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    Eight Live Gigs Worthy of a Road Trip Around NSW This November

    Chair-dance from country to coast this spring.

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    Beloved Sydney Club Freda's Is Closing Permanently After Nine Years

    The much-loved Chippendale nightclub will close this month, but it's going out with a bang.

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    Historic Melbourne Music Venue Festival Hall Has Been Bought by Megachurch Hillsong

    Having played host to everyone from The Beatles to Frank Sinatra, the site has now been purchased for $23 million.

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    Great Southern Nights Has Announced Hundreds of Gigs Across NSW — and the Lineup Is Huge

    Tickets are on sale now to see Jimmy Barnes, Tash Sultana, Donny Benet, Lime Cordiale and many more.

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    The Team Behind Pitch and Let Them Eat Cake Has Planned a Post-Lockdown Street Rave for March 2021

    Novel has nabbed a 5000-person inner city venue for a COVID-safe dance party headlined by German DJ Ben Klock.

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    This New Western Australian Event Could Show Us What the Future of Aussie Music Festivals Looks Like

    Good Day Sunshine is set to debut a game-changing festival format, featuring four separate audience quadrants and a rotating central stage.

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    Victoria Has Announced More Than $13 Million In Grants to Support the State's Live Music Scene

    It includes $9 million to 106 live music venues to help them cover current costs, and to prepare for reopening.

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    Live Music Venue The Foundry Is Moving to a New Fortitude Valley Location

    The space's current home, The Elephant Hotel, has been sold — and will undergo a refurbishment and a change of name, too.

  • News

    Five Sydney Record Store Owners Give Us Their Classic Album Picks

    Hear from the enthusiasts about what makes a classic record — and where to buy it.

  • News

    A Mariah Carey Christmas Special Is Coming to Apple TV+ to Help Salvage This Chaotic Year

    It'll feature the beloved singer alongside a lineup of special guests — and we're sure 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' will get a spin.

  • Guide

    Ten Brisbane Festival Experiences You Can Have For Less Than $30

    Brissy's most anticipated arts festival has nearly 500 performances in its program — most of which are free.

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    Falls Festival Is No Longer Going Ahead With Its 2020 End-of-Year Festival

    "Given the current status of things and border restrictions in place, it won’t be possible to hold Falls Festival in our regular New Year’s timeframe."

  • News

    Seven Winners from This Year's Telstra NATSIAA (and How to Support Your Favourites)

    Find out who won — then vote for your faves in the People's Choice Award.

  • Guide

    Where to Shop Like a Local In and Around Penrith

    From cult gelato to cult motorcycle brands, here's where to shop local in Penrith.

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    BIGSOUND Will Host a Scaled-Down Two-Day Festival in 2020

    Expect live tunes, workshops, secret shows and parties — all across two days and nights in Fortitude Valley.

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    Bon Iver, Patti Smith and Jimmy Barnes Headline the First 50 Acts for Bluesfest 2021

    It's the festival's biggest-ever first lineup announcement.

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    Legendary Melbourne Live Music Venue Cherry Bar Will Reopen Before the End of June

    Allowed to reopen for just 28 punters in its band room, the bar is crowdfunding to help keep it afloat until COVID-19 restrictions end.

  • News

    A New Initiative to Kick Start NSW's Live Music Scene Will See 1000 Gigs Performed This November

    Great Southern Nights has already locked in 20 Aussie acts, including Paul Kelly, Thelma Plum, Jimmy Barnes and The Presets.

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    Coachella Has Completely Cancelled Its 2020 Festival

    The huge Californian music festival will now return in April 2021.

  • News

    Splendour in the Grass Has Postponed Its 20th-Anniversary Festival Until Winter 2021

    It was first postponed from July until October, but now it won't go ahead in 2020 at all.

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    Drive-In Concerts Are Coming to Melbourne and Sydney This Winter

    Watching concerts from our cars could be the new (temporary) norm, with plans for eight new drive-in venues.

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    A Long Weekender's Guide to Darwin for When You Need Warm Weather Again

    Spend balmy nights in Australia's Top End tucking into fresh seafood and meeting local makers.

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    Cafe Lounge Has Closed Its Doors Permanently After 20 Years of Live Gigs and Comedy Nights

    "With recent lockout laws [and] rising operating costs in a rapidly changing neighbourhood, we knew quickly this pandemic was going to be our end."

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    Musical Artist Milan Ring on Her Creative Approach and Where She Finds Inspiration

    The Sydney-based artist and producer discusses the importance of collaboration and community to her creative process.

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    Falls Festival Is Forging Ahead with Plans for Its 2020 Music Festival

    While social distancing and public gathering restrictions are still in place, Falls Festival is hoping to go ahead — with an all-Aussie lineup.

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    Five Playlists to Save for When You're in the Mood to Party but Don't Want to Leave Your House

    Live music venues may be closed, but you can still support local musicians and have a boogie in your own home.

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    SBS Is Screening a Week-Long Eurovision Festival So You Can Still Get Your Europop Fix

    It'll feature replays of past grand finals, plus brand-new specials — and you can vote for your favourite 2020 acts and songs, too.

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    Coachella Is Releasing a Free Doco with Highlights from the Music Festival's 20-Year History

    Watch Björk, Beyoncé, Amy Winehouse and 2Pac's hologram perform from your couch.

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    Sofa King Fest Is the New Website Curating the Best Music Live-Streams from Across the World

    Watch Willie Nelson, Cypress Hill, A-Trak and Diplo perform live and help raise money for artists who've had gigs cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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    This Year's Eurovision Song Contest Has Been Cancelled

    It's the first time the song contest won't go ahead in the event's six-decade history.

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    Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Is Now Live-Streaming Concerts for Free

    While MSO is suspending all concerts with audiences for a month, it'll play some gigs behind closed doors — and live-stream them for free.

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    Bluesfest Is the Latest Major Event to Be Cancelled Due to COVID-19

    It's the first time in 30 years the festival will not go ahead.

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    Coachella 2020 Has Been Postponed Due to Coronavirus

    Set to be headlined by Travis Scott, Frank Ocean and Rage Against the Machine, the huge Californian music festival will now take place in October.

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    Miley Cyrus Has Cancelled Her Upcoming Melbourne Charity Concert Due to Coronavirus

    The US pop star was due to perform at the World Tour Bushfire Relief concert this week, which has been cancelled as a result.

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    R&B Singer Jill Scott Is the First Headline Act Announced for Vivid Live 2020

    Scott will perform a 20th anniversary show of her debut album 'Who is Jill Scott?' at the Sydney Opera House.

  • News

    Groovin the Moo Has Announced Its Jam-Packed 2020 Lineup

    GTM returns to regional Australia with Gang of Youths, Mallrat, Darude and a whole lot of local talent.

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    Green Day, Weezer and Fall Out Boy Are Joining Forces for a Huge Down Under Tour — CANCELLED

    The three legendary bands are bringing their Hella Mega Tour to our shores this November.

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    Alanis Morissette Is Bringing Her 'Jagged Little Pill' 25th Anniversary Tour to Australia

    The famed 90s singer is heading to Melbourne and Sydney as part of a world tour.

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