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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

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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
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
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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
Renders show The Star’s Live Room in concert mode.

‘West End’ theatre district a step closer with $60m Star deal

The desperate sale of Star’s events business could transform Pyrmont into Sydney’s version of London’s famous theatre district.

  • Linda Morris and Colin Kruger
Amy Taylor of Amyl and the Sniffers performs at Sidney Myer Music Bowl, January 24, 2025.

Amyl and the Sniffers’ biggest show yet is a riotous celebration

There’s a real sense of community and communion as the crowd thrashes, screams and whoops for 90 minutes of pure chaos.

  • Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Cameron Woodhead and Andrew Fuhrmann
Splendour in the Grass was cancelled in a tough year for Australian music festivals.

Splendour may be cancelled, but you can still get your groove on

From parks to pubs, there are plenty of places you can enjoy music this summer without needing to bring a tent.

  • Nell Geraets

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