‘Wu-Tang gran’ has time of her life
THIS 80-year-old proves you’re never too old to bust out some front row action at a gangster rap gig.
Tours
Fans to pounce on extra Adele tickets
ADELE fans — you’re in luck. Extra tickets to the singer’s Australian shows are about to go on sale, spelling good news for those who missed out previously.
Young fan’s better days thanks to The Boss
THE music of Bruce Springsteen has spoken to millions across the world — but few have been affected like one special Brisbane boy.
Karise’s lucky escape in smash
KARISE Eden, the inaugural winner of The Voice, has revealed she and her toddler narrowly escaped serious injury in a multi-vehicle smash.
Springsteen’s verdict on Trump
US ROCK legend Bruce Springsteen has said his famous E Street Band are the “new resistance” under the Trump administration.
Jewel shining after picking up pieces
HER first album was one of the biggest debuts of all time and now Alaskan singer-songwriter Jewel is revisiting her folk-rock stylings and she’s ready to bring some new-found wisdom to Australia.
Spiderbait ‘stoked’ to revive old bangers
ALT-ROCK heroes Spiderbait say they’re excited about the prospect of bringing back some of their biggest hits when they tour the country.
Zero tolerance on ticket scalpers
BE careful where you buy concert tickets from now on. If they’re fakes, you won’t be allowed in as promoters crack down on illegal scalping.
Mariah and Elton’s mega payday
A RUSSIAN billionaire shelled out millions of dollars to get Mariah Carey, Elton John and Mark Ronson to perform at his granddaughter’s wedding.
Puppetry of the Penis: Secrets revealed
WARNING: Our interview with one of the Puppetry of the Penis performers contains adult themes and traces of nuts.
Why do people hate U2 so much?
FRONTMAN Bono wants to save the world as well entertaining it, which rubs people the wrong way. But why are U2 so polarising?
‘U2, your Aussie fans deserve better’
AUSTRALIAN U2 fans are pleading with the band to bring their 30th anniversary tour Down Under amid fears they will be left off their schedule again.
Sheeran: Harry’s penis, Zayn and more
AS interviews go, Ed Sheeran is a breath of fresh air. No question or subject is off-limits for the pop singer who can’t wait to tour here again.
Wolfmother inspired by rebooted Gunners
JOKER and the Thief singer Andrew Stockdale reveals how he became best mates with Slash and what it’s like to open for the legendary Guns N’ Roses.
Keith pulls ripcord to drop in back home
“I’M BACK and about bloody time!” Keith Urban has declared as he returns to the region where he spent his formative years.
Warnie sends Coldplay fans into a spin
SPIN King Shane Warne joined British rock band Coldplay on stage last night with an unconventional performance.
Coldplay runs hot at Etihad Stadium
THEY’VE been around for 20 years, but lead singer Chris Martin still knows how to rock a crowd — with confetti, fireworks, and banging hits.
Bigger, better and oh, so ‘uncool’
THEY may cop flak for being “uncool” as one of the biggest stadium bands in the world but Coldplay are embracing it and, if last night’s show in Brisbane is anything to go by, they’ve mastered the art.
Coldplay in Australia 2016
COLDPLAY’S colour spectrum has exploded across Australian stages as the band’s A Head Full of Dreams tour hits Down Under.
Headliner gives festival goers the blues
HEADLINE act Neil Young has ended speculation by pulling out of Byron Bay music festival Bluesfest.
Singer punches fan mid-song
AMERICAN singer Luke Bryan was taunted by a fan until he reached the absolute end of his tether and snapped.
Adele announces second Sydney show
BRITISH superstar Adele has added a second Sydney date to her Australian tour as ticket sales surpass 400,000.
Bromance that’s on the right note
MUSICAL mates Josh Pyke and Kevin Mitchell, aka Bob Evans, are heading back on the road together and looking forward to making a few mistakes.
Elton won’t play Trump’s inauguration
A MEMBER Trump’s presidential transition team executive committee told the BBC that Elton John will play the inauguration. But that was news to Elton.
Kanye West hospitalised after epic rant
KANYE West has been hospitalised in Los Angeles after abruptly cancelling the remaining dates of his national tour.
TLC’s T-Boz: we’re all hits, no scrubs
TLC’s T-Boz talks partying with Puff Daddy, getting hot with Nelly and making Lady Gaga cry. They’re heading our way.
Springsteen’s new Aussie tour dates
BRUCE Springsteen and the E Street Band are back in Australia again in early 2017. Seven concert dates have been announced with ticket details.
‘Why black women are so angry’: Solange
YOU don’t mess with Solange Knowles. The singer has vented her rage after an altercation with a group of white women at a concert.
Spice Girls ‘bitches’ for skipping reunion, says Mel B
FRIENDSHIP never ends? Mel B has blasted two of her fellow Spice Girls after they snubbed plans for a 20th anniversary reunion.
SAFIA go tribal on debut record
AFTER three years of alternative electronic pop hits, SAFIA have finally released their debut record Internal. And it’s not what you expected.
‘$4 million worth of bling’ stolen from Drake
SOMEONE has apparently crept onto Drake’s tour bus and stole a briefcase full of expensive jewels.
Angus Stone announces Dope tour
COWS add harmonies and couches are on the outside at Angus Stone’s recording studios as the rocker finds the perfect way to make beautiful music.
The need that keeps Pixies playing
WHEN Pixies’ beloved bassist left, the band faced the end. However, singer Black Francis felt they should continue as long as they delivered.
Pilots’ flying into the stratosphere
THERE’S only two members but Twenty One Pilots have become the biggest rock band in the world right now. They end their world tour in Australia.
She’s a rebel with a pause for effect
ANGEL Olsen is her own woman, ready to bring her biggest band to Australia to play for themselves first and for crowds second.
Twenty-first century acts now ‘retro’
THE nostalgia circuit has moved up to the 2000s, with B*witched, Atomic Kitten, S Club and East 17 touring — but be warned, there are new faces mixed in with the old.
Loved-up rockers team up for Oz tour
HE’S left Bon Jovi, but Richie Sambora has found love with Aussie guitarist Orianthi. Now the pair are heading Down Under for a joint tour.
Why Barry Morgan’s an organ-ic space ace
SAFARI-suited organ maestro Barry Morgan is going to send an organ into outer space, with a selection of spacey grooves for Melbourne audiences.
Pixies in 2017 tour with new album
ALT-ROCK legends Pixies will play in three Australian cities in March next year on the back of a new album — their first without Kim Deal.
TLC announce November tour
HIT American r&b girl group TLC have announced they will be back in Australia for concerts in November, ahead of a new album next year.
The bizarre reason fans are suing Sia
HOMEGROWN pop sensation Sia is being sued by a group of “fans” following a recent concert. Their reason for suing their idol is downright ridiculous.
Sing It: Drapht returns to rapping
ACCLAIMED Australian artist Drapht quit rapping to open a cafe, but it wasn’t long before music drew him back.
Axl, Slash and Duff: Gunners to tour Oz
AFTER a successful US tour, classic line-up members Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan are heading to Australia for a Guns N’ Roses stadium tour.
‘There are things you can’t let go of’
COUNTRY music star Troy Cassar-Daley gets emotional in his upcoming memoir and 10th solo album Things I Carry Around.
Selena has fans singing and screaming
SELENA Gomez excels at costuming, struts a stage like a catwalk model, works that mic like a natural born diva and has her fans screaming in ecstasy.
Stone Roses announce surprise gigs
THE Stone Roses have delighted and dismayed their fans in equal measure by announcing an Australian tour, comprised of just three intimate gigs in Sydney.
Why Morrissey hates Prince Harry
BRITISH singer Morrissey lashes out at the Queen, the rest of the royal family and Donald Trump ahead of his next Australian tour — but Miley Cyrus is A OK.
Qld is dead: Morrissey
BRITISH singer Morrissey has revealed why he won’t perform in Brisbane on his upcoming tour – and why he only plays in venues where no meat is served.
Why Jonas turned down a $2 million gig
THE 23-year-old singer was offered an outrageous amount to perform a one-off concert in Cleveland but decided to pass on the gig.
Three hours is all it takes to get Cured
THERE are concerts, and then there’s The Cure. The British band regularly play three-hour shows, and look like they would happily keep going if it wasn’t for those pesky curfews.
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