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 Jet’s Cam Muncey, Chris Cester, Nic Cester and Mark Wilson on stage at the Gasometer.

‘A pub for the people’: Top chef saves the Gaso as a live music venue

Collingwood pub the Gasometer is being saved as a venue for gigs after its closure in March sparked fears for the pub’s future. 

  • Cara Waters

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Praise be! Mormons’ second coming is a blasphemous delight

Our reviewers give their verdict on the latest shows around town.

  • Cassie Tongue, James Jennings, John Shand and Joyce Morgan
Former Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell had a teenage crush on actress Rachel Ward, and named his firstborn after her on-screen son in The Thorn Birds.

For 30 years, I was away nine months of the year. My wife kept our family together

Rock musician Phil Campbell, of Motörhead fame, says he was more interested in guitars than girls in his youth.

  • Jane Rocca
INXS’s former frontman, the late Michael Hutchence.

Triple J Hottest 100 Australian songs: INXS wins with Never Tear Us Apart

The track beat out The Nosebleed Section by Hilltop Hoods and Untouched by the Veronicas, which placed second and third, respectively.

  • Thomas Mitchell
Out-of-contract Essendon ruckman Sam Draper.

Why Lions lead race for Draper; Rap legend on ‘radar’ for AFL grand final; Zorko fined

Sam Draper was considering returning to South Australia, but the Crows have now secured their established ruckman. Meanwhile, the AFL is on the brink of a signing of its own, and Dayne Zorko has copped a fine from the league.

  • Justin Chadwick and Jon Pierik
You never really knew what Ozzy Osbourne was going to do on-stage.

Ozzy Osbourne bit a bat in Iowa in 1982. It sealed the Prince of Darkness’ legacy

Ozzy Osbourne was already a heavy metal legend in the 1980s, but one act launched him into mainstream fame.

  • Nell Geraets
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Ed Sheeran performing at the MCG in March 2023.

Ed Sheeran reveals Australian tour dates

The superstar troubadour is set to return Down Under – just months after wrapping up his global Mathematics Tour.

  • Chris Hook
Eddy Current Suppression Ring at Federation Square, where they will play in September.

Hey Oasis, this is how you do a proper comeback tour

It’s nine years since Eddy Current Suppression Ring, hailed by many as Australia’s best live band, have played. Now they’re back – but don’t get used to it.

  • Karl Quinn
The Hives perform at Forum Melbourne, July 19, 2025.

One of the best live bands in the world is finally back in Melbourne

To attend a concert by The Hives is to be inducted into a sweaty, euphoric cult for just over an hour of frenetic power.

  • Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Jessica Nicholas, Tony Way and Cameron Woodhead
Tricia Paoluccio channels Dolly Parton’s vocal mannerisms and expressions impressively.

This Dolly Parton musical has a wafer-thin plot – but who cares when the music’s this good?

You’ll have a much better time if you go in expecting a tribute concert over a fully integrated musical.

  • Cameron Woodhead, Vyshnavee Wijekumar and Tony Way

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