Collaborators including Tony Berg, Ethan Gruska, Christian Lee Hutson and Marshall Vore remained part of Bridgers’ familiar circle, while Jack Antonoff and Alex G added different perspectives to the sessions. Those involved in the project said some tracks grew from voice memos, loose melodies and spontaneous studio ideas rather than fully formed demos.

The sessions also arrived during a period when Bridgers was dealing with writer’s block. Working with other musicians helped move several songs forward and encouraged new production choices, including sampling and unconventional arrangements.

Lost Weekend ultimately reflects a wider creative network around Bridgers while keeping the personal songwriting and restrained emotional tone that have defined much of her solo work.

The announcement also confirmed that DJ and presenter Latifa Tee will join the broadcast team, while Georgie Tunny and Angela Bishop will help handle red carpet coverage. The lineup brings together comedy, music and entertainment personalities for one of Australia’s biggest annual music events.

This year’s nominations are led by Genesis Owusu and Tame Impala, who received eight nominations each. Ecca Vandal follows with seven, placing all three among the most recognized artists heading into the ceremony.

The awards will honor Australian music across 29 categories, covering a wide range of genres and achievements. The 2026 edition will also celebrate four decades of the ARIA Awards, adding an anniversary focus to the performances, presentations and artist appearances planned for the night.

A statement shared following her death reflected on a career that stretched across music and television. Jordan rose to prominence in the late 1980s with her debut album, Tell Somebody, which helped establish her as a major voice in Canadian rock.

Her 1992 album Racine brought further attention and included Make You a Believer, one of her best-known songs. Over the years, Jordan continued recording and performing while also exploring blues and other musical styles.

She later became familiar to a wider television audience as a judge on Canadian Idol, appearing throughout the show’s six-season run.

Jordan had canceled performances in the months before her death because of a serious medical condition. She leaves behind a career that spanned decades and made her a recognizable figure in Canadian music and entertainment.

The group has said the song is not about replacing Siew or moving past his influence. Instead, it reflects the emotional weight of his absence while recognizing the lasting role he played in the band’s music and identity.

Without You also marks Polaris’ first new music in three years. The release arrives as the band continues performing and preparing for another major appearance in Australia.

Polaris are scheduled to play the Good Things Festival in December 2026, adding another chapter to their return to the stage. For the band, the new song and upcoming performances represent a way to keep creating while continuing to honor Siew’s memory and contribution to their story.

During the concert, AC/DC singer Brian Johnson told the crowd that Grohl had asked to join the band for the 1979 classic. The Foo Fighters frontman then walked onstage with a guitar, playing alongside Johnson, Angus Young and the rest of the group while also contributing backing vocals.

Foo Fighters had already opened the show, which was the rescheduled final date of AC/DC’s Power Up Tour. The concert was originally planned for September 25 but was postponed because of dangerous weather.

Earlier in the night, Grohl spoke about his longtime connection to AC/DC. He recalled seeing the band’s Let There Be Rock concert film when he was 11 years old and said the experience helped shape the way he approached performing.

Foo Fighters had also supported AC/DC at a September tour stop in St. Louis.

The concert featured a 24-song set spanning decades of hits, with more than 60,000 fans gathered for the occasion. Among the standout performances were Rocket Man, Tiny Dancer, Bennie and the Jets, Crocodile Rock and Philadelphia Freedom.

Several moments gave the show a distinctive local and emotional feel. Crocodile Rock was accompanied by Mexican-inspired visuals, while Candle in the Wind brought a quieter tone to the stadium. Bennie and the Jets highlighted John’s signature piano playing, and Rocket Man was expanded into one of the night’s biggest performances.

Cold Heart also appeared in the set, with Dua Lipa featured on the venue’s video screens. Together, the songs turned the evening into a broad celebration of John’s career and his long relationship with audiences in Mexico.

McCartney explained that Swift was onstage during the performance, so he encouraged her to sing along and direct the romantic lyrics toward Kelce. He did not confirm whether the moment turned into a full duet.

The performance took place during Swift and Kelce’s July 3 wedding celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It also marked a rare return for the song, which McCartney had not performed live since his years with the Beatles in the 1960s.

I Want to Hold Your Hand became the Beatles’ first No. 1 single in the United States and played a major role in the rise of Beatlemania. The wedding celebration also featured performances from other well-known musicians, adding another musical chapter to the high-profile event.

In its memorial statement, Venom highlighted Lant’s work across albums including Welcome to Hell, Black Metal, At War With Satan, and Possessed. His son Nathan also thanked fans for supporting his father throughout his career.

Lant joined Venom in the late 1970s and became one of the central figures in the development of extreme metal. The band’s 1982 album Black Metal gave its name to the genre that later emerged under that label, while Venom’s raw sound influenced generations of thrash, death metal, and black metal musicians.

Despite multiple lineup changes over the years, Lant remained closely identified with Venom and continued recording and performing with the group. His career leaves a lasting mark on the history of heavy music.

Barnes explained that he had spoken with Anderson about the cover and had hoped to play the finished version for him. That opportunity never came, giving the song a more personal meaning after the Rose Tattoo frontman’s death.

The connection between Barnes and Anderson stretched back decades. Cold Chisel and Rose Tattoo came up through the same Australian rock scene, often sharing stages, equipment, crews and the demanding touring circuit that helped shape both bands.

Barnes described Anderson as a close friend and a major presence in Australian rock music. The tribute also has a charitable purpose, with proceeds from the recording going to Support Act, an organization that provides assistance to people working across Australia’s music industry.

As part of the campaign, the Spice Girls star is donating three items from her archive, including a green-and-yellow tracksuit, a gray sequin performance suit, and a little black Gucci dress. The clothing will be sold through Australian Red Cross Shops, with proceeds helping support humanitarian programs.

The clothing drive will also invite Australians to donate clean, good-quality pre-owned items. On October 17, residents in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney can arrange free clothing pickups through Uber and Uber Eats.

Mel C said she likes the idea of meaningful clothes finding a second life and hopes the campaign encourages people to check their own wardrobes for items they no longer wear.

Last year’s drive collected nearly 125,000 kilograms of pre-owned clothing, highlighting the scale of public participation in the annual donation effort.