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Soul musician Leon Bridges wearing a red track jacket and sunglasses aboard a boat, photographed outdoors against a blue sky by Joshua Kissi.

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16 September 2026

WOMADelaide Reveals First Three Artists Performing At 2027 Festival

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Four members of the band PASH posing together in colorful retro outfits against a dark blue textured brick wall.

18 September 2026New Music

PASH Return With Rocking New Single 'Suffer'

Australian DJ Timmy Trumpet wearing a black fedora and sunglasses, posing with hands clasped in front of a hazy backdrop.

18 September 2026New Music

Timmy Trumpet Shares New Single 'Chase The Feeling'

Author signing books for attendees at the OzAsia Festival Weekend of Words event inside a brightly lit venue space.

18 September 2026Art

OzAsia Festival Reveals Weekend of Words 2026 Program

Millah Hansberry with Lime Cordiale band members, one holding 'The Note' magazine, in a dry indoor or covered setting.

18 September 2026Editorials

Millah's Final Issue

Musician James Marriott sitting on a stool in a satin shirt with a mustache against a dark blue studio background.

18 September 2026New Music

James Marriott Announces Third Studio Album 'Warning Signs'

Pop singer Troye Sivan lounging on an ornate wooden throne in an elaborate, disorderly vintage room with classic paintings.

18 September 2026New Music

Friday Favourites: The Best New Tracks of the Week 18/09/26

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7pm | 24 September 2026

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9pm | 19 September 2026

Brave Mistakes / The Dandy Buzzkills / Street Legal

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Ed Castle

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8pm | 19 September 2026

Deja Vu Presents Lecker / Amorositie / Arachnid / DRK / Tåruna

Techno

Ancient World

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9pm | 19 September 2026

Violet / Pearly Stars / Maiden Name

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Exeter

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Australian musician Tash Sultana wearing a white sweater, holding a finger to their lips in a studio portrait photographed by Ben McFadyen.

18 September 2026New Music

Tash Sultana Returns With New Single 'Something In The Water'

First Nations hip-hop group DEM MOB standing together silhouetted against a bright glowing circle backlighting draped fabric in warm golden hues.

18 September 2026New Music

DEM MOB Return To Country For 'Frequency'

Crowd gathered at Poppin Out 2025 festival in an illuminated Adelaide laneway under fairy lights, photographed by Samuel Graves.

17 September 2026Festivals

Poppin Out Returns Bigger and Bolder For 2026

Singer Hayley Williams smiling with blond hair and bangs, framing her face with hands open against a textured blue cinder block wall.

17 September 2026Tours

Hayley Williams Announces Intimate Australian Shows

Musician Anya Anastasia dancing in a sunny outdoor field holding a colorful fabric overhead, backlit by golden sunlight with lens flare.

17 September 2026New Music

Anya Anastasia Shares New Single 'Takayna'

Australian alt-rock band The Rubens stand together on open pavement in casual streetwear around a custom wooden speaker box.

17 September 2026Tours

The Rubens Share New Single 'No Champagne', Extend Australian Tour

Features

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Photographer Daniel Down wearing a cap and holding a vintage Fujica camera to his eye under cool blue stage lights at a concert venue.

18 September 2026Q&A

Finding Focus: Daniel Down on Music, Photography and PACE Festival

Close-up portrait of musician Tamara Montina resting her chin on her crossed arms outdoors in warm sunlight.

17 September 2026Q&A

Culture Club: Get To Know Tamara Montina

Australian music duo Hellcat Speedracer standing outside a suburban house with colorful party bunting at night, looking directly at the camera.

17 September 2026Q&A

Hellcat Speedracer Embrace the Dance Floor

Promo photo of artist effie isobel posing with a wooden bow and arrow against a draped pink and purple backdrop.

16 September 2026Q&A

In the Green Room: effie isobel

Studio portrait of Australian musician Jem Cassar-Daley wearing a white ruffled top against a bold red background.

15 September 2026Q&A

Diving Into Jem Cassar-Daley

Promotional portrait of soul singer TEEKS sitting shirtless in black jeans against a studio backdrop, shot by photographer Frances Carter.

11 September 2026Q&A

TEEKS Enters His Villain Era

Culture

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Australian electronic duo Electric Fields posing together in dramatic red and yellow lighting for a promotional studio portrait shoot.

13 September 2026Art

Tandanya Announces Two Event Nature Festival Collaboration 'Silent Country'

Person in cowboy boots riding a metallic horse statue and raising a pink hat indoors at the Feast Festival launch event.

11 September 2026Art

Feast Festival Announces 2026 Program

Dramatic portrait of artist Carmen looking down with closed eyes, wearing red lipstick and holding her hand to her cheek.

10 September 2026Theatre

State Opera South Australia Presents Georges Bizet's 'Carmen'

People enjoying drinks outdoors at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, sitting outside the blue BankSA Theatre venue on a sunny day in the park.

8 September 2026Art

Adelaide Fringe Opens 2027 Event Registrations

Pianist Dave McEvoy leaning on an open grand piano outdoors for Art for Takayna in a lush forest setting.

8 September 2026Art

Art for Takayna Makes South Australian Premiere at ILA

Purple puppet comedian Randy Feltface sitting at a table in a hotel room, resting his head on his hand next to a box of Randy's Feltos cereal.

31 August 2026Comedy

Randy Feltface Announces 2027 Australian & New Zealand Tour

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PASH Return With Rocking New Single 'Suffer'

Timmy Trumpet Shares New Single 'Chase The Feeling'

OzAsia Festival Reveals Weekend of Words 2026 Program

Millah's Final Issue

James Marriott Announces Third Studio Album 'Warning Signs'

Friday Favourites: The Best New Tracks of the Week 18/09/26