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Songbook and album safeguarding Indigenous languages

Songbook and album safeguarding Indigenous languages

Song has always been part of the fabric of Indigenous cultural identity, and a new songbook is harnessing the power of music to protect traditional languages.

Human-powered dancefloor 'not your average boogie'

Human-powered dancefloor 'not your average boogie'

Human-powered dancefloor 'not your average boogie'

Human-powered dancefloor 'not your average boogie'

A fringe festival in its 43rd year has officially kicked off, with a unique dancefloor and a musical poking fun at colonial explorers among its offerings.

UK court tosses terror charge against Kneecap member

UK court tosses terror charge against Kneecap member

UK court tosses terror charge against Kneecap member

UK court tosses terror charge against Kneecap member

The terrorism case against a rapper from the trio Kneecap has been thrown out by a London magistrate due to a technical error in the way the charge was brought.

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Diddy returns to court a week before his sentencing

Diddy returns to court a week before his sentencing

A US judge will listen to lawyers' arguments that could help him decide a sentence for hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs on prostitution-related charges.

'Part of your DNA': Snoop taking grand final seriously

'Part of your DNA': Snoop taking grand final seriously

Snoop Dogg has strutted into the MCG for his official appearance ahead of a fascinating, somewhat controversial, AFL grand-final entertainment set.

Diddy's lawyers seek no more than 14 months' prison

Diddy's lawyers seek no more than 14 months' prison

Lawyers for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs are urging a judge to sentence him at the most to 14 months in prison for his conviction on prostitution charges.

Hot mess: electronic sound studio moves to city's heart

Hot mess: electronic sound studio moves to city's heart

Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio makes an extensive collection of music gear available to the public. Its move to the city will mean many more visitors.

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As live shows surge, Chappell Roan hot to go Down Under

As live shows surge, Chappell Roan hot to go Down Under

As live shows surge, Chappell Roan hot to go Down Under

As live shows surge, Chappell Roan hot to go Down Under

The Laneway Festival headliner will be US pop star Chappell Roan. The announcement has been made as figures show average ticket prices are higher than ever.

Concerto that was lost to time to premiere in Australia

Concerto that was lost to time to premiere in Australia

Concerto that was lost to time to premiere in Australia

Concerto that was lost to time to premiere in Australia

The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra will premiere a concerto that had been lost to time, and rediscovered by accident.

Portrait marks Tina Arena's 50-year 'symphony of life'

Portrait marks Tina Arena's 50-year 'symphony of life'

Portrait marks Tina Arena's 50-year 'symphony of life'

Portrait marks Tina Arena's 50-year 'symphony of life'

Pop star Tina Arena will feature in one of Australia's most prominent galleries as she celebrates 50 years since she first captured the nation's heart.

Indigenous language, song celebrated on iconic stage

Indigenous language, song celebrated on iconic stage

Indigenous language, song celebrated on iconic stage

Indigenous language, song celebrated on iconic stage

A desire to revitalise languages from a remote community is bringing Country to one of Australia's most iconic arts venues.

McCartney plans to release new solo album and tour UK

McCartney plans to release new solo album and tour UK

McCartney plans to release new solo album and tour UK

McCartney plans to release new solo album and tour UK

Sir Paul McCartney is said to be around '90 per cent' finished with his next record, the follow-up to 2020's McCartney III.

From Territory 'redneck' to accidental country star

From Territory 'redneck' to accidental country star

From Territory 'redneck' to accidental country star

From Territory 'redneck' to accidental country star

Between wrangling horses, training working dogs and writing music, country singer Tom Curtain quietly checks in with fans across rural Australia every day.

Outback music festival built for comfort, not for greed

Outback music festival built for comfort, not for greed

Outback music festival built for comfort, not for greed

Outback music festival built for comfort, not for greed

Organisers of Australia's biggest outback music festival have ruled out building on the event's sold-out crowd of 15,000.

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Sound no barrier for bands and fans at outback festival

With no neighbours to annoy as far as the eye can see, performances at Australia's largest outback music festival are loud and proud.

Call to deny Diddy's request for acquittal or new trial

Sean “Diddy” Combs' is asking a US court to throw out a verdict or order a new trial after the music mogul was convicted of two prostitution-related charges.

Mad Max adds extra grunt to outback music festival

Music-loving Mad Max devotees have packed extra luggage for a trek to the outback as they pay tribute to George Miller's famed film franchise.

Access all areas for Headliners at outback music bash

All roads are leading to Mundi Mundi as some 15,000 people of all ages and abilities converge in the outback to enjoy three days of live music under the stars.

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Rosy outlook: pink-hued exhibit reshapes building

An artist has transformed a historic city building into an immersive inflatable, pink-hued sanctuary for a festival's opening weekend.

Wild Honey: the sweetest sound of remote Australia

From one of Australia's most remote regions, members of rock band Sweet Honey say its special to play to local crowds and give back to their community.

Paul Kelly farewells Joe in How to Make Gravy sequel

One of Australia’s most celebrated artists has released a sequel to Christmas anthem How to Make Gravy, almost three decades after its release.

Bye Bye Baby: Australian music pioneer Col Joye dies

One of Australia's pioneers of rock music has died after almost seven decades as a leading figure in the industry both as a performer and entrepreneur.

Turning 70, Opera Australia returns to milestone shows

Opera Australia returns to some of the company's milestone productions as it recruits new leadership and tries to get back in the black.

Man dies after fall from balcony at Oasis Wembley gig

Oasis has expressed shock and sadness after a man fell to his death during their concert at Wembley Stadium in London.

Golden night for leading ladies at Logies

Leading ladies shone at the Logies, with Lynne McGranger winning Gold, Kitty Flanagan scooping silvers and Magda Szubanski's emotional Hall of Fame induction.

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