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Global acts and independent artists recognised at ARIAs

Global acts and independent artists recognised at ARIAs

A mix of established and emerging artists have won multiple gongs at the ARIA awards, on a night legendary rockers You Am I entered the Hall Of Fame.

'Have a drink on us': $35k shout after gig cancelled

'Have a drink on us': $35k shout after gig cancelled

'Have a drink on us': $35k shout after gig cancelled

'Have a drink on us': $35k shout after gig cancelled

After their free gig was shut down over safety fears, rock band Amyl and the Sniffers apologised to fans and put $35,000 on the bar at Melbourne venues.

Rob Hirst: feeling good, for a hundred years or more

Rob Hirst: feeling good, for a hundred years or more

Rob Hirst: feeling good, for a hundred years or more

Rob Hirst: feeling good, for a hundred years or more

Midnight Oil's drummer, who has stage four pancreatic cancer, still has songs pinging around his brain at night, while he rages against the dying of the light.

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Art gallery or office block: flagship project in doubt

Art gallery or office block: flagship project in doubt

Aboriginal art sales are going gangbusters, but a gallery to showcase the art movement could become an office block instead.

Businesses thunderstruck as AC/DC shows boost spending

Businesses thunderstruck as AC/DC shows boost spending

Australians are opening their wallets as major music acts including Lady Gaga, Metallica and AC/DC help energise the economy.

Arts day delivers millions, with a bit of taxpayer help

Arts day delivers millions, with a bit of taxpayer help

An arts donations day run by Creative Australia has raised $2 million, but the cost to taxpayers may well exceed the amount provided by private donors.

John 'golden tonsils' Laws ruled talkback radio

John 'golden tonsils' Laws ruled talkback radio

Talkback king John Laws and his golden tonsils became very rich, very influential and very controversial.

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'Arrogant' Spotify tries to win back Australian music

'Arrogant' Spotify tries to win back Australian music

'Arrogant' Spotify tries to win back Australian music

'Arrogant' Spotify tries to win back Australian music

Spotify’s latest attempt to win back good will has been branded a band-aid solution for an industry brought to its knees by the streaming model.

Stoush over symphony concert move after spending shift

Stoush over symphony concert move after spending shift

Stoush over symphony concert move after spending shift

Stoush over symphony concert move after spending shift

A western Sydney council has hit back at the decision to move a concert that's long been a key attraction of the city's arts festival.

Japanese courtyard Queenslander leads design winners

Japanese courtyard Queenslander leads design winners

Japanese courtyard Queenslander leads design winners

Japanese courtyard Queenslander leads design winners

A Queenslander cottage extended around a Japanese-inspired courtyard garden is among the winning designs at the National Architecture Awards.

Prism triple bill shows spectrum of ballet's lean years

Prism triple bill shows spectrum of ballet's lean years

Prism triple bill shows spectrum of ballet's lean years

Prism triple bill shows spectrum of ballet's lean years

From a tribute to dancers maintaining form at home to a sparely cast Bach interpretation, The Australian Ballet's triple header shines light on the times.

Half-century-old festival launches half-size program

Half-century-old festival launches half-size program

Half-century-old festival launches half-size program

Half-century-old festival launches half-size program

One of Australia's biggest arts festivals is celebrating 50 years but has launched a smaller offering for audiences due to rising costs.

Aussie content rules welcome, but beware the fine print

Aussie content rules welcome, but beware the fine print

Aussie content rules welcome, but beware the fine print

Aussie content rules welcome, but beware the fine print

As federal government moves to impose Australian content quotas on streaming services such as Netflix and Disney, are there loopholes to watch out for?

Doesn't that sound familiar? Singer pops up for pollies

Doesn't that sound familiar? Singer pops up for pollies

Doesn't that sound familiar? Singer pops up for pollies

Doesn't that sound familiar? Singer pops up for pollies

Award-winning singer Missy Higgins has performed around the world but made time to sing to MPs and senators during a busy parliamentary sitting day.

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Oasis frontman unleashes after flares thrown into crowd

Fans appear to have escaped injury after a flare was thrown into a packed crowd during a sold-out Oasis gig, prompting the band to lash out at the culprit.

'Did you miss us?': Oasis tour kicks off in Australia

Oasis have returned to the Australian stage for the first time in decades, with more than 55,000 fans packing out a stadium to watch the brothers reunite.

Jazz festival got the blues of last-minute ticket sales

The Wangaratta Jazz Festival turned its fortunes around in 2024, but organisers fear this year's event could run at a loss.

Live version of The Talented Mr Ripley kills on stage

Crime novelist Patricia Highsmith's The Talented Mr Ripley has inspired popular screen versions, but rarely has it been adapted for the stage.

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'Disastrous' funding cuts force Design Centre's closure

After more than 60 years in operation, the Australian Design Centre will close following a $350,000 shortfall in state and federal government funding.

Mega fans line up for merch as Oasis countdown begins

Oasis fans have queued for merchandise as excitement builds ahead of the band's opening concert in Australia.

Free show brings Britpop legends to the common people

Legends of Britpop will play a free outdoor concert in Adelaide, as a controversial director returns to the city's international arts festival.

Suspects in Louvre jewel heist case arrested near Paris

Two people have been arrested near Paris over the theft of eight precious pieces of art - worth an estimated $A157 million - from the Louvre.

Fundraising fizzers signal stark challenge for the arts

The first national donations day run by Creative Australia has raised more than $1 million, but many groups failed to meet their fundraising targets.

Icing on the funding cake: Aussie arts' pitch for cash

The first national crowdfunding day for artists is being run by Creative Australia, but does the pitch for donations highlight a lack of government support?

Harry Connick Jr loves his home crowd - in Australia

World famous singer and self-confessed Australophile Harry Connick Jr is one of the headline acts at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

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