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A policeman in Bangalore pulls the plug on Ed Sheeran.

Ed Sheeran unplugged: The moment an Indian policeman sent singer packing

He’s one of the biggest stars in the world, but that cut no sway with a zealous policeman in Bengaluru.

  • Karl Quinn

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Concertgoers waiting to be let in the doors at RAC Arena for Bryan Adam’s Perth concert.

Fatberg forces ‘bitterly disappointing’ cancellation of Bryan Adams’ Perth show

No reschedule is possible for the cancellation of a major concert at RAC Arena on Sunday night caused by a large sewer blockage comprising fat, grease and rags.

  • Sarah Brookes
Amyl and the Sniffers perform at The Tivoli in Brisbane.

Amyl and the Sniffers respond as fans complain of harassment at Brisbane show

Twenty-year-old fan Ameya was abused, despite the band warning the audience to keep their hands to themselves. Others saw women preyed upon. Music industry insiders lament that it happens all the time.

  • Courtney Kruk
Glass Beams’ music is clearly connecting with people, but the artists behind it remain a total enigma.

The Australian band chasing global fame - while remaining a total mystery

We haven’t seen their faces, don’t know their names, and have barely heard them speak. Yet, Glass Beams are well on their way to becoming famous.

  • Nell Geraets
Royksopp perform at Picnic In The Park Festival in Sofienbergparken.

Sydney is music central this February – here’s our guide to the best on offer

From a Norwegian electronic duo to Billie Eilish and Stranger Things’ breakout muso Joe Keery, February is a big month for overseas acts.

  • James Jennings
A Body at Work is a show that takes the audience, with a conspiratorial wink, behind the veil.

Erotic, funny and unflinching: The stellar show that lifts the veil on sex work

A Body at Work is a show that takes the audience, with a conspiratorial wink, behind the veil to expose what it’s really like in strip clubs and brothels.

  • Cameron Woodhead and Liam Pieper
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Marianne Faithfull in 2009.

Marianne Faithfull, voice of Britain’s swinging ’60s, dies at 78

Best known for her gravelly voice and sultry image, the singer and actress and former associate of the Rolling Stones has died.

  • Alistair Bell
Stitlia Tupouniua, Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii, Joey Manu and Siua Wong.

They bonded over rap music at the Roosters. Now they’ve released an album

Joey Manu and Joseph-Akuso Suaalii are among four footy stars who have gone viral with their song We Rock The Party.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Shihad: Time to call it a day.

Fast, furious and finished: Legendary rock band farewells fans

After 37 years, Kiwi speed metal act Shihad are bidding a fond farewell to Australian fans.

  • Rod Yates
St Jerome’s Laneway Festival is returning for the first year since 2020.

‘Never been about headliners’: Behind Laneway’s trend-defying success

During a perilous time for music events, the festival’s celebrating its 20th anniversary. What’s its secret?

  • Jonathan Seidler

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