Skip to main content

News Ticker

Music

Latest Music News

How a wannabe rock star found another string to his bow as a virtuoso luthier

Malcolm Lowe wanted to be a rock star. So he gave up furniture making and started making guitars. 
A man with short grey hair wears a dark tshirt, holds a wooden violin frame in a tin shed

Young artists take centre stage as 2024 Golden Guitar finalists are announced in Tamworth

The Golden Guitar Awards received 762 entries for country music's flagship event, as artists new and old look to make their mark.
A man playing guitar and singing

Woman in her 70s dies after falling at Robbie Williams concert in Sydney

A woman dies in hospital after the incident at the end of last week's concert at the Sydney Football Stadium.
Singer Robbie Williams dressed in all one colour raises his arms in the air as he performs at the AFL Grand Final at the MCG.

David won't let Down syndrome stop him from becoming a singing, dancing, acting triple-threat

David Waldie's dream is to become Australia's next musical talent. His debut album Speak Your Truth challenges perceptions on Down syndrome.
David Waldie 2023-11-17 10:11:00

K-Pop star Kyuhyun injured in confrontation with knife-wielding intruder

The Super Junior member was in his dressing room for his final performance of Ben-Hur the musical when an intruder came in.
Kyuhyun in front of purple background posing with his hands held together.

Nat Bass comes out, The Crown tackles Diana's last days and Blak artist makes Paris debut

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.
Natalie Bassingthwaighte, and Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana in The Crown.

AC/DC drummer to sell memorabilia to raise funds for breast cancer

Phil Rudd is set to sell AC/DC memorabilia, a drum kit and a sports car and give the proceeds to charity in honour of his best friend.
four men stand together, one with a guitar

How Jimmy Barnes's youngest daughter Elly-May Barnes is emerging as a solo artist

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.  
Updated
Elly-May wears a wig, sings into a microphone with a light-up cape draped around her.

How this Elvis fan found his voice

38-year-old Joshua Clarke's love of Elvis inspired him to pursue his passion for music in an unexpected place.
Duration: 4 minutes 2 seconds

At age three, Joshua was misdiagnosed as deaf. Now a choir is helping him to find his voice

A choir for people living with disability or mental illness has changed the life of Elvis mega fan Joshua Clarke. 
Updated
Joshua Clarke seated on a couch playing a guitar, an Elvis Presley statue is visible behind him

Shanul used to sing in a heavy metal band. He's now dazzling audiences at the opera

While growing up in India, Shanul Sharma was teased by classmates for his high-pitched voice. After a brief stint in heavy metal, he's now using that voice to star in opera performances across the world.
A south asian man has an intense expression as he sings heavy metal, and a sensitive expression sings opera.

Taylor Swift postpones second Rio concert after fan's death in Brazil heatwave

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.
Updated
A female artist performs at night, on stage, singing into a microphone, reaching out to a crowd

Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Cassie Ventura settle sexual abuse lawsuit one day after filing

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.
Sean Combs, wearing a black jacket, looks neutrally off camera in front of plastered logos.

Dolly Parton has released her new album, Rockstar — with a little help from some star-studded guest appearances

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.
Dolly Parton wearing a pink and black top with her arm leaning on a chair

Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sex trafficking, rape of ex-girlfriend

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

Bill Mcdonough former drummer for Australian Crawl talks about his memoir, Sons of Beaches

'Sons of Beaches' is Bill Mcdonough’s memoir, delving into the formation and politics of the rock band Australian Crawl.
Updated
Duration: 4 minutes 37 seconds

Darwin's Bass in the Grass music festival announces line up for the event

Macklemore will be the international headline act and Australian artists Jet, King Stingray and Bag Raiders are on the bill.
Updated
Duration: 1 minute 42 seconds

'I read banned books!': Pink to give out 2,000 'banned' books at her Florida concerts

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. 
Pink stands on stage holding a mic stand as she glitters in a pink bodysuit and studded black leather jacket.

Giiyong Festival set to light up Thaua Country with celebration of First Nations arts and culture

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.
Emma Donovan sits at a table with her hands resting on the table in the foreground. The table and the background are black.

Inspiring teacher who unlocks power of music for kids receives ARIA award

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.
Updated
A woman with hair pulled back smiling

ARIA issues apology to rapper Kerser for awards gaffe suggesting he was at ceremony

Kerser lashes out at the ARIA Awards over a mistake in last night's broadcast.  
Updated
Hau Latukefu presents Best Hip Hop/Rap Release during the 2023 ARIA Awards

Troye Sivan sweeps the floor at the ARIAs with four awards

Australia's biggest names in music attended the 37th annual awards ceremony with a twilight start.
Duration: 1 minute 44 seconds

The 'most insane week' of Troye Sivan's life just got better as he cleans up at the ARIA Awards

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.
Updated
A man wearing a bright yellow top

Troye Sivan cleans up at the ARIAs with four awards, Genesis Owusu wins Album of the Year — as it happened

An increasingly speechless Troye Sivan scoops best solo artist and song of the year on Australian music's night of nights in Sydney. 
Updated
Troye Sivan smiles as he stands from his seat as people around him celebrate at an awards night

ARIA awards red carpet: Bright colours, sleek suits, and a nod to Rihanna's Met Gala outfit

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.
Updated
Two women at a red carpet event

Like a Version

Music in your inbox