Music

Traditional wedding music losing its appeal

The traditional “Here Comes the Bride” bridal chorus is steadily disappearing from weddings as couples opt for more contemporary services. The New York

Funding boost to promote regional tours of Aussie talent

Three Queensland musicians are among a group of 20 Australian contemporary groups which will visit more than 150 regional cities and towns. Troy Brady, Tenzin Choegyal

Wham and Mariah recapture ghosts of Christmas past

Two old Christmas favourites have returned to the charts decades after their first release. Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You is back at number seven and

Christmas festivities light up across the city

It is less than two weeks until the jolly man in the big red suit comes to your house, so get your Christmas cheer on with these festive happenings around town. Go

Wonda-ful new opportunity for Australian artists

A new music initiative is giving Australian artists a global springboard by facilitating collaborations with international producers. The Australian Recording Industry

North Australian Festival of Arts stands alone in 2025

The national award-winning North Australian Festival of Arts (NAFA) will operate as an independent event next year, after transitioning from Townsville City Council

Billboard names Keith Urban one of the greatest

Australian musician Keith Urban has been named in the top 100 country music artists of all-time by Billboard. The iconic American music and entertainment magazine ranked

Ticketing companies to front parliamentary inquiry

Event ticketing companies are set to front a Federal parliamentary committee to answer questions raised in recent media reports on ticket pricing. The House of

Diversified Brisbane inner-city generates $32.5 billion

Brisbane’s Arts scene has bounced back from its COVID-induced doldrums, as a new report reveals a more buoyant and diversified inner-city. The Committee for

QSO keeps Maestro Clerici as Chief Conductor

Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO) has extended the contract of Chief Conductor Umberto Clerici, who will now lead the group until the end of 2027. QSO Chair Rod

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