Music

Alexandra Conunova violin and Julian Smiles cello in Townsville. | Newsreel

Chamber Music Festival hits right note for economy

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music (ACFM) more than doubled its impact on the Queensland economy this year. AFCM Executive Director Ricardo Peach said the North

Vegas legends ready to rock you on the Coast

The longest running show in Las Vegas is heading to the Gold Coast. Legends in Concert, a celebrity tribute show, opened on the Vegas strip in 1983, for an initial

Boost for live music on the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast has launched a Live Music Fund to support the industry in the south-east Queensland city. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said established Gold Coast musicians,

Golden music age fading into the night

By Shane Rodgers Few would argue that the 1960s was a genuine turning point decade. It was when the term teenager really entered the language, and music broke through

Musicians now the masters of a new domain

In the ongoing battle to protect their intellectual property from artificial intelligence (AI), musicians now have access to their own top-level internet domain. The

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

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