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Solitude successPremiumRufus Du Sol ready to Surrender

After a decade of travelling around the world playing to thousands of fans on any given night, the cracks were starting to show for Rufus Du Sol.

Pierra Willix

Classical liveAustralian Chamber Orchestra stalls at WA border

Hard border and quarantine delay Australian Chamber Orchestra’s WA return until May 2022

David Cusworth

Opera live#MeToo Marriage of Figaro at The Maj

WA Opera’s Marriage of Figaro by Mozart at The Maj morphs into #MeToo

David Cusworth

Still hungry like the wolfPremiumOld new romantics go back to the future

Duran Duran is back with a new album — the band’s 15th studio release — and some unlikely collaborations.

Simon Collins

See the full listCommentsPremiumAmy Shark and Genesis Owusu among ARIA nominees

The nominees for this year’s ARIA awards have been released amid allegations of widespread bullying and intimidation by senior executives that are plaguing Australia’s recording industry.

Simon Collins

MusicGenesis Owusu among top Aria nominees

Popular Australian artists including Kylie Minogue and Amy Shark, plus hip hop guru Genesis Owusu are among the 2021 Aria Award nominees.

AAP

EntertainmentBig win for embattled live music scene

One of the industries hardest hit by repeated lockdowns in Melbourne is set to stage a comeback - but there are strings attached.

Anthony Piovesan

Classical liveAppassionata sonata goes to the heart

Tommy Seah plays Bach, Beethoven, Liszt and Ravel at Grove Library for Cappuccino Concerts

David Cusworth

WIGGLESDom’s kid distraught over Yellow Wiggle

The departure of Yellow Wiggle Emma Watkins has triggered a wave of tears across the nation, including in the household of NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet.

Alex Druce

EntertainmentYellow Wiggle’s heartbreaking video

Emma Watkins has explained why she’s quitting The Wiggles in an emotional video, even triggering a response from the Prime Minister.

Anthony Piovesan

Classical live in 2022Musica Viva brings back international tours in 2022

Musica Viva and artistic director Paul Kildea bring back international tours to Perth Concert Hall in 2022

David Cusworth

She’s back!CommentsPremiumAdele brings power ballads back in the way only she can

The first single from her long-awaited album 30 will be Easy on Me — a power ballad where she speaks in candid terms about a relationship ending.

Staff writers

O BrotherPremiumPositive spin from Billie’s big bro

Finneas O’Connell forces himself to look up on The Optimist

Simon Collins

LeadersScoMo reveals surprising music taste

The Prime Minister has made a revelation about his playlist preferences that has polarised people online.

Helena Burke

Shock revelationVideoLennon broke up The Beatles: McCartney

Paul McCartney has told the BBC that John Lennon ‘walked into a room one day and said, 'I am leaving The Beatles.'‘

Danica Kirka

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Copycat whites go wrong with ‘blackfishing’

Stars come under fire for ‘blackfishing’, used to come across as more racially ambiguous in order to be able to profit from the black culture, which can be just as offensive as ‘blackface’.

Rangi Hirini

Rangi Hirini

Classical liveMezzo heads to Margs with Australian String Quartet

Australian String Quartet and Fiona Campbell present Margaret River Weekend of Music, November 5-7

David Cusworth

MusicOpera takes a turn outdoors for 2022

After a COVID-ravaged year, Opera Australia is looking forward to a brighter 2022 season which includes a number of outdoor performances.

Tony Magnusson

Star reveals allCommentsPremium‘I never set out to lose weight’: Adele

The British superstar is marking her return to the spotlight with her new album and a magazine first, appearing on the covers of both UK and US Vogue, with her most revealing interviews yet.

Ready to rockPremiumSan Cisco prepare for Telethon charity gig.

After a Covid rollercoaster of cancelled gigs, Perth band San Cisco are raring to perform to a massive Telethon audience.

Pierra Willix

World premiereMagpie v Crow in Noongar opera

WA Opera premieres Noongar saga Koolbardi wer Wardong, by Gina Williams & Guy Ghouse, at His Majesty’s Theatre

David Cusworth

Spinning aroundVideoKylie Minogue confirms return to Australia

After more than three decades of living in the United Kingdom, Minogue will once again call Australia home.

Rangi Hirini

Sister actPremiumSoak up sounds of Walpole with twin duo Oceanique

Maddy and Jess Larkman have a way with music creating heavenly harmonies that are getting air-time across the country.

Kellie Balaam

pop phenomenonBillie Eilish announces Australian tour dates

Billie Eilish fans will be happier than ever today, thanks to the news the 19-year-old pop phenomenon has unveiled Australian arena dates for next year.

Simon Collins