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KIRKLANDD REVEALS NEW SINGLE “SIIYE” + ANNOUNCES NEW BODY OF WORK

An established face in the Australian hip hop and alt-pop scene, Kirklandd is set to make waves in 2020; his new single “SIIYE” is complete with earworm melody and skittering trap-punk sonics, and is the first in a three-single trilogy titled ‘The Love D…

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TIM MINCHIN ANNOUNCES DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM APART TOGETHER OUT NOVEMBER 20

Acclaimed Australian musician Tim Minchin will announce the release of his long-awaited debut album, Apart Together, on The Late Late Show with James Corden tonight. Recorded over the past two years since moving back to Sydney, Minchin confirmed his debut long player will be released globally on Friday November 20, via BMG.

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AUSSIE HIP HOP LEGENDS DROP NEW ALBUM BAD NEWS TODAY + ANNOUNCE NEW OCT/NOV/DEC DATES FOR POSTPONED NATIONAL ALBUM TOUR

Australia’s favourite musical misfits and legends of noughties Aussie hip-hop, Butterfingers are back with their outrageous and fittingly titled new album Bad News, out today, April 8.

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GROOVIN THE MOO 2020 LINE UP IS AS HOT AS A FRIED EGG!

It’s time to get egg-cited! We’ll once again be jivin’ into our six regions around Australia this April and May – enjoying incredible tunes, seriously good times, and that good ol’ country hospitality!  It’s the perfect way to make memories with your old mates, and mates you’re yet to meet.

Speaking of meeting new mates, allow us to introduce you to your GTM2020 touring line up.

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Fire Fundraisers Keep On Comin’: Latest Update!

Since the Lorne Falls Festival cancellation and the fundraiser shows that followed, many more shows are being organised and announced, and they just keep comin’! Keep tabs here for regular updates on new fundraiser gigs as they come.

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TRACES ANNOUNCE NATIONAL HEADLINE TOUR IN SUPPORT OF NEW SINGLE ‘CAN’T STOP ME’

Traces recently unleashed "Can't Stop Me" and initiated a movement on social media of the same name to open up conversation about mental health. "Can't Stop Me" is an anthem of rebellion and a fight against everyone's own worst enemy - themselves.

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SIENNA WILD ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE YOU WOULDN’T KNOW + NATIONAL TOUR IN JANUARY 2020

Sienna Wild are thrilled to be taking You Wouldn’t Know on the road, and it’s pretty clear why once you hit play on this track – it’s definitely one for a hot, sweaty, summer gig. Giving fans a taste of what to expect from their 2020 tour, Louis says, “Fans can expect a tight rock performance full of swirling guitars, crashin…

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DUNE RATS ANNOUNCE HURRY UP AND WAIT AUSTRALIAN TOUR HURRY UP AND WAIT OUT JAN 31 VIA RATBAG RECORDS/BMG

Following their recent single 'Crazy', Dune Rats are thrilled to announce their Hurry Up And Wait Australian album tour. Starting in Feb 29 2020 in Adelaide, the tour will be heading to Perth, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne with a stacked line up of supports including Ruby Fields, Dear Seattle, and Totty. See full dates and details…

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FLOW FESTIVAL 2019 ANNOUNCES LINEUP CHANGE

A unique one-day music and arts festival celebrating the communal exchange of aural and kinetic

energy, FLOW Festival is launching its first instalment on Saturday 14 December 2019. Taking place

in the stunning surrounds of the Footscray Community Arts Centre located on the traditional lands

of…

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THE J AWARD NOMINEES FOR 2019!

Every November we celebrate Ausmusic Month by tipping our hats to the best in the biz for that year.

Spread across five categories, the J Awards are a snapshot of the sheer excellence we witness growing in our backyard every day. A panel of judges – comprised of the music teams and presenters of triple j, Double J, and triple j Unearthed – choose nominees based on their creativity, originality, technical excellence and contribution to Australian music.

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