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Michael Buble image by Ros O'Gorman Noise11 photo
Michael Buble Receives National Arts Centre Award In Canada

Michael Bublé gave a touching speech at his first public appearance since he stepped out of the public eye to help his son battle cancer.

July 1, 2017
Ray Manzarek, The Doors, Ros O'Gorman, Photo
The Doors To Release A Sides and B Sides Package

In the day of the vinyl single, everyone played the a-side of the record because it was normally the radio hit but, on the other side, there was sometimes a throwaway song or even a rarity that never made it onto an album.

July 1, 2017
Backstreet Boys perform at Rod Laver Arena Melbourne on Friday 8 May 2015. The first Australian show of 2015
Backstreet Boys Are Planning a Tour With GEM

The Backstreet Boys are plotting a tour with Spice Girls spin-off group GEM.

July 1, 2017
Steve Winwood - Photo By Ros O'Gorman
Steve Winwood To Release His First Solo Live Album

Steve Winwood has gone to his large archive of live shows to select some of his best performances for the new album Winwood: Greatest Hits Live.

July 1, 2017
Tony Iommi, Black Sabbath, Noise11, 2013, Ros O'Gorman, Photo
Black Sabbath Final Show To Screen In Cinemas

There are more and more big musical events coming to theaters than ever before, including new dates for shows by Black Sabbath and the Grateful Dead.

July 1, 2017
Afghan Whigs Dave Rosser
R.I.P. Dave Rosner of Afghan Whigs

Dave Rosser, who has played guitar with the Afghan Whigs since 2014, died on Tuesday (June 27) in New Orleans after battling colon cancer. He was 50.

July 1, 2017
Katy Perry, photo by Ros O'Gorman, rod laver arena, Melbourne 2014
Katy Perry Springs Australian Tour Dates

Katy Perry has added an instant tour for Australia, due to start in one year and three weeks.

June 30, 2017
Gary Numan photo by Tim Cashmere, music news, noise11.com
Gary Numan Sets A Stack of US Dates

Gary Numan has set twenty-two dates across North America for this November and December.

June 30, 2017
Albert Hammond In Symphony REVIEW

Anyone who has been around ‘pop’ music for a while will know the songs of Albert Hammond – they may not know all of these as his songs but he has been incredibly prolific and created a package of music that is staggering in its depth and quality.

June 30, 2017
Nikki Sixx, Motley Crue, Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo
Nikki Sixx Is Ready To Stop Touring Completely

Nikki Sixx has "kind-of, sort-of" retired from touring.

June 30, 2017
Fleetwood Mac photo by Ros O'Gorman
Fleetwood Mac Fans Are Going To Like The Lindsay Buckingham and Christine McVie Setlist

Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie opened their tour on June 21 and were four shows in when they played Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA on Monday night (June 26).

June 30, 2017
Kurt Cobain, music news, noise11.com
Kurt Cobain Paintings To Be Exhibited

Art collectors have unearthed two never-before-seen paintings by Kurt Cobain to display at the Seattle Art Fair this summer.

June 30, 2017
Mary J Blige plays Hamer Hall on Wednesday 12 April 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Mary J. Blige’s Husband Calls For Peace

Mary J. Blige's estranged husband, Martin 'Kendu' Isaacs, has issued a public plea to the singer following her performance at the BET Awards Sunday night (June 25).

June 30, 2017
Gene Simmons, Kiss. photo by Tim Cashmere
Gene Simmons Is Working With Ace Frehley Again

Something that seemed unimaginable to many KISS fans has actually occurred. Gene Simmons and former band member Ace Frehley have written two songs together.

June 30, 2017
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Justin Hayward And David Bridie Guest at Noise11 iHeartRadio

Justin Hayward is at Noise11 iHeartRadio this week to talk about 50 years of Moody Blues and first very first solo tour of Australia. Also David Bridie of My Friend The Chocolate Cake previews the new album 'The Revival Meeting' and talks about the band's homage to artist Jeffrey Smart.

June 30, 2017
The Best of Josh Pyke
New Music Releases for 29 June 2017

Major new titles coming this week from: Calvin Harris, Tuesday the Sky, Devin Townsend Project, Stone Sour, The Acacia Strain, Tex, Don & Charlie, Lany, Jason Owen, TLC and Josh Pyke GH's.

June 30, 2017
Tempus Sun
Tempus Sun Share Their Owls VIDEO

Tempus Sun, the 2016 winners of the Melbourne Music Bank, will launch their new song ‘Owls’ at The Toff in Melbourne on Friday night.

June 29, 2017
Tkay Maidza
Tkay Maidza To Perform Free Show For Brisbane

Rapper Tkay Maidza will team with visual artist Ego for a free show in Brisbane on July 14.

June 29, 2017
Andy Grammer
Andy Grammer Has A New Song With LunchMoney Lewis

Andy Grammer has shared his new video with LunchMoney Lewis.

June 29, 2017
Kate Miller-Heidke announces Helpmann Awards Nominations at Hamer Hall.
Phil Jamieson To Perform At The Helpmann Awards

Phil Jamieson of Grinspoon will perform ’21 Guns’ from American Idiot at the Helpmann Awards for 2017.

June 29, 2017
The Sea Gypsies
The Sea Gypsies Debut Demons VIDEO

After a run of festivals Lost Paradise, Mountain Sounds, Beyond the Valley, and opening for Australian and International greats Harts, Ash Grunwald, Winston Surfshirt, Paul Kelly and The Beautiful Girls, The Sea Gypies have a new song ‘Demons’.

June 29, 2017
Iggy Pop PETA video
Nick Cave And Iggy Pop Make A Video For PETA

Nick Cave and Iggy Pop have collaborated on a video for PETA. The message is “be the person your dog thinks you are”.

June 29, 2017
Britney Spears - image By Ros O'Gorman
Britney Spears Claims She Sing Live (insert LOL here)

Britney Spears has slammed critics who refuse to accept she's not lip-syncing when she performs live.

June 29, 2017
Paolo Nutini photo by Ros O'Gorman
Paolo Nutini Faces Drink Driving Charges

Scottish singer Paolo Nutini has gone on trial for drink driving in Paisley.

June 29, 2017
Lady Gaga - Photo By Ros O'Gorman
Lady Gaga Credits John and Yoko For Inspiring Her Charity Work

Lady Gaga credits John Lennon and Yoko Ono for inspiring her to get involved with charity work.

June 29, 2017
Ying Yang Twins
Ying Yang Twins To Tour Australia And Here Are The Dates

Ying Yang Twins will tour Australia for the first time ever with Trina and Bubba Sparxxx on the Legends of the Dirty South tour.

June 29, 2017
John Mayer photo, Deni Bluesfest 2014, Ros O'Gorman
John Mayer Prefers Joints To Beers

Rocker John Mayer has replaced his penchant for alcohol with marijuana.

June 29, 2017
Adele performs at on March 18, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. Photo credit: Graham Denholm / Getty Images
Adele Hints At Touring Retirement

Singer Adele has hinted she may never tour again once she wraps up her current concert run.

June 29, 2017
Chris Cornell Widow To Work Raising Addiction Awareness

Chris Cornell's widow has vowed to raise awareness about the dangers of addiction after overlooking the warning signs which led to the tragic rocker's death.

June 29, 2017
Jimmy Webb performs at the Recital Centre in Melbourne on Tuesday 27 June 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman
Jimmy Webb Plays Melbourne Recital Centre and It Was A Memorable Evening

Once upon a time when songwriting was an art form Jimmy Webb was one of songwriting’s greatest sculptors. His songs defy time and have become a soundtrack for generations.

June 28, 2017