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Oz Music Scene

August 26th, 2008

Missy Higgins On Leno and On Tour!

Keep an eye out for Australia’s own Missy Higgins on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno this week. She’ll perform her amazing ballad “Where I Stood” on the show on Thursday August 28. And with timezones being as they are, that’s the following day for Aussies.
If you’re like me and still living without pay TV […]

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June 23rd, 2008

Missy Higgins Kicks Off American Tour

Missy Higgins has just wrapped up an American tour, and what better way to celebrate than starting another one?
The Aussie ex-pat is hitting the Midwest and America’s North East. It all kicks off on July 10 in Madison Wisconsin.
Missy is one of Australia’s finest singer songwriters, so if you get the chance make sure you […]

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January 18th, 2008

Missy Higgins Prepares American Assault

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Missy Higgins is heading to the United States this month to celebrate the American release of her multi-platinum album On a Clear Night.
Her first engagement is a special appearance at the Where Music Meets Film concert at the Sundance Film Festival. Missy […]

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November 20th, 2007

Missy Admits She’s “Not So Straight”

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Speculation about Missy Higgins’ sexuality has been rife since the Aussie songstress sang about a woman who “smelled like sugar and spoke like the sea” in “Scar.” Well Missy’s put an end to the whispering by appearing on the cover of popular lesbian and queer women’s […]

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November 10th, 2007

Musos Weigh In On Election Issues

The federal election is just two weekends away, and if you believe the polls change is in the air. Australian elections are largely free from the celebrity endorsements seen in the American campaigns, but some of our most influential musicians are starting to speak out about who has, or hasn’t, got their vote.
Shannon Noll’s made […]

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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 29th, 2007

Silverchair Scoop the ARIAs Pool

Silverchair became the most celebrated artist in ARIA history last night taking home five trophies, including their first album of the year title for Young Modern.
The album was also named best rock album. The record’s first single, “Straight Lines” was awarded trophies for single of the year and highest-selling single of the year, while the […]

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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 6th, 2007

Missy Does Borders

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Aussie singer-songwriter Missy Higgins is doing huge things in America at the moment. All her U.S. shows have sold out, but American fans can still catch Missy at her free instore appearances at Borders stores around the country.
Missy kicked off her Borders tour last night in […]

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