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A star turn from the locals who’ve made it cool to yee-haw
In Sydney’s inner west, country’s in vogue – and Caitlin Harnett and the Pony Boys are leading the charge.
- by John Shand, Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Robert Moran and Benjamin Potter
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Why one of Australia’s most in-demand singers felt like a ‘failure’
Angie McMahon’s first album was a hit and her career was flying. But she was struggling. Her new album reveals why.
- by Jules LeFevre
The greatest figure in hip-hop’s 50 years? It’s Kanye, says Chance the Rapper
The Grammy-winning artist discusses his coming SXSW Sydney keynote on hip-hop’s 50th anniversary.
- by Robert Moran
Inspired by School of Rock, these Aussie punks are making music their way
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers are preparing to support rock legends Foo Fighters following the release of their debut record.
- by Hannah Story
Car wrecks, drug binges and a naked Joni Mitchell: Jimmy Webb’s wild ride
At 77, the legendary singer-songwriter has cleaned up his act but he still loves to play his hits in Australia.
- by Bill Wyman
‘Louder, bigger, more exaggerated’: How a Grammy-winning singer learned to love audiences
Jazz singer Cecile McLorin Salvant says once upon a time the thought of performing in public horrified her.
- by Jane Cornwell
Late changes to ticket pricing create confusion ahead of SXSW festival
The first Sydney South by Southwest festival, which opens on Sunday, has left punters confused over its pricing structure.
- by Helen Pitt
Vanessa Amorosi accuses mother of ‘being very generous with my money’
The performer broke down several times while giving evidence about the alleged handling of her financial affairs in court.
- by Karl Quinn
He kept a royal secret for 11 years. Then 4 billion people heard it
For more than a decade, composer Sir James MacMillan kept a lid on a secret commission for the Queen’s funeral.
- by Nick Galvin
Vanessa Amorosi suing mother over homes in Australia and California
The top-selling singer has taken her mother to court over ownership of two properties held through family trusts.
- by Karl Quinn
The best things to see and do at the very first SXSW Sydney
From Chance the Rapper to the Wiggles, here are some of the highlights of the futurist festival.
- by Nicole Elphick