May 25th, 2008
Not content with winning ARIA Awards and selling bucketloads of albums, Sarah Blasko’s decided to branch out a little. She’s currently composing the score for the Bell Shakespeare company’s latest adaptation of Hamlet.
This is her first foray into the world of theatre, but Sarah told The Sunday Telegraph she’s thoroughly enjoying it.
“I was so nervous […]
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November 10th, 2007
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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October 3rd, 2007
It’s not just a rumour anymore: Björk has confirmed she’ll play the Big Day Out next year.
But the Icelandic songstress isn’t the only big name set to play Australia’s biggest music festival. She’ll join international megastars Rage Against the Machine, Arcade Fire, Billy Bragg, LCD Soundsystem, Dizzee Rascal, and Battles.
There’s also a strong local contingent, […]
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September 21st, 2007
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A whole lot of new acts have just been added to the already stellar Homebake lineup. But if you haven’t already grabbed your tickets, you’re too late. This year’s show sold out in record time. We did warn you!
If you got in early, […]
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September 19th, 2007
Sneaky Sound System has showed they’ll be a force to be reckoned with at this year’s Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Awards. The dance outfit has led the nominations, with nods in six categories including best group, best dance album, and album of the year.
The John Butler Trio isn’t far behind with five nominations. Their […]
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July 28th, 2007
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One of my favourite Aussie songbirds, Sarah Blasko is set to make waves in the United States. Her top ten album, What The Sea Wants, The Sea Will Have will be released through Low Altitude Recordings in September.
Americans may remember the quirky songstress from her […]
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July 27th, 2007
It’s all about the girls at this year’s Homebake festival. December’s event will pay homage to the achievements of Australian women in all creative arenas.
So it seems fitting that the headline act will be none other than 80’s supergroup, The Divinyls. The band’s iconic lead singer, Chrissy Amphlett, admitted she is both excited and petrified […]
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