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‘A pub for the people’: Top chef saves the Gaso as a live music venue
Collingwood pub the Gasometer is being saved as a venue for gigs after its closure in March sparked fears for the pub’s future.
- Cara Waters
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Praise be! Mormons’ second coming is a blasphemous delight
Our reviewers give their verdict on the latest shows around town.
- Cassie Tongue, James Jennings, John Shand and Joyce Morgan
For 30 years, I was away nine months of the year. My wife kept our family together
Rock musician Phil Campbell, of Motörhead fame, says he was more interested in guitars than girls in his youth.
- Jane Rocca
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Triple J Hottest 100 Australian songs: INXS wins with Never Tear Us Apart
The track beat out The Nosebleed Section by Hilltop Hoods and Untouched by the Veronicas, which placed second and third, respectively.
- Thomas Mitchell
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- AFL grand final
Why Lions lead race for Draper; Rap legend on ‘radar’ for AFL grand final; Zorko fined
Sam Draper was considering returning to South Australia, but the Crows have now secured their established ruckman. Meanwhile, the AFL is on the brink of a signing of its own, and Dayne Zorko has copped a fine from the league.
- Justin Chadwick and Jon Pierik
Ozzy Osbourne bit a bat in Iowa in 1982. It sealed the Prince of Darkness’ legacy
Ozzy Osbourne was already a heavy metal legend in the 1980s, but one act launched him into mainstream fame.
- Nell Geraets
Ed Sheeran reveals Australian tour dates
The superstar troubadour is set to return Down Under – just months after wrapping up his global Mathematics Tour.
- Chris Hook
Hey Oasis, this is how you do a proper comeback tour
It’s nine years since Eddy Current Suppression Ring, hailed by many as Australia’s best live band, have played. Now they’re back – but don’t get used to it.
- Karl Quinn
One of the best live bands in the world is finally back in Melbourne
To attend a concert by The Hives is to be inducted into a sweaty, euphoric cult for just over an hour of frenetic power.
- Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Jessica Nicholas, Tony Way and Cameron Woodhead
This Dolly Parton musical has a wafer-thin plot – but who cares when the music’s this good?
You’ll have a much better time if you go in expecting a tribute concert over a fully integrated musical.
- Cameron Woodhead, Vyshnavee Wijekumar and Tony Way
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