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Kathy McCabeNational Music Writer

Kathy McCabe is the National Music Writer for News Corp with more than 30 years experience covering the big album and single releases and best – and worst – gigs to hit Australian stages. She gets the interviews with the biggest stars in the world from the Rolling Stones and Foo Fighters to Pink and Cher and is a passionate advocate for the Australian music community.

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Aussie TV hosts quietly reveal they’ve quit

Joel Creasey’s stand-up tour dates in May were the big clue that he and Myf Warhurst won’t return to host the SBS Eurovision broadcast next year.

Music

Daryl Braithwaite performs at Coogee Surf Life Saving Club for launch of One Summer remix. Picture: Jess Gleeson

Iconic Aussie rock band’s rare reunion

Daryl Braithwaite returned to his old Sydney stomping ground for a private show and invited his old Sherbet mates – and twin brother Glenn.

Music

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Pop star’s bizarre Y.M.C.A. threat

The man who wrote the ’70s disco hit Y.M.C.A has written a lengthy Facebook post about the song, including a bizarre threat to sue.

Music

WENTWORTH COURIER ONLY. EMBARGOED MARCH 11TH. Danielle Spencer in the Garden at her Rose bay Home.Se will be performing with her father Don Spencer. DonÕs Foundation is called the Australian ChildrenÕs Music Foundation (ACMF). They are holding a fundraiser called SPENCERÕS SPEAKESY on Wednesday March 18 at MaryÕs Underground to raise funds for long term music programs in areas affected by bushfires and drought. They have previously found the initiative extraordinarily successful in building communities and schools back through the magic of music. Picture: John Appleyard

Aussie singer’s shock comeback after 14 years

Danielle Spencer is back in the pop game after putting her recording career on hold to raise her sons with Russell Crowe.

Entertainment

US punk band The Offspring will tour Australia in 2025.

Iconic 90s band’s big Gen Z gig shift

Ahead of next year’s Supercharged tour of Australia, punk rock gods The Offspring share why they are now cool with the kids.

Meg Washington as Kelly in How To Make Gravy film. Picture: Supplied.

Easter eggs hidden in new Aussie film

This year’s most anticipated Australian Christmas movie is stacked with cameos from famous local singers and rappers.

Music

American singer, songwriter and guitarist Billy Corgan, frontman and co-founder of The Smashing Pumpkins, who is touring Australia in December 2024 while backed by Melbourne band The Delta Riggs. Picture: supplied

American star’s emotional tribute to late Aussie rock hero

Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan leaves his band at home to perform with local rockers Delta Riggs at world-first shows in Australia.

Music Festivals

Colourful crowds on day one of the Woodford Folk Festival. Picture Lachie Millard

Aus festival’s desperate email plea to punters

A major Aussie music festival is pleading for help from fans as the industry suffers its toughest year amid dozens of cancellations.

Music Festivals

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos 9,February, 2024: Cheyanne Howard, Nevaeh Luke and Piper Monfries at the Adelaide Laneway Festival at Bonython Park. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Kelly Barnes

One thing Aussie punters hate about gigs

A major survey has revealed what festival goers hate, with the findings potentially the key to saving the industry.

Music

(FILES) Executive Producer US rapper Drake attends the Los Angeles premiere of the new HBO series

Bizarre new twist in Drake, Kendrick feud

The bitter beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar could be headed to court over hit diss track Not Like Us.

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