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Jason Bonham discusses the drumming style of his father John Bonham and prepares to bring Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti to life on tour in Australia

Adelaide's Bad//Dreems unveil Gather Sounds, a two-day hometown festival timed with AFL Gather Round, as they prepare to release their fifth album Ultra Dundee and embark on a national tour.

Australia's most diverse and globally celebrated music and arts festival, WOMADelaide, has revealed the first 49 artists for its 2026 edition, promising a journey across continents, cultures and sounds. Returning to Adelaide's Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla from 6 to 9 March 2026, the festival's 29th year will once again transform the city into a melting pot of rhythm, art and discovery.

WOMADelaide has announced the addition of four artists –Afrobeat luminary Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 (Nigeria); tropical pop-reggae artist Hollie Cook (UK); the Mauskovic Dance Band (The Netherlands) and DJ-producer Saliah (Lebanon/UK) – expanding the line-up to an impressive 71 groups appearing at the festival in Adelaide’s Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla from 8-11 March 2024.

Paul McCartney has performed the third show of his Australian tour and the first show ever in Newcastle, New South Wales.

The Paul McCartney fan treat on the opening night of the ‘Got Back’ tour in Australia was The Beatles ‘She’s A Woman’. Sir Paul last played the song at Glastonbury in 2004 and has only ever performed The Beatles b-side solo 21 times before but it did get a bash with The Beatles 123 times.

Sir Paul McCartney is kicking off his ‘Got Back’ tour tonight (18 October 2023) in Adelaide, South Australia with a special treat at soundcheck for the fans who paid for the added experience.