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    TLC, Shaggy, Ashanti, Craig David and Akon Are Coming to Australia for a Huge Throwback R&B Tour

    Do go chasing waterfalls at this nostalgic concert tour, which also features Macklemore, Jay Sean and Dru Hill.

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    It's Murder on the Dancefloor: Sophie Ellis-Bextor Just Joined the Summer Camp Lineup

    The UK pop star will hit the stage alongside Years & Years, Big Freedia, The Veronicas, Cub Sport and Ladyhawke.

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    The Drop Festival Is Hitting Up Bondi This Spring — and Touring to Other Iconic Surf Spots in 2023

    Tones and I, Matt Corby and Dune Rats headline the returning music and surfing fest's 2022 stops, with the 2023 lineup still to come.

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    Strawberry Fields Is Returning for 2022 with a Hefty Weekend-Long Lineup — and Its Bush Spa

    The Tocumwal festival's low-income ticket program is back for its fourth year, too, helping to open up the festival to more punters regardless of income.

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    Nick Cave and Warren Ellis Have Announced Their Full 2022 Australian Tour Dates

    The iconic Australian musicians will take their 'Carnage' tour around Australia in November and December.

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    Where to See Incredible Live Shows in the Inner West (And Where to Grab a Drink Nearby)

    Pair incredible live music, comedy and more with these foolproof pre- and post-show bev spots.

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    Just In: Splendour in the Grass Has Cancelled Its Main Stage Gigs Today Due to Wet Conditions

    "We look forward to Saturday and Sunday programming moving ahead as planned," festival organisers said in a statement.

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    "Splendour in the Pool": Wet Weather Is Causing Chaos, Mud Pits and a Damp Time at SITG's Big Return

    A whole heap of rain has been causing soggy mayhem at Splendour in the Grass, which is back for its first festival since 2019.

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    BIGSOUND Has Unveiled the Huge 182-Artist Lineup That's Taking Over Brisbane This Spring

    For its first in-person event since 2019, Fortitude Valley's massive music event will set up 23 stages at 21 venues across four big days.

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    Elton John Is Bringing His Final Tour Down Under Again in 2023 for a Last Round of Farewell Shows

    The music superstar will now play his last-ever Australian and New Zealand shows in January 2023.

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    Flight Facilities, Lime Cordiale, Cut Copy and Rico Nasty Lead NYE in the Park's 2022 Lineup

    Sydney's NYE festival is back to see out 2022 with a hefty music lineup, with San Cisco, Crazy P Soundsystem and Aussie Daft Punk tribute act Discovery also on the bill.

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    Mary's Group Is Set to Launch New Live Music Venue Liberty Hall in the Entertainment Quarter

    Mary's is taking over the old Hi-Fi space and a new burger joint also launching right next door.

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    Eight Ways to Get Your Arts and Culture Fix on the Sapphire Coast

    From multi-day music festivals to month-long arts events, the Sapphire Coast is brimming with exciting arts and culture events.

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    Kate Bush Has Given Brisbane's Pub Choir's 'Running Up That Hill' Cover Her Tick of Approval

    What's better than watching a massive room full of Brisbanites sing 'Running Up That Hill' with a drink in their hands? Knowing that Kate Bush saw it and loved it, too.

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    Phoenix Central Park Has Dropped a New Genre-Bending Lineup of Free Gigs Featuring Superorganism and A.Girl

    The stunning Chippendale space has dropped a program of 13 free gigs spanning from English pop hitmakers to mind-bending sound experiments.

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    Fisher Is Throwing a Heap of Huge Outdoor Dance Parties This Spring on His Rescheduled Aussie Tour 

    The DJ's 'Australia, It's Fk'n On' tour will hit up Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth, with Booka Shade, Pnau, Loco Dice and HoneyLuv in support.

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    Spotify Is Curating Personalised 'Stranger Things'-Inspired Playlists to Save You From Vecna

    Spent the last month listening to Kate Bush on repeat? Swap 'Running Up That Hill' for Spotify's new personalised Upside Down playlists.

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    Ty Dolla $ign, YG, Zhu and Pnau Headline The Grass Is Greener's Four-City 2022 Tour

    For its first events outside of Queensland, the music, food and arts fest has compiled one helluva lineup.

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    By the Way, Red Hot Chili Peppers Are Bringing Their Global Stadium Tour Down Under in 2023

    The LA-based rockers will hit up Auckland, Dunedin, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth in January and February, supported by Post Malone.

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    Win an Arty Night Out for Two at The Other Art Fair Sydney

    Score tickets to a night of creative delight, plus a $250 voucher to put towards a piece of art to take home.

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    All the Big Music Tours and Festivals to Put in Your Diary for the Rest of 2022

    Fancy filling the rest of your year with music fests and huge gigs? Here's a long list to head to.

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    This That Is Returning for Its Second 2022 Fests Headlined by Earl Sweatshirt and Flight Facilities

    After already hitting Newcastle and Brisbane to kick off autumn, the music fest is returning again this spring with both international and Australian acts.

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    Billy Joel Is Coming to Australia This Summer Just for One Huge Concert at the MCG

    The Piano Man is heading Down Under to play one show in Melbourne, featuring everything from 'Uptown Girl' to 'We Didn't Start the Fire'.

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    TISM, Bring Me the Horizon, The Amity Affliction, NOFX and Millencolin Lead Good Things' 2022 Lineup

    Aussie legends TISM will play their first live gigs in 19 years when Good Times heads to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane this summer.

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    'Star Wars' Just Topped the ABC Classic 100 Countdown of the Best Film, TV and Game Scores

    The force was strong with this countdown — and you've now got 100 iconic soundtracks to listen to.

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    Sheffield's finest are returning Down Under for Falls Festival and Lost Paradise — and they've just added standalone gigs in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

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    The Grass Is Greener Is Returning to the Gold Coast in 2022 — and Debuting in Canberra and Geelong

    The hit Queensland music, food and art festival is expanding — and heading down south for the first time.

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    Eight Stellar Vivid Sydney Gigs You Can Catch for Under $50 If You're a Last-Minute Planner

    From massive hip hop showcases and free outdoor gigs to late-night dance parties and full-venue takeovers, here's your guide to catching live music on a budget.

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    Get Ready for a Hot Girl Summer: Festival X Is Returning with Megan Thee Stallion and Calvin Harris

    Get ready for a hot girl summer — this huge touring music festival will head to Melbourne, the Gold Coast, Adelaide, Sydney and Perth across November and December.

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    Seven Vivid Sydney Highlights You Need to Add to Your Winter Calendar

    With pop-up cabaret bars, thought-provoking conversations and free live music, the 2022 run of Vivid Sydney is set to shine bright.

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    The Kooks, Peking Duk and The Veronicas Lead Grapevine Gathering's Huge 2022 Lineup

    Ball Park Music, Gus Dapperton and Jack River will also hit the stage at this huge touring music-and-wine festival.

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    Flume Is Taking His 'Palaces' World Tour Around Australia in November and December

    Fresh from playing Coachella, the Aussie star will tour the country with Caroline Polachek, Channel Tres, Toro y Moi, Vera Blue and appearances by MAY-A.

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    Woodford Folk Festival Will Finally Return This Summer for Its First End-of-Year Fest in Three Years

    Mark December 27–January 1 in your diary — southeast Queensland's huge end-of-year festival is back.

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    The Lansdowne Hotel Has Been Saved with the Oxford Art Factory Team Taking Over the Reins

    The OAF team are keeping the Chippendale favourite as a live music venue — and throwing a free 12-hour party in June to celebrate.

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    DAMN: Kendrick Lamar Is Bringing His New World Tour Down Under This December

    The Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper is headed to Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland to close out his new 'The Big Steppers' tour.

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    Sydney's Underground Dance Haven Club 77 Has Been Revamped as a Late-Night Dive Bar

    Now open until 4am every night of the week, the iconic venue has enlisted help from the Odd Culture team to give its drinks menu a makeover.

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    Wake Up Lil Nas X: The OG Wiggles Have Just Been Added to the Falls Festival Lineup

    Just weeks after Lil Nas X tweeted about wanting to tour with the Aussie treasures, Falls Festival is making that a reality.

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    Grapevine Gathering Is Touring Wineries This October with The Inspired Unemployed on the Decks

    The wine-fuelled music festival is expanding to Queensland and South Australia for the first time.

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    Make a Europop Date: Here's When and Where You Can Watch Eurovision 2022 This Week

    Sheldon Riley is representing Australia this year — and if you want to vote, you'll need to get up early.

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    Lost Paradise Is Returning for New Year's Eve 2022 with Arctic Monkeys and Lil Nas X

    The end-of-year festival is returning to Glenworth Valley to see out 2022 with a stacked list of talent.

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    Arctic Monkeys, Lil Nas X and Chvrches Headline Falls Festival's Stacked Summer 2022–23 Lineup

    Peggy Gou, Jamie xx, Aminé, Ocean Alley, Camelphat and Spacey Jane will also be heading to Birregurra, Byron Bay and Fremantle to see out 2022 and welcome in 2023.

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    'Spicks and Specks' and 'Rockwiz'-Style Live Variety Show 'Supergroup' Is Touring This Winter

    Special guests include Tim Minchin, Josh Pyke, Ngaiire, Bob Evans, Seja and more.

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