The 1960s - when music broke through the restrain barriers.

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
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Musicians in a recording studio. | Newsreel

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
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Vinyl record. | Newsreel

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
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CD players in cars are on the way out - Newsreel

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
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Kris Kristofferson in A Star is Born.

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
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Dionne Warwick announces 2025 Australian tour.

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
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Powderfinger bass player John Collins. | Newsreel

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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Kylie Minogue is launching a new album and a tour.

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
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Music files from the 1990s are dying, a data company has warned.

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
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Missy Higgins is back at the top of the Australian album charts - Newsreel

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
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