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Canberra band wins ARIA Award for debut album

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers were inspired to form in 2015 after watching the School of Rock movie at a sleepover.

Take 6 with John Butler

Iconic Australian musician John Butler will return to Canberra for a special show that’s different from anything he’s done in the past.

Take 8 with Brad Cox

Originally from Jindabyne in NSW, Australian singer-songwriter Brad Cox is bringing his Everything I’ve Got tour to the University of Canberra on Thursday 17 October.

Canberra’s longest-running band: The Gadflys

There’s nothing more Canberran than home-grown “mongrel Jazz” band The Gadflys performing at that other Canberra institution, Smith’s Alternative.

In blue velvet and echoing The Sound of White, Missy Higgins makes us laugh and cry

While fans were disappointed when Missy Higgins postponed the Canberra leg of ‘The Second Act Tour 2024’ due to ill-health earlier this year, turns out it was well worth the wait.

Huge local line-up released for Canberra’s music festival, Stonefest

Local line-up released for Canberra’s Stonefest, returning to the University of Canberra Lawns Saturday 19 October.

Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Messiah’ a triumph

Canberra crowds are notoriously tough critics, so it was no small feat for the Canberra Symphony Orchestra to elicit a well-deserved standing ovation from the majority at last night's special presentation of Handel's Messiah.

New Taylor Swift album first to have 300m Spotify streams in a day

Taylor Swift has become the most-streamed artist in a single day on the music platform Spotify with the release of her new album The Tortured Poets Department.

Take 5 with Katie Noonan, performing with Elixir at Gundaroo

Ahead of Elixir's performance at Tallagandra Hill Winery on Saturday 9 March, Katie Noonan discusses musical memories and journeys, and collaborating with national living treasure, Michael Leunig.

Taylor Swift sings up a storm in rain hit Sydney show

Lightning and rain was not enough to dampen the spirits of 80,000 Taylor Swift fans on night one of her Sydney tour, with the second show kicking off in a matter of hours.

Taylor Swift to break records with Australian Eras Tour

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has descended on Melbourne, with the pop megastar expected to perform in front of the biggest crowds of her career so far.

Taylor Swift announces new album while accepting Grammy

Her Swifties have gone ballistic after pop megastar Taylor Swift announced the imminent release of her new album, The Tortured Poets Department.

Billie Eilish claims Grammy for song of the year

Billie Eilish and Kylie Minogue are among the first music stars to win prizes at the 2024 Grammy Awards pre-telecast ceremony.

Live music to roar as local venues pin hopes on revival

Punters are being urged to support emerging artists at smaller venues as the live music industry continues its comeback from bruising pandemic-era lockdowns.

Doja Cat wins Triple J’s Hottest 100 countdown

American artist Doja Cat has taken out Triple J's 2023 Hottest 100 countdown with her song Paint The Town Red as two Australians round out the top three.

Review: LGT Young Soloists at Snow Concert Hall a ‘triumph’

One unanticipated high spot of the Canberra musical year has turned out to be the appearance of The LGT Young Soloists at the Snow Concert Hall on Saturday, says Peter Fuller.

Take 5 with Tim Rogers of You Am I, coming to The Basement

After a 3-year break from headline shows, You Am I return with their national The You's Pull Up Their Troos Tour, stopping at The Basement Canberra on 7 December.

The 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.

Taylor Swift sets streaming record on Spotify

Taylor Swift's rerecording of 1989 has broken not one but two Spotify streaming records, including one she set herself in 2022.

Youngest CSO members to shine at fundraising gala

Canberra’s youngest string players are set to wow audiences when they share their musical prowess at the Canberra Symphony Orchestra (CSO) Fundraising Gala on Friday 3 November.

Take 5 with Damien Leith

Rising to fame after winning the 2006 series of Australian Idol, Damien Leith brings his ‘Roy Orbison Orchestrated’ show to Canberra Theatre on 3 November.

Taylor Swift wins top prize at MTV’s Video Music Awards

Pop superstar Taylor Swift has taken home the top prize at MTV's Video Music Awards, winning video of the year and other honours for her hit Anti-Hero.

Kyle’s mission to bring Christian hip hop to Canberra

Canberra Christian hip hop artist Kyle Wilkins is on a journey to share his music and faith with listeners through his new EP, The First and the Last.

Earth and Sky: CSO’s 2024 season launched

Earth and Sky, the Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s 2024 season, explores what Mahler called the "infinite mystery" of the Earth.

Captivating and cathartic, a visionary and a truth-teller: playing Sinéad O’Connor’s music was my education

Sinéad O'Connor was well known for her deeply emotional voice, but what I want to talk about, mostly, was her extraordinary songwriting.

Post Malone to headline Spilt Milk in Canberra

International superstar Post Malone is coming to Canberra in November to headline Spilt Milk.

Post Malone coming to Canberra as part of world tour

Post Malone will be performing at Spilt Milk in Canberra on Saturday 25 November later this year as part of his If Y'all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying world tour.

Sir Rod Stewart cancels Australian show due to illness

Sir Rod Stewart said he has cancelled a performance in Australia due to being told he has a "viral infection".

Viral sea shanty boost as US band returns to Australia

An unlikely sea shanty medley that went viral on TikTok has changed the face (and age) of US country group Home Free's gigs, as they prepare to play CMC Rocks.

Akuna’s newest dive bar The Shaking Hand dishes up pizzas till 2am

Lovers of late-night rock and roll and general loose revelry should tune in to the newest dive bar on Akuna Street in the City - The Shaking Hand (aka Shakes) opens today, Wednesday 1 February.
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