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Music review: Not Drowning, Waving & George Telek: Tabaran, City Recital Hall, Sydney Festival

The rhythms of Papuan music and its post-colonial Western influences were revisited for one night only.

Black actor, singer and dancer Joti Van Carlos Gore leaning to his right, singing and holding an old-fashioned microphone.
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Performance review: Blacknificense – The Cotton Club Experience, Chapel off Chapel, midsumma festival

A personal celebration of the gay and black contributions to jazz and popular music in the 20th century.

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Concert review: Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert, The Plenary

Indiana Jones rides again with the MSO following his every adventure.

Chappell Roan has won Triple J Hottest 100 for 2024, which featured many more votes than last year.
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Triple J Hottest 100 2024: Chappell Roan wins, low number of Australian artists

There were more votes than last year, but there were fewer Australians in the top 10 than in previous recent…

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Performance review: La Dolce Vita Down Under – Ileana Pipitone in cabaret, Claire's Kitchen

The performer tracks her journey from Italy to Australia.

Luke Belle as Adore Händel. They are have a white beehive wig on, white makeup and are wearing a pink costume.
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Performance review: Adore Händel’s Little Black Book, FRINGE WORLD

High art, high camp and hijinks.

Scottish post-rock band Mogwai. Guitarist, vocalist and co-founder Stuart Braithwaite is second from the left. The photo shows four middle-aged, fair-skinned men reflected in two large wall-mounted mirrors.
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Mogwai’s new album 'The Bad Fire' transforms trauma into art

Stuart Braithwaite, co-founder of post-rock titans Mogwai, reflects on the personal pain that helped shape the Scottish band’s 11th studio…

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Opera review: The Barber of Seville, Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House

Fast-paced and hilarious, Opera Australia’s 'The Barber of Seville' will please opera buffs and newcomers alike. 

Bob Dylan is one of the most covered artists of all time, but Australian musicians have several stand out tracks.
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The best Australian covers of iconic Bob Dylan songs

'It ain't me babe'... when it comes to Bob Dylan covers, Australian artists have recorded some rippers.

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Remember these? The top Triple J Hottest 100 songs from decades past

Examining the top hits of decades past reveals the impact of the Triple J Hottest 100.

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