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Ten years ago, Jessica Gethin sat in the nosebleed section for a show at Carnegie Hall. This weekend, she’ll be on that hallowed stage, handpicked by Harry Connick Jr to conduct his deeply personal new work.

music CommentsPremiumWA conductor’s starring role in new Harry Connick Jr project

Ten years ago, Jessica Gethin sat in the nosebleed section for a show at Carnegie Hall. This weekend, she’ll be on that hallowed stage, handpicked by Harry Connick Jr to conduct his deeply personal new work.

Katherine Fleming

The Philharmonic South West Orchestra will preform Disney favourites at Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre next month.

LET IT GO!PremiumSouth West orchestra to perform Disney favourites at BREC

Beloved soundtracks to films such as Frozen, Moana, The Lion King and Toy Story will take centre stage at Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre next month. 

Madelin Hayes

Danish pop band Aqua, famous for the song Barbie Girl, are parting ways after three decades.

MusicCommentsIconic 90s group announce shock split after three decades

The group shot to international fame after the release of their 1997 hit Barbie Girl.

Chloe Maher

Jack Johnson will play Kings Park in November with Ben Harper and John Butler.

Music Jack Johnson is heading back to Kings Park

There won’t be a surfer left in Yallingup when Jack Johnson teams up with Ben Harper and John Butler for three shows at Kings Park.

Jay Hanna

Michelle Pryor, Sam Claxton, Sholto Foss and Charis Postmus present Freeze Frame Opera's Little Red, touring schools until June 5.

Opera livePremiumHappy ever after with Mozart and Brothers Grimm

Two grim tales, a dozen sublime tunes and a dash of slapstick rock Freeze Frame Opera’s school-tour show, Little Red, at Mosman Park’s Alexandra Hall.

David Cusworth

The Lion King is the highest grossing musical of all time but they've ditched the string section. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

MusicPremiumMusicians vanishing from Australia's major productions

Disney has cut parts from its orchestra and replaced them with synthesised keyboard technology, leaving local musicians out of a job.

Kat Wong

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NEWSPremiumAussie music icon’s anti-Hanson post

An Aussie country music legend has questioned whether Pauline Hanson is as “True Blue” as she would have us think.

Jack Nivison

Lady Gaga and Beyonce in the music video for ‘Telephone.’

MusicCommentsIs this the end of the music video? MTV channels shut down

Nostalgia would have us believe the glory days of the music video are behind us, but the reality is the form has simply evolved to feed the endless hunger of the internet and streaming platforms.

Ben O'Shea

Gisella Colletti at Crown Perth in Burswood, Perth.

EntertainmentCommentsGisella Colletti opens up on life after Idol success

Twelve months on from the highs she experienced as a teenager on Australian Idol, Perth singer Gisella Colletti’s entry into adulthood as a professional artist has not been without its challenges.

Zach Margolius

Drake's new album became Spotify's most-streamed album of 2026 in a single day. (AP PHOTO)

MusicPremiumDrake named Spotify's most-streamed artist of 2026

Drake's album Iceman and the record's opening track Make Them Cry became the most-streamed record and the most-streamed song, in one day.

Staff Writers

Delta Goodrem is the 2026 Australian Eurovision contestent.

MusicVideoCommentsDelta Goodrem drops exciting update ahead of Grand Final

Australia’s Eurovision star has shared a huge update ahead of performing in the Grand Final.

Amy Cavender

Matt Corby.

Matt CorbyCommentsMatt Corby weaves his magic

He is one of the country’s most beloved singer-songwriters, and on his latest album Matt Corby has delivered his most personal music yet.

Kellie Balaam

Khalid.

KhalidCommentsWhat to expect from R&B star Khalid’s return to Perth

After a life-defining moment in 2024, the R&B artist says he’s going to be more honest with fans than ever.

Zach Margolius

Australian singer Delta Goodrem, representing Australia with the song 'Eclipse', performs during the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Austria.

EntertainmentVideoCommentsWill Delta get Australia’s first Eurovision win?

Here’s everything you need to know about the world’s biggest song contest as Delta Goodrem shoots up the betting odds as one of the favourites to win it.

Natalie Richards

Violinist Kristian Winther, pianist Aura Go and cellist Timo-Veikko Valve perform Beethoven's Ghost on tour with Musica Viva.

Classical livePremiumSoloists bring life to haunting theme

Threesome summon Beethoven’s ‘Ghost’ to Winthrop Hall with the Romantic master’s Piano Trio in D major.

David Cusworth

Aussie star Delta Goodrem has reached the Eurovision Song Contest grand final with her performance of Eclipse. (EPA PHOTO)

MusicVideoCommentsWhat happens if Australia wins Eurovision?

Delta Goodrem has surged in the odds at the Eurovision Song Contest, sparking a very unusual question: What happens if Australia wins?

Max Corstorphan

Australian singer Delta Goodrem rehearses for the second semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest which starts at 5am AEST on Friday.

MusicVideoCommentsDazzling Delta eclipses the Eurovision drama

With boycotts, political fury and previous calls to investigate voting patterns, Eurovision has become a crucible of controversy.

Wenlei Ma

Fiona Stanley, Ben Elton and Dennis Lillee feature in Perth Symphony Orchestra's third season of WA Stories.

Classical livePremiumPSO fetes local legends

Orchestra unveils third season of WA Stories portraying prominent West Australians through music, words, video and live performance.

David Cusworth

Eric Clapton cut a Madrid concert short after being hit by a flying vinyl. (EPA PHOTO)

MusicPremiumEric Clapton quits gig after being hit by flying vinyl

Eric Clapton was hit in the chest by what is reported to be a vinyl at his concert in Madrid, lead to him cutting his set short.

Staff Writers

Australian String Quartet's Dale Barltrop, Francesca Hiew, Chris Cartlidge and Michael Dahlenburg present Interwoven at WA Museum Boola Bardip Hackett Hall on tour.

Classical livePremiumASQ Interwoven launches in Perth

Interplay between artists and eras infuses Australian String Quartet’s first national tour for 2026.

David Cusworth

Australia’s princess of pop will star in a three-part documentary series about her life and career.

TVVideoCommentsKylie Minogue opens up about Michael Hutchence heartbreak

She’s spent nearly five decades in the spotlight but we’ve never seen Kylie Minogue quite like this. The pop princess is opening up about life, love and heartbreak in a new Netflix documentary.

Clare Rigden

Paul O'Neill, Asher Fisch and WASO in The Flying Dutchman at Winthrop Hall.

Opera livePremiumAll hands on deck for The Flying Dutchman

Storm-tossed tragedy reunites principal conductor Asher Fisch with WASO and his favoured composer, Wagner.

David Cusworth

Zara Larsson spent a decade toiling outside the spotlight — but a PinkPantheress remix, a rainbow-streaked dolphin, and an ability to roll with the punches brought her back.

music CommentsHow going viral resurrected Zara Larsson’s pop career

In the era of TikTok, virtually any artist can become an internet phenomenon overnight. What matters more is whether they can sustain the momentum. Zara Larsson is making the most of it.

Olivia Horn

Their touring days are over but KISS are back in the studio recording a new album. (AP PHOTO)

MusicPremiumKISS back in the studio to make new music

Gene Simmons has revealed that KISS are recording new material as work continues on the band's upcoming avatar show.

Staff Writers