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The recent Beatles Anthology updated series means there are no more secret recordings. (AP PHOTO)

MusicPremiumNo more secret Beatles tracks, producer's son says

The son of the Beatles' producer says no more secret tracks by the band will ever be released as he doesn't believe there is anything new left to uncover.

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Liam and Noel Gallagher finished their Oasis reunion tour in November, but Liam is teasing more. (AP PHOTO)

MusicPremiumLiam Gallagher teases more Oasis gigs in near future

Oasis singer Liam Gallagher has hinted the Britpop legends could be set for more live gigs in spring 2026.

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Beyond the Valley tickets sold out months before the event, expecting 35,000-40,000 people to enter the gates. NewsWire / Luis Enrique Ascui

Your MoneyPremiumCost of living crisis fails to stop thousands spending big on festivals

Young Australians have spent up to $2500 for this experience on New Year’s Eve, dismissing cost-of-living pressures.

Phoebe Griffiths

Alex Warren, Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Dean released some of the biggest hits from 2025.

MusicCommentsThe bopping tunes that dominated charts in 2025 revealed

Here’s our list of the top tunes from 2025.

Zach Margolius

Perth had a killer year of live music with a huge lineup of Australian and international acts putting on incredible shows at major venues around the city.

MusicCommentsThe best concerts that had Perth rocking in 2025

Perth had a killer year of live music with a huge lineup of Australian and international acts putting on incredible shows. Take a look at the best performances to take the stage in 2025.

Kellie Balaam

The action against Mariah Carey had "frivolous legal arguments and unsupported factual contentions". (AP PHOTO)

MusicPremiumMariah Carey awarded legal fees over failed lawsuit

Mariah Carey has been awarded more than $137,000 after a copyright infringement lawsuit over All I Want For Christmas Is You was dismissed.

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NewsBig change to iconic music festival

One of Australia’s longest-running music festivals will trial a new initiative that is designed to reduce harm and keep festivalgoers safe.

Emma Kirk

Harry Styles has delighted fans with the release of a nine-minute video. (AP PHOTO)

MusicPremiumHarry Styles releases surprise video

Harry Styles has delighted fans with the release of a nine-minute video documenting a performance in Italy in July 2023.

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The lawsuit filed after singer Perry Farrell's on-stage fight with Dave Navarro has been settled. (AP PHOTO)

MusicPremiumJane's Addiction settle Perry Farrell lawsuit

Jane's Addiction have settled their lawsuit against former lead singer Perry Farrell following his on-stage run-in with guitarist Dave Navarro.

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FILE: John Farnham in 2018.

MusicComments‘Looking great’: Fans share love for Farnham Christmas pics

Legendary Aussie singer John Farnham has been seen for the first time in months as his family gathered on Boxing Day, with fans quick to share their thanks and adoration for the star.

Max Corstorphan

Kylie Minogue has channelled some pop culture classics of yesteryear in her hit Christmas tune. (AP PHOTO)

MusicPremiumKylie reveals inspiration for Christmas chart-topper

A classic disco group from the 1970s and an iconic movie scene from the 1980s have been revealed as inspirations for an Australian pop queen's Christmas hit.

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Jordan Anthony.

MusicCommentsPerth singer making a name for himself in LA after TV show

Catch Perth’s American Idol contestant Jordan Anthony at his homecoming headline show at the Rosemount Hotel next month.

Kellie Balaam

Chris Rea

MusicCommentsPremiumDriving Home For Christmas singer Chris Rea dead at 74

British singer Chris Rea, who wrote Driving Home For Christmas while on the dole and being driven home in his wife's Mini, has died at 74.

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Charis Postmus, Caitlin Cassidy, Michelle Pryor and Hattie Marshall harass Sam Claxton in Santa Baby.

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A Merry, Quarry Christmas from FFO

A kaleidoscope of operatic faves and festive raves fill up Bold Park for Freeze Frame Opera’s Christmas at the Quarry.

David Cusworth

Bonnie de la Hunty sings for Christmas with HIP Company at St Mary's, South Perth.

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HIP Company ba-rocks Christmas celebration

Traditional tunes, dark reflections and a rollicking finale for Christmas with HIP Company at St Mary’s, South Perth.

David Cusworth

Nicholas Dinopoulos conducts Giovanni Consort and Australian Baroque in a Christmas Concert at St Mary's, South Perth.

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Bach to tradition with festive favourites

Australian Baroque hosts Christmas Concert with Giovanni Consort at St Mary’s, South Perth.

David Cusworth

Jane and Jimmy Barnes from The Jane Barnes Band.

MUSICPremiumThe Jane Barnes Band will tour in 2026

Jimmy Barnes will head to the South West next year as The Jane Barnes Band prepares to tour the country

Rose Patane

The New Year’s Eve festival attracts tens of thousands of people each year. Supplied

news‘Pay for oxygen?’: Patrons slam new $5 fee

A music festival has sparked outrage after announcing plans to charge patrons $5 per shower during the five-day camping event.

Phoebe Griffiths

Perth has been spoilt with riches of world class musical acts touching down in WA every few weeks, but wait until you’ve seen the line-up for 2026.

MusicCommentsPerth at ‘pre-COVID levels’ with stacked summer line-up

Perth has been spoilt with riches of world class musical acts touching down in WA every few weeks, but wait until you’ve seen the line-up for 2026.

Zach Margolius

"It's hard to put into words how special this feels," Kylie says of her first Christmas No.1. (AP PHOTO)

MusicCommentsPremiumIt's XMAS time: Kylie Minogue tops UK Christmas charts

The Aussie pop princess has topped the Christmas charts in the UK for the first time with her song XMAS.

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Fisherman's Friends are getting ready to tour Australia for the first time.

MusicPremiumSea shanties to hit Aussie shores

Jon Cleave has no qualms about giving former fast bowler Merv Hughes a run for his money for the best moustache in the country when Fisherman’s Friends tour Australia for the first time in January.

Tanya MacNaughton

Andy Byron held Kristin Cabot during a Coldplay concert.

World NewsComments‘Slut, homewrecker’: Coldplay kisscam star details fall-out

Five months after a Coldplay concert clip completely shattered life as she knew it, ex-Astronomer HR head Kristin Cabot has shared what happened in the moments, days and months after the scandal.

Kimberley Braddish

Kylie Minogue says she is in talks about planning a huge tour to celebrate four decades in pop. (AP PHOTO)

MusicKylie contemplates 'Eras'-style tour to mark 40 years

Kylie Minogue is in talks about planning a huge celebration to mark her 40th anniversary in pop in 2027.

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Reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff died from pneumonia in November aged 81. (AP PHOTO)

MusicThousands pay tribute to Jimmy Cliff in Jamaica

Jamaica has held a tribute to honour reggae giant Jimmy Cliff, with officials asking people not turn the ceremony into a sad event.

John Myers Jr and Danica Coto