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In bottom-baring fishnets, Cher delivers a masterclass in high camp
Instead of approaching her early songs through a haze of irony, the 72-year-old superstar embraces them.
- by Michael Lallo
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The The review: More amiable than epic
There were great expectations, but it would be best to save any presupposed superlatives for another occasion.
- by George Palathingal
Eagles announce Australian tour in March 2019
Eagles will return to Australia as part of their world tour - and Glenn Frey's son Deacon is part of the lineup.
- by Martin Boulton
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Business as usual for Australian String Quartet
With Sharon Grigoryan on maternity leave, Blair Harris fits easily into the cello line for the quartet's final series of recitals.
- by Clive O’Connell
Melbourne Music Week's full program revealed
Don't be far from town when Melbourne Music Week, November 16 - 24, is in full flight.
- by Martin Boulton
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Russian star reprises his Paganini prize
Violinist Ilya Gringolts took the Australian Chamber Orchestra through its paces.
- by Clive O'Connell
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Listen Out review: bliss, berserk and beyond
Love him or hate him, Skrillex can be counted on to turn a field into a festival-sized mosh pit.
- by Michael Ruffles
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A little bit of rhythm and a lot of soul
The Meltdown shook the floor at one of Melbourne's newest venues, the Kastoria Music Club.
- by Hannah Francis
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Paul Lewis proves he's a master of the keys
The British pianist delivered a meaty offering of Beethoven and Haydn.
- by Clive O'Connell
Wunderbar proves the Living End still rock as their music matures
The Living End: loud and proud to still be making rock 'n' roll.
- by Craig Mathieson
After years of touring protest songs, John Butler finally comes home
John Butler turns to his family to find the inspiration for his seventh album.
- by Jane Rocca