Gross detail in unlawful strip search
A big admission has been made after a woman was strip searched for 30 minutes at the iconic Splendour in the Grass music festival.
Music Festivals
Major update after beloved festival axed
A popular music festival that was canned at the 11th hour has made a major announcement, telling ticketholders it’s the “closest we can get” to the festival.
‘Worst one ever’: Glastonbury line-up trashed
The 2025 line up for the Glastonbury music festival has been revealed, but it has some people wanting to “ask for their money back”.
Rinehart hits back at rock legend’s stunt
Australia’s richest woman has broken her silence after rock legend Peter Garrett encouraged festivalgoers to pretend to dance on the grave of the billionaire.
Big issue rises as NSW trials pill testing
Another state is trialling the controversial pill testing program, but there is one key issue that might be stopping young festival goers from using it.
Pill test trial in NSW comes with a catch
The Minns government has revealed the festival to host the first pill testing service to be conducted by NSW Health.
Huge move for popular Aussie festival
A major initiative to try to “save lives” is set to be rolled out at a popular Australian music festival in just a few weeks.
‘Struggling’: Another beloved Oz festival axed
There’s sad news from the organisers of yet another popular Aussie music and arts festival, despite years of rising attendance.
$50k lifeline for ‘lifeblood of communities’
Organisers of live music festivals across the country have faced a “challenging time”. That’s why this move has been called a “game changer”.
How you could own iconic festival site
The site of an iconic Australian festival is up for sale along with a main stage graced by international superstars – and it’s much more affordable than you might expect.
Aussie music festival reveals stacked line-up
Hilltop Hoods, The Jungle Giants, Jax Jones, Meg Mac, Luude, Cyril and more are set to perform at one of Australia’s most iconic beaches in May.
New trend spotted at Aussie music festival
A new trend has emerged as 45,000 revellers flocked to the Laneway music festival to enjoy performances from acts such as international superstar Charli XCX.
Trend more Aussies taking a ‘chance’ on
More Australians than ever appear to be taking a chance on this form of entertainment that has experienced a major surge.
Dave Grohl rejoins iconic 90’s band
Hollywood’s most popular performers are joining forces to put on a star-studded show today, with some wild surprises.
Another major Aussie music festival axed
More grim news for Australian music festivals, with yet another giant of the scene confirming they won’t go ahead this year.
Popular festivals to roll out pill testing
Several popular Aussie music festivals – including one where a person died and another where multiple overdoses occurred – will both have pill testing in place.
Sign ‘devastating’ Aussie trend is back
Experts are urgently calling for help amid worrying signs a “devastating” music festival trend is back.
‘Flop’: Viral pic from pop star’s concert
This pop sensation hit the stage as the headline act for a festival, but a photo has since gone viral showing the virtually empty arena.
Major Aussie music festival cancelled
A beloved Australian music festival has been axed again, with promoters revealing they “need more time to recharge”.
Iconic Aussie festival axed for second year
One of the country’s most iconic festivals will sit out another year, in what is a fresh blow for Australia’s struggling music festival scene.
‘Embarrassing’: Star forced to stop Aussie gig
A popular German DJ was forced to stop his Adelaide concert in the middle of his set for one very frightening reason.
‘Not public’: Bombshell hits iconic Aussie park
A huge row has erupted over the use of one of Sydney’s most iconic sites, as locals express concern over “trampled grass”.
AFL player charged with public urination
A 20-year-old elite sportsman will face court for allegedly urinating in public and not giving police his name.
Second man arrested at popular festival
A second man has been charged with drug trafficking at a popular music festival, where one state has launched its controversial pill testing trial.
Aussie band’s act proves massive point
Emerging artists have revealed the way they are moving away from large labels and how they’re reconnecting with fans.
Pill testing rolled out in Victorian first
Victoria’s pill testing laws are receiving their first road test at the four-day Beyond the Valley Festival.
‘There was no money’: Aussie boss exposed
Performers who appeared in sell out shows have lifted the lid on the dark side of the industry as they reveal up to two years of pain.
‘Save lives’: State’s major drug call
The huge call is set to ‘reduce harm and save lives’ and follows mounting pressure from experts surrounding the state’s drug summit.
State’s huge move on NYE festival
A major New Year’s music festival will be the first event in one state to offer pill testing, after 46 overdose deaths statewide in 2022.
‘Heartbreaking’ footage sparks fears for star
Fans have expressed their concerns for a rising young American rapper after a recent “heartbreaking’ performance at a huge concert.
Aus festival’s desperate email plea to punters
A major Aussie music festival is pleading for help from fans as the industry suffers its toughest year amid dozens of cancellations.
One thing Aussie punters hate about gigs
A major survey has revealed what festival goers hate, with the findings potentially the key to saving the industry.
Aussie star puts on X-rated Perth show
Troye Sivan finally returned to Perth over the weekend, performing at the annual Spilt Milk festival at Kings Park where he made a heartwarming confession.
‘Holy F***’: Detail at heaving Aussie gig stuns
The 10,000 strong crowd at the Mundi Mundi Bash were stunned by one heartwarming detail as two bands took to the stage.
‘Can I order?’: Text before 21yo’s tragic death
Edward Lui was just 21 years when he came to Sydney for a trip of a lifetime with his mates – before it all went horribly wrong.
Major change to Aussie concert tickets
Plans have been unveiled to ban dynamic ticket pricing as part of a raft of new measures to “stop businesses ripping off Australians”.
‘Disgrace’: Outrage over ‘extinction event’
One of the great Australian summer traditions is rapidly disappearing, with industry insiders taking aim at a “disgraceful” practice.
Major UK singer to headline Aussie festival
Rumours swirled after posters were spotted across Australia last week.
Kesha to headline three-day Aussie festival
American pop star Kesha has today been announced as the musical headliner for next year’s Australian Open.
Man dies, three hospitalised at music festival
A young man has died at the Knockout music festival in Sydney, police have confirmed, with three others hospitalised.
New trend emerges for festival season
Thousands of music fans descended on Sydney Showgrounds on Saturday for Australia’s “largest outdoor music festival”, with a new trend taking over.
‘Essential’: Festival goers drug reform plea
Festival goers have backed calls from experts to implement a process that could ‘reduce (the) risk of people dying’ at music festivals.
Calls to address ‘degrading’ festival act
As the festival season kicks off, there are increased calls to address police strip searches which have left some music fans “humiliated” after having their “privacy and dignity robbed”.
Sign major star could headline Aussie festival
The popular Australian festival has confirmed dates and prices for the 2025 event, with fans pointing to a clue a major English singer could headline the event.
‘Bizarre’: People walk out mid-concert
Tickets for the “bizarre” concert where performers read lyrics from the ground cost up to $150 with many attendees leaving early.
Calls to address ‘disappointing’ music trend
Industry experts have called for an end to a ‘disappointing’ trend among live music events in Australia affecting more than one in five Aussies.
Major Aus festivals thrown into chaos
Some of the handful of Australian festivals left have been thrown into uncertainty after a major ticketing platform has gone bankrupt.
$700 festival cancels, disappears with money
Two years after a popular music festival was cancelled, ticketholders are still thousands out of pocket — despite the company receiving $736k from the taxpayer.
Fyre Festival crook’s surprise return
The man who masterminded the disastrous Fyre Festival disaster is back — and he has a plan to do it all again.
Major Aussie music festival cancelled
Event organisers of a major Aussie music festival adored by revellers across the nation has been cancelled.
‘Betting kids’ lives’: Mum’s pill test fury
The mother of a young woman who overdosed at a music festival says the NSW government is ‘betting’ with the lives of children.
Woman dies on first day of Burning Man
The death of a 39-year-old woman is being investigated after she was found unresponsive on the first day of the US festival.
Bombshell claim after iconic festival canned
Bluesfest director Peter Noble claims the arts sector is being treated as “dispensable” following news of the festival being cancelled.
Iconic US band to headline festival
Good Things has dropped the line-up for its 2024 music festival, bringing in international rockers alongside Aussie classics.
Bluesfest’s wild line-up for last ever festival
Iconic Australian festival Bluesfest has released the first group of artists tipped to perform at its last ever event.
Industry risks collapse as cost crisis bites
With the rising cost of living stretching budgets further than ever, cost-conscious Aussies are cutting back. It’s left one key industry in a battle to survive.
‘Lost generation’ as music scene collapses
An eight-year-old on his dad’s shoulders at a thrash metal band concert is an image that is under threat as Australia faces a “lost generation of music lovers”.
Iconic Aussie festival to end after 35 years
One of Australia’s biggest and best-loved music festivals is going to end for good after one last hurrah.
‘End of an era’ for iconic Aussie festival
An iconic Australian festival has announced it will say goodbye after 35 years – marking the latest victim in a string of music festival cancellations across the country.
New pain for fans after music festival canned
Music fans have been dealt a fresh blow after organisers of a major festival made the “difficult decision” to cancel their 2024 show.
Barnes shares hopeful update after surgery
The wife of Aussie rock legend Jimmy Barnes has shared an update on his condition following an “immediate” operation.
Music festival cancelled suddenly
A music festival that boasted international artists has been cancelled just five days after tickets went on sale.
Rapper escorted off stage over illegal act
Rapper Wiz Khalifa has apologised after he was escorted off the stage and charged over his antics at a music festival in Romania.
Dua Lipa’s painful festival moment goes viral
A clip of Dua Lipa’s super-awkward interaction with a busker at the Glastonbury music festival has gone viral.
Major star’s ’shocking’ Glastonbury pic
Devastating pictures have revealed the awkward reality of a Grammy-winning musician’s set at the iconic music festival.
Unusual sight at popular festival
The massive outback festival has been hit by unseasonal wet weather turning camping grounds into mass mud pits.
‘God of Glastonbury’ revealed as huge pop star
A very famous pop star has been revealed as the man behind a simple act that made a lot of Glastonbury revellers very happy.
Big changes coming to one state’s night-life
The current state of night-life in one state is now ‘history’ as a raft of new reforms aims to breathe new life into the listless night-time economy.
‘Absolute stormer’: Coldplay makes history
Have you ever seen anything like it? Coldplay have broken a major record at Glastonbury overnight, with absolutely epic scenes emerging from their show.
Dua Lipa’s surprise duet with famous Aussie
The pop princess played the hits and even brought a famous Aussie guest on stage as she played the iconic UK music festival.
Popular music festival canned for good
Another major music festival has been canned for good, citing rising costs and low ticket sales as a reason for its demise.
Major ‘90s muso still rocking out at 53
He may still be sporting his trademark hat and signature moves, but this rocker looked miles away from the 2000s star we all remember.
Star mercilessly mocked over complaint video
This London actress took to the streets to record her one major gripe with London – but the video backfired spectacularly.
‘Disappointed’: Rain washes out festival
After one of the driest spells on record, the rain has finally arrived in Perth, washing out any hopes of the WA Day festival going ahead.
90s pop star suddenly looks decades younger
Christina Aguilera has left fans stunned with her latest onstage appearance – it looks like she’s turned back the clock by 25 years.
Sad reality behind star’s onstage meltdown
Singer Elle King had a “career-ending” meltdown onstage earlier this year. Now, the young star reveals what was really going on.
‘Extreme pressures’ force festival canning
Event organisers for the latest music festival to be canned have blamed a hike in costs from police and the health department.
A-list star to headline major Aussie festival
US actress and comedian Amy Poehler is headed to Sydney for the first time in nearly a decade for one of Australia’s most popular events.
Why this festival photo is sparking outrage
A photo taken at a popular music festival in Sydney yesterday has sparked outrage for one very clear reason.
Star’s brutal accident mid-Coachella set
Rapper Kid Cudi was rushed to hospital midway through his Coachella set after a brutal accident played out in front of everyone.
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