Music

Vinyl record sales jump 10 percent in United States

Vinyl records are continuing their renaissance, based on recorded music sales data from the United States. Figures released by the Recording Industry Association of

CD players rapidly disappearing from cars

First it was the Walkman, then the iPod. Now car CD players are going the way of the dinosaur. Not long after General Motors joined the growing list of car manufacturers

Kris Kristofferson’s death ends a golden era

Legendary actor and singer Kris Kristofferson has died at age 88 after a prolific life of hits, accolades and sporting and academic achievements. The artist’s family

Dionne Warwick announces one last tour

At 83, legendary singer Dionne Warwick has announced a tour of Australia and New Zealand that coincides with her recognition by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The One

Commissioner to seek happiness for night-time economy

Powderfinger bass player John Collins is Queensland’s first Night-Life Economy Commissioner. The co-owner and venue director of the Fortitude Valley Music Hall and The

Kylie helps break the Brisbane drought

Despite the cred of being an Olympic Games city and a rising global destination, these days it is far from a sure bet that big music stars will have Brisbane on their

Music master files from the 1990s are ‘dying’

The music industry has sounded the alarm over “dying” technology that may result in recorded masters from the 1990s being lost. Music Industry publication Mix

Missy Higgins storms the charts again

Missy Higgins has soared to the top of the Australian charts 20 years after her first album – The Sound of White – hit top position and stayed there a total of seven

Sterzinger new QSO Chief Executive

Arts leader Michael Sterzinger is the new Chief Executive of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra (QSO). Mr Sterzinger, who will start in the role in early November, is

Labels backed to support local music talent

A new program has been established to encourage Australian music labels to support local talent. Music Australia Director Millie Millgate said the Record Label

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