Category: Music and Festivals
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 […]
Sugary, sharp and delightfully self-aware, Meanjin/Brisbane artist TIAHN captures the beautiful chaos of surviving and figuring out your twenties on her debut EP, ‘LiFe iS wEiRd’, out Friday, May 29. A pastel-soaked blend of indie-pop, R&B and cheeky lyricism, the project tumbles through heartbreak, rage, love and self-discovery, all delivered with sass and unapologetic confidence. Known for her wit […]
Country music talent from across Australia and beyond is set to light up the stage this weekend as Country Stars Australia proudly announces the Top 15 Finalists for the highly anticipated 2026 competition. After an overwhelming response of entries showcasing incredible artistry, passion, and raw talent, the judges have selected an outstanding line-up of emerging artists ready […]
Australian country music Artist Col Finley and Country Stars managing director has been recognised with a prestigious Sunshine Coast Small Business Award for his outstanding work in developing and supporting emerging talent through the highly successful Country Stars Australia 2026 program. The Sunshine Coast award acknowledges Finley’s ongoing dedication to building opportunities for country music […]
“Katie Noonan appears across multiple categories, alongside Minnie Marks and 8 Ball Aitken, while artists like Elke Louie, Cora and Marshall Hamburger continue to show up as part of the next wave coming through. It all sits pretty naturally — no sharp divide between established and new. Finalists were selected by a national panel including representatives from […]
Rising Australian country-folk storyteller Shanleigh Rose delivers a bold and evocative new single with “Like My Mama Loves Tobacco”—a track that lingers long after the first listen. Sitting in the fragile space where love and dependency collide, “Like My Mama Loves Tobacco” explores the emotional complexity of holding onto something that still feels like home. Between fields left […]
Following an overwhelming response from the Sunshine Coast music community, the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC) is proud to reveal the finalists for the 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards. Showcasing the depth, creativity and diversity of the region’s music scene, this year’s finalists span a wide range of genres and disciplines, recognising emerging artists, […]
Praise For EDIE ‘Garden of Edie’ – Nominated for Best Electronic Track for the 2026 WAM Awards “Things that EDIE knows how to do… bring drama, bring cinema, make hits! <3 ‘Fall of Man’ is all consuming – love your work gal <3” 4 / 5 (Anika Luna, Triple J) [About ‘Fall of Man’] “…unforgiving grunge-pop ballad tackling the expectations […]
Praise for Laura Adeline ‘501s’ First Play on Triple J PRISM ‘501s’ added to Apple Music’s New Music Daily and New in Pop ‘Curbside’ added to Apple Music’s New Music Daily, R&B Now and New In R&B ‘Curbside’ Added to Triple J Unearthed Rotation “The way this just melts right into your soul. Absolutely divine, I never wanted it to end!” 4.5 / 5 (Claire Mooney, Triple J) [On […]