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10 Zimbabweans making waves in Australia

New Zimbabwe · July 14, 2025

By Darlington Gatsi Zimbabwe’s global diaspora continues to be a powerful force shaping narratives, industries, and communities far beyond its borders. Among the most vibrant hubs is Australia – a land of opportunity where many Zimbabweans have...

Lewis Capaldi opens up about his mental health and musical comeback

GEO TV · July 15, 2025

Lewis Capaldi, the Scottish singer-songwriter, recently appeared on The Tonight Show, where he performed his new single Survive , which he debuted at Glastonbury in June and opened up about his return to music. In a candid conversation with host...

G Flip Announces 2026 ‘Dream Ride’ Aussie Album Tour With The Beaches

Music Feeds · July 14, 2025

G Flip is coming back home to Australia. The ARIA-winning drum-slinging pop powerhouse has just announced the local leg of their upcoming Dream Ride world tour for February and March 2026, and they’re not coming alone. Joining them on all dates...

Gregory Porter Returns To Australia This October

The Music.com.au · July 15, 2025

More Gregory Porter It’s been a long time coming, but after eight years, Gregory Porter will return to Australia this October for a string of highly anticipated shows. Heading to Australia for the first time since 2017, Porter begins his upcoming...

All Time Low Announce 10th Studio Album ‘Everyone’s Talking’

Music Feeds · July 15, 2025

Pop-punk diehards, rejoice: All Time Low are officially back with album number ten and they’ve got a lot to say. Dubbed Everyone’s Talking!, the US scene veterans’ new record is due to drop on Friday, 17th October via their own Basement Noise...

Music review: Give Peace a Chance – The Words and Music of John Lennon

In Daily · July 14, 2025

The premise was good: gather an ensemble of accomplished Australian singers/musicians to perform over 30 of John Lennon’s magical songs. The singers were Diesel, Isabella Manfredi, Steve Kilbey, Adalita and Kevin Mitchell — with musical director...

Suicidal Tendencies Announce 2025 Australian Tour Dates With Big Noter

Music Feeds · July 15, 2025

Legendary crossover thrashers Suicidal Tendencies are coming back down under in late 2025 — and they’re not just riding Metallica’s coattails. While ST are already locked in as special guests on Metallica’s massive M72 stadium tour (alongside...

Understanding flood insurance, Bieber's new album and a fact check | Hot off the Wire

The Arizona Daily Star ·

Each week Hot off the Wire looks at a variety of stories in business, science, health and more. This week's headlines include: What flood insurance does and does not cover. Intense downpours like those in Texas are more frequent, but there's no...

Interview: Craig McLachlan on his intimate live show Six String Stories, career reflections, and being saved by music

The AU Review · July 14, 2025

Get ready for a night to remember as Australian industry legend Craig McLachlan brings his unique & exciting Live & Intimate stage show to theatre’s and venues across Australia: Six String Stories.Having entertained audiences the world over for...

Interview: Composer Cheryl B. Engelhardt and Australian artist GEM discuss their ambient album According to the Moon

The AU Review · July 15, 2025

Grammy nominated composer Cheryl B. Engelhardt and Australian producer-artist GEM have collaborated on an ambient new-age album that takes inspiration from cosmic events such as solar eclipses and super-moons. They discuss working with 3x Grammy...

Music is at the forefront of AI disruption, but NZ artists still have few protections

The Conversation · July 13, 2025

Getty ImagesWas the recent Velvet Sundown phenomenon a great music and media hoax, a sign of things to come, or just another example of what’s already happening ? In case you missed it, the breakout act was streamed hundreds of thousands of times...

1980s pop icon coming to Australia for first tour in 27 years - and she looks very different to her heyday

Daily Mail · July 14, 2025

Pop-punk icon Wendy James is bringing Transvision Vamp to Australia next year. The iconic frontwoman is returning Down Under in 2026 for a slew of shows across the country, marking the British band's first gigs in 27 years. However, the rocker...

Australia’s multiculturalism lives mostly on the surface. Inclusion without voice is tokenism | Shadi Khan Saif

The Guardian · July 14, 2025

The first thing that hit me when I landed in Melbourne from Kabul wasn’t the city’s famously unpredictable weather but the incredible diversity on the streets and in the food. It was nothing like the Australia I had imagined growing up: a...

Billy Strings Confirms nugs Streams, Kicks It With King Gizzard Ahead Of Australia/New Zealand Run [Watch]

Live For Live Music - Michigan · July 14, 2025

Billy Strings may be on the other side of the world right now preparing to kick off his first-ever run in Australia and New Zealand, but he’s still giving fans back home plenty to be excited about today: In addition to announcing that he will...

The every day substance Australians are being asked not to pour down drains

SBS ·

Key Points Utilities urge people not to tip fats, oils or grease down drains - Sydney Water is making clear that includes milk. The fat in milk is a contributing factor to problematic fatbergs that block drains and cost millions to deal with....

John Garcia Names His Most Personally Rewarding Album

95.5 KMBR - Montana · July 14, 2025

John Garcia has fronted a number of bands over the years, but during a chat with Full Metal Jackie, the singer revealed the album that was the most personally rewarding for him. Garcia's resume is strong, having played with Kyuss, Slo Burn,...

ANU should be funded more like a public high school, protesters argue

RiotACT · July 15, 2025

Protesters make their feelings known about proposed ANU job cuts. Photo: James Coleman. The ACT Greens are calling on the federal and ACT governments to step up and save Canberra as “the arts capital of Australia”. ACT Greens MLA Laura Nuttall...

Lorde Announces 2026 Australia, New Zealand Tour Dates

RTTNews · July 13, 2025

Lorde has announced an Australia and New Zealand Tour that is set to commence in February 2026. The Australasian leg kicks off with a concert in Auckland's Spark Arena on February 11th. After a stop in Christchurch on February 13th, Lorde will...

NZ Youth Choir Wins CHOIR OF THE WORLD

Scoop ·

New Zealand Youth Choir has won CHOIR OF THE WORLD / Supplied The New Zealand Youth Choir has won CHOIR OF THE WORLD at the 2025 Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales. This follows their massive win at the European Choir Games in...

Crowded House Call On Fans For The Making Of 'Definitive' Documentary

The Music.com.au · July 15, 2025

More Crowded House Crowded House is seeking footage from journalists and longtime fans to feature in a “definitive” documentary. As revealed in a social media post on Monday (14 July), the Australian-New Zealand rock band is looking for rare video...