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TOKO NLZ makes debut with 'Family Over Everything'
Seventeen-year-old Southeast Sydney rapper TOKO NLZ has released his debut singl...
Joseph Guenzler 11 Sep 2026
Desert Mob exhibition to celebrate art and culture in Mparntwe / Alice Springs,
Opening Thursday with a momentous celebration of desert art and culture in Mparn...
Phoebe Blogg 10 Sep 2026
Joe Geia announces 'Sing for the Black' album and national tour
Guugu Yimidhirr and Kaurareg music icon, Joe Geia will launch his double vinyl a...
Joseph Guenzler 9 Sep 2026
Quandamooka Festival ready to return with two days of culture on Country
Quandamooka Festival returns to Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island) this weeke...
Joseph Guenzler 8 Sep 2026
Lydia Fairhall explores love and loss on new album 'The Narrows'
Worimi singer-songwriter and ordained priest Lydia Fairhall has released her sec...
Joseph Guenzler 7 Sep 2026
3%, Uncle Fred Leone and Scribe drop 'Not Many' remix music video

Hip-hop collective 3% and Butchulla Songman Fred Leone have released the music video for 'Not Many - Ganay Biralunbar', a reworking of Scribe's hit 2003 single 'Not Many'.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Sep 4, 2026
3% announce new member as Scribe storms the BIGSOUND stage

Indigenous hip-hop collective 3% unveiled Darumbal and Tongan artist Mi-kaisha as its newest member during a surprise BIGSOUND set at Crowbar on Wednesday night.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Sep 3, 2026
Indigenous artists light up stages across BIGSOUND 2026

BIGSOUND opened its 25th anniversary program in Magandjin (Brisbane) on Tuesday with First Nations artists, cultural events and industry conversations placed across the Fortitude Valley precinct.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Sep 2, 2026
Top End communities head to Jabiru for Kurrung Sports Carnival

When communities from across remote areas of the Top End come together for a unique weekend of footy and basketball, the significance extends beyond sport, West Arnhem Regional Council mayor James Woo...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Sep 2, 2026
Deadly Fringe to celebrate its 10th season in 2026

The Melbourne Fringe Festival is set to celebrate its 2026 season from September 29 to October 18. This year's Curated Program spotlights artists at the forefront of contemporary practice; showcasing...

Phoebe Blogg Phoebe Blogg Sep 1, 2026
Say True God? scores TKO win over Jake Douglas

Say True God? has claimed victory in his exhibition boxing bout against Jake Douglas, securing a TKO late in the second round at a Soreheads Promotions event in Yeppoon on Saturday.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Aug 31, 2026
Fuzzy marks 30 years under new Wiradjuri leadership

Wiradjuri woman Adelle Robinson is leading Australian live music company Fuzzy into its fourth decade as it marks 30 years with a new identity.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Aug 28, 2026
Kobie Dee turns grief into remembrance on ‘My Heart’

Gomeroi rapper Kobie Dee has turned personal and community grief into remembrance on his new single 'My Heart', featuring the voice of his late grandfather.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Aug 28, 2026
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Music, Dance & Performance Arts

Music Australia celebrates the rich diversity of musical expression, from traditional cultural songs and folk music to contemporary rock, hip-hop, electronic music, and world music fusion created...
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Music Australia celebrates the rich diversity of musical expression, from traditional cultural songs and folk music to contemporary rock, hip-hop, electronic music, and world music fusion created by artists from diverse backgrounds. Australian music spans genres and generations, with musicians drawing inspiration from the land and cultural practices that define different communities. We cover music festivals, album releases, award ceremonies, and the intersection of traditional musical knowledge with modern production techniques that shape Australia's unique sound, often featuring entertainment that reflects the multicultural nature of contemporary Australia.

Cultural Performance & Storytelling

Dance and performance art receive extensive coverage, featuring both traditional cultural performances and contemporary companies that blend historical movement with modern choreography. Theatre productions, film festivals, and multimedia performances are highlighted, demonstrating the breadth of creative expression across all performance mediums in Australia's thriving arts scene. From age-old ceremonies to cutting-edge productions that have gained recognition in Hollywood, Australian stories come to life through powerful storytelling traditions that inform and entertain audiences. Women and men from diverse backgrounds participate in these arts, creating works that celebrate both individual creativity and collective heritage.

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