Category: Music and Festivals
Gympie will play host to an evening of film, live music, visual art and community connection on Friday 26 June when Heart of Gold International Short Film Festival and Space Girls Festival join forces for ON FILM. Designed as a welcoming, inclusive event for the whole community, ON FILM celebrates women’s and LGBTIQ+ voices in […]
With just four shows scheduled, an east coast tour that is both small and epic is set to kick off in Gympie on Thursday 9 July 2026 at Gympie Music Hall. Kanagroos With Machine Guns are a band that does not rehearse or write set lists. They believe that music is the union between the […]
Boorloo//Perth pop artist Stefanie Passione returns with her new single ‘If you want it’, out Friday, June 19. Sensual, alluring and effortlessly confident, the track captures the power that comes from knowing your worth and choosing exactly how much of yourself to give away. Since debuting in 2018, Passione has released a steady stream of pop singles, showcasing her knack for […]
The search for validation can send even the most confident person into a spiral. On his new single ‘Tell Me You Love Me’, out Friday, June 19, Meanjin/Brisbane artist Harley channels that feeling into an energetic indie-rock release packed with an undeniable heart. Since launching the project in 2021, Harley has released a string of singles including ‘Depths’, ‘Those Eyes’, ‘What Do I Know’ and ‘Give […]
Sunshine Coast music community came together on Sunday evening as the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC) presented the 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards at The Shed, Palmview, celebrating the artists, venues, industry professionals and creative contributors helping shape the region’s thriving music scene. Bringing together musicians, music workers, venue operators, industry representatives and music lovers from across the region, […]
At just 14 years old, Queensland singer-songwriter, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Shumo AG is juggling the demands of high school while making remarkable international strides in music. Written by Shumo AG, his powerful new bilingual single ‘Iron Veins’, out Friday, June 5, sees the young Australian artist join forces with one of Indonesia’s biggest bands, Batas Senja, on an ambitious cross-cultural […]
Boorloo/Perth-based artist EDIE returns with her sophomore EP, ‘Garden of Edie’, out Thursday, June 4. Exploring themes of self-discovery, confidence, confusion, toxic relationships and the consequences of temptation and choice, ‘Garden of Edie’ is an intoxicating electronic-pop and dance release that, much like the forbidden fruit, leaves innocence behind once bitten. Following her 2024 EP ‘unsaid’ and sharp-edged singles ‘Bleed’ and […]
Melbourne//Naarm artist MUKI (pronounced mʊk-ie) unveils his debut EP, ‘Trampoline’, out Wednesday, June 3, a deeply personal collection exploring the emotional highs, lows and in-between moments of identity, anxiety, heartbreak and growth. Building on his introspective blend of indie acoustic pop-rock, the EP is honest and vulnerable, showcasing MUKI’s thoughtful songwriting and understated arrangements. Since debuting earlier this year with singles ‘Gasoline’, ‘Reflections’ and ‘Morning […]
Australia’s Next Generation of Country Music Talent Takes Centre Stage The stage was set, the competition was fierce, and the future of Australian country music shone brighter than ever as the winners of Country Stars 2026 were officially announced following an unforgettable weekend of live performances, passion, and outstanding talent. Held at the Maleny Showgrounds, Country Stars […]
Australian country-rock artist James Keith leans into the realities of long-distance love on his new single ‘Cruel Game’, out Friday, May 29, a country-rock anthem about choosing devotion in the face of doubt. Arriving alongside the announcement of his forthcoming album, ‘I Call It Magic When I’m With You’ (out October 2), the track finds him reflecting on the risks of […]