It’s all right on Saturday Night
COLD Chisel took on the challenge in their Brisbane show, with new album The Perfect Crime matching anything from their glory years.
Tours
10CC’s I’m Not In Love turns 40
WHO has done the worst cover version of 10CC’s timeless classic I’m Not in Love, which was released in 1975? Co-author Graham Gouldman reveals.
‘It’s tongue in cheek and a bit naughty’
AHEAD of a national tour, girl band Little Mix open up about the ruthless pop world, their sex appeal and the stress of singing while dancing.
Mumford wants a game with the lads
MARCUS Mumford of Mumford and Sons may be a new father, but all he wants to do is talk sport and arrange a game of soccer in Melbourne.
Shine on: Neil Diamond’s still got it
REVIEW: Neil Diamond is back for his umpteenth Australian tour. And the music legend has proved he’s still at the top of his game.
The most outrageous band demand
A FAMOUS band had one very specific demand when they went on tour in Australia. It was absolutely ridiculous, but it was also a deal breaker.
Sheeran: ‘I’m better when I’m hungover’
WHAT’S Ed Sheeran’s secret to performing well on stage? Getting really drunk the night before.
Has Robbie Williams still got it?
REVIEW: He’s the most entertaining pop star of his generation. And last night’s gig was classic Robbie. Even Hugh Jackman was impressed.
The Mac still rock, going their own way
THE reunion of Fleetwood Mac seems to have restored the natural order for fans, who showed their love for their much-missed songs on their Aussie tour.
Guy Sebastian still has that X Factor
GUY Sebastian is a rare exception to the fleeting fame of reality TV thanks to talent, grit and a willingness to risk it all. Take his new tour.
Do NOT post pics of Janet Jackson’s concert
JANET Jackson’s fans are accusing the singer and her team of acting “Nasty” after they posted pics of her current “Unbreakable” tour on their Instagram feeds.
Guetta on ignoring the web haters
FRENCH DJ David Guetta, who is playing a one-off concert in Melbourne, talks about the haters on the internet and why he is still relevant.
Robbie’s secret Aussie club show
ROBBIE Williams has played a tiny show in Melbourne during his arena tour, delighting fans by performing a heartfelt song with an extremely rude title.
‘Don’t put that up on YouTube’
POP superstar Robbie Williams has been left red-faced after flirting with a girl on stage in Brisbane — only to find out she was aged just 15.
Is this the longest rock tour ever?
FUTURE Islands are known for the intensity of their shows — so how are they coping after 20 months on the road, as they start their third Australian tour in just over a year?
Starry-eyed Wills extends horizons
HER debut album was short-listed for an Australian Music prize, now indie star Ainslie Wills has a new EP that she is taking on the road.
Soulfest axing gives them the blues
ORGANISERS of the R & B festival Soulfest have angered fans by axing the entire event just days before it was due to take place, citing low ticket sales.
Robbie Williams kicks off his Australian tour at Perth Arena
POP superstar Robbie Williams has kicked off his Let Me Entertain You Australian tour at the Perth Arena.
Robbie calls out for Kylie duet #2
ROBBIE Williams issues a very public request for Kylie Minogue to sing on his next record as he lands for a national tour featuring all his hits.
Swift revisits country past with Urban
TAYLOR Swift has gone back to her country roots … and who better to help her out than Australia’s country music superstar, Keith Urban.
Tessa James joins Beliebers on Cockatoo Island
TESSA James was just one of many famous faces to head out to Sydney’s Cockatoo Island Wednesday morning for Justin Bieber’s live show.
‘Smoking weed has gotten me through’
VISITING celebrities often gush about Australia while on tour, but rapper Wiz Khalifa appears to be having a miserable time, as revealed by some strange social media postings.
‘I do apologise for Limp Bizkit’
RAGE Against the Machine are the band that inspired Limp Bizkit, and they’re pretty embarrassed about the fact they inspired Limp Bizkit.
Bieber: ‘I just wanna live like Jesus’
JUSTIN Bieber has opened up about his faith, his arrest, his ‘genius’ new album and that whole pissing in the bucket thing.
Chris Brown ban – are we a nation of hypocrites?
MANY have hailed a ban on US singer Chris Brown as a strong signal against domestic violence but have we left ourselves open to claims of hypocrisy?
‘Carn Kanye, help us out a bit mate’
KANYE West will headline the “biggest bloody party” this small Victorian country town has ever seen — Except the rap superstar doesn’t know it yet.
Rapper picking girls via Instagram
AUSSIE-bound rapper Wiz Khalifa is calling for “Party Girls Only!” to “Party With The Gang” and asking for recent pictures, a contact number and public Instagram accounts. Stay classy.
Ahoy there! It’s Farnham’s fun ship
FEEL like going to a music festival on water? Love John Farnham and Aussie rock? We have the perfect event for you next year.
KISS and Magpie Armies unite
THE KISS and Magpie Armies have made a united uniform for their overlapping fan bases to celebrate the Australian leg of the band’s 40th anniversary tour.
Taylor Swift adds new Aussie show
TAYLOR Swift has added one final concert to her tour of Australia in November and December. But which celebrity guests can we expect to see on-stage?
What’s going on with Madonna tickets?
THE good news is that if you want to see Madonna on her first Australian tour in 23 years you can still get tickets. But there’s a downside.
Sober Robbie’s back from the brink
SEX, drugs, rehab and fatherhood. Pop superstar Robbie Williams has been there and done it all. But what’s this brand new career he’s about to embark on?
Lady Gaga takes a tumble onstage
LADY Gaga took a nasty tumble during a show with Tony Bennett in Monaco over the Independence Day weekend.
Country gems still shining bright
CONCERT REVIEW: There is a reason Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell have been two of the most durable artists operating across 40 years in the often fickle country market.
Mumford & Sons touring Australia
MUMFORD & Sons will tour Australia this year with a bunch of outdoor shows, including a mini-festival for some lucky fans in one capital city.
Madonna doesn’t come cheap
MADONNA fans are either delighted or devastated after a rush on tickets during a pre-sale for her March concerts. But will the material girl add more dates to her tour?
$500 a week to roll joints on tour?
TOURING really is the key to making it in the music business these days — even if you’re just a blunt roller.
What was Madonna like in 1993?
AS Madonna, now aged 56, heads back to Australia for her first tour since 1993, we take a look at what was making the news back then.
Madge front row tickets hit new high
MADONNA’S Australian tour in March will be her first visit since 1993 — but how much will it cost to be in the front row —$700 more than at One Direction?
Madonna officially touring Australia
MADONNA will break a 23-year drought when she finally brings her Rebel Heart tour to Australia. But fans will need to be quick to get tickets.
Chet Faker back for outdoor shows
CHET Faker reveals why the final tour for his number one album Built on Glass will be his ‘bucket list’ tour.
Sam Smith announces new dates
SAM Smith has announced the dates for his rescheduled tour of Australia which was abruptly cancelled in May due to a vocal cord haemorraghe.
Enrique slices fingers grabbing drone
Enrique Iglesias tried to corral a drone that was flying overhead as he performed in Mexico on Saturday night — and nearly sliced off his fingers.
Why has Iggy Azalea cancelled?
IGGY Azalea has abruptly cancelled her fall US tour. The rapper has already postponed the live dates.
The Jebs are back 20 years on
THEY were the adorable punk pop band who ruled the alternative airwaves and now 20 years on Jebediah are out to reclaim those glory days.
Taylor saves two fans after horror crash
IS there anything pop star Taylor Swift cannot do? Her new single is #1 in the US, her album is still top 10 worldwide and she just saved the lives of two fans.
Hard time: Florence reveals breakdown
STRESS and a bad break-up led singer Florence Welch to the brink of collapse — but now she’s getting help and advice from gal pal Taylor Swift.
Florence announces intimate shows
CHART-topping British band Florence & the Machine have announced solo dates prior to their headlining appearance at the Splendour in the Grass festival.
Daunting life of a Les Misérables ‘swing’ actor
IMAGINE being a theatre actor who doesn’t find out what role you’re playing until five minutes before the show starts. Welcome to the life of Matt Heyward.
‘Daggy dad rockers’ don’t disappoint
THEY are the band the world loves to hate but thousands of diehard fans were humming the hits and hanging on every word at Nickelback’s Brisbane show last night.
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