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J Mascis is escaping winter and bringing his solo show back to Australia in 2019.
- by Marty Boulton
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Disney
Little Mermaid cut from repertoire amid concerns over consent
The song Kiss The Girl has sent an a capella choir into a spin
Live music
U2 tops list of year's top-paid musicians
The surprise list suggests there's pulling power yet in the ever-expanding nostalgia market.
Music reviews
Shania Twain comes on over for first Brisbane show in 19 years
The Canadian country pop princess is still the one, two decades after releasing one of the biggest albums in history.
- by Lydia Lynch
Live music
From the 'slums of Shaolin' to the Opera House, Wu-Tang celebrates 25
"To play here now, it's a great achievement," says the iconic hip-hop group's mastermind RZA.
- by Robert Moran
Local council
Statue sensation: Melbourne to honour Hutchence
Melbourne will be the home of a statue of iconic INXS frontman Michael Hutchence.
- by Martin Boulton
Canberra life
Finding Christmas carols in Canberra this December
Whether you want to sing along or just listen, there are plenty of opportunities.
- by Ron Cerabona
Ross Edwards' birthday review: French twist to celebrations
French composer Gabriel Faure, fin-de-siecle genius of haunting melody and harmonic sensibility, might not be the first composer to spring to mind to celebrate the birthday of the 75 years young Australian Ross Edwards.
- by Peter McCallum
Sandy Evans' dream of bridging a musical divide
A dream that Sandy Evans had is coming true.
- by John Shand
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Arts
Preschool mega-band shake Rod Laver
One of the biggest acts in the world headlined Rod Laver Arena at the weekend and their fans went wild for it.
- by Cara Waters
Music reviews
Mark Knopfler: high road drifter
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has made up a room for Mark Knopfler but his calling has always been elsewhere.
- by Michael Dwyer