‘They died because of prohibition’
LEADING doctors have made a stunning claim about why two people died at a Sydney dance music festival at the weekend.
Music Festivals
What really happens at a Defqon.1 festival
FOUR people have died at this hardcore dance music festival, but its evangelical fans say the infamous event was the “best day” of their lives.
Aussie acts dominate Laneway line-up
ONE of Australia’s coolest music festivals has announced its 2019 line-up, with homegrown talent taking up the majority of slots.
What we learnt from Groovin the Moo
THE festival that trialled pill testing exposed lethal drugs on its first day. Here’s what happened and how it could have helped kids at Defqon.
‘How many more have to die?’
YET another Aussie music festival has ended in tragedy after two people died of suspected drug overdoses — experts say the solution is simple.
Nicki Minaj to play Aussie festival
AUSTRALIAN music festival FOMO has announced its massive 2019 line-up, with Nicki Minaj headlining the event.
The Falls line-up is here
FANS of the popular music and arts festival are celebrating one of the festival’s best and most genders diverse line-ups.
Falls Festival has a big ’80s surprise
AFTER scoring a big retro hit with Daryl Braithwaite last year, the Falls Festival has put Toto – yes, Toto – on the top of a massive bill that also includes Vance Joy and Amy Shark.
Kate gets the band back together
Kate Ceberano has co-curated a new festival in Daylesford called Live. Love. Life and has made the first steps at getting her band I’m Talking back on stage
Sacrifice rumours swirl in Aussie town
DISTURBING whispers of a bizarre sacrifice festival in Victoria led to some locals shunning the event — but not everything is what it seems.
300 hurt as pier collapses at festival
HUNDREDS of festivalgoers were left with broken arms and legs and other injuries after a pier collapsed in Spain.
New music festival coming to Australia
AUSSIE band Gang Of Youths promised Brisbane fans that something big was in store when they first announced tour dates — now their big plans have been revealed.
Superstar line-up for Bluesfest
BLUESFEST’S 30th anniversary line-up has been revealed, with an outstanding array of local and international talent including Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, George Clinton and Kasey Chambers.
More than 100 Splendour punters on drugs charges
DESPITE warnings of a huge police presence, more than 100 people ran the gauntlet and wound up on drugs charges at Splendour in the Grass.
Wildest costumes at Splendour
IS THIS just one collective wardrobe malfunction? Nup. At Splendour in the Grass, the outfits are meant to look like this.
Lorde’s mishap stops Splendour
BLAMING the music festival’s enthusiastic dancing, Lorde was left clutching her top before running off stage.
Splendour stars go crazy for song covers
SPLENDOUR In The Grass has become an alternative Australian Idol with a plethora of popular artists at this year’s events busting out crowd favourite covers at the Byron Bay festival.
Amy Shark: Tell her mum the great news
QUEENSLAND singer-songwriter Amy Shark has gotten a confidence boost right before taking the stage at Splendour in the Grass at Byron Bay.
Creative drug smuggling attempt
A WOMAN has been denied entry to Splendour in the Grass after police found 12 MDMA capsules hidden in a chocolate hazelnut spread jar.
What cops plan to do at Splendour
POLICE will be out in force for the annual Splendour in the Grass, but won’t take the tough approach they have at recent festivals.
Take STI test for VIP entry to Splendour
SPLENDOUR in the Grass revellers will be asked to take a sexually transmitted infection (STI) test, in exchange for entry into a VIP area.
DJ duo’s prank lost in translation
A PRANK by a Brisbane DJ duo at an international show has left 10,000 audience members scratching their heads.
Splendour acts you’ll want to catch
KENDRICK Lamar is the marquee name for this year’s Splendour in the Grass, but here are the other acts worth knowing — from psychedelic dance wizards to an indigenous ‘quadruple threat’.
John Farnham: I never retired!
The demand is still there as John Farnham keeps on selling out shows, yet there’s still trolls trotting out the old ‘isn’t this his 20th farewell tour’ chestnut. Farnsey sets the record straight on that — and his new record
Joan Jett and Jimmy Barnes tour
Are you ready to rock? Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Jimmy Barnes and The Living End are headlining next year’s Red Hot Summer Tour across Australia
Gurrumul’s vision hits Queenscliff
This year’s Queenscliff Music Festival will feature the world premiere live performance of Gurrumul’s posthumous album Djarimirri.
Fyre organiser busted in new scam
THE promoter of the disastrous Fyre Festival has been accused in another ticket scam, tricking attendees of the first event all over again.
How Eminem terrified music fest fans
SOME crowd members at the Bonnaroo music festival felt Eminem crossed the line by using realistic gun shot sound effects during his performance.
Comedians’ strangest gigs: ‘I was on a pontoon’
ON A plane, stuck on a pontoon in the middle of the ocean, on the back of a ute … Australia’s top comedians have revealed the most bizarre places they’ve performed.
Burning Man festival founder dies
TRIBUTES are flowing for the creator of Burning Man, the festival that started off as a bonfire gathering on a beach and turned into a star-studded cultural phenomenon.
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