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$30 million Stradivarius violin to be played in Canberra

A concert by a globally acclaimed ensemble of young virtuoso musicians on Saturday will feature a prized Stradivarius violin owned by Rodolphe Kreutzer.

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.

Take 5 with 360, aka Matt Colwell

Matt Colwell better known as 360, brings his Back To Life regional Tour to The Basement Canberra on 24 November.

Sophie Edwards aims to level the musical playing field

Returning to Canberra from the Berkley School of Music in New York City, Sophie Edwards is on a mission to make music production more inclusive.

ANU composers give voice to silent films

A marrying of the old and the new, a collaboration between the National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA) and the Australian National University (ANU) gives new life to archival footage.

Canberra Qwire singing out with pride

Celebrating 30 years of community, connection and showstopping musical numbers, the Canberra Qwire presents Singing Out with Pride! at Llewellyn Hall on Saturday 11 November.

Take 6 with Ed Kuepper

CW speaks with Aussie music legend Ed Kuepper ahead of The Exploding Universe of Ed Kuepper show at The Street Theatre on Wednesday 20 September.

Retired Canberra GP moonlights as drummer

On a blue moon five years ago, a Canberra GP decided on a whim to start up an informal drumming session near Lake Burley Griffin to watch the moon rise and to share a love of rhythm.

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.

Ukulele Republic of Canberra: tunes, laughs and friendships to last

Strumming soothing sounds and catchy tunes, the Ukulele Republic of Canberra has created their own paradise with the instruments in our fair city.

Canberra musician Ruth O’Brien on accessibility, shyness and cats

Supporting an idol, odes to cats, and recognition as a disability ambassador, 2023 has been exciting for Canberra's Ruth O’Brien.

‘I Was Only 19’ to ring out across Australian War Memorial

It’s not often a guitarist rocks up to the daily Last Post ceremony at the Australian War Memorial but today is no ordinary day; it is Vietnam Veterans’ Day and the 57th...

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.

Musicians sing out for fair pay for radio play at APH

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese isn’t the only music-lover on the hill (remember him sculling a beer at Gang of Youths concert), David Pocock is also a fan and today the Senate debated his Bill to overturn archaic copyright legislation that shortchanges musicians when their songs are played on radio.

Museums reject Canberra Beatles fan’s memorabilia donation

A Canberra Beatles fan has thousands of Beatles memorabilia items stored in boxes and, unbelievably, no museum in Australia wants his priceless donation – so it’s up for sale on Facebook. Beatles fan...

Canberra night club sees red

Get ready to paint the town red when original red Wiggle, Murray Cook, hits the decks for a banger DJ set at Fiction nightclub in Canberra’s CBD next month. A stylish red jacket...

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