Entertainment
Elvis Costello & The Imposters Announce Bluesfest 2023 Sideshows
Words: Matt Innes Elvis Costello & The Imposters will play sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne as part of their highly anticipated Bluesfest 2023 appearance. Along with taking the stage for the 34th annual Bluesfest, Elvis Costello & The Imposters will perform at Sydney Opera House and Melbourne’s Palais Theatre in April next year, joined by…
Read MoreIpswich Amberley Air Tattoo 2022
Words: Matt Innes The Ipswich Amberley Air Tattoo is confirmed for take-off in October, bringing the best of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to the skies over Ipswich and Greater Brisbane. Take the Cunningham Highway into the danger zone at RAAF Base Amberley, Australia’s largest Air Force base for an exhilarating aviation experience from…
Read MoreNOFX No More
Words: Matt Innes Seminal SoCal punks NOFX will be calling it a day in 2023. The announcement was made by bassist/vocalist ‘Fat’ Mike on Friday 2 September during a Twitter exchange with a fan. When asked why the band don’t perform more often in Canada, Mike responded: “Actually, we love Canada, it’s just that next…
Read MoreBluesfest Is Welcoming Back The World In 2023
Words: Matt Innes Bluesfest has released their opening round line-up announcement for 2023, welcoming back international acts for the first time in four years. It’s Bluesfest’s biggest-ever opening line-up, featuring more than 40 bands and artists from Australia and around the world, with more to come as the festival approaches. This massive opening salvo brings…
Read MoreOne For The KISS-tory Books – KISS Play Final Ever Australian Shows
By Matt Innes After two false starts, the hottest band in the world KISS have at last brought their ‘End Of The Road’ tour to Australia, bidding a final farewell to their loyal fans nearly 50 years of rock and rolling all night, and partying every day. The Australian leg of KISS’ ‘End Of The…
Read MoreIn Tribute: New Zealand Songstress Margaret Urlich
By Matt Innes This week we pay tribute to another iconic musician, ARIA Award-winning New Zealand singer Margaret Urlich who passed away from cancer, aged 57. A trailblazing performer and the first female artist to top the New Zealand charts, Margaret also featured as the co-vocalist on Daryl Braithwaite’s hit song ‘The Horses’. Her family…
Read MoreJohn Farnham on a load road to recovery
By Matt Innes Beloved Australian performer John Farnham is reported to be in a stable condition following a marathon 11-and-a-half hour surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from inside his mouth. Farnham, aged 73, underwent surgery on Tuesday (23 August) during which part of his jaw was removed. He is recovering in the ICU in…
Read MoreNRL Coach Paul Green passes away, aged 49
Words: Matt Innes The Australian sporting community has been shocked by the sudden death of NRL coach and former player Paul Green. The premiership-winning coach and State Of Origin alum was found dead at his Brisbane home on Thursday 11 August, with investigations into the cause of death ongoing. He was 49. Paul is survived…
Read MoreIn Tribute: Judith Durham and Olivia Newton-John
Words: Matt Innes The Australian music industry is mourning two beloved icons this week with the passing of Judith Durham AO and Olivia Newton-John, both leaving behind their own remarkable legacies as powerhouse trailblazers. As the frontwoman for folk-pop quartet the Seekers, Judith Durham helped pioneer the international expansion of the Australian music industry during…
Read MoreANALYSIS: How the beer price hike will hurt the music industry even further
Words: Matt Innes The entertainment industry will take another hit to the hip pocket as the price of beer is set to rise, incurring a ripple effect that will further damage an industry already struggling to be revived. The four per cent (4%) increase – equivalent to $2.50 a litre – could see punters paying…
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