Stevie Wonder Down to Earth album cover 1966 Tamla Motown
Stevie Wonder’s Down to Earth Turns 60

The sixth studio album from the then 16-year-old Motown artist, released on 16 November 1966, featured the hit single "A Place in the Sun" and marked a shift from earlier teen-focused material.

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Smokey Robinson And The Miracles Away We A Go-Go 1966 album cover
Smokey Robinson And The Miracles Mark 60 Years Of Away We A Go-Go

The follow-up to Going To A Go-Go arrived on 16 November 1966 with a Holland-Dozier-Holland Top 20 hit and a collection of covers that still stand out.

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Dan Hall Taxiride founding member Melbourne musician
Taxiride Founding Member Dan Hall Dies Aged 48

Jason Singh leads tributes to his former bandmate following the sudden death of the Melbourne musician who helped create one of Australia's most successful pop-rock bands of the late 1990s.

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Beastie Boys Licensed to Ill Turns 40

The landmark 1986 debut that made the Beastie Boys the first rap act to top the Billboard 200 receives its 40th anniversary this month.

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Debbie Harry’s Rockbird Turns 40: The Story Behind Her Comeback Album

Debbie Harry released her second solo studio album, Rockbird, in November 1986, four years after Blondie's split and following an extended period spent caring for partner and Blondie guitarist Chris Stein during his serious illness.

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Iron Maiden on stage at AAMI Park Melbourne during the Run For Your Lives 2026 tour
Iron Maiden Deliver Career-Best Stadium Spectacle In Melbourne

More than 30,000 fans filled AAMI Park as Iron Maiden took their Run For Your Lives tour from arenas to stadiums, delivering a career-spanning celebration of their classic years with a spectacular production and a setlist packed with rarely performed favourites.

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Hozier and Jessie Buckley Reimagine Fairytale of New York on Shane MacGowan Tribute Album

20th Century Paddy - The Songs of Shane MacGowan is out now across vinyl, CD, deluxe bookpack and digital formats, with artist proceeds supporting Dublin's Simon Community.

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King Charles and Sir Elton John in conversation for the special Rocket Hour episode marking The King's Trust 50th anniversary
King Charles Joins Elton John on Rocket Hour for King’s Trust 50th Anniversary

His Majesty and Sir Elton discuss the role of music in the charity's work supporting young people, with the special episode premiering on the King's 78th birthday.

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Tony Richards, original W.A.S.P. drummer who played on the band's 1984 debut album.
Tony Richards, Original W.A.S.P. Drummer, Dies At 69

Blackie Lawless and Chris Holmes have paid tribute to the founding drummer whose playing helped define W.A.S.P.'s explosive 1984 debut album.

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Jarvis Cocker's debut solo album Jarvis, released in November 2006, marks its 20th anniversary in 2026.
Jarvis Cocker’s Solo Debut Jarvis Marks 20 Years

Released on 13 November 2006, the Pulp frontman's first album under his own name brought together familiar collaborators for a sharply observed and deeply personal collection of songs.

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Robbie Williams in Melbourne 11 November 2026 by Ian Laidlaw supplied Frontier
Robbie Williams Turns Marvel Stadium Into A Night Of Hits, Honesty And Pure Showmanship

Robbie Williams returned to Marvel Stadium on Wednesday night for his first performance at the Melbourne venue in 20 years, delivering a career-spanning set of hits, new material from Britpop and candid reflections on family, survival and life at 52.

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Donald Trump Jr Defends Predator Russell Brand’s 10-Year Prison Sentence

Donald Trump Jr has questioned the prosecution and sentencing of Russell Brand, suggesting the comedian was targeted after embracing Christianity and conservative politics, while challenging what he described as inconsistencies in the British justice system.

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The Doobie Brothers at Bluesfest Melbourne photo by Mary Boukouvalas
The Doobie Brothers to Headline Lighthouse Rock 2027 in Bundaberg

US Rock & Roll Hall of Famers join Jon Stevens, Jo Jo Zep and The Falcons, Mark Seymour, Toni Childs, Eurogliders, Taxiride and more for the all-ages festival at Burnett Heads on 30 October 2027, with on-site camping and tickets on sale 19 November.

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Train and Barenaked Ladies announce 2027 Australian tour dates
Train Announce 2027 Australian Tour With Barenaked Ladies

Train will return to Australia in May 2027 for the Drops of Jupiter: 25 Years In The Atmosphere Tour, bringing Barenaked Ladies as special guests for shows in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Queensland.

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Michael Paynter Expands Great Australian Songbook Tour Across Regional Australia in 2027

Tickets for more than 20 new dates go on sale today as the singer prepares to play John Farnham on stage.

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