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Far from the streets of London, Ralph McTell keeps the folk fires burning
Ralph McTell's signature song endures but his mind can't help wandering more tangled streets.
- by Michael Dwyer
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Music festivals
Up close and personal with Download's Code Orange
Grammy nominee Code Orange bring their own type of heavy to Download Festival.
- by Jane Rocca
Live music
'I'm a killer songwriter': Jake Shears spruiks his musicianship
Former Scissor Sisters frontman Jake Shears is feeling the creative love all over again.
- by Andrew Drever
Sticky Carpet
The Ocean Party to say farewell to fans with final EP and shows in March.
- by Marty Boulton
Music festivals
'War on festivals': Psyfari cancels 10th year, blames NSW government
"Festivals are the new scapegoat of a failed government and their failed war on drugs," organisers wrote.
- by Broede Carmody
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Music reviews
'I'm sorry': Show goes on but Lily Allen apologises for not being her best
The British pop star was suffering from a sore throat and didn't display her usual energy or vocal range on stage.
- by Cara Waters
Arts
Introducing our newest voices to The Age Arts section
Maxim Boon joins the paper as our chief classical reviewer while Kim Dunphy and Jana Perkovic will share our dance review coverage.
- by Hannah Francis
Live music
New-look Divinyls cancel national tour
The legendary band - minus the late Chrissy Amphlett - was meant to kick off a tour in Western Australia later this month.
- by Broede Carmody
Music reviews
'Racist as hell': Lily Allen's F bomb for Liam Neeson and Donald Trump
The British singer-songwriter has called out the "gross" Irish actor at her Sydney show.
- by Michael Ruffles
Arts
A summertime serenade for the Australian pool
These two artists have seen their fair share of pools around the world and now they're serenading one very close to their hearts at home in Melbourne.
- by Hannah Francis
Live music
Original Gypsies strike a chord wherever they roam
For legendary guitarist Chico Bouchikhi, there are few measures of success as meaningful as the ability to spark tears in one of history’s funniest men.
- by Neha Kale