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Meg Washinton Drops Second Song from Upcoming Album

3 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Freddy Pawle

Singer-songwriter Meg Washington has announced a brand new album is on the horizon and released its second track. The four-time ARIA Award winner will release her fifth studio album, GEM, on August 8 through Batflower Records via ORiGiN Recordings. It comes after a three-year break since her last album, Hot Fuss. During that time, Washington wrote and produced the 2024 film How to Make Gravy and, in addition, starred as Calypso in the hit children’s series Bluey.
Grinspoon Announced as Live Act for The Rock 2000

3 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Freddy Pawle

The Rock 2000 has added Aussie rock heavyweights Grinspoon to this year’s lineup. The legendary Lismore rockers weren’t the only surprise, with recently reformed Kiwi rock band Tadpole also announced. They’ll perform alongside alternative metal band Blindspott and a 30-piece Philharmonic Orchestra at Auckland’s Spark Arena on September 26th. Grinspoon’s appearance falls in the midst of an Australia tour celebrating the band’s 30th birthday.
Melbourne International Film Festival Announce its 2025 Program

3 days ago | au.variety.com | Freddy Pawle

The Melbourne International Film Festival have given a first glance at a huge lineup of screenings for its 73rd edition. Included in the first announcement are 26 films and events set to take place across Melbourne from August 7-24. Among them are 17 international and local highlights films, seven titles from the MIFF Premiere Fund, and two special events. One of the highly anticipated films to screen at the festival is this year’s Palme d’Or winner “It Was Just an Accident”.
Tim Minchin Drops Third Song from Upcoming Album

3 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Freddy Pawle

Australian musician and comic Tim Minchin has released “I Wouldn’t Like You”, the latest track off of his forthcoming album. Beginning with just Minchin’s vocals and a gentle piano, the tender ballot builds on an alt-rock inspired guitar riff toward a crescendo of Minchin repeating “I wouldn’t like you if you weren’t you”. It’s the third release from Minchin’s upcoming album TimMinchinTimeMachine, following singles “Ruby” and “The Song of The Masochist”.
Strawberry Fields Open Ticket Ballot for 2025 Event

3 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Freddy Pawle

Strawberry fields have opened a ticket ballot with thousands hoping to attend the beloved festival. The electronic music and arts festival is returning to the banks of the Murray River from November 21-25 for its 16th anniversary. But with the early-bird sale selling out over a year in advance, organisers have introduced a ballot system to distribute the remaining tickets. Hopeful attendees can register for the ballot before it closes at 11:59pm on June 30th.
Jafar Panahi to Appear at Sydney Film Festival After Cannes Win

4 days ago | au.variety.com | Freddy Pawle

Fresh off his triumph at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, director Jafar Panahi has been welcomed as a special guest at the Sydney Film Festival’s Opening Gala. The Iranian filmmaker, who was awarded the Palme d’Or for his new film, “It Was Just an Accident”, walked the red carpet at Sydney’s State Theatre on Wednesday night.
Dashville Skyline Announce Huge 2025 Lineup

4 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Freddy Pawle

Country music festival Dashville Skyline has revealed part of a massive lineup for it’s 11th edition. Headlined by Sydney-based band The Cruel Sea, Dashville Skyline are promising a collection of Aussie and international artists at the Dashville bushland venue in the Hunter Valley between October 3rd-5th,Among the announced international acts are US-born Nikki Lane and Her Band, Cordovas, Vincent Neil Emerson, Laidback Country Picker, and Swimming Bell.
Ocean Alley Release Title Track from Anticipated Fifth Album

4 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Freddy Pawle

Ocean Alley have dropped their latest single “Love Balloon”, the uplifting title track from a newly-announced album. “Love Balloon” offers a brief glimpse into the creative direction taken by the indie-rock heavyweights on the upcoming LP. Oozing with character, the track echoes the feel of prior releases “Tangerine” and “Left of the Dealer”.
Last Words Finds new Home for Weekly Alt Music Nights

5 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Freddy Pawle

Sydney’s weekly alt music night, Last Words, has been handed a lifeline by the Landsdowne Hotel. Held every Saturday at the Agincourt Hotel, Last Words featured both live and DJ sets of punk, emo, metal, and party music. But last Saturday’s event and all future live music had been abruptly cancelled, leaving its future in the balance. Just days later, Last Words announced the Landsdowne Hotel had swooped in to keep the event alive starting June 7th.
MKTO Announce first Australian Tour in over a Decade

6 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Freddy Pawle

Pop duo MKTO have announced their first Australian shows after a decade hiatus from major touring. The multiplatinum pair, Malcolm Kelley and Tony Oller, have confirmed a show each in Melbourne and Sydney on October 30 and 31 respectively. Their connection with Australia stretches back to their 2012 debut single, “Thank You”, which became one of four singles to break into the ARIA Top 40. But the single would be eclipsed by another track from their 2012 eponymous album, worldwide hit “Classic”.