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Fronted by many queer and female-identifying artists, are we seeing the Australian festival space take a redemption arc with this studded cast?

Aussie rock titans Grinspoon return to Brisbane to celebrate 30 years of iconic tunes on their Birthday Bonanza tour.

Playing an epic set at Roma Street Parklands, Cut Copy mixed in tracks from their new album into a run of crowd favourites from across their back catalogue. The energy was on point and, after not seeing Cut Copy since Big Day Out 2009, the nostalgic punch of 'Hearts on Fire' and 'Lights and Music' landed just as hard as it did back then. Among the newer material, 'When This Is Over' stood out as a highlight, while 'Solid' also found its mark with the crowd.

Playlunch was pure chaos in the best way possible — sweaty, hilarious, and bursting with unfiltered Aussie energy.

Under the night sky, with candles flickering around her, Amy Shark performed a stripped-back acoustic set that transformed the parklands into an intimate listening room.

Paleface Swiss offered an electrifying experience, filled with raw energy and intense performances. The frontman commanded the stage with passion, offering a high-octane show that pulled fans into the heart of the action. The mosh pits were alive with energy and crowd surfers soared above, adding to the wild, immersive vibe.

Hot off their leading single releases, 'MALADAPTIVE' has just hit streaming services and is already making numbers for Meanjin's most deserving twins.

The question on new punk trio Sagnar's mind is hardly the most thought provoking part of these three trailblazers putting in the work in rural Queensland.

We chat to Eora's alt-pop sensation as she gets into all things of making your moves in the local scene and being open to listeners about what happens in the mind at your biggest moments.

'Point Of Ignition' is their latest of huge and unstoppable releases, complete with the energy of every grunge fan's dreams.

Everything will become clear the moment Aubany's newest heartbreaking track hits streaming services next week.

It's not hard to see why the 'dreampop' outfit behind this track describes themselves as such with the release of their first single, 'Hera'.

The night with Stray From The Path was pure chaos and connection. From the crowd reaching out in unison to moments of raw emotion offstage and riffs that shook the room, every frame tells the story of hardcore at its core: energy, community, and no barriers between band and fans.

A dreamy show alight with psychedelic moving images and desert cat mascots got the crowd uncontrollably grooving, as Angus Stone reached into the setlist for brand new songs and back-to-back classics.

Australia’s rising indie-pop star Aleksiah hits the road with her Cry About It Tour, blending emotional depth and dreamy melodies in a tour not to be missed.

The legendary Bliss n Eso bring their Party on the Moon tour to the Enmore Theatre. Turning their hometown stage into an electrifying celebration of Aussie hip hop culture.

An energetic night of beautiful outfits and intimate details left us all dazzled in the spotlight of our own K-pop audition.

The Living Tombstone was an energetic and visually stunning experience, the band captivated the crowd the moment they entered the stage with their LED attires and continued to do so with their electrifying music throughout their set.

Owning the stage and audience, a night of 'jump-rope-with-the-microphone-cable' and goth nostalgia brought the most spontaneous and courageous act to bring new tricks to a historic venue.

Brisbane’s iconic Lefty’s Music Hall proved the perfect scene for the pair’s candidly written lyrics which left listeners piecing together visions of nights and loves long past.

UK band Palace returned to Brisbane, mesmerising fans with an atmospheric and emotional performance that blended fan favourites with new tracks to form an unforgettable night.

As veterans of the Melbourne metal scene, Fading Hour are back with 'Eclipse' as a new marker in their career.

Star Burst Festival at Sydney's Metro Theatre delivered an unforgettable night of genre blending performances from up and coming artists, creating an immersive and intimate festival experience that celebrated creativity, community and the next wave of musical talent.

With a memorable night of playful new track versions, NMIXX stunned every Sydney NSWER with their flair and finesse on one of Australia's biggest stages.

In an electric night celebrating the conjunction of dance and music, two trios made themselves known at The Princess Theatre for their undeniable skill.

Very few get the pleasure of seeing a band like Yours Truly perform with great energy or have as incredible an experience as Saturday night's performance.

Beloved Australian indie rock band Little Birdy delivered a powerful and energetic perfomance at Miami Marketta that took listeners on a journey back in time.

Make Them Suffer dominate Coolangatta on their regional tour, shaking the building with their signature heavy riffing and dynamic vocals.

Kicking off their Australian leg of the 'Force of Nature' tour with an electrifying sold out Brisbane show, the boys reinforced their presence as a 'Haven' for pop punk fans down under.

With an incredible choice of supports, Short Stack brought the classics with the best of chants and most recognisable of riffs.

With yearnings of being taken "back to the summertime" in the middle of June, Thirsty Merc said what was on everyone's mind.

There was a special kind of energy in the room as Inhaler took the stage at The Tivoli, their heartfelt performance drawing in the crowd, who hung on every word.

Leaving us 'Sentimental' on a Thursday, the four icons taught us what it was that comes beyond life as we live the final few days of Holy Holy.

It wasn't 'Whatever' to the band as another sell-out show comes to Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall.

With the 'American Motor Tour' underway in Australia, the quintet played their hearts out to an insatiable moshpit.

Coming from halfway around the world, the viral star proved his worth in front of a packed-out 'The Brightside'.

We get the inside information about band life after a well-managed EP release and how bands like Sun After Dusk curate their identity to get the best reception.

Elle Em gets down to brass tacks with artist authenticity, her next music videos, and reviving songs from her unreleased catalogue.

Celebrating his debut EP release, Ezra Joseph put on a set full of infectious tunes at the Black Bear Lodge. From high energy covers to fun crowd interactions and intimate moments, the night was a vibrant display of musical expression and connection.

A weirdly wonderful and coordinated set kept the crowd grooving and reminded of good times.

Fans turned an inner-city aircraft hangar into a French wonderland.

On the mend from his recent car accident, Sam Hales and company keep us sane with The Jungle Giants set that we deserved.

Proven by Sydney to be more than just a human after all.

A night of all female-fronted acts came with no warning and left no survivors.

They know how to use every inch of that stage and how to pick a support act too.

An intimate affair of a man and his guitar started with his fans and finished with his community.

Maybe Stelle doesn't 'Have to Get Older' as she announces her new single.

The latest record from Meanjin's chaotic quartet promises experimentation beyond any of our wildest dreams.

Meanjin's live music lovers rejoice as the hottest local festival geared at small artists takes its second wind.

Ozlive is looking for its first artist. Will it be you?