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Mandy Patinkin returns to Australia to open up his diaries

In a production break from Homeland, Mandy Patinkin recorded two albums, now he is coming to Australia to perform them live.

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by Nathanael Cooper

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Chrissy Amphlett's treasures make way to Australian Music Vault

As former Divinyls frontwoman Chrissy Amphlett's legacy grows, her husband Charlie Drayton has offered some of the singer's precious items to the Australian Music Vault at Arts Centre Melbourne.

3 November 2018
by Debbie Cuthbertson

Taylor Swift review: Rain delays the party but doesn't dampen the soul

Even as rain bucketed down for the first two-thirds of her Sydney show, Swift seemed ecstatic to be there... and to be drenched.

3 November 2018
by Michael Bailey

Ears wide open: Reflections on Richard Gill, teacher, mentor and enthusiast

Music educator and conductor Richard Gill inspired with his epic enthusiasm for music as the pinnacle of man's achievements. On his death, composer Nigel Westlake reflects on the impact of his teacher and mentor.

2 November 2018
by Nigel Westlake

Sticky Carpet

Wagons will celebrate two anniversaries with two special shows in February.

2 November 2018
by Marty Boulton

Music reviews

Holy Holy put their faith in change of approach

Holy Holy have the infectious urgency of a band reinventing itself.

1 November 2018
by Craig Mathieson

Another side of Blood on the Tracks revealed

Bob Dylan had crucial second thoughts just as he was about to release Blood on the Tracks, the iconic 1975 album filled with songs of separation, heartache, sorrow, rage and regret. Now it's getting a revealing close-up.