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The Killjoys To Reform To Perform ‘Ruby’ In Full

Melbourne’s The Killjoys will reform for a one-off show in June to perform their ‘Ruby’ album in full for Leaps and Bounds.

Tagged as: 90s, alternative, Australia, independent, indie, Leaps and Bounds, rock, Ruby, The Killjoys

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Courtney Barnett performs in the ABC Melbourne Studio Foyer celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Archie Roach album Charcoal Road. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Courtney Barnett and Gurrumul Share Best Independent Album or EP AIR Award

by Paul Cashmere

Courtney Barnett won two AIR Awards this week while haring one with Gurrumul.

Tagged as: AIR Music Awards, Australia, Courtney Barnett, Gurrumul, independent, music industry

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Triple J’s 11th Annual Unearthed Finalists Revealed

by Announcement

Now in its 11th year, triple j’s annual search for Australia’s best high school act is close to its finale and we’re excited to announce a new crop of supreme Unearthed High finalists.

Tagged as: alternative, Australia, independent, indie, music industry, triple j, unearthed

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Jeff The Brotherhood Take A New Direction For ‘Majick Songs’

by Paul Cashmere

Jeff The Brotherhood have evolved with their new album ‘Majick Songs’, expanding the line-up from two to four with new members and contributors.

Tagged as: 00s, independent, indie, JEFF The Brotherhood, rock, USA

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Lisa Hannigan Sets Australian Dates Around Vivid Live

by Noise11.com

Irish singer Lisa Hannigan will play a series of national dates when she heads to Australia for Vivid Live in May.

Tagged as: 00s, folk, independent, Ireland, Lisa Hannigan

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Gotye Joins SNL And Massively Upgrades San Francisco Show

by Andrew Tijs

Gotye books an SNL performance, and upgrades his San Francisco date from a 500-capacity venue to an 8000-capacity one.

Tagged as: Australia, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, Gotye, independent, Kimbra, live, performance, San Francisco, Saturday Night Live, shift, Somebody I Used To Know, tour, US

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Dear Evan Hansen Is A Difficult Story Told Extremely Well

I haven’t see the movie ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ but reviews were not great and it was a box office failure. From what I read, nepotism in casting and a superficial interpretation of the original storyline meant the translation to movie missed the point. That said, the stage show hits the mark.

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Watch Leo Sayer’s Meredith Performance From 7 December 2024

70s legend Leo Sayer took his celebrated classics to the Meredith Music Festival earlier this month.

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Wanstock Is Back For 2025 With The Babys and Baby Animals

Wanstock, Geoff Wansbrough’s celebration of the pub rock era, will return to Doncaster in Melbourne in 2025 with not only Britain’s The Babys but also Australia’s Baby Animals, Taxiride featuring Jason Singh, Mi-Sex and Ted Mulry Gang.

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What To Expect From The 2025 Kylie Minogue Tour

Kylie Minogue has teased details of her upcoming 2025 tour.

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Brett Garsed Didn’t Know Who Ozzie and Harriet Was When He Joined Nelson

Australian guitarist Brett Garsed had no idea of the legacy of the Nelson family when he joined Matthew and Gunnar Nelson’s band Nelson in the mid 80s.

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Jimmy Barnes Granddaughter Ruby Rodgers Premieres Her Debut Song ‘Hits The Heart’

Ruby Rodgers, the 15-year old daughter of Mahalia Barnes and Ben Rodgers and the granddaughter of Jane and Jimmy Barnes, has released her debut single ‘Hits The Heart’.

December 13, 2024