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Robbie Williams show stopper 'just one of those things'

Robbie Williams show stopper 'just one of those things'

Millions in damages are being sought from the Australian Grand Prix over its cancellation of a Robbie Williams concert due to the risk of COVID-19.

Playing until the cows came home key to Harry's success

Playing until the cows came home key to Harry's success

Playing until the cows came home key to Harry's success

Playing until the cows came home key to Harry's success

Harry Macpherson is one of a handful of rural musicians in the Australian Youth Orchestra. The prestigious ensemble is urging more country kids to apply.

Tame Impala sells entire music catalogue to Sony

Tame Impala sells entire music catalogue to Sony

Tame Impala sells entire music catalogue to Sony

Tame Impala sells entire music catalogue to Sony

Sony has bought the entire catalogue of Tame Impala in a deal which is said to include the Australian hitmaker's work with some of rock and pop's biggest names.

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'Transformative' funding music to the ears of orchestra

'Transformative' funding music to the ears of orchestra

The Darwin Symphony Orchestra will be able to pay all of its principal musicians for the first time following a $1 million federal budget funding boost.

Disgraced singing coach sentenced for sexual assault

Disgraced singing coach sentenced for sexual assault

Leading singing coach David Jaanz has been convicted of sexual assault, with his victim saying her life has been hell since he betrayed her trust.

Broadway legend won't shy away on Australian stage

Broadway legend won't shy away on Australian stage

Audra McDonald is bringing her experiences, views and vocals developed from decades on Broadway to an Australian audience.

Aussie music duo sue former manager in Supreme Court

Aussie music duo sue former manager in Supreme Court

Indie-folk duo Angus and Julia Stone have appeared in court accusing their former manager of claiming commissions above what NSW legislation allowed.

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Connection is key for Electric Fields' Eurovision quest

Connection is key for Electric Fields' Eurovision quest

Connection is key for Electric Fields' Eurovision quest

Connection is key for Electric Fields' Eurovision quest

Electric Fields are looking to spark a connection by mirroring how their audience consumes music as they prepare to represent Australia at Eurovision in Sweden.

Spinning around: record stores stand the test of time

Spinning around: record stores stand the test of time

Spinning around: record stores stand the test of time

Spinning around: record stores stand the test of time

Video may have killed the radio star but it seems nothing can stop records spinning, with vinyl enthusiasts gearing up to gather at stores across the country.

Tuning out: party ends for a third of music festivals

Tuning out: party ends for a third of music festivals

Tuning out: party ends for a third of music festivals

Tuning out: party ends for a third of music festivals

A landmark report into Australia's live music festival sector has revealed at least one in three events lose money.

MONA pulls pin on summer festival as magic wears off

MONA pulls pin on summer festival as magic wears off

MONA pulls pin on summer festival as magic wears off

MONA pulls pin on summer festival as magic wears off

The owner of Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art has cancelled the gallery's summer festival after 16 years, citing poor attendance and competing costs.

Waterloo: 50 years since birth of lyrical masterpiece

Waterloo: 50 years since birth of lyrical masterpiece

Waterloo: 50 years since birth of lyrical masterpiece

Waterloo: 50 years since birth of lyrical masterpiece

Swedish supergroup ABBA is set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Waterloo, the song that won the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest and propelled them to stardom.

Hundreds test drugs at Easter weekend music festival

Hundreds test drugs at Easter weekend music festival

Hundreds test drugs at Easter weekend music festival

Hundreds test drugs at Easter weekend music festival

A voluntary drug testing facility has detected high-risk synthetic substances passed off as other drugs at an Easter weekend music festival.

Musicians singing the blues in an underpaid industry

Musicians singing the blues in an underpaid industry

Musicians singing the blues in an underpaid industry

Musicians singing the blues in an underpaid industry

As the nation's live music sector struggles to bounce back post-pandemic, a survey has revealed the extent to which musicians are being short-changed.

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'Taking year off': gig is up for Splendour in the Grass

Splendour in the Grass has been cancelled, disappointing Kylie Minogue fans after the superstar was announced as the annual musical festival's headliner.

Nearly $1 million in funding for festival pill testing

The Queensland government will invest nearly $1 million over two years to fund pill testing after the deaths of two festival goers.

Brass band acid house hits celebrate return of Rising

The third Rising festival will see brass bands blasting the classics of 1980s house, as part of a program of more than 100 events.

A world of music and heat at Adelaide's WOMAD festival

Adelaide's world music and arts festival is one cultural event hit by extreme temperatures, with people queuing for water and ice cream.

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Back roads inspire The Whitlams' alt-country detour

Singer-songwriter Tim Freedman was driving on deserted rural roads when he dreamt up a country album. The result is The Whitlams Black Stump debut Kookaburra.

Orphan's masterpiece comes to life in rural Australia

An orphan named Agatha was left at a Venice orphanage in 1712, when Vivaldi was teaching children. Her unearthed music is finding a home in regional Victoria.

Kelly visits WA prison for lesson on how to make gravy

Legendary musician Paul Kelly has paid a visit to a West Australian prison for a musical exchange with inmates who recorded one of his songs in language.

Kylie Minogue honoured with BRIT Award global icon gong

"There's a part of me that's the 14-year-old girl in the room dreaming of making music", Kylie Minogue said after being given the Brits global icon title.

Australian Swifties spend $300m on Taylor's Eras Tour

Taylor Swift's run of Australian concerts has lifted spending by about $300 million, according to figures generated by National Australia Bank.

Opera house series celebrates First Nations generations

Three Aboriginal powerhouse performing families will be on stage together for the new Generations and Dynasties series at the Sydney Opera House.

Taylor Swift sings up a storm in rain hit Sydney show

Rain and lightning could not stop Swifties dance through the night in her sold out show in Sydney with star studded fans also in attendance.

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