Bluesfest targeted by scammers, fake FB pages
Fans of a popular Byron Bay festival have been targeted by scammers promising replays and live streams, with official organisers now intervening.
Music Festivals
‘I killed it’: Huge Aussie festival is ditched
A major, long-running festival has been scrapped, with the founder revealing “the spell has worn off”.
New drug discovered in festival first
In a first for Australia, pill testing has been conducted at a multi-day festival, with authorities revealing the chemists made a crucial discovery.
Insider reveals real reason festivals are dying
Splendour in the Grass has become the latest in a growing line of Aussie festivals to be cancelled – and there is an “awkward” reason why.
Real reason Splendour was cancelled
Musical festival Splendour in the Grass has officially been cancelled for 2024, with promoters confirming the news online.
‘Heartbroken’: Splendour in the Grass canned
The music festival is the highlight of any music lover’s calendar, but has recently faced a number of challenges, with organisers confirming the event will not go ahead this year.
‘Move b***h!’: US star erupts at Aussie crowd
A legendary singer “saw God” among scenes of anarchy in Aussie cities, while another had some stern words during a medical emergency.
Warning as gross disease hits festival
A major warning has been issued after a disease spread through faeces has hit a popular music festival.
Palestinian band scrapped from major event
Musicians 47SOUL have been left disappointed after being dumped from WOMADelaide over their support of Palestine, but organisers say the call was made after “careful consideration”.
How to see Kylie Minogue in Australia
The line-up for popular music festival Splendour in the Grass has dropped, featuring exclusive international acts as well as stand out acts closer to home.
Aspiring DJ, 23, dies at five-day festival
A young man who died from a suspected drug overdose in sweltering conditions at a music festival on Sunday has been identified.
‘Red flags’ before festival abandoned
A festivalgoer has expressed her outrage over the “little” communication patrons received at Victoria’s cancelled music festival.
Festival goer dies of suspected overdose
A man has died after a suspected drug overdose at a major music festival, which has now been scrapped in the wake of an extreme fire danger warning.
‘Safest to leave’: Festival warns patrons
Organisers for a sold-out Aussie festival told attendees they’re advised to leave or not come “until further notice”.
Joke’s over: Comedy festival cancelled
After four decades of laughs, one of the world’s biggest comedy festivals has been cancelled due to a “dire financial situation”.
Why rock legend was dumped from festival
A country music festival has become the centre of a fiery spat after a rock legend was suddenly dropped from the line-up.
US singer and model jets into Australia
The multi-platinum recording artist has arrived in Australia to perform a series of gigs both on the east and west coast this weekend.
‘Rebrand era’: Video of flight attendant’s adorable act
Taylor Swift fans on a flight to Melbourne were treated to a little pre-party sing-a-long led by an enthusiastic flight attendant.
Ticket shock for Aussie Taylor Swift fans
Taylor Swift fans have been met with a massive surprise only a day out from the start of her sold out Australia tour.
Real reason Groovin The Moo was axed
There are fears the glory days of Australian music festivals are over after the abrupt cancellation of yet another major event, adding to a long list of casualties.
Where to get last-minute Eras Tour outfit
Were you one of the lucky ones who got last minute tickets to Taylor? We have sampled all the stores to find the best Taytay look for your gig.
Shock number of sickies thrown for Tay-Tay
New data has revealed millions of Australians would “chuck a sickie” for a concert as Taylor Swift touches down in Australia.
Major Aussie music festival cancelled
A major Aussie music festival set to feature the likes of Spice Girls star Melanie C and rock band Jet has been cancelled.
Popular music festival cancelled
Organisers hope to bring the festival back in the future, with comments online criticising this year’s line-up.
Pop icon to headline Mardi Gras party
The artist behind one of the moment’s most viral TikTok songs will headline one of the two-week festival’s biggest events.
Reason Aussie band cancelled festival
Festivalgoers have been left disappointed after a one-day event organised by popular Aussie band The Rubens was canned.
‘Impossible:’ Major music festival cancelled
The difficulties of running a music festival in the “current economic climate” have been laid bare after a major cancellation.
What Barbie Girl stars Aqua look like now
27 years on from Barbie Girl, the Europop masters are still going strong – despite some surprising personal dramas over the years.
Another popular music festival scrapped
After a shock decision yesterday to call off Coastal Jam, organisers of another popular music festival have made a tough decision.
‘Ruin everything’: Festival scrapped days out
A major Aussie music festival has been forced to cancel its 2024 event just days before it was due to begin.
Crazy number of pills festivalgoer allegedly had
A man was allegedly caught with a stack of ecstasy tablets following a major police operation at a popular New Year’s Day music festival.
Festival pics prove 2023 trend here to stay
Thousands descended upon festival grounds on Monday, showing off their bright and bold outfits and proving one 2023 trend is here to stay.
‘Not a single woman’: Concert pic shocks
A photo is going viral of the crowd from a pop singer’s concert and people are shocked that so many men have attended.
Jimmy Barnes’ sad health announcement
Jimmy Barnes has been forced to cancel his weekend headlining slot last-minute as he faces an extended stay in hospital battling a serious bout of bacterial pneumonia.
Vicious storm halts Aussie festival
Thousands of young music lovers have descended on one of the largest festivals of the year, but there are serious concerns about hail, rain and dangerous winds.
Woman’s $900 lesson after Swift ticket scam
A devastated Swiftie has been scammed out of $900 as fans rally to get their hands on the last available tickets for the country music star’s Eras Tour.
AC/DC star makes surprise comeback
An AC/DC legend, who last performed with the band almost a decade ago, made a return to stage with his bandmates after recovering from a health struggle.
Reveller’s obscene act at music festival
A naked reveller was allegedly filmed masturbating in front of the stage at Listen Out festival in Sydney.
Shock strip search claim hits Sydney festival
A woman from Sydney’s west has alleged she was felt “all over” during a strip search at a Sydney festival over the weekend.
One thing everyone is saying at Syd festival
As tens of thousands braved the heat at Sydney’s Listen Out over the weekend – there was one common trend being echoed by festivalgoers.
Two young men die after Syd music festival
The start of Sydney’s festival season has been marred by tragedy, with two young men dying on Saturday as debate over pill testing continues to rage.
New details after Sydney festival deaths
Two people have died after attending the popular Knockout music festival in Sydney’s west, with nine others “urgently” taken to hospital.
Shocking truth behind sniffer dogs
With festival season kicking off this weekend, new data has revealed a disturbing trend about police drug detection dogs.
‘Get off the stage’: Shameful festival scene
A musician touring Australia was forced to abandon his set at a festival. Here’s what he had to say about the “hostile and s***ty” crowd.
Popular Aussie festival suddenly cancelled
A radical, edgy festival celebrating the darkness and mystery of life in one of Australia’s major cities has been punted to 2025.
Major update after rockstar’s shock death
An iconic Aussie rock band has made a major announcement following the death of one of their members, just months out from a tour.
Major festival canned two years in a row
The music festival has been canned for the second time in two years, just two months before it was meant to go ahead.
‘Unresponsive’: Burning Man victim identified
A man who died at the famous US festival that turned to chaos amid flooding has been identified.
‘Mass exodus’ as 64,000 flee festival at once
Burning Man’s days-long flood-related driving ban has been lifted as wild scenes of a mass ‘exodus’ emerge from the doomed festival.
‘Act fast’: New disaster looms at Burning Man
Images of punters making the most of the dire Burning Man situation have all given us a giggle. But one doctor has warned it will get dangerous, fast.
Aussie singer caught up in US festival chaos
Singer Casey Donovan has shared an update from Burning Man after heavy rain sparked chaos, trapping thousands of punters and leaving one dead.
Pic exposes problem with Aussie festivals
Questionable photos of Australian music festival line-ups in 2023 are doing the rounds on social media, and have sparked calls from fans for immediate change.
Tickets to Fyre Festival II sell out
The infamous Fyre Festival is back and tickets to the second iteration of the “disastrous” event are already selling out.
Kid Laroi’s incredible act caught on camera
Aussie singer The Kid Laroi held an impromptu performance in a hotel lobby, after the festival he was set to headline got cancelled.
Pathetic insult at Splendour in the Grass
A woman has slammed the “revolting men” who tried to body-shame her at the Byron Bay festival, calling them out for fatphobia.
Weird Gen Z trend ‘changing’ Splendour
Photos emerging from Splendour in the Grass paint a very different picture to what’s really happening with Australia’s youth.
Huge new music festival launches in Oz
A brand new music festival is coming to Australia, featuring some of the hottest new names in country music from here and in the US.
Revellers lap up Splendour sunshine
Fans have lapped up the sunshine at this year’s Splendour in the Grass, with bright outfits and big smiles a common sight in Byron Bay.
Splendour success despite ticket sales dip
Splendour in the Grass rolled into its second day near Byron Bay, with the Barbie movie clearly influencing outfit choices.
Margot Robbie sparks Splendour madness
The global “Barbie-core” phenomenon has unexpectedly hit Byron Bay, with this year’s festival going wild for the Aussie actress’ recent theme.
Star stops Splendour after fan’s wild act
US superstar Lizzo has halted her show during night one of the festival after a fan put out a truly outrageous request.
Major music festival’s ticket-sale nightmare
After a horror 2022, with a disease outbreak and concertgoers coated in mud, an iconic Aussie festival is struggling to return.
Revellers issued warning ahead of weekend
Byron Bay will be flooded with thousands of music lovers looking for a good time this weekend.
Unusual sight at Splendour in The Grass
Despite ticket sales being down 30 per cent, festivalgoers are all smiles as Splendour In The Grass kicks off.
Council blamed for cancelled festival
A popular Australian festival has blamed “disrespect” and “hush money” from council for its last minute cancellation.
Disgraceful aftermath of Glastonbury
More than 200,000 people have headed home from one of the world’s most famous festivals – but a disgusting sight has been left behind.
Kylie pulls off huge surprise for 80,000 fans
“Is that Kylie?!” Minogue surprised a stadium full of 80,000 people with a performance she’d managed to keep top secret until the last second.
‘Welcome to Hell’: Tassie sign outrage
A provocative sign at Hobart Airport to promote a controversial art and live music festival has been removed after triggering numerous complaints.
Legal battle over huge music festival
Another music festival is in hot water after it was announced that one of Australia’s most popular events will not go ahead this year.
Massive names line-up at Aussie festival
A major music festival has released its line up, revealing one big name who will return to Australia for the first time in years.
History made after tense Eurovision count
There’s been a history-making result at today’s Eurovision Song Contest – but how did Australia place? WARNING: Spoilers.
Kate wows on TV with hidden talent
The Princess of Wales stunned Eurovision fans with a surprise cameo in today’s grand final of the song contest.
Australia’s epic triumph at Eurovision semi
Perth band Voyager has pushed through to the grand finale of Eurovision on Sunday, emerging as an unlikely favourite with their catchy rock tune.
‘Sad farewell’ to beloved festival
A popular festival will no longer operate after 40 years of bringing music and entertainment to its community.
Star’s surprise musical return at Coachella
It’s been over seven years since Zendaya last performed live on stage. But now the singer-turned-actress has revisited her roots at Coachella.
Frank Ocean: Coachella ’was chaotic’
R&B singer Frank Ocean has pulled out of his headline set at Coachella after his first performance was labelled a “train wreck” by fans.
‘Pure chaos’ at Coachella as headliner blasted
“Pure chaos,” was the verdict after elusive R&B star Frank Ocean took to the stage an hour late for his first live performance in six long years.
’A lot of us fake actually going to Coachella’
A US singer and social media personality has made a wild claim about influencers at the popular Coachella music festival.
Outrage as second Fyre Festival declared
Hundreds of starved and stranded patrons, a fraud conviction and two savage documentaries later, the ‘worst music festival never staged’ is back.
Lizzo’s X-rated interview stuns Project host
The Project host Sarah Harris was left speechless during her wild interview with Lizzo on The Project last night, in which the singer had to be censored up to a dozen times.
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