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Tempo of elite performers slows as they age - Newsreel

Music tempo slows as elite performers age

Elite music stars have been found to produce slower music as they age, particularly if physical movement is a key element of their early careers. Researchers at the

Queensland music leaders grab the ear of Canberra

A Federal Government inquiry into the challenges facing Australia’s live music industry rolls into Brisbane tomorrow. The House of Representatives Standing Committee

John Williamson announces 2025 tour dates

Country music star John Williamson, who has been touring Australia approximately forever, has announced new Queensland 2025 dates for his My Travellin’ Days Are Done

Young people disengaging from live music

A decline in young people engaging with live music is among a plethora of challenges facing an industry that has also been hit with rising costs and ballooning insurance

Swift carves her place in chart history

Taylor Swift has continued to break records, moving ahead of Elvis Presley this year to become the solo artist with the most weeks at the top of the charts. Billboard

Hot rods set to rock Redlands

Australia’s longest running celebration of hot rods and rockabilly kicks off from August 2 in the Redlands, east of Brisbane. GreazeFest will mark its 24th anniversary

Suzi Quatro announces 40th Australian tour

Entertainer Suzi Quatro will play six Queensland concerts as part of her 40th Australian tour in early 2025. Tickets will be available from July 16. Quatro first started

Aussie music struggling to make local charts

Australian music is struggling to find its place in a fractured market dominated by “heritage artists” and international mega-star tours. The Australian Recording

Bush to Bay plans for iconic Spiegeltent

A $500,000 crowdfunding campaign is under way to give a rundown entertainment venue a new lease on life and send it on an 800km journey from western Queensland to

Commissioner for Brisbane night life

A new Night Life Economy Commissioner will be tasked with working with businesses and live music venues to support the state’s entertainment precincts. Queensland

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