new era with undoubtedly its most blockbuster line-up to date, featuring iconic artists behind some of the biggest anthems of all time. This October, Fridayz Live hits the road for a massive Australian tour,…
  • MSO Secret Symphony returns in 2025
    MSO Secret Symphony returns with three mystery events in June, August and October 2025 All to be revealed at @ASecretSymphony The MSO’s intimate concert series Secret Symphony returns across Melbourne this June, August and October with three pop-up performances that bring classical music to life in the most unexpected places. Over the past decade, each Secret Symphony performance has transformed a…
  • Red Stitch’s ‘Super’ WORLD PREMIERE in June
    SUPERBy Emilie Collyer WORLD PREMIEREDeveloped through Red Stitch’s INK new writing programDirected by Emma Valente Opening Wednesday 18 June, Red Stitch Actors’ Theatre presents the world premiere of Super, a bold new work by celebrated playwright, essayist, and poet Emilie Collyer (Dream Home, Promise). Under the direction of acclaimed theatre maker Emma Valente (Co-Artistic Director of THE RABBLE) this wonderfully original…
  • Sam Fender Melbourne Pre-Sale Sold Out in Record Time Due to Overwhelming Demand, Second Melbourne Show Goes on Sale Today at Midday
    Sam Fender’s Melbourne show has officially sold-out during pre-sale, with fans snapping up tickets in record time. In response to the overwhelming demand, a second Melbourne show has just been announced and will go on sale at midday today. With the buzz building and tickets flying, all other Australian shows are selling fast — fans…
  • Smash hit musical, LEGALLY BLONDE to open in Melbourne in July!
    Melbourne’s independent musical theatre group Theatrical Inc. have announced their latest production, the smash hit show LEGALLY BLONDE: The Musical which is setto open for a limited season at The National Theatre in St Kilda from July 12th, 2025. Based on the beloved hit film Legally Blonde, this fabulously fun award-winning musical follows the journey…
  • CAST ANNOUNCED for Footloose: The Musical
    Announcing an all-Australian cast for the smash-hit ‘80s musical with an iconic chart-topping soundtrack – FOOTLOOSE: THE MUSICAL Melbourneis cutting loose! The beloved blockbuster Footloose: The Musical is now playing at the Athenaeum Theatre with most of the initial May-June season already sold out. Due to incredible demand, new performances across July and August have been released, with national…
  • THE 39 STEPS TO TOUR AUSTRALIA – 4 ACTORS, 130 CHARACTERS AND 100 MINUTES OF HILARITY
    Mix Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller with a dash of Monty Python-style chaos, and you get THE 39 STEPS, a turbo-charged, Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy smash. After thrilling more than three million fans across 39 countries, from London’s West End to Broadway, this international sensation, adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan,…
  • Nessa Barrett (USA) announces Australian dates for the AFTERCARE World Tour in December 2025
    Frontier Touring is excited to welcome global pop sensation, Nessa Barrett back to Australia as she adds highly anticipated Australian dates to her AFTERCARE WORLD TOUR for December 2025.  The songstress returns to perform her biggest Australian headline shows to date, kicking off the tour at Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena on Tuesday 9 December, followed by shows at Hordern Pavilion, Sydney on Wednesday 10 December and The Fortitude…
  • Sam Fender Returns to Australia with Biggest Headline Shows to date this November
    Supported By Special Guest UK Artist Holly Humberstone Returning to Australia this November after his sold-out, career-defining headline shows in 2022 and 2023, Sam Fender is back — bigger, bolder, and riding the momentum of a stratospheric year.  “Polished and grown, but still a little rough around the edges, the album positions Fender as a true man of the…
  • MSO celebrates stars of the stage with An Evening on Broadway
    An Evening on Broadway A Symphonic Celebration of the Stars of the Stage Conductor Jessica GethinAmy Manford and Josh Piterman 24 – 26 September, Hamer Hall, Arts Centre MelbourneTickets on sale from 10am, Thursday 22 May, visit mso.com.au In an extraordinary celebration of musical theatre classics, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and acclaimed West End stars Josh Piterman and Amy Manford will…
  • LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR HAS ARRIVED IN MELBOURNE!
    AFTER A TRIUMPHANT RECORD BREAKING SYDNEY SEASON LES MISÉRABLESTHE ARENA SPECTACULAR HAS ARRIVED IN MELBOURNE! 15 PERFORMANCES ONLY UNTIL 25TH MAY MATT LUCAS & MARINA PRIOR AS THE THÉNARDIERS LEAD MASTER OF THE HOUSE! ALSO STARRING INTERNATIONAL STARSALFIE BOE & KILLIAN DONNELLY AS JEAN VALJEANMICHAEL BALL & BRADLEY JADEN AS JAVERTRACHELLE ANN GO AS FANTINEJAC YARROW AS MARIUSBEATRICE PENNY-TOURÉ AS COSETTEJAMES D. GISH…
  • MJ the Musical to open in Melbourne
    OLIVIER AND FOUR-TIME TONY AWARD-WINNING BLOCKBUSTER MJ THE MUSICAL CONFIRMED TO OPEN IN MELBOURNE  BOOK BY TWO-TIME PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING WRITER LYNN NOTTAGE, DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY ACCLAIMED HIT MAKER CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON OBE JOIN THE WAITLIST NOW AT MJTHEMUSICAL.COM.AU After thrilling audiences in Sydney, producers of MJ THE MUSICAL have today officially confirmed that the Olivier and four-time Tony…
  • GO TO HELL…Hellbound 2026 Sold Out In 7 Minutes!
    HELLBOUNDSOLD OUT IN 7 MINUTES! FOR THE FIRST TIME IN AUSTRALIAN HISTORYA 3-NIGHT METAL CRUISE SAILING INTO THE ABYSS IN 2026 In October 2026, the seven seas are calling with Australia’s first ever dedicated metal cruise HELLBOUND – and Australia has answered, with HELLBOUND completely selling out in a mere seven minutes during their pre-sale. An all-out, three-night floating…
  • Arts Centre Melbourne to open Australian Museum of Performing Arts in iconic Hamer Hall
    Arts Centre Melbourne today announced it will open the new Australian Museum of Performing Arts (AMPA) within its iconic Hamer Hall in December 2025. Located on the Hall’s upper terrace overlooking the Birrarung (Yarra River), the new cultural destination in the heart of Melbourne will be dedicated to celebrating Australia’s extraordinary performing arts legacy and stories from the global…
  • THE LIVING END | New song ‘Alfie’ | Melbourne and Sydney shows
    After packing out the legendary Punters Club with a last minute gig on Wednesday night,The Living End storm back onto the scene with a new single ‘Alfie’. To celebrate the band will play two intimate, pop-up shows in Sydney and Melbourne to keep the good times rolling! New song ‘Alfie’ – OUT MAY 15Pre-save it here: HERE  Melbourne and…
  • CHIFF 2025 BRINGS WORLD CINEMA TO YOUNG AUDIENCES THIS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
    The Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF) returns for another joyful celebration of global storytelling, adventure, and imagination. Running from 7 June to 20 July 2025 across the winter school holidays, CHIFF invites young audiences and their families to experience the magic of cinema across Sydney and Melbourne. Screening at Ritz Cinemas in Sydney, and Classic, Lido and Cameo Cinemas in Melbourne, the 2025 program…
  • WIN A ‘ONE-DAY THAI EXPERIENCE’ IN AUSTRALIA OR NEW ZEALAND
    Watch The Red Envelope in Cinemas to Win and Enjoy Thai Culture The Royal Thai Embassy in Wellington and the Royal Thai Consulate-General in Sydney have launched the One-Day Thai Experience campaign to celebrate the upcoming release of The Red Envelope. This exciting initiative invites audiences across Australia and New Zealand to celebrate Thai cinema…
  • Grentperez Expands Backflips In A Restaurant Tour With Long-Awaited Australia & New Zealand Dates
    Australian singer/songwriter grentperez is bringing The Backflips In A Restaurant Tour to theatres across Australia and New Zealand this October and November! At just 23-years-old, grentperez has mastered his own genre of pop music, charming audiences across the globe with sweetly crooned love songs that strike a brilliant balance of dreamy sincerity and lighthearted fun. Since first bursting onto the…
  • NORMIE – The Story So Far…
    A musical journey through the life of Australia’s original King of Pop Take an exhilarating and nostalgic journey with Australian music icon Normie Rowe AO in NORMIE – The Story So Far…, a heartfelt live show capturing the highs, lows and unforgettable moments of a legendary career performing at Memo Hall, St Kilda : Frankston…
  • Global entertainment icon USHER announces 2025 Australia dates for USHER: Past Present Future World Tour
    Tickets available starting Monday, May 12 with Artist Presale. General Onsale begins Friday, May 16 on UsherWorld.com “at the top of his game”★★★★★The Guardian “A masterful performance”★★★★★Evening Standard “Usher at his best”★★★★Metro “two hours of consummate, wholehearted showmanship”★★★★The Telegraph “At its core, the “Past Present Future” tour is a testament to how fluidly Usher has adapted to…
  • Franz Ferdinand announce their awaited return to Australia this November & December
    Frontier Touring is thrilled to announce the audacious return of Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand to Australia this November and December, in support of their sixth studio album The Human Fear.   Last touring Australia in 2018, the multi-platinum selling band will bring their revered live show to Perth’s Red Hill Auditorium on Wednesday 26 November, Brisbane’s Riverstage on Saturday 29 November, and Anita’s Theatre in Thirroul (NSW) on Tuesday 2 December. ​   The band will…
  • Les Misérables – The Arena Spectacular shatters records at Sydney’s ICC Theatre
    Les Misérables – The Arena Spectacular has arrived in Sydney and has already broken house records.  The 15 performances to be presented at the ICC Theatre have broken the venue record for the most performances and highest ticket sales for any presentation at the venue. The ICC Theatre has presented Live Nation Australasia Chairman, Michael Coppel,…
  • Kylie Minogue display in the Australian Music Vault in honour of Ted Albert Award
    The Australian Music Vault is proud to honour the achievements of the 2025 recipient of the APRA Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music, the “Princess of Pop” Kylie Minogue AO, with a new display featuring archival material drawn from the Australian Performing Arts Collection. In this display, Kylie lovers will find iconic objects and photos from…
  • SECOND AND FINAL RICKY MARTIN SHOW ANNOUNCED FOR MELBOURNE
    DUE TO HIGH DEMAND A SECOND AND FINAL RICKY MARTIN SHOW ANNOUNCED FOR MELBOURNE! CUP WEEKEND: SUNDAY 2 NOVEMBERROD LAVER ARENA With the first Melbourne show officially SOLD OUT, and due to overwhelming demand, global music icon Ricky Martin has announced a second and final Melbourne performance for his highly anticipated Ricky Martin Live 2025 tour. The newly added show will take place on Cup Weekend,…
  • Superhero Streamers™ is back – Australian creators unite to raise funds for ground-breaking cancer research
    Superhero Streamers™ is back – Australian creators unite to raise funds for ground-breaking cancer research All funds raised will support ovarian cancer and bowel cancer research WATCH: Superhero Streamers™ 2025 Video Ad DOWNLOAD: Superhero Streamers™ 2025 Assets WATCH: Game On Cancer® Ambassadors SkillUp & Stephanie Bendixson For the fourth year running, Cure Cancer’s Game On…
  • GO TO HELL…For The First Time In Australian History, Hellbound Announces 3-Night Metal Cruise Sailing Into The Abyss In 2026
    In 2026, prepare to GO TO HELL with Australia’s first ever dedicated metal cruise HELLBOUND. Early Bird pre-sale tickets on sale Monday 12 May @ 10am AEST TimeSign up now for early bird pre-sale tickets at https://daltours.cc/Hellbound General Public tickets on sale Thursday 15 May @ 10am AEST Time For more information head to http://www.hellboundcruise.com.au/ The boat will be…
  • MORE CAST ANNOUNCED FOR 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR OF CATS
    ADELAIDE SEASON AND FINAL SYDNEY PERFORMANCES NOW ON SALE PHOTO: Des Flanagan, Gabriyel Thomas announced in CATS © David Hooley Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live today announced more cast members for the 40th Anniversary Australian tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS, which will play at its original Australian home, Theatre Royal Sydney from 17 June, then…
  • 1984 National Tour Cast Announcement
    Acclaimed Cast Announced for Shake & Stir Theatre Co’s Epic Nationwide Tour for Orwell’s 1984 Shake & Stir Theatre Co is proud to announce the cast for its highly anticipated 2025 national tour of 1984, George Orwell’s chilling dystopian masterpiece, beginning in May.  Following the success of its recent national tour of Frankenstein, the company once again pushes theatrical…
  • PARCELS announce Australia Live ’25 Tour – November/December 2025
    Hot off the heels of a buzzworthy double-performance at Coachella, Australian indie-pop sensation Parcels today announce their long-awaited live return, with three massive shows confirmed for Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydneythis November and December.  Parcels – members Louie Swain (keys), Patrick Hetherington (keys/guitar), Noah Hill (bass), Anatole ‘Toto’ Serret (drums) and Jules Crommelin (guitar) – are riding high in 2025, with a new album…
  • Audio-Technica now shipping the ATH-R30x, expanding R-Series open-back range
    Audio-Technica is expanding its R-Series line of professional open-back headphones with the introduction of the ATHR30x Open-Back Reference Headphones. First previewed in January at the NAMM show, they join the ATH-R50x and flagship ATH-R70xa, both of which launched to rave reviews earlier this year. The ATH-R30x is rolling out now across Australia and will be…
  • BLUESFEST BACK FOR AN ENCORE 2026
    THE PEOPLE HAVE SPOKEN AND SO HAS THE MUSIC – BLUESFEST BACK FOR ENCORE IN 2026 Bluesfest – an Australian-owned, truly independent celebration of live music – will be back in 2026.  Music lovers from across the country came together to celebrate what Bluesfest fans and the music community have always known – that live music and this much-loved festival…
  • KINGDOM HEARTS All-In-One Package Announced
    SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES KINGDOM HEARTS ALL-IN-ONE PACKAGE COMING TO AUSTRALIAN & NEW ZEALAND RETAILERS Physical Edition Features 10 Titles in One Pack, Including: KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX, KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue and KINGDOM HEARTS III Today, SQUARE ENIX has announced that KINGDOM HEARTS All-In-One Package, a physical compilation of 10 different KINGDOM HEARTS titles in one edition, is now available…
  • MARIO KART WORLD DIRECT REVS UP NEW DETAILS ON THE BIGGEST MARIO KART EVER, COMING TO NINTENDO SWITCH 2 AT LAUNCH
    In today’s Mario Kart World Direct presentation, Nintendo unveiled footage detailing new information on the upcoming game – which is set to be the biggest Mario Kart in series history – launching exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 on 5th June. A bundle that includes the Nintendo Switch 2 console and a full game download code for Mario Kart World will also be available…
  • WYATT FLORES (US): SECOND SHOWS ADDED TO THE BUCKING BIN CHICKEN TOUR
    Due to huge demand in the Frontier Touring presale, Wyatt Flores adds an additional show in Melbourne and Brisbane to his February 2026 Bucking Bin Chicken Tour. ​  The Mexican-American country star will now play seven shows as part of his debut Australian tour, with newly announced dates at the Forum Melbourne on Sunday 15 February and The Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane on Sunday 22 February.  Tickets for all shows will open…
  • Legendary Mando-pop singer and songwriter 周華健 Wakin Chau announces THE YOUNGER ME CONCERT TOUR 2025
    Legendary Mando-pop singer and songwriter 周華健 Wakin Chau announces the highly anticipated world tour THE YOUNGER ME CONCERT TOUR 2025 in Australia The Mandopop artist Wakin Chau (周華健) is bringing his 少年的奇幻之旅巡迴演 唱會 THE YOUNGER ME CONCERT TOUR this June, with shows in Sydney and Melbourne. Having already staged multiple unforgettable performances, different segments of…
  • MSO announces Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience
    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents the Australian premiere of Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience Performed Live to New Marvel Studios Concert FilmConducted by Nicholas Buc Thursday 16 – 18 October, Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne Tickets on sale from 10am 24 April, visit mso.com.au The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra presents Marvel Studios’ Infinity Saga Concert Experience – a new Marvel Studios…
  • Second Melbourne date added to Lady Gaga’s The Mayhem Ball to meet overwhelming demand!
    Tour marks Lady Gaga’s first Australian shows in 11 years and her first-ever stadium dates in the country. Ticket Presales UnderwayGeneral Onsale – Thursday, April 17 at LiveNation.com.au MELBOURNE, April 15, 2025: Due to overwhelming demand, a second stadium date for Melbourne has been added to the Australian leg of Lady Gaga’s global tour, ‘The MAYHEM…
  • WYATT FLORES (US) ANNOUNCES DEBUT AUSTRALIAN HEADLINE DATES WITH THE BUCKING BIN CHICKEN TOUR FOR FEBRUARY 2026 
    After delivering one of the standout performances of CMC Rocks QLD 2025, just last month, Frontier Touring are thrilled to announce Wyatt Flores’ debut Australian headline tour. The American alt-country star and Oklahoma native’s highly anticipated tour will play theatres in Perth, Melbourne, Thirroul (NSW), Sydney, and Brisbane in February 2026.   Frontier Member presale commences Wednesday 16 April from 10am local time before tickets go on sale Thursday 17 April from 11am local time. Tickets…
  • STAR STUDDED DATE EVERYTHING! LAUNCHES JUNE 17TH
    STAR STUDDED DATE EVERYTHING! LAUNCHES DIGITALLY ON JUNE 17THWITH THE PHYSICAL EDITION AVAILABLE AFTER The romantic house dating sim featuring one of the biggest cast of stars ever in games is ready to be in your embrace Team17 Digital and Los Angeles-based developer Sassy Chap Games have announced their sandbox dating simulator, Date Everything! will launch…
  • LES MISÉRABLES THE ARENA SPECTACULAR ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIA IN JUST 3 WEEKS! – FINAL CASTING ANNOUNCED
    LES MISÉRABLESTHE ARENA SPECTACULAR ARRIVES IN AUSTRALIA IN JUST 3 WEEKS! TICKETS ON SALE NOW LESMISARENATOUR.COM.AU AUSTRALIAN TOUR DATESSYDNEY – ICC THEATRE 30 APRIL – 11 MAY 2025MELBOURNE – ROD LAVER ARENA 14 MAY – 25 MAY 2025BRISBANE – ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE 28 MAY – 1 JUNE  2025@lesmisarenatourau SHAN AKO IS ÉPONINEAUSTRALIAN CHILDREN CONFIRMED TO PLAY THE…
  • GROUNDBREAKING DOCUMENTARY “TITANIC: THE DIGITAL RESURRECTION” OFFERS UNPRECEDENTED LOOK AT HISTORY’S INFAMOUS MARITIME DISASTER
    NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC REVEALS GROUNDBREAKING UNDERWATER SCAN UNVEILING TITANIC IN UNPRECEDENTED DETAIL, CHALLENGING LONG-HELD THEORIES AND PRESENTING FRESH INSIGHTS IN UPCOMING DOCUMENTARY SPECIAL TITANIC: THE DIGITAL RESURRECTION Exclusive Access to State-of-the-Art Technology Preserves Titanic Wreck Site for Future Generations, Marking a New Era in Underwater Archeology The 90-Minute Special, From BAFTA Award-Winning Atlantic ProductionsPremieres April 18 on Disney+ in…
  • Three cast members announced for 40th Anniversary tour of CATS
    Producer John Frost for Crossroads Live today announced the first three cast members for the 40th Anniversary Australian tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS. CATS will play at its original Australian home, Theatre Royal Sydney from 17 June, then head to Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide from September and to Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne from December. Audience…
  • Lady Gaga announces first Australian shows in 11 years and her first-ever stadium dates in the country on ‘The Mayhem Ball’ Tour
    Ticket Presales Begin Monday, April 14General Onsale – Thursday, April 17 at LiveNation.com.au After much anticipation, 14-time Grammy Award-winner Lady Gaga has officially announced the Australian leg of ‘The MAYHEM Ball’ tour, adding 3 stadium dates to her global tour. These shows mark Lady Gaga’s long-awaited return to the region, and  her first dates in Australia…
  • THE HIVES: 2nd & Final Melbourne show added!
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  • Sam Fischer returns with new single ‘Lovelife’, touring Australia in May
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  • BANDAI NAMCO’S DARK SCI-FI TAKE ON PAC-MAN IN SHADOW LABYRINTH IS COMING THIS JULY
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  • GET READY TO SET UP SHOP IN TAMAGOTCHI PLAZA LAUNCHING 27 JUNE 2025 ON NINTENDO SWITCH
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  • Mind The Gap: PAX Aus 2025 Early Bird Badges On Sale Today!
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  • Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Comes to PlayStation 5 on April 17
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  • THE FRAY ‘HOW TO SAVE A LIFE’ 20TH ANNIVERSARY AUSTRALIAN TOUR
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  • 2000’S POP ICON ANASTACIA ANNOUNCES AUSTRALIAN TOUR
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  • CAMILA CABELLO – global superstar confirms Australian dates to Yours, C tour for August 2025
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  • STAYC announces ‘STAY TUNED’ global tour with performances across Asia, Australia and New Zealand
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  • Step Into Feudal Japan With Assassin’s Creed® Shadows, Available Now
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  • THE REAL BIG BROTHER RETURNS! A THRILLING STAGE ADAPTATION OF 1984 IS ABOUT TO TAKE MELBOURNE AND ADELAIDE BY STORM
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  • Believe! Apple’s global hit “Ted Lasso” renewed for season four with Jason Sudeikis set to return
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  • ALEX WARREN ANNOUNCES UPGRADES FOR ALL SHOWS AND ADDS AN ADELAIDE SHOW AND SECOND SYDNEY SHOW DUE TO PHENOMENAL DEMAND
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