This week in Australian music: Keith Urban receives a major career honor, Alison Wonderland returns home for an intimate performance, and Miss Kaninna continues to shine on tour. Dive into all the headlines from tomorrow’s stacked episode of ARIA AMPLIFIED below.
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Miss Kaninna tours with Amyl and the Sniffers
Miss Kaninna is ripping through Australia as part of Amyl and the Sniffers’ Cartoon Darkness World Tour. With gigs in Queensland and Tasmania still to come, her social media is bursting with tour highlights and fan love.
Amyl and the Sniffers, Confidence Man, and Sonny Fodera nominated for the Brit Awards
Australian acts are making waves in the UK, with Amyl and the Sniffers, Confidence Man, and Sonny Fodera receiving nominations for the prestigious Brit Awards, set to take place in March.
Triple J Hottest 100 crowns Chappell Roan as this year’s winner
The much-loved countdown saw Chappell Roan take out the top spot, followed by Royel Otis at number two. Congratulations to all the local legends who made the list!
G Flip’s cameo on Neighbours
G Flip has been busy working on their third album while based in the U.S. and staying safe from the LA fires. Closer to home, fans were thrilled by their cameo on Neighbours. No word yet if they’ve caught the acting bug!
Keith Urban inducted into the Roll of Renown
The 53rd Tamworth Country Music Festival wrapped with Keith Urban being inducted into the prestigious Roll of Renown by Kasey Chambers. The Golden Guitar Awards also celebrated Troy Cassar-Daley, who took home five awards, and Max Jackson, who scored two.
Kelly Clarkson praises Keith Urban and loves Mallrat
Kelly Clarkson has been full of praise for Keith Urban recently. She’s also a fan of Mallrat, who is gearing up for her 20-25 Tour and just released her single Pavement, which features a sample from Cub Sport’s Tim Nelson.
Cub Sport and St Kilda Festival
Cub Sport is set to perform at St Kilda Festival alongside Troy and Jem Cassar-Daley, Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos, and Young Franco, who just dropped his new album.
Great Southern Nights welcomes Alison Wonderland and more
Alison Wonderland is returning to Australia for an intimate show as part of Great Southern Nights 2025. The lineup also includes Budjerah and Fanning Dempsey National Park. Alison will head back to Vegas shortly after her performance.
Luke Steele’s viral Vegas moment
Luke Steele of Empire of the Sun has gone viral after performing Human Now with ANYMA at The Sphere in Las Vegas. The stunning performance has captivated fans worldwide.
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