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Def FX reform for tour

Fiona Horne and Ant Banister have reformed Def FX for dates in June.

March 26, 2019
Michael Gudinski and Michael Chugg
Michael Chugg and Michael Gudinski reunite to form massive Joint Venture operation

Michael Gudinski and Michael Chugg have reunited to form one of Australia’s biggest touring companies. Chugg Entertainment and Frontier Touring have entered into an exclusive Joint Venture to will see all Chugg tours co-promoted with Frontier from April 1.

March 26, 2019
Scott Walker
Scott Walker of the Walker Brothers dies at age 76

Pop legend Scott Walker of the Walker Brothers has died at age 76.

March 26, 2019
Eagles Their Greatest Hits
Estate of Michael Jackson Queries Eagles Greatest vs Thriller sales

The Estate of Michael Jackson has questioned the sudden jump in Eagles ‘Their Greatest Hits’ sales which has pushed the Eagles title up “overnight” by 9 million sales.

March 26, 2019
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Diana Ross wants people to stop “attacking” Michael Jackson

Legendary entertainer Diana Ross has come under fire for urging Michael Jackson critics to quit attacking his legacy amid allegations of sexual abuse.

March 26, 2019
Justin Timberlake - Photo By Ros O'Gorman
Justin Timberlake pledges support for Nebraska flood victims

Justin Timberlake has vowed to make a generous donation to flood relief efforts in Nebraska after performing in the state over the weekend.

March 26, 2019
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Alanis Morissette has third child on the way

Alanis Morissette and her husband are expecting a third baby.

March 26, 2019
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R. Kelly denied entry into Dubai

R. Kelly's bid to travel to the United Arab Emirates to perform has suffered a setback after local government officials insisted he has not been booked for any shows.

March 26, 2019
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Justin Bieber puts his music career on hold

Justin Bieber is taking a career hiatus so he can work through some "deep-rooted issues" and become a better husband and future father.

March 26, 2019
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Wendy Matthews Talks About Bob Dylan Revisited and a Common Sense Time

Wendy Matthews is looking forward to performing the songs of Bob Dylan because the words spoke about “common sense life”.

March 25, 2019
John Farnham returns for Red Hot Summer 2019 photo Regional Touring
John Farnham gets thunderous reaction at his first Red Hot Summer show of 2019

John Farnham’s Red Hot Summer return has been greeting with thunderous applause after the Australian superstar was forced to cancel a series of shows prior to this tour.

March 25, 2019
The Amity Affliction performed at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Thursday 17 December 2015 as part of the Big Ass Tour photo by Zo Damage
The Amity Affliction put together an AmityFest like tour

The Amity Affliction will tour their ‘Fest’ with Underøath, Crossfaith and Pagan in September but it is only for Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.

March 25, 2019
Ariana Grande thank u next
Australian Charts: Ariana Grande ‘thank u next’ clocked up fifth no 1 week

Ariana Grande's "thank u, next" album logs a fifth week atop the ARIA Albums Chart to now become this years longest running No.1 album (so far).

March 24, 2019
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Australian Charts: Jonas Brothers ‘Sucker’ is no 1 for second week

The Jonas Brothers comeback single "Sucker" holds for a second week atop the ARIA Singles Chart this week.

March 24, 2019
Muriels Wedding
Muriel’s Wedding The Musical is Destined to become an Australian Theatre Classic

‘Muriel’s Wedding The Musical’ is destined to be a global hit. This all-Australian production, based on the book by PJ Hogan, directed by Simon Phillips and with new music from Kate Miller-Heidke & Kier Nuttal, will be a great fit for Broadway or the West End one day. Right now, Melbourne is privileged to host the Australian premiere of the national tour of Muriel’s Wedding The Musical.

March 24, 2019
Lewis Capaldi
UK Charts: Lewis Capaldi spends fourth week atop singles chart

Lewis Capaldi’s Someone You Loved holds on for a fourth week at Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart after his biggest week of streams so far.

March 24, 2019
Jack Savoretti
UK Charts: Jack Savoretti claims his first no 1 UK album

Congratulations to Jack Savoretti, whose new album Singing to Strangers debuts at Number 1 on this week’s Official Albums Chart.

March 24, 2019
John Fogerty photo by Ros O'Gorman
John Fogerty joins Billy Joel to a couple of CCR songs at Madison Square Garden

Legend John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival joined legend Billy Joel at the legendary Madison Square Garden this week.

March 23, 2019
Motley Crue The Dirt soundtrack
The Dirt vs Bohemian Rhapsody – At Least Mötley Crüe Get Most of it Right

“Is this the real life, is this just fantasy.” That is Queen’s famous opening line in the song ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’. As it turned out, Queen’s biopic was mostly just fantasy but Mötley Crüe’s ‘The Dirt’ gets in mostly right.

March 23, 2019
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Kevin Parker drops Tame Impala’s latest Patience

Kevin Parker has released his latest Tame Impala track ‘Patience’.

March 22, 2019
Hip Hop exhibition Australian Music Vault photo by Noise11.com
DJ Peril and Mantra unveil Australian Music Vault Hip Hop Exhibit

Melbourne hip hop artist Mantra and 1200 Techniques’ DJ Peril were on hand for the unveiling of the Australian Music Vault’s newest exhibition honouring the history of Australian Hip-Hop.

March 22, 2019
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The Living End to play with Stray Cats in London

The Living End will perform in London as special guests of Stray Cats in June.

March 22, 2019
Motley Crue The Dirt soundtrack
New Music Releases for 22 March 2019

Major new titles coming this week from: Van Morrison, Motley Crue, Bonnie Tyler, Robin Trower, Dean Lewis, Rich the Kid, Yungblud, Dan Sultan, Avey Tare, The Angels, Megadeth, Ladytron, The Green, Daggy Man, Lambchop and the new So Fresh for Autumn.

March 22, 2019
Motley Crue The Dirt
Motley Crue release The Dirt soundtrack as Netflix releases The Dirt biopic

Motley Crue’s soundtrack to their biopic ‘The Dirt’ is out this week and so is the movie.

March 21, 2019
Russell Morris performs at Hamer Hall as support for America on their 2017 Australia tour.
Russell Morris Named as latest Record Store Day Ambassador

Russell Morris has been announced as an Ambassador for Record Store Day Australia 2019.

March 21, 2019
Mavis Staples photo by Ros OGorman
Ben Harper has produced the new Mavis Staples album

Mavis Staples next album ‘We Get By’ was produced by Ben Harper.

March 21, 2019
Bill and Ted 3 Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves
And in most excellent news Bill & Ted 3 is on the way

There will be a third edition of the cult classic Bill & Ted movies. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter have landed in 2019 to announce Bill & Ted 3 is on the way.

March 21, 2019
Evelyn Richardson of Live Performance Australia
Helpmann Awards moves to Melbourne

After nearly two decades in Sydney, Live Performance Australia, the producers of The Helpmanns, have announced the event will take place at Arts Centre Melbourne for the first time.

March 21, 2019
R.Kelly, music news, noise11.com
R. Kelly seeks courts permission to travel to Dubai

Embattled singer R. Kelly is set to request permission to travel to the United Arab Emirates to honour previously-scheduled concert commitments in Dubai.

March 21, 2019
Brian Cadd, Ros O'Gorman, Photo, Noise11
Woodstock Founder Michael Lang Welcomes Brian Cadd to 50th Anniversary Event

Woodstock co-founder and co-producer Michael Lang has issued a personal statement welcoming Australian legend Brian Cadd to the 2019 Woodstock 50 Music and Arts Fair.

March 20, 2019