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Global phenomenon CommentsPremiumRock legends Red Hot Chili Peppers announce Perth tour

The Red Hot Chili Peppers are coming to Optus Stadium and bringing along another huge act - Post Malone.

Rangi Hirini

Tellin’ everybodyPremiumAussie group still going strong after 30 years

There ain’t no mountain high enough to keep Human Nature getting to you as the four-piece make their third attempt to head to WA during the live 2022 rebooted tour Human Nature People Get Ready Again.

Tanya MacNaughton

TECHNO STARPremiumHAAi ascending to new musical heights

An acclaimed new album, three Glastonbury sets and a billboard of her face in Times Square: WA’s Teneil Throssell, aka HAAi, has gone from self-taught guitarist to one of the world’s most in-demand DJs.

Katherine Fleming

Music to the earsPremiumRock legend reunited with stolen guitar almost 50 years on

Canadian rocker Randy Bachman has been reunited with the guitar he wrote American Woman on, nearly half a century after it was stolen from his hotel room.

Mari Yamaguchi

Classical livePremiumLark Ascending explores heights with WASO, McGrath, Gabel

Emma McGrath plays Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Lark Ascending with WA Symphony Orchestra and conductor Fabien Gabel at Perth Concert Hall on Friday.

David Cusworth

On songVideoCommentsPremiumRobbie Williams star attraction for AFL grand final

British pop star Robbie Williams is practising what he preaches and is set to ‘entertain you’ after being confirmed as the headline act at this year’s AFL grand final.

Stephanie McKenna

Rocket to No. 1CommentsPerth indie rock darlings blast to the top of the pops

Spacey Jane land at No. 1 with acclaimed second studio album, Here Comes Everybody.

Simon Collins

BreakingPremiumGuy breaks his silence after guilty verdict

Australia’s pop sensation Guy Sebastian has shared his thoughts on his former manager being found guilty of embezzlement.

Madeleine Achenza

COURTPremiumGuy’s former manager learns fate

The jury has decided whether Guy Sebastian’s former manager embezzled nearly $900,000 from the music star.

Adelaide Lang and Ryan Young

MusicPremiumKanye’s beef with Aussie burger joint

The burger shop owner at the centre of Kanye West’s legal threats has revealed he won’t hold a grudge, revealing the rapper effectively saved his life.

Owen Leonard, Duncan Murray

MusicSeven biggest moments from Glastonbury

Glastonbury 2022 has come to a close after it returned for the first time in three years due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Naomi Clarke

Down to earth PremiumKate Miller-Heidke brings Child in Reverse tour to Perth

Kate Miller-Heidke was at the top of her game after her 2019 Eurovision performance, but she was in the depths of personal upheaval that she could no longer bear.  

Stephanie McKenna

COURTPremiumThe Kid Laroi’s mum charged with fraud

An international music tour has caused delays in court for a teen superstar’s mum who has been charged with fraud.

Adelaide Lang

DeliriousPremiumHere comes Spacey Jane

After their first overseas tour sold out and armed with a new album, the Perth indie darlings shoot for the stars on a bumper Aussie tour.

Simon Collins

MusicZelenskiy hails freedom of Glastonbury

Volodymyr Zelenskiy has addressed the Glastonbury music festival by video link, calling for the world to "spread the truth" about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Edd Dracott, Ellie Iorizzo and Kerri-Ann Roper

‘Peak life experience’CommentsPremiumRise and rise of Glastonbury headliner Billie Eilish

As she becomes the youngest-ever solo artist to headline the iconic festival, here’s a short history of the musical phenomenon that is Billie Eilish.

Mike Bedigan

MMM Bop PremiumTaylor Hanson reflects on fans, fatherhood and family

As Hanson celebrates three decades performing together, as well as a world tour for new album Red Green Blue, they’re showing no sign of slowing down.  

Jade Jurewicz

Classical livePremiumSound bites of Bach with ACO at Concert Hall

Australian Chamber Orchestra and guest mezzo-soprano Anna Dowsley celebrate Bach. 

David Cusworth

COURTPremiumFate of Guy’s ex-manager hangs in balance

Jurors have started to deliberate the fate of Guy Sebastian’s ex-manager who is accused of embezzling almost $900,000 from the pop star.

Ryan Young

UpdatedLisa’s stunning response after Logies saga

Lisa Wilkinson has avoided being formally gagged by the courts after a Logies speech caused a major delay in the Brittany Higgins trial.

Courtney Gould

Country artist awarded PremiumCodee-Lee Down wins four awards following break from music

Bunbury musician Codee-Lee Down has added a stack of awards to her already impressive portfolio following a three year break from the music industry due to a “loss in confidence”. 

Kasper Johansen

UpdatedWhy Brittany Higgins rape case delayed

A Supreme Court judge has agreed “through gritted teeth” to delay the trial of the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins.

Courtney Gould

COURTPremiumLate twist in trial of Guy’s ex-manager

Another unfortunate development has halted the troubled trial of Guy Sebastian’s ex-manager Titus Day.

Ryan Young

Classical liveVanguard Consort sings Saturday Night Poetry

Wild weather racked the quayside but the ambience in Freo’s Old Custom House was warm as Vanguard Consort intoned Lydia Gardiner’s title composition, Saturday Night Poetry, the first of two world premieres.

David Cusworth