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Hello from the other side of $30 million

Adele will play to more than 600,000 people in Australia in February and March.

More than 600,000 people will see Adele's concerts, and buy her t-shirts, and her luggage on the way back to England will be weighed down with Australian dollars.

Action!: Music, dance, comedy at the Q

Composer Francesco Sofo gives a preview of Julia: The Musical at the Q's 2017 season launch.

From a new musical about Australia's first female prime minister to a three-person adaptation of Around the World in 80 Days, there's plenty on offer in next year's season at the Q.

Piano legend Allan Zavod dies at 71

Allan Zavod in 2009

Australian pianist and composer Allan Zavod has died at his Melbourne home at the age of 71 after being diagnosed with brain cancer a year ago.

Sydney's top gigs

Sheer Mag are playing at the Bald Faced Stag.

From Crowded House and The Cult to Temper Trap, we have live music covered.

A.B. Original deliver an album of anger

A.B. Original tough talk about modern Australia on their debut album, Reclaim Australia.

This week's albums feature tough talk on modern Australia and tough metal from veteran rockers, psychobilly is revived, Americana finds roots in Melbourne and there's a spot between pleasure and pain.

Sticky Carpet

Even is marking 20 years of their album <i>Less Is More</i>.

Sticky Carpet: Even's Less Is More celebration, the Peep Tempel, Cable Ties and this year's best live-on-stage footy and music quiz.

Sad songs say so much

Charlie Owen and Paul Kelly's new album Death's Dateless Night comprises songs they've performed at funerals.

Paul Kelly and Charlie Owen have performed at funerals over the year, which comprise their new album, Death's Dateless Night✓.