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Archive for December 2007

December 31st, 2007

Music Blog Spotlight: Big Apple Music Scene

There’s a new blogger at Big Apple Music Scene, so if you haven’t checked out this happening blog already there’s no better time.
In its short life Big Apple Music Scene has already had three bloggers, but we hope Devorah Klein is here to stay.
With her eclectic taste and extensive musical knowledge she’s the perfect tour […]

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December 30th, 2007

The Best of 2007

This is the time when I like to look back fondly on the year that was while I’m anticipating what the New Year will bring. 2007 was a great year for Aussie music. While record sales fell throughout the rest of the world, we continued to support local artists like Silverchair, Powderfinger, and Sneaky Sound […]

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December 29th, 2007

Aussies Set To Wow America

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David Campbell, Eskimo Joe, and Shannon Noll will take part in Australia Plays Broadway next month, a celebration of Aussie talent.
The concert extravaganza will showcase the diversity of Australian performers, with the worlds of theatre, opera, dance, symphony, rock, and cabaret all represented.
Caroline […]

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December 28th, 2007

Delta and Olivia Sing for Cancer Research

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Two of the biggest female voices in Australia, Delta Goodrem and Olivia Newton-John, will join forces next year for breast cancer research.
The pair will join an Asian artist to record two songs next February. One of these tunes will become the theme for The Great […]

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December 27th, 2007

Natalie Imbruglia’s Big Screen Dreams

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Natalie Imbruglia may be the next superhero or super villain, after she auditioned for a role in Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine.
The Daily Telegraph revealed the Aussie songstress tried out for a part in the Hugh Jackman blockbuster two weeks ago.
There’s no word yet on whether Nat plans to put […]

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December 26th, 2007

Get Between Kylie’s Sheets

Fancy getting into bed with Kylie Minogue? Well it needn’t be just a fantasy, because our very own pop princess is launching her own manchester line in February.
According to The People, the sheets and linens will be inspired by Kylie’s visits to some of the world’s most expensive hotels. Ooh la la!
“It’s a great sideline […]

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December 25th, 2007

Merry Christmas from Oz Music Scene

Merry Christmas everybody! I hope all my readers have a wonderful Christmas Day spent with family, friends, lots of presents, and plenty of good food. I figured I’d leave you today with some of my favourite performances from Carols by Candlelight. Play them loud, sing along, and have a very happy Christmas.

Here’s one of the […]

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December 24th, 2007

Music Blog Spotlight: Toronto Unplugged

If I had to live in any country besides Australia I’d pick Canada. The people seem so friendly, the scenery is stunning, and the music scene is brilliant.
Nowhere illustrates my last point better than Canada’s largest city, Toronto. After all, it’s the birthplace of Neil Young, Barenaked Ladies, and Rush. So it’s fitting that we’ve […]

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December 23rd, 2007

Michael Chugg Nominated for International Award

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Music promoter extraordinaire Michael Chugg has capped off a big year with a Pollstar Concert Industry Award nomination. The Aussie tour guru is up for international promoter of the year.
The awards aren’t on until February 7, which gives Chuggy plenty of time to prepare his […]

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December 22nd, 2007

Mika Cancels V Fest Appearance

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Sorry Mika fans. It looks like the flamboyant pop star won’t play our V Festival after all.
Mika blames scheduling conflicts for his decision to back out of the festival.
“In an effort to create the best album possible for fans, Mika will need additional time to record […]

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