Bluesfest First Announcement Patti Smith, Crowded House, George Benson, Dave Matthews

In 2019, Normie Rowe cover the 1927 hit ‘Compulsory Hero’ as a tribute to Australia’s servicemen and women. As ANZAC Day 2024 approaches, Normie’s version of the song has become a comment of the time made even more poignant because he is also a returned serviceman.

Blondie put on a good show at Pandemonium Rocks in Australia for their first show of 2024 but not a great show. The band was outstanding but Debbie Harry’s voice was just not there.

The Superjesus have a brand new song ‘We Won’t Let Go Until Its Over’.

John Farnham said shortly after arriving in Dili: “I’ll never be able to explain to my family and friends how I felt being transported in a green truck accompanied by a soldier brandishing arms, and looking at children and women on the streets in what’s been a horrendous situation.”

Gavin Webb, the founding bass player for The Masters Apprentices, has died at age 77 after six years with cancer.

Bart Willoughby has been named as the 2024 Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music.

Organisers for the Caloundra Music Festival on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland have paved the festival citing rising costs.