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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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The last Instagram post by music legend Quincy Jones, a day before the 91 year old passed away. Source - https://www.instagram.com/p/DB5KBmgphCF/?hl=en

‘Love you eternally’: Quincy Jones’ final post before his death

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones shared a heartfelt final post on Instagram just hours before his death.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH NOVEMBER 4, 2024. Bob Geldof pictured at Crown, Barangaroo ahead of touring Songs and Stories here next March. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Bob Geldof unites dozens of stars on Christmas classic reboot

In Australia to launch his Songs and Stories tour, Sir Bob Geldof shares the plans to celebrate the 40th anniversary of both his Live Aid concerts and iconic Christmas melody.

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Aussie artist shares stage with Coldplay

‘It’s insane’: Young Aussie scores huge Coldplay gig

A local artist has earned the gig of her life as she performed a “special version” of one of Coldplay’s songs at their Music of the Spheres concerts.

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Coldplay perform at Marvel Stadium. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Pop stars v rock giants: Winner of Aussie ticket battle

P!nk and Taylor Swift owned our stadiums at the start of 2024. With Coldplay and Pearl Jam touring and Green Day, Metallica and Oasis to come, can rock rule the big gigs again?

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Savage Garden rock band. Daniel Jones (r) with Darren Hayes.band/savage/garden

Star reveals truth about Savage Garden split

Former Savage Garden singer Darren Hayes has addressed the band’s controversial split, as he unveils his new memoir.

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NB EMBARGOED FOR WEEKEND 2 & 3RD OF NOV 2024.NETWORK SPECIAL. MUST TALK WITH NETWORK PIC DESK BEFORE PUBLISHING. Australian singer, songwriter Paul Kelly for weekend feature . PIcture supplied MUST CREDIT Joe Brennan

Paul Kelly shares secrets behind his timeless love songs

Paul Kelly shares why love songs are his thing after almost 50 years as one of Australia’s finest songwriters and performers.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 18: Chris Martin of Coldplay performs on stage at Optus Stadium on November 18, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

‘He’s crying’: Why Coldplay’s Chris Martin was in tears

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin was brought to tears during a secret gathering with local artists ahead of the band’s sold out Aussie shows. See why.

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Paul Kelly Always Live intimate showThe Espy, 11 The Esplanade, St Kilda. Picture: Tony Gough

‘Enough’: Why Paul Kelly is OK with ‘stopping’

While the Australian musician already has half of his 30th album in the can, the 69-year-old reckons he’s “slowing down” when it comes to adding to his enviable catalogue.

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Coldplay fans targeted by online criminals ahead of sold-out shows

How to spot the red flags and avoid being scammed by cyber criminals targeting Australian fans of sold-out gigs.

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British rock band Coldplay, which will perform a one-off concert in Perth on November 18, 2023 as part of its Music of the Spheres world tour. Picture: James Marcus Haney

Coldplay: Set list and sneak peek of Aussie tour

The British rock band are bringing their world-famous Music of the Spheres tour back to Australia and fans could be treated to an Aussie-inspired song. See the full set list.

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