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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce said ‘I do’ in lavish New York wedding in front of 1000 star-studded guests

EntertainmentVideoCommentsTaylor Swift, Travis Kelce say ‘I do’ in lavish NYC wedding

America’s royal couple has officially tied the knot in a ceremony every bit as extravagant and magical as the world anticipated. 

Caitlin Vinci

Harvest Rock has cancelled its 2024 show. Instagram

NewAnother major Aussie music festival axed

A major rock festival has joined a growing list of Australian music events that won’t be going ahead, despite pulling its largest crowd ever last year.

David Hannant

Australian beach lifestyle brand Swim Shady won a trademark battle against US rapper Eminem, securing the right to use its name despite his opposition.

CourtAussie’s Eminem trademark win

Australian business Swim Shady has won a David vs. Goliath trademark battle launched by the real Slim Shady Marshall Mathers.

Emma Kirk

Cascada.

MusicCommentsSinger behind huge 2000s dance group announces Perth show

The voice behind dance group Cascada is set to return to Australia for her first-ever solo headline tour.

Kellie Balaam

John Farnham celebrates his 77th birthday with grandson Jett.

MusicCommentsRare look at John Farnham as he celebrates 77th birthday

John Farnham celebrated his 77th birthday on Wednesday, surrounded by his loving family and one very smiley grandson.

Kellie Balaam

Author Anna Funder says she is ‘a victim of crime’. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

UPDATEDWhat has Missy Higgins hot under the collar

Some of Australia’s biggest creators, including ARIA hall of famer Missy Higgins, have demanded Anthony Albanese not “backflip” on this pledge.

David Hannant, Kathy McCabe and Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Doric String Quartet violinists Maia Cabeza and Ying Xue, clarinettist Lloyd Van't Hoff, violist Emma Wernig and cellist John Myerscough play on tour for Musica Viva.

Classical livePremiumClarinet antics add gloss to strings

Lloyd Van’t Hoff and Doric String Quartet on tour with Musica Viva at Subiaco’s Regal Theatre.

David Cusworth

Cellist Ivan Karizna plays an encore of Giovanni Sollima’s Lamentatio at Winthrop Hall on Friday.

Classical livePremiumKarizna charisma ignites Winthrop Hall

Cellist and WA Symphony Orchestra radiate romance with Schumann and Brahms at Winthrop Hall.

David Cusworth

Perth musician and producer Ethan French.

LifestyleCommentsPremiumThe Perth musical genius getting attention from Timberlake

Inside a small studio in the heart of Perth, 25-year-old Ethan French is working privately on his craft.

Brooke Rolfe

Harry Styles has sparked concerns among fans after he appeared to choke on water before collapsing to the floor of a stage during a performance in London on Friday night.

MusicCommentsWATCH: Worrying scenes as star chokes, collapses on stage

‘When he fell to his knees, my heart stopped in shock.’

Chloe Maher

Lily Allen will bring her latest album West End Girl to Perth, playing RAC Arena on November 1.

West End GirlLily Allen made the album of her career. Now she’s scared

After dropping the ultimate revenge record with 275 million streams, Lily Allen worries how she’ll back it up. Ahead of her Perth show, she talks fame, fear and the cost of being interesting at 41.

Jade Jurewicz

Mark Atkins and Erkki Veltheim's collaboration, Mungangga Garlagula blends music and storytelling. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

MusicPremiumCampfire stories given life in dreamy Opera House show

Worlds are set to collide in an inventive performance at the Sydney Opera House that blends traditional Indigenous storytelling and modern electronic music.

Annabelle Banfield

Robert Smith has entered the Billboard 100 chart at No.17 with What's Wrong With Me, (EPA PHOTO)

MusicPremiumSmith makes top 100 chart for first time as solo artist

Robert Smith has landed his first-ever solo entry in the Billboard Hot 100 after his Olivia Rodrigo collaboration What's Wrong With Me made its debut at No.17.

Staff Writers

Australian music icon Daryl Braithwaite has announced he will retire from live performances

Music CommentsLegendary Aussie singer retires from live performances

The beloved Australian singer’s career has spanned nearly 60 years.

Amy Cavender

Baker Boy will headline Albany’s Live @ The Town Hall on August 22.

Live musicBaker Boy and Miss Kaninna play at Live @ the Town Hall

The beat of one of Australia’s biggest music stars is set to shake Albany this August, with chart-topping performer Baker Boy bringing his high-energy show to the Great Southern for the first time.

Amy Towers

Perth indie band South Summit pictured at The Rosemount ahead of their album launch.

MusicCommentsPerth indie band on new album, tour & working ‘normal’ jobs

South Summit will bring their Aussie tour to Metropolis in Fremantle next month following the release of the new album Run It Back.

Kellie Balaam

It's been 40 years between drinks for Australian Crawl but they're hitting the road again. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

MusicPremiumThe Boys Light Up: Australian Crawl back after 40 years

After a stoush over who owns "Australian Crawl", James Reyne and Simon Binks are finally reuniting under the legendary Oz rock band's banner.

Andrew Stafford

Supplied image of Kylie Minogue performing in Argentina overnight. Instagram,

ENTERTAINMENTAI firms stealing music from Aussie icons

A copyright watchdog has made bombshell claims on AI companies taking hundreds of songs from iconic Aussie artists like Kylie Minogue without permission or payment.

David Hannant

Madeleine Hammond takes a bow for WASO's Composition Project at Studio Underground.

Classical livePremiumFive find fame in Composition Project

Chamber ensemble premieres young composers’ work at Studio Underground for WA Symphony Orchestra’s Composition Project.

David Cusworth

Albany Shantymen promoting a marine safety message: John Henderson, Gary Greenwald, Bruce Beamish and Barry Longworth.

Safety songAlbany Shantymen spread maritime safety messages with songs

Music and maritime safety are coming together in Albany, with the Albany Shantymen using their voices to deliver an important message to local boaties. 

Amy Towers

Giuseppe Fausto Modugno and Elyane Laussade in Piano Fortissimo at WA Museum Boola Bardip Hackett Hall.

Classical livePremiumPiano Fortissimo meets Otto the whale

Music on the Terrace moves to WA Museum Boola Bardip during roof repairs at Government House.

David Cusworth

Making history in 2026, the event will unite original Australian Crawl members James Reyne, Simon Binks and David Reyne who will share the stage for the first time in 40 years.

MusicCommentsREVEALED: Perth summer festival favourite 2026 line-up

It may be winter, but Perth’s summer music calendar is already filling up.

Zach Margolius

James Huntingford, Jet Kye Chong, Krista Low, Sarah Papadopoulos, Bonnie de la Hunty, Alexis Chin and Eliza McCracken take a bow for HIP Company's Festa Italiana at Victoria Hall, Fremantle.

Classical livePremiumFesta Italiana serves Italian fare

An evening stroll through early Baroque with HIP Company at Victoria Hall, Fremantle

David Cusworth

The weather forecast may predict plenty of winter drizzle but the world’s reining pop queens are set to bring some sunshine our way with an abundance of new release music to brighten the darkest days. Pictured: Olivia Rodrigo (left) and Beyonce.

EntertainmentCommentsPremiumPop girl summer: Mega female albums bringing joy this winter

The weather forecast may predict plenty of winter drizzle but the world’s reining pop queens are set to bring some sunshine our way with an abundance of new release music to brighten the darkest days. 

Jay Hanna