What sells out arenas these days? Too often it's not a rock act let alone an Australian act. But as ten thousand witnesses will attest, Australian rock 'n' roll has a revived pulse in the reunion of Cold Chisel.

With the 2011 Community Cup just a month away, The Espy Rockdogs and Triple R 102.7FM and PBS 106.7FM Megahertz have unveiled their teams to fight it out on Sunday June 26th at Elsternwick Park. This year’s Cup will feature plenty of new faces across both teams and a few old favourites as well.

The Espy Rockdogs, for the second year running will be led by Melbourne’s own blues powerhouse Dan Sultan, who will be assisted this year with two Vice Captains, the experienced, veteran Espy Rockdog Tim Rogers and newcomer Jo Syme (Big Scary) will make her debut as VC this year.

Held on Sunday June 26th at Elsternwick Park, the 2011 Reclink Community Cup is not only a brilliant game of footy it’s also an opportunity to showcase some of Australia’s best live musicians. This year is no different with the announcement of two of Australia’s favourite bands confirmed to play.

FOO FIGHTERS BRISBANE & CHRISTCHURCH CHARITY GIGS SELL OUT

Tickets to the Foo Fighters, You Am I and Cloud Control charity concert to be held this Sunday 27 March at Brisbane’s Riverstage were snapped up in just 15 minutes this morning.

As the days of summer get longer, Playground Weekender gets closer. More than just a music festival, Playground Weekender features Australia’s largest fancy dress party, beer & cider gardens, morning yoga, the infamous Club Tropicana pool party and an open-air cinema all nestled on the banks of the sparkling Hawkesbury River.

You Am I (Trigger Finger) from Michael Weisler on Vimeo.

It’s been a little while since we’ve heard from You Am I, but this year sees them return with a brand new, self-titled album. It’s the band’s ninth studio album and their first with new label Other Tongues.

In 1850, Jack Daniels came into the world and would grow up to become a semi-decent whisky maker. In 1972, the Rolling Stones' Exile on Main Street album came into the world and would grow up to be regarded as one of the best ever.