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Freya Josephine Hollick is part of the Boogie 11 lineup.

Sticky Carpet: Young Thug joins 2017 Laneway Festival, Boogie line-up revealed, Cold Chisel's almighty Manly Vale live tapes released and more.

Real Coldplay emerges away from the fireworks

Coldplay on the first of five 2016 Australian shows.

It's this band, pared back to the basics, that makes one wonder how they turned into the powerhouse they are today – perhaps the last true stadium band to emerge before the increasing fragmentation of the music industry.

Patti Smith to perform at Dylan's Nobel Prize celebration

Bob Dylan, pictured in 2015, will not attend the Nobel Prize ceremony.

Bob Dylan, who last month said he would not attend the Nobel Prize ceremonies in Stockholm because of "pre-existing commitments," has delivered a speech that will be read on his behalf, the organisation behind the awards said Monday.

Manson still adds compelling note to Garbage

Nothing Stupid about Girl-led Garbage as they once again take to the stage.

Sure, Garbage still can't sell out this particular room and they've switched things around a bit in terms of presentation, but at their best they remain a mesmerising, often pulverising proposition.