‘59 tickets’: Aussie band reveals brutal gig
Indie pop trio Sheppard have revealed why they didn’t cancel a concert despite only selling a handful of tickets.
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Aussie act for Oasis’ tour finally revealed
Every Aussie act was desperate to open for Oasis on their sold-out reunion shows this year and the British rock legends have finally chosen the lucky band.
Aussie Gaga fans get an extra show
Lady Gaga adds extra show to meet huge demand for Mayhem Ball shows despite some fans compaining about high ticket prices.
Delta performs one song she hates singing
Delta Goodrem’s sold-out Sydney show last night included a surprise celeb guest and an airing of a song she hates singing.
2000s rockers cancel Sydney gig last minute
Yellowcard were forced to cancel the Sydney stop on their critically acclaimed Aussie tour just hours before going onstage.
Coldplay’s opening act booed off stage
A Coldplay concert took a dramatic turn for the worse when the opening act received a frosty reception from 50,000 fans.
Pop superstar’s huge Aussie announcement
The return of one of the world’s most electrifying live performers in December will fuel a ticket-buying frenzy.
A-list star hits Aussie beach in tiny bikini
After finishing the Australian leg of her tour, the global superstar was snapped relaxing at Coogee Beach in a tiny black bikini.
Rockers tempted to quit after Aussie tour
An iconic noughties rock band are heading back to Australia, a decade after their last shows here almost made them call time on the band.
Dua Lipa brings out ‘fave Aussie artist’ in Syd
Dua Lipa’s Australian tour has been full of local surprises – and during Friday night’s show, she brought out one her favourite Aussie artists.
Global star shops at IGA with $10k bag
Dua Lipa has been spotted leaving IGA with a bag worth $10,000 which looks stuffed to the brim with groceries.
Star’s massive copyright win amid Aus tour
Dua Lipa will be celebrating more than sold-out shows in Sydney this weekend with a judge dismissing a lawsuit against her smash hit Levitating.
Megastar’s Aussie surprise guest goes viral
Dua Lipa has sent fans into a frenzy after bringing a very surprising Aussie guest onstage during her Melbourne concert.
Noughties pop legend drops big Aussie news
She had one of the biggest songs of the 2000s – followed up by a slew of other hits – and now she’s bringing them all Down Under.
‘Leak it’: Dua Lipa’s surprise act at Aus show
Dua Lipa surprised fans at her Melbourne gig with an Aussie A-list guest – then orchestrated her own online leak mid-show.
Backlash after star simulates sex act at gig
In the City of Love and ménage à trois, pop star Sabrina Carpenter wasted no time simulating a crude three-way act in front of her fans in Paris.
80s star misses out on huge pay day
It’s regularly voted the “happiest song on the planet” but the singer of Walking on Sunshine reveals why she doesn’t get royalties from the billion-streaming hit.
‘Wild and crazy’: Star spills on legendary tour
Ahead of her national Australian Made shows, Kate Ceberano shares how she had to prove herself to the giants of rock on the original 80s tour.
Star slams singer as husband goes to sexy gig
An outraged British actress has hit out after her husband attended US pop star Sabrina Carpenter’s raunchy show with their young daughter.
Punk band’s adorable moment at Aussie gig
They’re one of the most exciting punk bands the world has seen for years — and this gorgeous moment almost stole their Sydney show.
Refusal that led to Michael Jackson grudge
It started with a heartbreaking ‘no’, and developed into a grudge that I held onto for almost 30 years. This is my Michael Jackson story.
US musician nearly dies in freak Aus accident
An American folk duo have been forced to cancel the rest of their Australian tour after one of them nearly died in a horror accident.
Major star teases first Aus tour in 11 years
A major pop star could be heading to Australia for the first time in more than a decade after revealing she would be “announcing … some things”.
Rockers trash America in Aussie stage rant
Green Day injected their Sydney show with Aussie flavour including a nod to Raygun, a hometown rocker and a politically-charged compliment.
Truth about Kylie’s surprise Aussie backlash
If early social media reactions are to be believed, Kylie Minogue’s new Aussie tour is a big disappointment. Here’s the truth, from someone who went.
Urgent warning on fake concert tickets
Ticketek has issued an urgent warning on third party ticket reselling sites after fans turned up to major events only to find they had fake tickets.
US star turns nose up at ‘gross’ Aus tradition
It’s the unhygienic rite of passage faced by every American country music performer at Australian concerts, but one superstar has declared it’s a no-go for him.
Piece of advice that changed comedian’s life
Tom Allen struggled in his younger years because he was ‘different’ and ‘flamboyant’. But a single piece of advice changed everything.
‘Selfish’ act decimates Billie Eilish concert
The pop concert experience is being ruined by selfish screamers as demonstrated at Billie Eilish’s shows in Australia.
Drake abruptly cancels shows, flees Oz
Drake’s private jet left Australia this morning – and now confirmation comes that the rapper has cancelled his Aussie tour altogether.
‘Ridiculous’: Why Drake fans were fuming
Thousands of concertgoers were left frustrated by the Canadian rapper’s “disrespectful” act, with one fan saying the megastar had “one job”.
Insane reason for massive queue in Sydney
In the early hours of Monday morning, an enormous crowd had already formed, with some using camping gear to secure a spot.
Fans camp for days before star’s Sydney gig
Hundreds of Billie Eilish’s diehard fans have been camped outside Qudos Bank Arena, days before her first show kicks off in Sydney.
Star’s big news after horror diagnosis
Australian music icon Jimmy Barnes has revealed his deeply personal next move after his horror health struggles.
Drake’s $30K gesture for pregnant Aussie fan
The US rapper kicked a fan out of his mosh pit during a Sydney show – and then made her wildest dreams come true.
Katy Perry defies flop era with huge Oz news
With the failure of her last album, Katy Perry might be in her ‘flop era’ – but big Aussie news announced today reveals she’s not over yet.
Shameful signs at Aus Drake concert say it all
A “dystopian” photo from rapper Drake’s Sydney concert last night has made Australia a laughing stock around the world.
‘Insane‘: Outrage over Billie Eilish merch
Many fans of the singer were stunned to discover how much a jumper would set them back.
Billie Eilish in Brisbane: Setlist, merch and everything else you need to know
Heading to Billie Eilish’s epic shows at Brisbane Entertainment Centre this week? Here are all your questions answered, including what the likely setlist will be
Star spills on becoming Michael Jackson
The star of ‘MJ the Musical’, which has just arrived in Sydney, has opened up about the gruelling process of becoming Michael Jackson.
Massive star lands in Oz in full disguise
Travellers at Melbourne Airport had no idea one of the biggest names in music had touched down, thanks to her incognito look.
Aussie rocker reveals gruesome secret injury
Fans noticed one unusual detail during Cold Chisel’s recent reunion tour – and it was hiding a gruesome injury.
Megastar performs in tiny Sydney bar
This visiting music star is performing to thousands in arenas around the country – but scaled down for a tiny gig in a Sydney bar.
Pop icon makes world debut in Aussie city
Spectacular photos and video show Kylie Minogue has pulled out all the stops for her first Aussie tour in six years. WARNING: Spoilers.
Star lands in Sydney on jumbo private jet
That ain’t a jet, this is a jet … A huge rapper has touched down in Sydney in a truly gargantuan private plane ahead of four back-to-back concerts.
Sad reason legendary rockers are breaking up
Keeping a band going is tough but as Shihad reveals, it is impossible when not everyone wants to keep touring.
Video sparks fears for star: ‘Joe Biden vibes’
This strange footage from a recent Mariah Carey concert has fans wondering if all is OK with the 55-year-old pop diva.
Police stop huge pop star mid-show
Ed Sheeran found himself in hot water with police in India who approached him before angrily unplugging his microphone.
Rapper’s insane fast food order revealed
The Hotline Bling hit maker made the massive order just minutes before he was scheduled to perform in Melbourne. This is exactly what he got.
Music superstar’s massive gift to fans
Canadian music superstar Drake has given two women the surprise of their lives while attending his first show in Melbourne.
Gross reason fans locked out of pop star gig
Fans of a pop-rock icon have been left out in the cold after a nasty issue forced a much-anticipated concert to be cancelled.
Superstar singer books one-off SCG show
In a shock addition to the 2025 stadium concert calendar, Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will play for one night only at a beloved Sydney venue.
Trend more Aussies taking a ‘chance’ on
More Australians than ever appear to be taking a chance on this form of entertainment that has experienced a major surge.
Measles alert after rapper Drake concert
A public health warning has been issued after a person infected with measles attended Drake’s Perth concert.
Global superstar spotted in Aussie bar
A global music megastar has stunned fans with a private show in Melbourne.
‘Heart and soul’: Rockers’ move for Aussie pubs
Local live music venues are struggling to stay afloat amid high production costs and expensive booking fees. And it’s prompted a group of iconic Aussie rockers to give them a boost.
Star’s stunning response to Aus cancellation
The flights were booked, the band was ready to rock when former Spandau Ballet frontman Tony Hadley’s festival gigs were cancelled. So he came anyway.
Star embraces gross Aussie tradition on stage
American singer Benson Boone has become the latest visiting star to indulge in one of Australia’s grossest concert traditions.
Lead singer’s comment riles up Sydney
An iconic 90s frontman took a cheeky dig at the Sydney crowd, saying one word that is always guaranteed to get a rise out of the harbour city.
Band’s move amid shock disappearance
A statement posted by the ARIA award-winning band confirmed five shows will be cancelled following the nightmare disappearance of a close mate.
Artist sold more tickets than Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift was not the artist who sold the most concert tickets to Aussie fans in 2024 with another mega pop star taking the crown.
Aussie band’s act proves massive point
Emerging artists have revealed the way they are moving away from large labels and how they’re reconnecting with fans.
Why Aussie singer refuses to show his face
A viral Aussie pop duo were greeted to a hero’s welcome when they returned to Australia, but one of them won’t show his face.
Justin Timberlake’s ‘bulge’ goes viral
A clip of Justin Timberlake has gone viral after he suffered an awkward wardrobe malfunction during his gig, which left little to the imagination.
Rock icon’s Aussie act proves massive point
One of the biggest names in music has descended on Sydney to remind everyone in this city how to actually be cool.
Pop star reveals brutal result of teen fame
In a candid new interview, Sugababes member Keisha reflects on the band’s earliest days – and what happened after she was kicked out.
Aus DJs torched for filming ‘gurning’ fans
A popular Aussie group has been accused of “preying on people’s vulnerability” after a sharing a viral video of fans in the crowd.
Swift’s jaw-dropping secret tour act revealed
As Taylor Swift’s Eras tour comes to an end, a new report reveals just how much of the profits she’s shared to those who worked on it.
Shock as iconic rockers cancel Aus tour
The legendary rockers announced the shock cancellation of their entire run of final Australian tour dates with just hours to spare.
‘Happy accident’ behind this year’s surprise indie hit
Irish superstar Hozier may be the only artist in history to be happy his song was leaked, revealing his hit about two mismatched lovers wasn’t even meant to be a single.
90s rock legend’s sad news from hospital bed
The frontman of 90s rock legends Goo Goo Dolls has delivered some crushing news to fans from his hospital bed.
‘Six years’: US rock star roasts Australia
One of the world’s best drummers has savagely roasted Aussies at the end of a stomach-turningly heavy performance.
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.
‘B***h’: Star fumes as fan grabs her mid-show
Country singer Kacey Musgraves had some choice words for a handsy fan after she was grabbed mid-performance.
Star’s X-rated moves at huge Aussie show
Troye Sivan performed a massive outdoor gig in Sydney last night, despite a looming thunderstorm threatening to scupper the whole show.
Star furiously stops show: ‘Who was it?’
Hit country singer Zach Bryan has abruptly paused his show in Washington after an outrageous act by a fan.
Drake drops big Aussie news on livestream
Drake has just casually dropped some major Aussie news during a livestream on a local streaming platform weeks after teasing fans with an upcoming tour.
Childish Gambino’s huge call on Aussie tour
Childish Gambino fans will have to wait a bit longer to see the superstar after the American made a huge announcement about his upcoming tour.
‘She’s passed’: Rocker’s sad news at Oz show
“Absolutely f**king senseless”: Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder paused the band’s Sydney stadium show to deliver a heartbreaking message.
Chaos as Ticketek hit with ‘ongoing issues’
Customers and ticketholders have been left fuming at an extended outage on Australian ticketing agency Ticketek’s website.
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