Posts Tagged ‘Music news’
News: Kylie Minogue Wins Second Grammy
The high priestess of Australian pop Kylie Minogue has picked up her second ever Grammy Award, winning the inaugural ‘best pop dance recording’ category for her 2023 smash single ‘Padam Padam’. Kylie Minogue won her first Grammy 20 years ago for ‘best dance recording’ with ‘Come Into My World’ in 2004. Taken from her 2023…
Read MoreThe Incomparable Sinéad O’Connor
Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor has passed away, aged 56. Her untimely death was announced by a statement from her family: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time,” it reads. Sinéad O’Connor courted both…
Read MoreThe Enduring Legacy Of Tony Bennett
The music world bids farewell to legendary crooner Tony Bennett, who passed away on 21 July aged 96. Tony Bennett will be memorialised as one of the greatest male vocalists of both the 20th and 21st centuries, with a career spanning eight decades, a cavalcade of classic songs, 19 Grammy Awards and countless adoring fans.…
Read MorePolaris Guitarist Ryan Siew Dies, Aged 26
Sydney metalcore band are mourning the loss of band mate, lead guitarist Ryan Siew who passed away Monday 19 June aged just 26. The band confirmed the news via social media this week: “It is with shattered hearts and the deepest sorrow that we tell you our dear brother and bandmate Ryan Siew passed away…
Read MoreTribute: Queen of Rock n’ Roll Tina Turner Passes Away, Aged 83
Superstar singer and performer Tina Turner has passed away, aged 83. Tina Turner passed away in her home near Zurich in Switzerland, where she had been a citizen since 2013. Hailed as the Queen of Rock n’ Roll, Tina was one of the top recording artists of all time and responsible for a cavalcade of…
Read More‘PEACE OUT!’ Aerosmith Announce Farewell Tour
American rock legends Aerosmith have announced their farewell tour, entitled ‘Peace Out’. After more than 50 years, countless hits and thousands upon thousands of satisfied fans, Aerosmith are calling it a day with their ‘Peace Out’ farewell tour. “It’s not goodbye it’s PEACE OUT!” the band said in a statement. “Get ready and walk this…
Read MoreRemembering Renée Geyer
Renowned Australian singer Renée Geyer has passed away, aged 69. Renée died after complications following hip surgery. She was suffering from inoperable lung cancer. Mushroom Group released a statement lauding Renee’s incredible career and the legacy she created as one of Australia’s finest soul and jazz singers. “Renée lived her life as she performed –…
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