Music

Crowd at live music event. | Newsreel

Aussie live music needs global cut-through

The future of live music in Australia depends on a global focus and helping local artists cut through on streaming services, according to the industry’s peak
Read more 7 August 2024
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
Read more 24 July 2024
Live music performer. | Newsreel

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
Read more 23 July 2024
John Williamson announced Queensland tour dates - Newsreel

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
Read more 23 July 2024
Young people engaging less with live music - Newsreel

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
Read more 17 July 2024
Taylor Swifts moves well ahead of Elvis - Newsreel

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
Read more 17 July 2024
GreazeFest Madeleine Mayhem. | Newsreel

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
Read more 16 July 2024
Suzi Quatro to tour Australia again - Newsreel

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
Read more 3 July 2024
Dua Lipa is one of the big artists selling out concert tours - Newsreel

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
Read more 3 July 2024
Spiegeltent at Wynnum Festival. | Newsreel

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
Read more 26 June 2024