Sum 41 cancel Australia leg of farewell tour
A "gutted" Sum 41 have cancelled their Australian tour dates amid Deryck Whibley's battle with pneumonia.
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Pop sensation Troye Sivan sweeps ARIAs yet again
Singer-songwriter Troye Sivan has swept the top categories of the 2024 ARIA Awards, taking out album of the year, best solo artist and best pop release.
Heavenly voices take centre stage for Superstar revival
The new production of Jesus Christ Superstar will be more rock 'n' roll than musical when it returns to its original Australian home.
Eurovision comes to Australia in first world tour
Australia is the latest stop in Eurovision's first world tour, with 18 fan favourites set to feature in a three-hour live show.
Pearl Jam kicks off Dark Matter tour down under
Pearl Jam have fronted their first Australian concert in 10 years as the grunge stalwarts opened their Dark Matter tour on the Gold Coast.
From folk to house, Sean Shibe arrives down under
Guitarist Sean Shibe ranges from ancient folk tunes to music inspired by Edinburgh's nineties rave scene during his tour with the Australian Chamber Orchestra.
US music titan Quincy Jones dies at 91
Quincy Jones, the US music titan who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra and countless other artists, has died aged 91.
Rape-accused UK rapper blows kiss to fans outside court
A British YouTube star and rapper, who allegedly raped and choked a woman in a Perth hotel room blew a kiss to screaming fans as he emerged from court.
Singer Kamahl’s charge over ‘foolish’ texts thrown out
Singer Kamahl has been placed under the care of his doctors after a court dismissed allegations the 89-year-old intimidated a woman via text message.
No stopping Cliff Richard as pop icon tours Down Under
British pop icon Cliff Richard will tour Australia and New Zealand giving audiences a rare chance to see the octogenarian perform live.
More Diddy sex assault claims, including against teen
A new wave of lawsuits accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.
UK rapper accused of rape after show granted bail
A British YouTuber and rapper, who allegedly raped and choked a woman in a hotel room following a performance in Perth, has been granted bail.
Music venue The Zoo to reopen with new name – Crowbar
Much-loved Brisbane live music venue The Zoo is set to reopen under new management.
Wild dreams and a car crash form golden threads of song
The Long Way Home, Australian country musician Matt Ward's third album, celebrates journeys through the bush, finding home, and falling in love.
Choir takes stories the ‘world needs to hear’ to London
An Indigenous choir, Marliya, will perform before their first international audience in October when they take their show Spinifex Gum to London.
Promoters win $2.8m over canned Robbie Williams concert
Cancelling a Robbie Williams concert at the last minute will cost the Australian Grand Prix $2.8m after a judge found it misled promoters on health advice.
Live music ‘extinction event’ as Bluesfest tunes out
A long-running blues and roots festival is the latest live music show to call time, with its organiser pleading for help to save an industry "on its knees".
Ticket hesitation hits The Forum line-up, inquiry told
Artists have been pulling out of hoped-for gigs at famed live music venue The Forum as fans leave ticket purchases to the last minute, an inquiry has been told.
What would Banksy think? Big data steers mega art bucks
A multimillion-dollar company is using data to bring global entertainment to cities across Australia - but does it matter if what they offer is the real thing?
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.
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
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
Indie-folk duo Angus and Julia Stone have appeared in court accusing their former manager of claiming commissions above what NSW legislation allowed.
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.
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
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.
‘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.
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.
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.