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The Cure perform at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Thursday 28 July 2016.

The Return of The Cure and ‘Songs of a Lost World’

by Noise11.com

The long-awaited return of The Cure has set the music world abuzz with excitement and anticipation with ‘Songs of a Lost Work’ debuting at the top of international charts this week.

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Poison

Original Poison Line-up To Regroup In 2026

by Music-News.com

Poison’s Rikki Rockett has opened up about a band reunion and has confirmed that the ’80s rockers will regroup in 2026.

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Split Enz photo by Mark Goulding

More Rare Split Enz For You To Devour

by Paul Cashmere

Thanks Peter Green. Here is some more rare Split Enz.

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Mylene Farmer Nevermore

Mylène Farmer ‘Nevermore’ Concert To Screen In Cinemas

by Noise11.com

‘Nevermore’, the live concert film from Canadian singer Mylène Farmer, will screen around the world (including in Australia) Thursday November 7.

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Tyka Nelson

Prince’s Sister Tyka Nelson Dies Aged 64

by Music-News.com

Prince’s sister Tyka Nelson has died at the age of 64.

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Morrissey, Festival Hall, Melbourne, Photo By Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Morrissey Ends Concert Suddenly When Fan Jumps On Stage

by Music-News.com

Morrissey abruptly ended his concert in Texas on Saturday after he became crowded by a mob of stage invaders.

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Kate Ceberano and Jon Stevens Superstars Live 31 October 2024 photo by Ian Ritter

Kate Ceberano and Jon Stevens Present Stunning Setlist for Superstars Live Show

by Paul Cashmere

Kate Ceberano and Jon Stevens have collaborated from time to time over the last 32 years since they first worked together on the 1992 Australian production of Jesus Christ Superstar. 2024’s ‘Superstars Live’ expands the collaborations with a new show using their songs from JC Superstar with the best of Kate, the best of Jon and Noiseworks, Jon’s time with INXS, Kate’s time singing backing vocals for Models’ biggest hit ‘Out of Mind Out of Sight, some incredible tributes to Chrissy Amphlett and John Farnham, some international influences and a special guest. All that was in a tight two-hour package at Melbourne’s Palais Theatre.

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Fatboy Slim photo by Ros O'Gorman

Health Department Closes Fatboy Slim’s Cafe In Sussex

by Music-News.com

Fatboy Slim’s cafe has been closed for cleaning due to a rat infestation.

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Kate Ceberano and Jon Stevens

Kate Ceberano and Jon Stevens Achieve A Complete National Tour Sellout with Superstars Live

by Paul Cashmere

Kate Ceberano and Jon Stevens are saying Thank you, Australia” after achieving sell-out shows for the entire Superstars Live concert around Australia.

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Lemmy Doodle book ‘Ye Book of Inconsequential Scribbles’

Motörhead To Publish Lemmy Doodle Book

by Paul Cashmere

Lemmy’s finest doodles will be published in a new book ‘Ye Book of Inconsequential Scribbles’.

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Metallica in 2009 photo by Ros O'Gorman

Metallica Australian and New Zealand Dates For 2025 Are Here

by Paul Cashmere

Set aside November 2025 Australia and New Zealand, Metallica are coming.

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Paul Kelly and Dan Kelly at Red Hot Summer Mornington photo by Bron Robinson

Paul Kelly and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit To Play Australian Arenas

by Paul Cashmere

Paul Kelly will perform across Australia in arena shows with special guest Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit in 2025.

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New Order

New Order To Return To Australia In 2025

by Paul Cashmere

New Order will play their first Australian dates since 2020.

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Kylie Minogue Knocked Back ‘Toxic’ So It Went To Britney Spears

by Music-News.com

Kylie has been reflecting on her career while out promoting her new album, Tension II, which was released last week.

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Paul McCartney Give My Regards To Broad Street

Paul McCartney’s Give My Regards To Broad Street Turns 40

by Paul Cashmere

Paul McCartney’s 1984 movie ‘Give My Regards To Broad Street’ was universally panned in its day. The production, 100% funded by Paul, became a money pit. It lost him millions, had hideous reviews and now both the movie and soundtrack album have been long out of print. But was it that bad? Actually no. I thought it was much better than The Beatles ‘Magical Mystery Tour’.

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Thompson Twins Into The Gap

Thompson Twins Classic ‘Into The Gap’ Expanded For 40th Anniversary

by Paul Cashmere

The Thompson Twins iconic ‘Into The Gap’ album has been expanded to a 3 disc set for its 40th anniversary.

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Paul Di'Anno

Original Iron Maiden Singer Paul Di’Anno Dies Aged 66

by Paul Cashmere

Paul D’Anno, the original lead singer for Iron Maiden, has died at the age of 66.

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Tension II Is A Happy Accident for Kylie Minogue

by Music-News.com

Kylie Minogue never planned to make a ‘Tension II’.

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UB40 Melbourne 2024 photo by Winston Robinson

The Real UB40 Stand Up in Australia and The Fans Stood Right By Them

by Paul Cashmere

I’m sure a lot of UB40 fans are confused about the two Australian tours in 2024. The UB40 that played in Melbourne last night is the original band with founding members guitarist Robin Campbell, drummer Jimmy Brown, bass player and Earl Falconer, trombone player Norman Hassan.

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Chris De Burgh phot supplied by Frontier Touring

Chris De Burgh To Tour 50LO in Australia in 2025

by Paul Cashmere

Irish singer songwriter Chris De Burgh will bring his 50LO Tour to Australia in 2025.

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The Blow Monkeys

The Blow Monkeys To Tour Australia For the First Time

by Paul Cashmere

The Blow Monkeys will tour Australia for the very first time in 2025.

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Steve Balbi and Mi-Sex- Photo Ros OGorman2012-10-05

Mi-Sex Postpone Tour After Steve Balbi Injury

by Paul Cashmere

Mi-Sex have postponed their upcoming Australian dates until May 2025 following frontman Steve Balbi suffering a serious injury.

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Brett Garsed

Farnham Band Member Brett Garsed Places ‘From the Inside’ In Guitar For Vets Second Tour

by Paul Cashmere

John Farnham band guitarist Brett Garsed has given his song ‘From The Inside’ to the Guitars For Vets ‘Second Tour’ project.

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Wang Chung

Wang Chung To Headline 80s Mania In Australia 2025

by Paul Cashmere

Wang Chung will tour Australia in 2025 as part of the ‘80s Mania’ tour.

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Jon Bon Jovi, Photo By Ros O'Gorman, Noise11, Photo

Jon Bon Jovi Endorses Kamala Harris

by Music-News.com

Jon Bon Jovi has announced his endorsement of Kamala Harris as the next President of the United States.

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Madonna, Rod Laver Arena Rebel Heart Tour. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Madonna’s Daughter Lourdes Turns 28

by Music-News.com

Lourdes Leon has turned 28, and her mum Madonna celebrated the milestone with a loving tribute on Instagram. Madonna was 25 where she released the ‘Madonna’ album and 24 when her debut single ‘Everbody’ was released.

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Cyndi Lauper at Rod Laver Arena on Thursday 6 April 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Cyndi Lauper To Farewell Australia In 2025

by Paul Cashmere

Cyndi Lauper will return to Australia in 2025 for a final tour.

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

The Cure’s Robert Smith Calls Dynamic Ticket Pricing “a Scam”

by Music-News.com

Robert Smith thinks dynamic ticket pricing is just a way to “scam” fans.

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Paula Abdul

Paula Abdul Updates Fans After Cancelling Tour

by Music-News.com

Paula Abdul has spoken about recovering from the injuries which forced her to cancel her tour.

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Jack Ponti

R.I.P. Jack Ponti, A True Character of the Music Biz, Dies Aged 66

by Paul Cashmere

Manager, musician and songwriter Jack Ponti has died at the age of 66.

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