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Pseudo Echo To Mark 40th Anniversary of ‘Love An Adventure’ with 2025 Tour

by Paul Cashmere

2025 is an anniversary year for Pseudo Echo with the second album ‘Love an Adventure’ turning 40 in October 2025.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Love an Adventure, pop, Pseudo Echo

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Sting Continues To Pocket Diddy Bucks From ‘I’ll Be Missing You’

by Music-News.com

Sting has spoken out about the allegations surrounding Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.

Tagged as: 80s, Diddy, Every Breathe You Take, I'll Be Missing You, rock, Sean Combs, Sting, UK

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Annie Lennox To Headline Concert for Women’s Rights

by Paul Cashmere

Annie Lennox and The Circle, a global feminist organisation announce the inaugural SISTERS: Annie Lennox and Friends concert to be held live at London’s legendary Royal Albert Hall. The special event is in support of The Circle, raising funds to help women and girls facing violence and injustice across the world. Taking place on 6th March 2025, the concert will be headlined by music icon, singer-songwriter, activist and The Circle Founder Annie Lennox.

Tagged as: 80s, Annie Lennox, Eurythmics, pop, UK

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Jim Moginie of Midnight Oil On The Day He Shared A Joint With Bob Dylan

by Paul Cashmere

Midnight Oil’s Jim Moginie has a funny story about Bob Dylan.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Everybody's Gonna Be Fine, Jim Moginie, Midnight Oil, rock, USA

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The Return of The Cure and ‘Songs of a Lost World’

by Noise11.com

The long-awaited return of The Cure has set the music world abuzz with excitement and anticipation with ‘Songs of a Lost Work’ debuting at the top of international charts this week.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, rock, Songs of a Lost World, The Cure, UK

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Original Poison Line-up To Regroup In 2026

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Poison’s Rikki Rockett has opened up about a band reunion and has confirmed that the ’80s rockers will regroup in 2026.

Tagged as: 80s, metal, Poison, Rikki Rockett, rock, USA

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More Rare Split Enz For You To Devour

by Paul Cashmere

Thanks Peter Green. Here is some more rare Split Enz.

Tagged as: 80s, Enz With A Bang, New Zealand, rock, Split Enz

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Mylène Farmer ‘Nevermore’ Concert To Screen In Cinemas

by Noise11.com

‘Nevermore’, the live concert film from Canadian singer Mylène Farmer, will screen around the world (including in Australia) Thursday November 7.

Tagged as: 80s, Canada, France, Mylene Farmer, Nevermore, pop

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Prince’s Sister Tyka Nelson Dies Aged 64

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Prince’s sister Tyka Nelson has died at the age of 64.

Tagged as: 80s, Prince, R&B, rock, Tyka Nelson, USA

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Morrissey Ends Concert Suddenly When Fan Jumps On Stage

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Morrissey abruptly ended his concert in Texas on Saturday after he became crowded by a mob of stage invaders.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, Morrissey, punk, The Smiths, UK

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Kate Ceberano and Jon Stevens Present Stunning Setlist for Superstars Live Show

by Paul Cashmere

Kate Ceberano and Jon Stevens have collaborated from time to time over the last 32 years since they first worked together on the 1992 Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar. 2024’s ‘Superstars Live’ expands the collaborations with a new show using their songs from JC Superstar with the best of Kate, the best of Jon and Noiseworks, Jon’s time with INXS, Kate’s time singing backing vocals for Models’ biggest hit ‘Out of Mind Out of Sight, some incredible tributes to Chrissy Amphlett and John Farnham, some international influences and a special guest. All that was in a tight two-hour package at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Guy Sebastian, Jon Stevens, Kate Ceberano, pop, rock, Superstars Live

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Health Department Closes Fatboy Slim’s Cafe In Sussex

by Music-News.com

Fatboy Slim’s cafe has been closed for cleaning due to a rat infestation.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, dance, DJ, Fatboy Slim, Housemartins, Norman Cook, pop, UK

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Kate Ceberano and Jon Stevens Achieve A Complete National Tour Sellout with Superstars Live

by Paul Cashmere

Kate Ceberano and Jon Stevens are saying Thank you, Australia” after achieving sell-out shows for the entire Superstars Live concert around Australia.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, Delta Goodrem, Jon Stevens, Kate Ceberano, pop, rock

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Motörhead To Publish Lemmy Doodle Book

by Paul Cashmere

Lemmy’s finest doodles will be published in a new book ‘Ye Book of Inconsequential Scribbles’.

Tagged as: 80s, book, Lemmy, metal, Motorhead, UK, Ye Book of Inconsequential Scribbles

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Metallica Australian and New Zealand Dates For 2025 Are Here

by Paul Cashmere

Set aside November 2025 Australia and New Zealand, Metallica are coming.

Tagged as: 80s, Australian Tour, metal, Metallica, USA

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Paul Kelly and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit To Play Australian Arenas

by Paul Cashmere

Paul Kelly will perform across Australia in arena shows with special guest Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit in 2025.

Tagged as: 400 Unit, 80s, Australia, country, Jason Isbell, Paul Kelly, rock

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New Order To Return To Australia In 2025

by Paul Cashmere

New Order will play their first Australian dates since 2020.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, alternative, dance, Joy Division, New Order, punk, synths rock, UK

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Kylie Minogue Knocked Back ‘Toxic’ So It Went To Britney Spears

by Music-News.com

Kylie has been reflecting on her career while out promoting her new album, Tension II, which was released last week.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Britney Spears, Kylie Minogue, pop, Toxic

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Paul McCartney’s Give My Regards To Broad Street Turns 40

by Paul Cashmere

Paul McCartney’s 1984 movie ‘Give My Regards To Broad Street’ was universally panned in its day. The production, 100% funded by Paul, became a money pit. It lost him millions, had hideous reviews and now both the movie and soundtrack album have been long out of print. But was it that bad? Actually no. I thought it was much better than The Beatles ‘Magical Mystery Tour’.

Tagged as: 80s, Give My Regards To Broad Street, Paul McCartney, pop, rock, The Beatles, UK

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Thompson Twins Classic ‘Into The Gap’ Expanded For 40th Anniversary

by Paul Cashmere

The Thompson Twins iconic ‘Into The Gap’ album has been expanded to a 3 disc set for its 40th anniversary.

Tagged as: 80s, Into The Gap, pop, Thompson Twins, Tom Bailey, UK

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Original Iron Maiden Singer Paul Di’Anno Dies Aged 66

by Paul Cashmere

Paul D’Anno, the original lead singer for Iron Maiden, has died at the age of 66.

Tagged as: 80s, Iron Maiden, metal, Paul Di'Anno, UK

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Tension II Is A Happy Accident for Kylie Minogue

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Kylie Minogue never planned to make a ‘Tension II’.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Kylie Minogue, pop

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The Real UB40 Stand Up in Australia and The Fans Stood Right By Them

by Paul Cashmere

I’m sure a lot of UB40 fans are confused about the two Australian tours in 2024. The UB40 that played in Melbourne last night is the original band with founding members guitarist Robin Campbell, drummer Jimmy Brown, bass player and Earl Falconer, trombone player Norman Hassan.

Tagged as: 80s, Australian Tour, Eagle Eye Cherry, reggae, Robin Campbell, UB40, UK

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Chris De Burgh To Tour 50LO in Australia in 2025

by Paul Cashmere

Irish singer songwriter Chris De Burgh will bring his 50LO Tour to Australia in 2025.

Tagged as: 50LO, 80s, Chris De Burgh, Frontier Touring, Ireland

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The Blow Monkeys To Tour Australia For the First Time

by Paul Cashmere

The Blow Monkeys will tour Australia for the very first time in 2025.

Tagged as: 80s, Blow Monkeys, Dr Robert, pop, rock, UK

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Mi-Sex Postpone Tour After Steve Balbi Injury

by Paul Cashmere

Mi-Sex have postponed their upcoming Australian dates until May 2025 following frontman Steve Balbi suffering a serious injury.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Mi-Sex, rock, Steve Balbi

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Farnham Band Member Brett Garsed Places ‘From the Inside’ In Guitar For Vets Second Tour

by Paul Cashmere

John Farnham band guitarist Brett Garsed has given his song ‘From The Inside’ to the Guitars For Vets ‘Second Tour’ project.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Brett Garsed, From The Inside, Guitars For Vets, rock

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Wang Chung To Headline 80s Mania In Australia 2025

by Paul Cashmere

Wang Chung will tour Australia in 2025 as part of the ‘80s Mania’ tour.

Tagged as: 80s, 80s Mania, Australia, Brian Mannix, Chantoozies, Katrina and the Waves, Kids In The Kitchen, pop, Uncanny X-Mne, Wang Chung

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Jon Bon Jovi Endorses Kamala Harris

by Music-News.com

Jon Bon Jovi has announced his endorsement of Kamala Harris as the next President of the United States.

Tagged as: 80s, Bon Jovi, Jon Bon Jovi, rock, This People's House, USA

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Madonna’s Daughter Lourdes Turns 28

by Music-News.com

Lourdes Leon has turned 28, and her mum Madonna celebrated the milestone with a loving tribute on Instagram. Madonna was 25 where she released the ‘Madonna’ album and 24 when her debut single ‘Everbody’ was released.

Tagged as: 80s, Lourdes, Madonna, pop, USA

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