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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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EMBARGOED TILL SUNDAY 6TH sEPTEMBER 2020. WEEKEND TELEGRAPHS SPECIAL. MUST TALK WITH PIC ED JEFF DARMANIN BEFORE PUBLISHING. The announcement of the Story Time with Jimmy Barnes podcast which launches on September 12 in the lead up to the release of his third memor Killing Time: short stories from the long road home which is published by Harper Collins on October 7., Jimmy Barnes photographed at his Southern Highlands home. Picture SAM RUTTYN

Jimmy Barnes launches new podcast

This is the Jimmy Barnes you don’t know. The Aussie rock star is lifting the lid on his private life and music career, trading tales with family and friends in a new podcast.

Music

Renowned Aboriginal troubadour, Kev Carmody, performs at the Yabun festival at Victoria Park, Camperdown. Picture: Craig Wilson

New twist to hit song ‘From Little Things Big Things grow’

Jimmy Barnes, Kasey Chambers, Electric Fields, Mo’Ju, Trials, Birdz and more Australian music stars have added their voice to Kev Carmody’s powerful new album.

Music

megan washington back with lbuey and album

How Megan Washington found her voice again with Bluey

It’s been six years since Megan Washington released a new record. But she’s finally done it, and revealed how she found her voice again as she used it on hit Aussie cartoon Bluey.

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EMBARGO AUG 18 2020 : Pictured in Annandale in Sydney is the Australian rapper, activist, actor and screen writer, Briggs, who is releasing a new solo project next week.Picture: Richard Dobson

‘Good work is hard work’: Briggs’ next big project

If you have a spare 10 minutes in your day, think What Would Briggs Do? The rapper, actor, comedy writer, author and activist is back to music with Always Was EP.

Sport

GLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JUNE 30: Miley Cyrus performs on the Pyramid Stage on day five of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Pilton on June 30, 2019 in Glastonbury, England. Glastonbury is the largest greenfield festival in the world, and is attended by around 175,000 people. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

When Aussies will see global music stars again

One of the nation’s biggest concert promoters has predicted when music fans are likely to be able to enjoy big international acts again. Here’s what the future of arena gigs could look like.

Entertainment

WEEKEND TELEGRAPH 6/8/20EMBARGO SUNDAY AUG 15TH - NO NEWS.COM/NO THE AUSTRALIAN/ N0 SKY NEWSMUST NOT USE BEFORE CLEARING WITH ST PIC ED JEFF DARMANIN.Australian singer Jessica Mauboy pictured at the State Theatre in Sydney today. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

‘Imperfect love’: Jess Mauboy reveals private struggle

Jessica Mauboy has revealed the inspiration behind her award-winning new single which is deeply personal and goes back to her family roots.

Music

Taylor Swift Promo shots for new albumTaylor Swift's surprise eighth album, Folklore, has broken several chart records in its first week on sale. Picture: Republic Records

Taylor Swift’s mind-blowing move stuns fans

Taylor Swift’s surprise record Folklore and hit single Cardigan have created chart history. Yet she has another great success.

Music

WARNING EMBARGOED UNTIL FEB 3 - Australian singer Mitch Tambo who is one of the 10 singers competing at Eurovision this year, at Chin Chin Sydney. Picture: Brett Costello

Arts workers get Nominate A Mate grants

American Express has launched the Music Backers Fund to support struggling artists and boost innovative projects as Australia’s live music industry remains shut down.

Music

-NOT FOR PURCHASE - DAILY TELEGRAPH ONLY-Pictured is Midnight Oil front man Peter Garrett during a concert at Anita's Theatre in Thirroul in a one off NSW show.Picture: Richard Dobson

Midnight Oil announce first new music in 18 years

The mighty Oils will unveil new song Gadigal Land on Friday ahead of The Makarrata Project mini-album collaboration with First Nations artists in October.

Denise Richards who is in town for Foxtel to promote Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, at the Langham hotel, Sydney. Picture: Brett Costello

‘Guilty pleasure’: Foxtel’s new channel revealed

From Denise Richards to Catherine Zeta-Jones, Foxtel’s newest channel will bring some serious star power to your living room.

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