This week in Australian music: legendary invites, new EP releases, and tour announcements. Tones and I heads to LA for Cyndi Lauper, Kobie Dee hits the road with Miss Kaninna, and Angie McMahon brings some fairy fun. Dive into all the headlines from tomorrow’s episode of ARIA AMPLIFIED below.
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The Kid LAROI rocks the NRL Grand Final
The Kid LAROI made a powerful return to Australia with a pre-game performance at the NRL Grand Final in Sydney, surprising fans with a cover of INXS’s Never Tear Us Apart.
FISHER named international DJ of the Year
FISHER took home the ‘International DJ of the Year’ title at the DJ Awards in Ibiza, thanking fans for their support.
Pop prodigy Oliver Cronin releases Halfway To Paradise
Australia’s rising pop sensation Oliver Cronin launched his new EP Halfway To Paradise with an exclusive release party in Sydney.
Get ready for AusMusic T-Shirt Day
Mark your calendars! AusMusic T-Shirt Day is coming up on Thursday, 28 November. Wear your favourite Aussie band shirt to get behind Support Act.
Laneway Festival announces summer dates
Laneway Festival is back this summer, with dates just announced and a lineup reveal on the way. Keep an eye out for those iconic green billboards!
Angie Mcmahon and friends bring online joy
Angie McMahon shared her whimsical fairy garden creation online, while Dice’s lead singer Ben made a new feathery friend. The internet’s having a wholesome moment!
Miss Kaninna joins Kobie Dee’s Chapter 26 tour
Miss Kaninna will join Kobie Dee for his Chapter 26 EP tour in Tasmania, performing their collaboration Lifetime. Kobie Dee also features on Barkaa’s must-hear track Big Mood.
Kasey Chambers honoured at Australian Women in Music Awards
Kasey Chambers received a lifetime achievement award and a standing ovation at the Australian Women in Music Awards in Brisbane. A true icon!
Vance Joy’s Dream Your Life Away goes double platinum
Vance Joy’s album Dream Your Life Away has sold two million copies in the U.S., with his tour wrapping up in New York’s Radio City Music Hall alongside Noah Cyrus.
Tones and I to open for Cyndi Lauper in LA
Tones and I heads to the U.S. for a special invitation to open for Cyndi Lauper’s farewell show in LA, a once-in-a-lifetime moment.
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers rock the USA
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers are making waves on their U.S. tour, performing at California’s Ohana Festival and joining Pearl Jam on stage. They’ll support Pearl Jam back in Australia next month.
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