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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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    Sampa the Great Has Now Also Pulled Out of Bluesfest 2023

    Sampa the Great has joined King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard in withdrawing from this year's festival.

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    King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Have Pulled Out of Bluesfest 2023

    "As a band and as human beings, we stand against misogyny, racism, transphobia and violence," the band's statement reads.

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    Cosmo's Midnight Share Their Summer Highs, Creative Influences and Love of Disco Ahead of For The Love 2023

    "We've extended our listening into more recent decades to see how the natural progression of disco leaned to house and pop — and what we can take from those eras that is so timeless and exciting."

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    Lime Cordiale Are Performing at RSL Clubs and Often-Missed Venues on Their Regional East Coast Tour

    The indie rockers are bringing their 'Fantastical Country Club Experience' to regional hubs across NSW, Queensland and Victoria.

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    Bumpy, Surprise Chef and Wax'o Paradiso Have Joined the Bill for Debut Tocumwal Fest Good Times

    The new family-friendly one-day festival will make its home at the Strawberry Fields site this March, with tickets capped at a cosy 1000.

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    The World Is a Vampire Is Australia's New Festival Led by The Smashing Pumpkins and Jane's Addiction

    Also on the bill: Amyl and The Sniffers, RedHook and Battlesnake, plus professional wrestling.

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    Fatboy Slim, Denzel Curry, Eliza Rose and Skepta Lead Groovin the Moo's Huge 2023 Lineup

    Amy Shark, Ball Park Music, Barkaa, Skegss, and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers will also tour to six regional locations around Australia in April and May.

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    It's Official: K-Pop Group BLACKPINK Are Bringing Their World Tour to Australia This Winter

    The hugely successful K-Pop group will play two shows in both Melbourne and Sydney in June.

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    Queensland Music Trails Has Announced the First Batch of 2023 Acts Worth Hitting the Sunshine State For

    Lime Cordiale, CW Stoneking & His Primitive Horn Orchestra, Hatchie, Emma Donovan & The Putbacks and Sycco lead the first lineup for this music festival and road trip in one.

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    Ministry of Sound Is Hitting Entertainment Quarter with a Massive Orchestra Show Filled with Dance Music

    Hear classical renditions of Basement Jaxx, Darude, Röyksopp, Underworld, Moby and more — played by an orchestra, and with live vocals.

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    Daydream Is Australia's New Indie-Rock Festival Featuring Modest Mouse, Slowdive and Tropical F*ck Storm

    This ace lineup will hit up Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in April, with Beach Fossils, Cloud Nothings and Majak Door also on the bill.

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    Queer Icons The Veronicas Spearhead a Feel-Good WorldPride Initiative 'With You &Proud'

    Nominate someone who deserves to be celebrated for their support of the LGBTQIA+ community and you could win an incredible Sydney WorldPride package.

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    Sydney 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 Sydney Opera House.

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    London's Candlelight Queen Gigs Are Bringing Their Crazy Little Tributes Down Under for the First Time

    There's also a Meatloaf version, busting out the late singer's hits — if you'd do anything for that.

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    The Yours and Owls Crew Is Bringing New One-Day All-Ages Music Festival Lazy Mountain to Berry

    Headlined by Gang of Youths, the inaugural Lazy Mountain will take over Berry Showgrounds on Easter Saturday.

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    Don't Miss Out: Last Chance to Book Our Exclusive Mona Foma Package With Luxury Accommodation

    The Concrete Playground Trips deal includes two tickets to see Peaches, a ferry ride to Mona and two nights at a luxury hotel in the heart of Hobart.

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    Hilltop Hoods, Mashd N Kutcher and Sampa the Great Will Headline Ability Fest's Hefty 2023 Program

    Also hitting Birrarung Marr for Dylan Alcott's fully accessible music festival: Paris, Meg Mac, DZ Deathrays and more.

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    Genesis Owusu Is Playing Two Huge Gigs with Sydney and Brisbane's Symphony Orchestras

    Catch the multi-ARIA award-winning Ghanaian Australian artist with a 40-piece orchestra at the Sydney Opera House and Fortitude Music Hall.

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    Coachella Will Livestream Its Huge Annual Festival on YouTube Until 2026

    Can't make it to Indio, California each April? Watch along from your couch instead.

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    Groovin the Moo Is Returning in 2023 with a Full National Tour — and It Just Locked in Dates

    GTM will hit six regional locations around Australia, including a new stop on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

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    You Can Win a Double Overnight Pass to a Cockatoo Island Sunset Session

    Relaxed tunes, sweet sunset views, cool drinks and a tasty grazing box combine in this overnight experience.

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    Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK and Frank Ocean Headline Coachella's Massive 2023 Lineup

    Also on the bill: Calvin Harris, Gorillaz, The Chemical Brothers, ROSALÍA, Blondie, The Kid LAROI, Björk, Fisher, Charlie XCX, Porter Robinson and Idris Elba.

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    Kim Petras Has Just Joined the Lineup for Sydney WorldPride's Huge Rainbow Republic Closing Concert

    The German pop star joins MUNA, G Flip, Keiynan Lonsdale, Peach PRC, Alter Boy, BVT and Vetta Borne.

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    Push the Button: Sugababes' Original Lineup Is Touring Australia's East Coast This Summer

    The latest throwback tour to hit out shores will see Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan and Siobhan Donaghy take to the stage in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

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    Break Out the Gin and Juice: Snoop Dogg Is Dropping His Rescheduled Arena Tour Into Australia in 2023

    The hip hop icon will play stadium shows in Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide.

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    Destiny Is Calling You to The Killers' Intimate One-Off Midnight Gig at Liberty Hall Next Week

    The Las Vegas-born rock band is already playing Qudos Bank Arena on Monday, December 19, but will then take to the stage again at midnight.

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    Vanessa Amorosi and Benee Will Headline the Inaugural, Music-Filled AO Finals Festival

    They'll join Flight Facilities, Thelma Plum, Montaigne and more for a musical grand slam at the 2023 Australian Open.

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    The Presets Are Returning to Their Spiritual Home to Perform at Club 77 for One Night Only in 2023

    The legendary Sydney duo are throwing it back to a time when you could see 'Are You the One?' live in the club.

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    Five Festival-Season Hacks for Guaranteed High Vibes, According to Beyond the Valley's Taylah Hume

    Looking to juice as much fun out of festival season this summer? For these hot tips, we turned to an expert.

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    Charli XCX, Duke Dumont and Sonny Fodera Are Headlining For the Love's 2023 Waterfront Festivals

    Snakehips, Cosmo’s Midnight, Budjerah, Kye, Sumner and Jade Zoe will also take to the stage at the fest's Gold Coast, Wollongong, Melbourne and Perth shows.

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    Get Yourself an Egg and Beat It: Weird Al Yankovic Is Touring Australia in 2023

    On this tour, the singer is swapping his usual parodies for his other musical-comedy standouts across his 14-album catalogue.

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    Naarm Rapper Mulalo on Cross-Genre Collaboration, Community and Hitting the Stage This Summer

    Ahead of The Kraken Subterranean Summer gig, we chatted to the energetic rapper about the hip hop scene, authenticity and sharing the stage with SPEED, Posseshot and more.

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    Just In: Megan Thee Stallion Is No Longer Coming to Australia to Headline Festival X

    Australia is no longer in for a hot girl summer at Festival X, with the American rapper unable to travel Down Under for what were slated to be her first-ever Aussie shows.

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    Marlon Williams, Spiderbait and CW Stoneking Will Headline the 2023 Riverboats Music Festival

    As well as the main event in Victoria's Echuca-Moama region, this festival includes intimate sideshows on the PS Pevensey paddlesteamer.

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    Frankie's Pizza Has Confirmed It Will Officially Close Its Doors on December 11

    The beloved underground venue has announced a program of farewell events, including a massive closing party and a midweek gig from Wolfmother.

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    Get Excited Right Here, Right Now: Dance Music Legend Fatboy Slim Is Touring Down Under in 2023

    The UK DJ and producer is heading to Australia and New Zealand to break out 'The Rockafeller Skank', 'Praise You', 'Weapon of Choice' and more.

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    Ice Cube, Cypress Hill and The Game Are Teaming Up for a Huge 2023 Australian Tour

    Heading to Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane, this is a 90s and 00s hip hop and rap fan's dream come true.

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    Disney+ Is Livestreaming Elton John's Final North American Gig — and He'll Be Teaming Up with Dua Lipa

    Make plans to knock off early on Monday, November 21 — you've got a streaming date with Elton John, Dua Lipa, Kiki Dee and Brandi Carlile live from Dodger Stadium.

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    Nostalgia Alert: Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper Are Touring Australian Arenas and Wineries in 2023

    'Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?', 'Tonight’s The Night (Gonna Be Alright),' 'Time After Time', 'Girls Just Want To Have Fun' — they'll all get a whirl.

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    Melbourne Is Getting Its Own Spinoff Edition of Bluesfest Next Easter

    The Byron Bay-born music festival is doubling down on the tunes, launching an inaugural Melbourne instalment in 2023 — and it's all indoors.

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    Win VIP Tickets to Kraken's Sold-Out Subterranean Summer Gig with Live Tunes and Rum

    Here’s your chance to score VIP passes to the sold-out Kraken Black Mojito Subterranean Summer gig for you and a mate.

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