Music (Arts and Entertainment)

Malcolm Lowe wanted to be a rock star. So he gave up furniture making and started making guitars. 

Grammy-award winning musician Macklemore has announced more shows in Australia to accommodate his legions of fans. He spoke with ABC News Breakfast ahead of his tour next year.

A woman dies in hospital after the incident at the end of last week's concert at the Sydney Football Stadium.

David Waldie's dream is to become Australia's next musical talent. His debut album Speak Your Truth challenges perceptions on Down syndrome.

Musician Jack Johnson chats to ABC News Breakfast ahead of his Australian visit next year for the 35th anniversary Bluesfest.

The Super Junior member was in his dressing room for his final performance of Ben-Hur the musical when an intruder came in.

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From André 3000's first album in 17 years to TikTok's dreamboat comedian landing a Netflix special and a Rogue Trader coming out, it's easy to miss some of the week's biggest entertainment news — but we've got you covered.

Elly-May Barnes, the youngest daughter of rock legend Jimmy Barnes, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as a toddler. Now the 34-year-old is a solo cabaret artist and disability advocate.  

38-year-old Joshua Clarke's love of Elvis inspired him to pursue his passion for music in an unexpected place.

A choir for people living with disability or mental illness has changed the life of Elvis mega fan Joshua Clarke. 

A young Brazilian fan of US singer Taylor Swift died in Rio de Janeiro after falling ill inside the sweltering stadium where the superstar's concert was held, amid a record-breaking heat-wave across large swathes of Brazil.

Sean "Diddy" Combs settles a lawsuit with his ex-partner Cassandra Ventura, just one day after she publicly accused him of sexual slavery and rape.

Almost a year after Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the 77-year-old country music icon announced the release of her first rock album, Rockstar.

R&B vocalist Cassandra Ventura sues Sean "Diddy" Combs, accusing him of subjecting her to serial physical abuse.

'Sons of Beaches' is Bill Mcdonough’s memoir, delving into the formation and politics of the rock band Australian Crawl.

Macklemore will be the international headline act and Australian artists Jet, King Stingray and Bag Raiders are on the bill.

In response to increasing censorship in the United States, pop star Pink is giving away 2,000 copies of books banned in Florida — the state that has cracked down hardest on public schools and libraries this year. 

This year's festival on the far-south coast of New South Wales will feature Deadly Award-nominated soul singer Emma Donovan, Kamilaroi and Tongan singer Radical Son and Darwin-born rapper J-Milla.

The mother of one of Sue Lowry's 220 students says the teacher "sees the ability, not the disability" in kids. Amid thunderous applause, Ms Lowry was honoured for her work.

Australia's biggest names in music attended the 37th annual awards ceremony with a twilight start.

Troye Sivan wins four ARIA awards, as Genesis Owusu and G Flip also take home multiple trophies. Here's a wrap of the key moments.

An increasingly speechless Troye Sivan scoops best solo artist and song of the year on Australian music's night of nights in Sydney. 

Celebrities have walked the red carpet before the 2023 ARIA Awards kick off at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion. Here's a look at some of the outfits we've seen.

Australian music's night of nights is here, the 2023 ARIA Awards. Here's the full list of winners in all categories.