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Archive for the ‘TV Alert’ Category

March 21st, 2008

Q & A With Christian Music Fan’s Jason

Christian music is huge all around the world, yet it rarely receives the coverage of secular tunes. If Christian music floats your boat, or you just want to check it out, there’s no better place to start than b5media’s Christian Music Fan. We caught up with the blog’s editor, Jason Bean, to learn more about […]

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January 25th, 2008

Aussie Musos Ring in Celebrate Australia Day

It’s the day before Australia Day and you know what that means: it’s time for the annual Australia Day Live concert. I’ve never been able to figure out why it’s always held a day early, but it makes for entertaining viewing nonetheless.
This year’s concert promises to be no different, with performances from an eclectic bunch […]

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January 17th, 2008

Kate Ceberano’s Secret Past

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She’s been a fixture on the Aussie music charts for decades, first with her band I’m Talking and then with solo hits like “Brave” and “Bedroom Eyes.” She’s danced with the stars (and won!) and even taught Daniel Kowalski a thing or two about singing on It Takes […]

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January 14th, 2008

It Takes Two, Take Three

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Channel Seven’s star singing Survivor, It Takes Two, has always been a bit of a guilty pleasure in my house. So I was thrilled to read it’s coming back for its third season in a few weeks time.
For those of you who don’t know, It Takes […]

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November 28th, 2007

[V] Counts Down Indie Artists

Cable network Channel [V] has just launched a brand new program showcasing the best local indie artists.
The [V] Independent Countdown is hosted by rocking grandma, Vera. She’s an unlikely host, but she’s already a big hit with the bands.
“We’ve been interviewed by all sorts but never by a granny!” laughed Pnau’s Nick Littlemore. “She’s a […]

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November 1st, 2007

Stars Rock for Breast Cancer Awareness

Last night some of Australia’s greatest musicians played for a very special audience. Concert for the Cure was the perfect way to end breast cancer awareness month, and something the crowd of people touched by the disease won’t forget in a hurry.
The concert was the brainchild of 20-year-old Nicholas Vindin. The university student lost his […]

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October 28th, 2007

The ARIAS Are Here!

It’s ARIAs day, a time to reflect on the awesome music Australia has produced over the past year. If you love our own version of the Grammys as much as me, you’ll want to stay glued to Channel Ten tonight.
At 7 pm they’ve got the red carpet special. This is mostly an opportunity to gawk […]

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October 26th, 2007

Ausmusic Month is Coming!

November is Ausmusic Month on Triple J and the ABC’s jtv live! The radio station and their sister television program are serving up some great talent to celebrate.
Starting on Thursday November 1, the ABC will screen six massive local concerts. The fun will kick off with John Butler Trio’s performance in Melbourne’s Federation Square.
In the […]

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October 17th, 2007

Stars Perform for Idol Charities

Whether you’re an Idol fan or not, Friday night’s Australian Idol “Doin’ It For the Kids” concert should be worth watching.
Not only will the final six Idol finalists perform, we’ll also see performances from top entertainers The Rogue Traders, Darren Hayes, Katie Noonan, The Noll Brothers, and Vanessa Amorosi. Past Australian Idol graduates Damien Leith, […]

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October 12th, 2007

MAX Honours Aussie Music

Forget Rocktober - at MAX October is all about Australian music.
The cable music channel will celebrate our homegrown talent with some fantastic local countdowns, exclusive concerts, and ARIA specials this month.
The celebrations kick off this weekend with Aussie videos from the 80s on Saturday arvo, then local hits from the 1990s on Sunday. We can […]

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