TMZ reports the planned European leg of Kanye West's tour has been put on ice after he was hospitalised for exhaustion last month.

Ok 2016, that's enough.

The latest news from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Pearl Jam and Tupac Shakur are in. Janet Jackson is still out. And Nile Rodgers of Chic is in – sort of.

The Sydney duo prefer to hide away in isolated pockets of the world with nothing but feral beasts and rising damp to inspire their acid-dance recordings.

The ongoing saga of Brisbane Baroque has entered a new chapter with the man at the centre of the company speaking for the first time.

Dance festival implements what it believes is an Australian-first policy following four reported assaults at this year's festival in January.

Barry Gibb has cancelled his tour of Australia and New Zealand, including his Monday-night headline slot at the Byron Bay Bluesfest.

Fans offer a giant F--- You to the singer after he admits a video showing his phone exploding in his ear was staged.

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Erin Helyard was guest director for this final concert in the 2016 series featuring a program guaranteed to restore emotional equilibrium in the pre-Christmas rush.

A selection of the best gigs around town this festive season.

Together, the Melbourne Drone Orchestra's 18 guitarists emit a low or high hum that, when played together, can reach up to 125 decibels and feel like a full-body massage.

Twenty years after his death, a trove of unreleased material from the INXS frontman will be released with his family's blessing.

Dubioza Kolektiv make sardonic political commentary part of their full-throttle act, whatever country they are in. Prepare for flak, Mr Turnbull.

Sticky Carpet: Arts Centre becomes home to the Australian Music Vault, Off the Grid festival, Dan & Al's reunion show and more.

Being a top bloke can't make up for giving away what soul you once had. The blandness of being Keith Urban.

Barack Obama may have had Beyonce at his inauguration, but Donald Trump's pick is a former contestant on America's Got Talent.

From Christine Anu to Birds of Tokyo, we have live music covered.

The world's most imitated drummer offers a snapshot of his 600-album career

On Cyrus Meurant's first visit to the aged care home, in September 2014, the owner produced an electric keyboard and asked him to play. The young composer started with his own short piece, Interlude, and then one for the organ called Souvenir. His impromptu performance on the dinky instrument lasted barely 10 minutes. But its effect on the residents was remarkable.  

In an action-packed 24 hours on Twitter, Ed Sheeran and James Blunt have both hinted at new music while rapper Lupe Fiasco has quit.

Album reviews: David Bowie, Randy Newman, Prince, Kate Miller-Heidke and Phil Collins.

Music to see out the holidays, or inspiration for a last-minute gift: raucous funk, smooth soul, accomplished jazz, rare Americana, acoustic '80s and a Wagner gem.

Like their songs, Coldplay go big, very big, but just on the right side of huge.

From Dame Nellie Melba to Nick Cave and Kylie Minogue, this music industry hall of fame has been a long time coming.