Whether it's his new solo album or the hours on stage with The Boss, this "nephew of" has picked up plenty on what it takes to be a front man, a Big Man and an every man.

The sound of 700 IT workers, consultants, teachers, hipsters and retirees belting out the best of Gloria Gaynor at 8am on a sour summer's day in Sydney, is better than it might seem. Their voices are untrained, unpolished, unheard-of. They have come cradling hopes and takeaway coffees. They have come in activewear and smart casual. They are not singers but this is their choir.

A festival which is not about sense or suitability works for just that reason.

Former guitarist with Swedish rock 'n' roll band the Hellacopters, Robert Dahlqvist, has died.

What does a member of the E Street band do with a night off from performing with Bruce Springsteen?

While some music festivals want to be the biggest or the most influential, for Laneway, modesty becomes them as their continued success proves.

Few might have heard the hayseed novelty tune before, but we all knew what it meant in the shadow of phonegate.

With Beyonce expected to be around five months pregnant already, there is speculation she will not be able to perform at the festival in April.

Sticky Carpet: Hits bring the rock to AC/DC Lane, Zoo Twilights with Hoodoo Gurus, Julitha Ryan and more.

A thriving Sydney band holds an eternal flame for a defining pop era.

The man behind the music of Slumdog Millionaire, A.R. Rahman is coming to Melbourne.

After making an impression on overseas tours, a noisy bunch of Sydney hard-rockers are about to release their first album.

In 1973 the Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by Eugene Ormandy, was invited to tour China.

February marks 40 years since the B-52s' first gig at a friend's house.

At significant moments in life, that's where you'll often find Explosions in the Sky.

It's been a few years, but Jet are ready to take off again.

Live music is one of life's great pleasures and 2017 has some big tours heading our way - here's 10 of the best.

Mish Barber-Way is the kind of person you want to be friends with. And definitely have at a dinner party.

There's some major overseas artists heading our way in 2017.

Elbow, Sampha, A Tribe Called Quest, Homeshake and Mon Duo.

From Laneway Festival to Bruce Springsteen, we have live music covered.

English violinist Nigel Kennedy brought all his passion and skill to Hamer Hall for a performance of The New Four Seasons.

The daughter of Brazilian entertainment nobility, Gilberto is changing her bossa nova style on her trip here in March

This big new triennial goes for months, so let us help you find the best must-see events from the program.