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Rob Thomas has released his new song ‘One Less Day (Dying Young).

Tagged as: 90s, Matchbox Twenty, pop, Rob Thomas, rock, USA

New Michael Jackson ‘Leaving Neverland’ trailer makes you wonder who is lying

A new trailer for ‘Leaving Neverland’ shows now adult James Safechuck and Wade Robson lay claims to sexual abuse by Michael Jackson when they were children, despite, Wade especially, testifying in Jackson’s defence in court saying that it never happened.

Check out the Motley Crue Biopic The Dirt Trailer

The Motley Crue story will be told in ‘The Dirt’, the first big budget biopic after Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ but you won’t have to go to the cinema to see this one, its coming to you on Netflix.

Tagged as: 80s, metal, Motley Crue, rock, The Dirt, USA

Ozzy Osbourne cancels Download in Australia, Airbourne are the replacement

Ozzy Osbourne has cancelled his upcoming visit to Australia to headline the Download Festival.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Black Sabbath, download, Heavy Rock, metal, Ozzy Osbourne, rock, UK

Jeanne Pratt AC, Chairman of The Production Company

The Production Company Launches 2019 Season with a Bowie exclusive

Melbourne’s revered theatre company The Production Company has launched its 2019 season with two Australian premieres (including David Bowie’s last work) and an all time classic.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, David Bowie, Jeanne Pratt, Lazarus, Ragtime, rock, The Production Company, theatre, Thoroughly Modern Millie, UK

Jeff Tweedy of Wilco photo by Ros O'Gorman

Jeff Tweedy from Wilco to play first ever solo Australian dates

Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy will tour Australia as a solo artist for the first time in May.

Tagged as: 90s, alt-country, alt-rock, Americana, Jeff Tweedy, USA, Wilco

Bryan Ferry kicks off his A Day On The Green show this weekend

Bryan Ferry played his first shows of 2019 last week in South Africa. This weekend he will perform in Australia for A Day On The Green.

Tagged as: A Day On The Green, Australia, Bryan Ferry, Died Pretty, music festival, rock, Ron Peno, Stephen Cummings

The Cure vocalist and guitarist Robert Smith performs at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on 12 August 2007.

The Cure to perform Disintegration live for Vivid Live 2019

The Cure will perform their iconic Disintegration album at Vivid Live in Sydney in May to mark the 30th anniversary of the album’s release.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, Disintegration, rock, The Cure, UK, Vivid Live

Jess and Matt to play rare and intimate Chapel Off Chapel gig

2015 X Factor stars Jess and Matt will perform an intimate show at Melbourne’s Chapel Off Chapel this Friday.

Tagged as: 10s, Australia, Jess & Matt, pop

New Comedy Yesterday is about a Beatleless World

The new comedy ‘Yesterday’ is a film about a world were The Beatles never existed, except for one man, Jack Malik.

Tagged as: Ed Sheeran, movie, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, The Beatles, Yesterday

14-Year Old Jody Brewster takes a long line with The Angels at Red Hot Summer

Jody Brewster, the 14 year old son of The Angels legend Rick Brewster, joined his dad’s band at Red Hot Summer in Hobart on Sunday to perform The Angels classic ‘Take A Long Line’.

Tagged as: Australia, Baby Animals, Chocolate Starfish, Jon Stevens, Moving Pictures, music festival, music industry, Red Hot Summer, Suzi Quatro, The Angels, The Screaming Jets

Flea of Red Hot Chili Peppers. image by Ros O'Gorman.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Play First Australian Show of 2019 in Hobart Australia

Red Hot Chili Pepper have started their Australian tour with the first performance in Hobart, Tasmania.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, alternative, Australia, Australia tour, funk, Funkadelic, George Clinton, Parliament, Red Hot Chili Peppers, rock, USA

Brian Cadd and Russell Morris deliver a setlist of classics For Melbourne

When two Australian music legends Brian Cadd and Russell took the one stage for the “hometown” gig they delivered over a dozen classics spanning more than 50 years.

Tagged as: APIA Good Times, Australia, Brian Cadd, classic rock, Joe Camilleri, John Paul Young, Kate Ceberano, pop, rock, Ross Wilson, Russell Morris, Vika & Linda

Australian Charts: Ariana Grande thank u, next Debuts at No 1

by Gavin Ryan

The fifth studio album for Ariana Grande called “thank u, next” enters at the top of the charts here in Australia, plus also in England and New Zealand.

Tagged as: 10s, Ariana Grande, Australian charts, Gavin Ryan, pop, USA

Australian Charts: Ariana Grande ‘7 Rings’ is number one for fifth week

by Gavin Ryan

Ariana Grande logs a fourth week at the top of the ARIA Singles Chart with her song “7 Rings”, plus she is also joined at No.2 by one of the many tracks from her fifth album “thank u, next”.

Tagged as: 10s, Ariana Grande, Australian charts, Gavin Ryan, pop, USA

Tommy Lee marries again

Tommy Lee made his Valentine’s Day one to remember on Thursday, by marrying fiancee Brittany Furlan.

Tagged as: 80s, metal, Motley Crue, rock, Tommy Lee, USA

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50 Cent seeks legal advise after learning Police were told to shoot him

50 Cent is considering legal action after learning he was allegedly targeted by a New York Police Department boss.

Tagged as: 00s, 50 Cent, rap, USA

Ariana Grande takes over UK charts

Ariana Grande dominates this week’s Official Singles and Albums Charts as her new album Thank U, Next debuts at Number 1 with huge streaming numbers.

Kenny G to record with Kanye W

Kenny G is hoping his last minute Valentine’s Day booking at Kanye West’s home leads to a collaboration with the rapper.

Tagged as: 00s, jazz, Kanye West, Kenny G, rap, USA

Little Steven Sydney and Melbourne dates revealed

Little Steven and the Disciple of Soul will perform in Sydney and Melbourne in April.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul, R&B, rock, soul, Stevie Van Zandt, USA

Ja Rule is so fucking stupid he wants to do another Fyre Festival

Ja Rule is hoping to stage another Fyre Festival even though the event’s debut was a massive disaster.

Tagged as: 90s, Ja Rule, R&B, USA

Ryan Adams album delayed while Sexual Abuse allegations addressed

The release of Ryan Adams’ new album has reportedly been put “on hold” as the rocker fights sexual misconduct allegations levelled against him.

Tagged as: 90s, Americana, Ryan Adams, USA

Andy Mackay wants Roxy Music to complete unfinished album

Roxy Music star Andy Mackay is hoping the band’s upcoming Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction will inspire them to get back to work on a forgotten 2007 album.

Tagged as: 70s, Andy Mackay, Bryan Ferry, rock, Roxy Music, USA

Katy Perry, photo by Ros O'Gorman, rod laver arena, Melbourne 2014

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom engaged

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are reportedly engaged following a romantic Valentine’s Day proposal.

Tagged as: 00s, Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, pop, USA

Bette Midler to perform Mary Poppins Returns song at the Oscars

Bette Midler will perform the nominated Mary Poppins Returns song at the Oscars.

Tagged as: 70s, Bette Midler, contemporay, pop, USA

Stephen Cummings is looking forward to joining Bryan Ferry and his mates at A Day On The Green

Stephen Cummings is really looking forward to touring with Bryan Ferry for A Day On The Green. He first saw Bryan with Roxy Music at Festival Hall, Melbourne on the first Roxy Australian tour in 1975. “I think the ticket cost $5,” Stephen tells noise11.com. “I used to go out a lot then, I guess because it was so cheap”.

Tagged as: A Day On The Green, Australia, Bryan Ferry, Died Pretty, music festival, rock, Ron Peno, Stephen Cummings

Mansionair announce their Shadowboxer Tour dates

by Noise11.com

Mansionair will play a series of Australian dates when they return from their US tour.

Tagged as: 10s, Australia, electro-pop, Electronic, Mansionair

Ultra Festival Releases Festival Line-up and Times

by Noise11.com

Ultra Australia, featuring headliner The Chainsmokers, has revealed its full line-up and playing times.

Tagged as: Australia, music festival, The Chainsmokers, Ultra Australia

Elton John and his Band perform in Melbourne at Rod Laver Arena on Friday 11 December 2015. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

More Elton John Shows Go On Sale for Brisbane, Sydney and Auckland

Elton John now has 26 Australian and five New Zealand shows scheduled for his upcoming Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour.

Tagged as: 70s, Elton John, pop, rock, UK

Night Time Industry Association proposed 5-point plan for NSW Government

The Night Time Industries Association has delivered a five point plan to New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejeklian to try and focus her away from her ‘Footloose’ philosophy.

Tagged as: Australia, Gladys Berejeklian, music festival, music industry, Night Time Industries Association