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Music
The Bowl runneth over with plans for a summer arts extravaganza
The Sidney Myer Music Bowl is due to reopen in January to audiences, who will sit on physically-distanced platforms instead of spreading picnic blankets on the grass.
- by Nick Miller
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Performing arts
The Duke who could charm anyone
Making music with hotheads half his age called on all of Duke Ellington's famous patience.
- by John Shand
Review
Sweet song of a concert hall reawakened
The sound was seamless yet startling in its intensity; an intensity which cut through the fog of a long year.
- by Harriet Cunningham
Live Music
Crackling with energy, MSO players return live on stage
In a tantalising taste of the return of live music to Melbourne, string players from the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra joined in monumental quintets.
- by Tony Way
Performing arts
Off the road again, Adam Brand and Wolfe Brothers got back to the land
Whether it's gold prospecting or berry farming, these Golden Guitar winners have been putting the 'country' back into 'country music artist' during their enforced break from touring.
- by Michael Bailey
Sunday Life
'I secretly dated Sean Penn': singer Jewel on the men who mattered to her
The musician discusses her upbringing, the man who saved her life, and touring with her mentors.
- by Jane Rocca
What's on
Best of the week: What to see, hear and do from November 8-14
From new tours of the Opera House, to book time with Peter Helliar and a film festival about surfing, we have your week in Sydney covered.
- by Lenny Ann Low
Rapper King Von performs a medley of his hits
Chicago artist King Von performs a medley of his hit singles "Why He Told" and "Took Her To The O" alongside live piano by producer Chopsquad DJ.
Live music
Bernard Fanning and Ocean Alley set to headline 6000-capacity gigs in Sydney
Arena rock returns to Sydney with the biggest indoor music shows since the pandemic began set to take place at Qudos Bank Arena.
- by Robert Moran
Review
Finally back on stage, the Hoodoo Gurus relive the glory years
Frontman Dave Faulkner was a little hard to hear, but the band's tightness, showmanship and sheer wealth of memorable tunes made them hard to beat.
- by Michael Bailey
Australian music
Did Something for Kate see it coming? Album taps funny side of doom
Paul Dempsey's dark humour offers an ideal backdrop to 2020.
- by Michael Dwyer