Concerts

Queen of country

Over the last couple of years I’ve been lucky enough to speak to some of the biggest names in the Australian country music industry. One...

Back to the 80s

When it comes to music there’s never been a decade quite like the 80s. There’s something endearing about a time where power ballads, synth-pop, big...

Music, motherhood and a decade’s worth of hits

It’s been a decade since The McClymonts released their self-titled debut album. In that time the country music trio have amassed an impressive 10 Golden...

A little bit of Rio in Penrith

Entertainer Todd McKenney will bring a little bit of Rio to the Evan Theatre next month with the return of his hit show ‘Todd...

Driving a new direction

Change is never an easy thing to navigate, but it’s a concept that Byron Bay metalcore band Parkway Drive have wholeheartedly embraced on their...

Still rocking with The Angels

Australia has had a love affair with rockers The Angels for more than 40 years. But with the band’s rebirth in the last five years...

Sydney Symphony Orchestra coming to Penrith

Prepare for ‘A Little Night Music’ this winter when one of the world’s most acclaimed orchestras takes to The Joan stage. The Sydney Symphony Orchestra...

You… must be there!

Most people have an idea of what kind of debaucherous activities musicians might be getting up to after a gig, but generally those thoughts...

Screaming back into town

There’s not many Aussie bands that are as dedicated to rock as The Screaming Jets. With 27 years, eight albums, and countless tours under their...

A voice you’ll fall in love with

Soprano Mirusia has performed with Andre Rieu and now she’s coming to Penrith to give audiences a taste of the voice that has won...

Lee’s meaningful tribute

Last year country music icon Lee Kernaghan released a new album that pays tribute to the men and women of our Defence Forces. Following on...

Back to the good old days

If you’re a music fan who prefers to hear your favourite songs blasting through amps rather than earphones, you’ve probably been lamenting the state...

Band’s growth ends as farewell tour begins

While you’d be justified in wondering if we reached peak beard when hipsters started using their facial hair as craft projects – think baubles,...

What about Shannon?

Shannon Noll, the boy from Condobolin who became an Aussie icon after coming in second to Guy Sebastian in the first season of ‘Australia...

High five: Country’s best come together for new album and show

Adam Brand and The Outlaws are here for a good time, not a long time. The all star band, which includes country music artists Adam...

The event that changed Normie Rowe’s life

There’s events that happen in life that change you. They force you to see the world in a different way and make you question...

An afternoon with the classics

Even if your knowledge of classical music is limited you will probably recognise the energetic, white-haired conductor Richard Gill. A regular guest on the ABC’s...

80s icon Belinda Carlisle returns to Australia

Heaven will be a place in Rooty Hill when Belinda Carlisle hits the Rooty Hill RSL stage this month. The American singer/songwriter originally came to...

Say hello to Emma

There’s no one in music today who does love songs quite like English singer/songwriter Adele. Since taking the music world by storm with the release...

Troy steps out on his own

He’s most well known for his work as part of award-winning country music duo McAlister Kemp, but Troy Kemp is stepping out on his...