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Better than ever, National Folk Festival returns to Canberra

If you’re after something other than chocolate eggs and fluffy bunny tails this Easter, check out the National Folk Festival when it returns to Exhibition Park in Canberra over the long weekend, 6-10 April.

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.

Canberra Symphony starts colourful 2023 season with Fire & Shadow

The Canberra Symphony Orchestra's 2023 mainstage concert season begins next week with Fire & Shadow at Llewellyn Hall.

Debussy and delight in CSO’s first Chamber Classics for 2023

On Sunday 5 March, the CSO presents Watercolours at Albert Hall, the opening concert in the popular Chamber Classics matinee series.

Sparrow-Folk reveals ‘Nice Pair’ at Courtyard Theatre

Hatching out of Canberra, Sparrow-Folk are sure to ruffle a few feathers – the right way – in their new show, Nice Pair.

Film, game and culture collide in Mirage at The Street Theatre

The diverse sounds of cinema, video games and far-reaching cultures come together in one powerhouse performer, Hayat Selim. The Egyptian-born composer, vocalist, and songwriter travels to Australia for the first time with Mirage, coming to The Street Theatre on Thursday 16 February.

Take 5 with Julia Stone, coming to SummerSalt in Canberra

A staple of the Australian music scene, Julia Stone and her brother Angus headline SummerSalt, which heads to Stage 88 on Friday 27 January. CW caught up with Julia before the tour kicked off to discuss family dynamics, gigs, and video games.

Auditions open for Canberra Youth Orchestra

Music for Canberra is inviting players under the age of 25 to come and try out for a spot in the Canberra Youth Orchestra (CYO).

Tradition to continue at National Folk Festival in Canberra

Canberra's favourite Easter weekend event, the National Folk Festival returns to Exhibition Park from 6 to 10 April.

Canberra says au revoir to Kim Yang

Goodbye for now, not forever to beloved Canberra-based singer, songwriter, and musician Kim Yang.

Pointer Sisters singer Anita dies aged 74

Anita Pointer, one of the four sibling Pointer Sisters who enjoyed worldwide fame in the 1970s and 1980s for their catchy pop songs, has died aged 74.

MAMA returns to recognise Canberra Musicians

The Canberra music scene has celebrated its revival in 2022, with venues opening back up post-pandemic lockdowns. Though numbers aren’t quite what they were before Covid-19 took over the world, the effort made by the attendees and performs deserved its own special night.

Survey reveals Australia’s music habits

TikTok is becoming the main place for people to hear new music and under-35s are more keen to find new artists than older Australians, a new survey shows.

Baker Boy takes home album of the year at ARIAs

Rapper Baker Boy has won five ARIA Awards including album of the year, for the critically acclaimed Gela.

Take 5 with Adam Harvey

Australian country music legend Adam Harvey and long-time tour partner Beccy Cole are celebrating the release of their duet album Great Country Songbook Volume 3 with a national tour. They perform at the Street Theatre on Friday 14 October.

Ngunnawal group reviving language through word and song

Alinta Barlow is a part of the Winanggaay Ngunnawal Language Group, who are dedicated to reviving the Ngunnawal language. Together, they’ve been working on the project since 2019, researching the language and speaking to elders. The group has grown to the point where some members are able to teach language to others through workshops.

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