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.
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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.
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.
Pop superstar makes history with Australian Eras Tour
Taylor Swift debuted a new track from her upcoming album at the first Australian concert of The Eras Tour, in front of her biggest ever audience.
Taylor Swift plays a record-breaking night at the MCG
Taylor Swift has kicked off the Australian leg of The Eras Tour by playing to her biggest-ever audience at the MCG, and debuting a tune from her new album.
Groovin The Moo forced to cancel 2024 regional tour
Groovin The Moo is among the latest of Australian music festival cancellations, canning the event only two months before the tour was set to begin.
Swift makes Grammys history with fourth album honour
Taylor Swift has won the Grammy for album of the year, becoming the only artist to take the prize four times.
Doja Cat wins Triple J’s Hottest 100 countdown
American artist Doja Cat has topped Triple J's 2023 Hottest 100 countdown with her song Paint The Town Red as two Australians round out the top three.
Parkes is jumpin’ as the town begins to swing for Elvis
The Parkes Elvis Festival is off to a hot and sweaty start, as thousands of fans spend a summer weekend in rural NSW to celebrate the king.
Fans can’t help falling in love at Elvis extravaganza
It's now or never for thousands of Elvis fans as they show off their collective burning love at Australia's biggest celebration of the king of rock 'n' roll.
Missy Higgins tickets hot as concerts roar back to life
Missy Higgins concerts have sold out within minutes and new shows have been added to the singer's anniversary tour as live shows make a post-pandemic comeback.
WA’s Here Comes the Sun festival rises in the east
The organisers of West Australian music festival Here Comes the Sun are expanding the event to the east coast.
Snowies heat up for national busking championships
Street performers and an ex-Australian Idol judge have descended on a sleepy Snowy Mountains town for the 2023 Australian National Busking Championships.
Troye Sivan dominates ARIAs with four gongs
Troye Sivan has won four awards including best solo artist and song of the year, while album of the year was one of three gongs for Genesis Owusu.
Kid Laroi promises ‘whole new level’ with stadium tour
Award-winning rapper The Kid Laroi is returning to Australia for a stadium tour, after launching his much-anticipated studio album.
Carmen to the bush, as opera helps disaster recovery
Rural Queensland might seem like an unlikely setting for a French opera, but one town hopes a night of song will bring their disaster-hit community together.
Organisers hit right notes to boost piano’s popularity
The organisers of a prestigious piano competition have founded a new organisation to promote the instrument across Australia.
Aussie music big-hitters playing free gigs for ‘yes’
As part of a national action, artists are launching Music for the Voice this weekend in support of the 'yes' campaign in the voice referendum.
Hey boy Hey girl, Chemical Brothers return to Australia
UK duo The Chemical Brothers are bringing their block rockin beats back to Australia with shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Geelong.
First Nations Artist’s Century-Old Piano Takes Centre Stage in Brisbane
A 117-year-old piano, hand-painted by Cairns First Nations artist Susan Reys, recently made headlines in Brisbane. The piano, first found at an auction in Cairns, was featured in an orchestra performance. Its unique design and history showcase the artist's talent and cultural stories.
Paul McCartney gets back to Australia with stadium tour
Former Beatle Paul McCartney is touring Australia for the first time in six years, ready to rock Down Under with his Got Back Tour.
From Beyonce to rural Oz, choir brings songs of hope
South Africa's Soweto Gospel Choir will tour regional Australia from August, bringing culture and entertainment to communities that sometimes miss out.
St Kilda takes stage as Vic’s first live music precinct
St Kilda has become Victoria's first ever designated live music precinct and the local council hopes the declaration will help to transform the area.
Cash-strapped Opera Australia singing for its supper
Opera Australia has recorded an operating loss of half a million dollars for the 2022 financial year, saying a return to surplus could take years.
Footy, Friendship, and Music: City Council’s New Single ‘Queenslander’ Scores a Try
If you like your rock music fast and loud, you need to check out the new single "Queenslander" from Hervey Bay four piece, City Council.
Aussie group Voyager through to Eurovision final
Perth rock band Voyager will represent Australia at the final of the Eurovision song contest, after making it through to the top ten acts.
Mulga Bore bringing red centre glam rock to Melbourne
The Mulga Bore Hard Rock Band - and their make-up - are the star attractions of the Indigenous arts and culture festival Yirramboi, which starts in Melbourne.
Aussie designer wins lawsuit against singer Katy Perry
A Federal Court judge has found US pop singer Katy Perry's company infringed on Australian fashion designer Katie Perry's trademark and is liable for damages.
Dance is King as RUFUS DU SOL, Flume win at APRA awards
Flume and RUFUS DU SOL are among the winners at the 2023 APRA awards.
For whom the bell tolls: 90 years of rural remembrance
WWI soldiers wanted to remember their fallen comrades with a grand carillon in the centre of Bathurst, NSW. A Digger's granddaughter is keeping the music alive.