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Queen of social mediaPremiumHits online and off are still coming for pop icon

Legendary American singer Dionne Warwick talks about ruling social media, schooling gangsta rappers, and her long overdue induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Simon Collins

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Back to rock ‘n’ roll rootsPremium
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Wallows charm Perth fans with a spirited debut performance

American indie pop-rockers Wallows performed charismatically in Perth for the first time in their career despite unfavourable weather conditions.

Kellie Balaam

MusicSum 41 cancel Australia leg of farewell tour

A "gutted" Sum 41 have cancelled their Australian tour dates amid Deryck Whibley's battle with pneumonia.

Staff Writers

Festive favouritesPremiumCool Yule kicks off with a pageant

It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas, with carols in the malls, fairy lights on the streets and Santa out and about across Perth.

David Cusworth

Federal PoliticsCommentsAlbanese’s Spotify Wrapped doesn’t hit high note with voters

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese might need to find a ‘calm music’ playlist to listen to after being roasted for sharing the music that featured in his 2024 Spotify Wrapped. 

Max Corstorphan

MusicCommentsSpotify Wrapped: The music Australia loved in 2024 revealed

After millions were left waiting, global music streaming giant Spotify has finally released it’s annual most-streamed lists, revealing Australia’s favourite artists, songs, albums and podcasts.

Max Corstorphan

Rock on!CommentsEpic festival featuring The Veronicas set to rock Perth

Aussie rock and pop acts are set to come together for an electrifying festival next year.

Kellie Balaam

MusicGene Simmons of KISS: 'Rock music is still dead'

KISS rocker Gene Simmons says nothing has changed to make him believe rock music is alive and kicking.

Staff Writers

NEWSFresh blow as another ABC star quits

The radio presenter has made a ‘sad’ announcement after nearly 30 years with the ABC.

Clareese Packer

Classical livePremiumWASO farewells Perth Concert Hall

Allan Meyer’s 34-year conversation with WA Symphony Orchestra hits new heights with Brahms Clarinet Sonata No.1 in last program at Perth Concert Hall before renovations.

David Cusworth

EXCLUSIVEPremiumState warned over ‘dangerous’ school change

An Australian music star has sounded the alarm over proposed changes to education in one state, with a top academic labelling the plan “incredibly dangerous”.

Clareese Packer

Opera livePremiumMozart’s Don Giovanni a #Me-Too monster with FFO

Freeze Frame Opera’s Don Giovanni at Fremantle Prison reinvents Mozart’s loathed lothario as a #MeToo movie impresario for the Trump 2.0 era.

David Cusworth

MusicLennon's 1971 letter to Clapton could fetch $A243,928

John Lennon's draft letter to Eric Clapton asking him to join his new band will go under the hammer on December 5.

Staff Writers

Season launchPremiumHigh fives for WASO in 2025

WA Symphony Orchestra’s breakout from Perth Concert Hall in 2025 features high-fives all around, with five distinct concert series at five venues across Perth.

David Cusworth

MusicMadonna's career examined in new documentary

Madonna will be the subject of a new documentary, which is built around a newly-discovered stash of audio tapes.

Staff Writers

THE NIGHTLYSinger Tones and I reveals devastating personal loss

‘I am not a sharer and it’s scary to even write these words. I just want to say thank you.’

Max Corstorphan

EntertainmentSinger Tones and I reveals devastating personal loss

‘I am not a sharer and it’s scary to even write these words. I just want to say thank you.’

Max Corstorphan

The Nightly‘Some of you have seen the videos’: Pink’s candid confession

Pop star Pink has shared an emotional and candid message with fans, saying she is ‘so deeply sorry’.

Max Corstorphan

MusicCommentsElton John loses sight in eye after major health issue

Sir Elton John has revealed he cannot read lyrics after losing sight in one eye due to a serious health issue while in France.

Milly Veitch

Classical livePremiumBrahms’ Splendour at Perth Concert Hall

Crystalline clarity and dazzling technique carry Clara-Jumi Kang through a sublime Brahms’ Violin Concerto with WA Symphony Orchestra and Vasily Petrenko at Perth Concert Hall.

David Cusworth

newsState’s huge move on NYE festival

A major New Year’s music festival will be the first event in one state to offer pill testing, after 46 overdose deaths statewide in 2022.

Blair Jackson

MusicGeorge Harrison guitar sells for record-breaking price

A guitar bought by the late George Harrison for $A112 and used in the early days of The Beatles has sold for more than $A1.9 million.

Staff Writers

CourtPremiumPop star’s big legal win over Aussie

International pop star Katy Perry has had a big win in her long-running legal battle with an Australian designer.

Steve Zemek

Music tourChildish Gambino’s huge call on Aussie tour

Childish Gambino fans will have to wait a bit longer to see the superstar after the American made a huge announcement about his upcoming tour.

Aisling Brennan