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    Fresh From Coachella, Skrillex and Four Tet Are Coming to Australia to Headline Listen Out 2023

    Lil Uzi Vert, Ice Spice, Coi Leray, Piri, venbee, Mallrat and Jyoty are also on the electronic-meets-hip hop festival's lineup.

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    Newtown Festival Will Not Be Returning After 40 Years of Good Times and Tunes

    Newtown Neighbourhood Centre says the event has grown too big to be financially viable after more than 40,000 people attended in 2019.

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    Dance Music Record Label This Never Happened Is Throwing a Series of Parties That Won't Allow Phones

    Pics or it didn't happen? Not at these shindigs, which want partygoers to connect IRL without a screen in their hand — or face.

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    Ocean Alley and Django Django Lead the 2023 Lineup for the Sapphire Coast's Wanderer Festival

    Spiderbait, Thelma Plum, Kevin Morby, The Jungle Giants and Son Little are also heading to the NSW south coast for this three-day fest.

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    Synth Alert: Here's When and Where to Get Your Europop Fix Watching Eurovision 2023

    It's Eurovision time for another year, with Perth's Voyager representing Australia with their progressive pop metal track 'Promise'.

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    The City Recital Hall Has Announced Its June Program Featuring Legends The Pharcyde and Asgeir

    The season will also feature the hall's first-ever standing shows after the installation of removable seats.

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    It Looks Like Disco-Pop Queen Jessie Ware Just Dropped That She's Playing Summer Camp 2023

    Chatting to Dannii Minogue on the latest episode of her pod, Jessie Ware revealed plans to head Down Under in November.

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    Two of SXSW Austin's Biggest Yearly Parties Are Coming to Sydney for the Inaugural Australian Festival

    Dr Martens and Vans are bringing their annual music showcases Down Under — plus the first dose of local musicians have been added to the debut SXSW Sydney lineup.

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    Splendour in the Grass Has Announced Its 2023 Sideshows If You're Skipping Byron Bay This Year

    Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Little Simz, Tove Lo and Noah Cyrus are all doing their own gigs when they head Down Under this winter.

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    'Schitt's Creek' Star Noah Reid Is Heading Down Under This Spring for His First Australian Concert Tour

    If you're obsessed with the 'Schitt's Creek' version of Tina Turner's 'The Best', mark your diary now.

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    BIGSOUND Has Announced the First Round of Speakers for Its Huge Four-Day 2023 Event

    This year's music-fuelled celebration will feature ROC Nation's Omar Grant, who was once the road manager for Destiny’s Child.

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    Coachella's 2023 Livestream Is Back for Its Second Big Weekend — and the Set Times Are Here

    After Frank Ocean dropped out, Blink-182 have moved to the Coachella stage. Here's who else you can see, and when.

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    Free Beachside Music Fest SPRINGTIME Is Returning in 2023 with BENEE, Matt Corby and Bag Raiders

    As well as 20 artists taking to the stage, the Gold Coast event also features skate demos, live art and performance installations.

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    You Definitely Won't Be Livestreaming Frank Ocean at Coachella This Weekend Because He Just Dropped Out

    On the fest's first weekend, Ocean's set wasn't available to watch online. On its second weekend, he won't be on the bill at all.

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    The Australian Music Vault Is Hiding Free Vinyl Across the Country for a Record Store Day Treasure Hunt

    Keep an eye out for the special branding when you dig for vinyl this Saturday and you could score a free record from a beloved Aussie musician.

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    Teneriffe Festival's Huge 2023 Street Party Includes a Stacked Music Lineup and Riverside Jazz

    Tickets are on sale now for the May event, which features GANGgajang, Odette and a still-to-be-announced headliner.

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    Fatboy Slim Has Added a 'Live in the Cage' DJ Show at Revolver Upstairs to His 2023 Australian Tour

    See the UK DJ and producer hit the decks at this one-night-only club show before his sold-out Sidney Myer Music Bowl gig.

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    Nostalgic Hip Hop and R&B Festival Juicy Is Bringing T-Pain, Ashanti and The Game Down Under in 2024

    Bone Thugs-n-Harmony are also on the bill, with the fest heading around Australia and New Zealand next January.

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    A Concert Version of 'The Wizard of Oz' Is Bringing Its Yellow Brick Road to Brisbane This Winter

    Head off to see the wizard — and hear 'Over the Rainbow', 'Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead' and more performed live.

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    Here's Who You Can Livestream When Across Coachella's First 2023 Weekend — Including the Just-Added Blink-182

    The Californian festival has just dropped its set times, so get ready for a huge weekend on the couch.

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    Beloved Newtown Music Venue The Vanguard Is Currently Up for Sale

    "This is a genuinely reluctant sale. Business is booming, but the current owner is a senior medical practitioner who doesn’t have time to take the venue to the next level."

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    The Full 2023 Splendour in the Grass Lineup Is Here with Flume, Mumford & Sons and Lewis Capaldi

    The Yeah Yeah Yeahs will also head to Byron Bay after dropping out in 2022, on a bill that includes Lizzo, Hilltop Hoods, Sam Fender, J Balvin and more.

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    Save the Date: Touring Music Festival This That Has Locked in Its Spring 2023 Return

    Last spring's festivals were cancelled, but This That is planning a big comeback in Queensland and NSW this year.

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    Coachella Will Livestream All Six Stages Across Both Weekends in 2023 for the First Time Ever

    Make a date with your couch — you've got sets by Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, Frank Ocean, Calvin Harris, Gorillaz, The Chemical Brothers and more to livestream.

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    Open Season Is Returning for 2023 to Fill The Princess Theatre and The Tivoli with Must-Attend Gigs

    The Damned, Kimbra, Thundercat, Weyes Blood, King Stingray and 'Bernie Dieter's Club Kabarett' are all headed to this performance series.

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    Lizzo Has Added Extra Shows to Her 2023 Australian Arena Tour Before General Tickets Even Go on Sale

    The rapper, singer and flautist's Sydney and Melbourne gigs have sold out, so she's added more.

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    A Heap of Sydney Venues Are Shutting Off Their Tunes Tonight to Support the Vote Music Campaign

    In the lead-up to this weekend's state election, venues like The Abercrombie and Marly Bar are reminding Sydneysiders how dull the city would be without music.

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    Lizzo Has Just Announced a Slate of Good As Hell Arena Shows for Her 2023 Trip Down Under

    As well as playing Splendour in the Grass, the rapper, singer and flautist will hit Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland.

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    About Damn Time: Lizzo Is Headlining Splendour in the Grass 2023

    Lizzo headlining Splendour? This'll be good as hell.

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    Pleasures Playhouse Is Shutting Down Next Week — But It Could Soon Be Back for Good

    You've got just two more weeks left to have a dance or catch a flick at this pop-up venue inside an abandoned cinema.

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    A Guide to the Most Unmissable Music Festivals and Events Across Queensland

    Whether you want a good ol' country music party or a three-day dedication to blues, the Sunshine State has all your music festival needs covered.

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    Day to Night Guide: Ten Standout Brisbane Events No Matter What Time You Want to Visit

    Would you call yourself a day-tripper or a night owl? Either way, we've got you sorted.

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    Marrickville's The Great Club Is Under Pressure From Noise Complaints — and It's Asking for Your Help

    Another Sydney live music venue is facing roadblocks and legal fees due to a handful of its neighbours.

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    Sydney Could Score Three Huge Outdoor Concert Venues Under a New Proposal

    The team behind a new 30,000-capacity openair concert venue in Lake Macquarie wants to bring three new outdoor stages to Sydney.

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    After Weeks of Controversy, Sticky Fingers Have Been Dropped From Bluesfest 2023

    The festival released a reluctant statement showing support for the band while announcing it'll be removing them from this year's lineup.

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    Splendour in the Grass Has Locked in the July 2023 Dates for Its Huge 21st-Birthday Festival

    Save the date: the annual music fest will celebrate its latest milestone at North Byron Parklands this winter, hopefully with less mud.

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    Art vs Science and Resin Dogs Lead Stones Corner Festival's Just-Dropped 2023 Lineup

    Party in the street for the eighth massive year, with more than 20 breweries also heading to Logan Road to pour beers.

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    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Is Performing Hans Zimmer's Iconic Film Scores Live Across Two Big Nights

    Hear the legendary composer's 'Inception', 'The Lion King' and 'The Dark Knight' scores performed by a live orchestra at Hamer Hall.

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    Wu-Tang Clan and Nas Are Bringing Their Huge World Tour Down Under This Autumn

    The hip hop icons will play shows in Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne this May as part of the 2023 leg of their NY State of Mind tour.

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    Queensland Has Just Become the First Australian State to Introduce Pill Testing

    The Sunshine State has also introduced a tiered approach to minor drug-possession offences.

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    Queensland Symphony Orchestra Is Hosting a Big Free Outdoor Concert at Roma Street Parklands

    Starting an annual trend, QSO will play classical favourites in an hour-long concert under the stars.

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    Mary's Has Opened a 1200-Person Concert Hall and a New Burger Joint in the Entertainment Quarter

    You can now grab a Mary's burger before you catch a match at the SCG or a gig at Hordern Pavillion.

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