This week in Australian music: ARIA AMPLIFIED is back for 2025 with a massive week of Ausmusic success. Dom Dolla dashes Aussie ticket sales records, Confidence Man score a BBC Radio One Tune of the Week, Spacey Jane make a surprise return, and 3% score a massive support slot. Check out all the headlines below.
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Dom Dolla smashes Aussie ticket sales records
Dom Dolla’s summer tour has officially made him Australia’s highest-selling electronic artist, shifting over 170,000 tickets nationwide. After an unforgettable run, he’s now heading back overseas for more big gigs.
Sonny Fodera wraps his Australian tour in style
Another dance music giant, Sonny Fodera, has wrapped up his Australian tour, leaving fans eager for more.
Confidence Man goes global with North American tour
Confidence Man will take their high-energy performances to North America this March, fresh off the success of their track All My People with Sweely, which was named BBC Radio One’s Tune of the Week.
Royel Otis captures hearts and festivals
Indie darlings Royel Otis wrapped up their Australian festival run and even helped a lucky couple get engaged during their set. They’ll be heading to New York City’s Governors Ball alongside GRAMMY-nominated Benson Boone.
Bella Amor’s catchy new single drops this week
The Gold Coast’s rising star Bella Amor is set to release her new single Rocks In My Pocket this Thursday. Fans are already obsessed after a sneak peek of the track.
Spacey Jane are back
Spacey Jane returned to the stage after a year away, surprising fans with intimate gigs in Perth, Sydney, and Melbourne. They’ve also announced their third album, due in May, with lead single All The Noise already making waves.
The Australian Open gets a musical lineup boost
The Australian Open has announced performances from Lotte Gallagher, Austin Mackay, Shreta, and Emily Wurramara. Rumours are swirling that Kylie Minogue might make a courtside appearance before kicking off rehearsals for her Tension Tour.
Kylie teams up with YouNotUs for remix magic
German duo YouNotUs have collaborated with Kylie Minogue to deliver a fresh remix of her hit Someone For Me, giving fans a new take on the track.
Ruel and Grent Perez join forces
Pop favourites Ruel and Grent Perez have teamed up for a new song, blending their unique styles into a must-hear tune.
3% to support Denzel Curry on tour
Aussie hip-hop group 3% has been announced as the support act for Denzel Curry’s Australian tour next month, adding their high-energy sound to the mix.
Keith Urban gears up for the Golden Guitar Awards
Keith Urban, fresh off the success of his album High, which was named the Top Selling Australian Country Album of the Year, is preparing for the Golden Guitar Awards in Tamworth.
The Wiggles bring country fun to Tamworth
The Wiggles have rolled into Tamworth in their Big Red Ute, performing at the Country Music Festival and teasing their upcoming country album featuring Troy Cassar-Daley, Orville Peck, Lainey Wilson, Morgan Evans, and even Dolly Parton. The lead single Wiggle Up Giddy Up is already a hit with fans.
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