Elton John

Elton John at A Day On The Green at Rochford Winery on Sunday 1 October 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Elton John Returns To The Stage For Three Final Shows In Five Days

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John returned to the stage for three special concerts in five days, opening Apple’s new London venue before finally saying farewell to his Mexican fans.

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Jason Dean performs Elton John songs with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra at Hamer Hall in Melbourne.

The Music Of Elton Puts Jason Dean Front And Centre, But Leaves The MSO Underused

by Paul Cashmere

The MSO revisits its historic Elton John collaboration with Jason Dean and Chong Lim, but the orchestra’s role raises questions about what an orchestral tribute should be.

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Elton John performing at piano for The Captain & The Kid era

Elton John The Captain & The Kid Turns 20

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John and Bernie Taupin’s The Captain & The Kid turns 20 in September 2026, marking two decades since the songwriting partnership revisited the autobiographical story begun with Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy.

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Dolly Parton photo by Ros O'Gorman

Dolly Parton Tributes Pour In From Beyoncé, Paul McCartney, Eminem, Reba McEntire And More

by Paul Cashmere

Beyoncé, Paul McCartney, Eminem, Reba McEntire, Sheryl Crow and artists from across music and entertainment have paid tribute to Dolly Parton following her death at 80.

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Bernie Taupin Returns With First Solo Album in Nearly 40 Years

by Paul Cashmere

Bernie Taupin steps back into the spotlight with The Sea Has No Mercy, his first solo album in almost 40 years and his most personal collection of songs to date.

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Elton John at A Day On The Green at Rochford Winery on Sunday 1 October 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Elton John Announces Final Farewell Performances For Mexico City

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John has announced two final farewell performances for Mexico City in October 2026, completing a farewell postponed when the pandemic cancelled his Latin American tour dates.

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Elton John performing live during the 1974 concerts featured on Here And There

Elton John Here And There Live Album Captures A Defining 1974 Moment 50 Years On

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John’s Here And There captures two defining 1974 concerts in London and New York, later expanded to include John Lennon’s final live performance.

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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 40 Years of Elton John Collaboration

by Paul Cashmere

Forty years after touring with Elton John, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra celebrates with The Music of Elton at Arts Centre Melbourne, featuring Jason Dean, Chong Lim, Brett Garsed and Lindsay Field.

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Foy Vance photo by Gregg Houston

Foy Vance Releases Seventh Album The Wake

by Paul Cashmere

Foy Vance has released The Wake, the seventh album in a personal series he began after the death of his father in 1999, completing a 26 year creative journey.

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Elton John Celebrates 50 Years Of ‘Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy’ With Deluxe Reissue

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John’s Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy turns 50. The landmark 1975 album that charted Elton and Bernie Taupin’s early struggles is being reissued with demos, live recordings, and the classic hits Someone Saved My Life Tonight and Philadelphia Freedom.

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Elton John Rock Of The Westies 50th Anniversary

Elton John’s Rock Of The Westies Turns 50 – A Wild Ride From The Caribou Ranch Era

by Noise11.com

Elton John’s Rock Of The Westies turns 50, marking half a century since the 1975 album topped the Billboard chart and introduced a fresh new band sound.

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Divas Take the Stage as Melbourne’s New Museum Opens with Dazzling Exhibition

by Paul Cashmere

The world’s most powerful performers, from Rihanna to Maria Callas and Kylie Minogue, will light up Melbourne’s new Australian Museum of Performing Arts with the dazzling DIVA exhibition opening December 2025.

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Kate Bush Best of The Other Sides album artwork – highlights compilation featuring B-sides, covers and remastered tracks, released 31 October 2025.

Kate Bush To Release New Compilation Best of The Other Sides

by Noise11.com

Kate Bush will release Best of The Other Sides on 31 October 2025. The compilation highlights her B-sides, covers and remixes, drawn from the original four-disc set.

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Elton John at A Day On The Green at Rochford Winery on Sunday 1 October 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Elton John’s The Devil Wears Prada Musical Cast Album Out Now

by Noise11.com

Elton John has taken his legendary songwriting into the world of high fashion with the Original West End Cast Recording of The Devil Wears Prada, now available on CD, digital and vinyl.

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Spinal Tap The End Continues

Paul McCartney Joins Spinal Tap for ‘Cups and Cakes’ in Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

by Noise11.com

Forty-one years after This Is Spinal Tap first hit theatres, the loudest band in rock history is back – and they’ve convinced Paul McCartney to join the chaos. The sequel, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, lands in cinemas worldwide on September 12, 2025, along with a brand-new album of the same name.

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Elton John Premieres 2005 Live Video Of ‘Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy’

by Noise11.com

Elton John has premiered a live video performance of his landmark title track ‘Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy’ ahead of the upcoming 50th Anniversary Edition of the album.

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On This Day in Music History – September 8

by Noise11.com

September 8 has been a day of major turning points in music history, marking milestones for artists who changed the sound of popular culture. On this day, Elvis Presley made chart history in the UK, Pink Floyd released one of their most influential albums, and Metallica cemented their dominance of modern rock. It is also the birthday of Patsy Cline, Peter Sellers, and Aimee Mann, each leaving a unique legacy in their respective fields. While the world celebrates the births of legends, this date also marks the tragic loss of Avicii, one of electronic music’s brightest stars. September 8 is a reminder of both the highs and lows of the music world, etched across generations.

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On This Day in Music History – September 7

by Noise11.com

September 7 has witnessed landmark music moments, from chart-topping singles to the loss of a modern rap icon. On this date, The Beatles continued their record-breaking chart streaks, Elton John scored worldwide acclaim, and Nirvana released a track that helped define a generation. The day also marks the birthdays of Buddy Holly and Chrissie Hynde, two artists whose influence still echoes through rock and roll. At the same time, the world remembers the passing of Mac Miller, whose career bridged hip-hop and introspective songwriting for a new generation. September 7 remains a date filled with both celebration and reflection in music history.

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Elton John’s ‘Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy’ Gets 50th Anniversary Reissue

by Noise11.com

Half a century after it first conquered charts around the world, Elton John’s landmark 1975 album Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy is being celebrated with a special 50th Anniversary Edition, due October 24th.

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Roger Waters talking at an event for Australia Palestine Advocacy Network (APAN) at the Atheneum Theatre Melbourne on Friday 9 February 2018. Photo Ros O'Gorman

Bitter and Twisted Roger Waters Gets Even More Twisted Over Ozzy Osbourne

by Paul Cashmere

Jack Osbourne, son of Black Sabbath legend the late Ozzy Osbourne, had this to say to former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters. “F*ck You”.

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Spinal Tap The End Continues

Spinal Tap The End Continues Soundtrack Cover Pays Homage To The Crosby Stills & Nash Debut With The Same Photographer Henry Diltz

by Paul Cashmere

The album cover for the upcoming ‘Spinal Tap: The End Continues’ is a homage to the ‘Crosby, Still & Nash’ album cover, the 1969 debut album from Crosby Stills & Nash and they even used the same photographer Henry Diltz.

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Spinal Tap Premiere ‘Stonehenge’ Scene With Elton John

by Paul Cashmere

Spinal Tap have premiered a scene from the upcoming ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’ movie featuring Sir Elton John in their performance of ‘Stonehenge’.

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‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’ Trailer With Paul McCartney and Elton John Premieres

by Paul Cashmere

‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’ has a brand new trailer with Paul McCartney and Elton John both making cameo appearances.

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Elton John 1977 Live From the Rainbow Theatre To Be Released

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John is about to release ‘Live From The Rainbow Theatre’ with 1977 live performances of the first of 233 shows he was about to do with percussionist Ray Cooper, but it is disappointing the full concert is not being released.

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Elton John at A Day On The Green at Rochford Winery on Sunday 1 October 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Elton John Slams UK Government AI Policy

by Music-News.com

Elton John has slammed Britain’s Labour government for its approach to artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright law.

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Madonna performs at Rod Laver Arena on Saturday 12 March 2016. This is the first show of the Australian leg of her world wide Rebel Heart Tour.

Madonna and Elton John “Bury The Hatchet”

by Paul Cashmere

Madonna and Elton John have ended their long and bitter feud. Madonna initiated the peace talks when she confronted Elton at Saturday Night Live on the weekend.

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Elton John at A Day On The Green at Rochford Winery on Sunday 1 October 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Elton John Shares Update on his Eyes

by Music-News.com

Elton John has spoken of his distress at losing his eyesight and how he can no longer watch his young sons playing sports.

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Spinal Tap II: The End Continues Teaser Premieres

by Paul Cashmere

A teaser for the long overdue Spinal Tap sequel ‘Spinal Tap II : The End Continues’ has premiered.

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Elton John and Brandi Carlile photo credit Peggy Sirota

Elton John and Brandi Carlile Premiere New Song Swing For The Fences

by Paul Cashmere

Elton John and Brandi Carlile have released another preview of the album ‘Who Believes In Angels’. Check out ‘Swing for the Fences’.

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