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The Dirty Three announce 2025 UK and European tour with London Barbican date
NME
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July 7, 2025
The Dirty Three have announced details of a 2025 UK and European tour. Find ticket information and a list of new shows below. The announcement comes a year after the instrumental trio shared their first album in 12 years, ‘Love Changes...
Noel and Liam Gallagher finally put feud behind them at historic Oasis concert
The Mirror
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July 4, 2025
Noel and Liam Gallagher have been seen holding hands in a historic snap during their Oasis come-back tour. The brothers took to the stage in Cardiff for the first show of their reunion tour. The pair have clearly put their differences aside after...
STRYPER's OZ FOX To Miss Band's Latin American Tour: He Has Been 'Advised To Avoid Extended Or Intense Touring'
Blabbermouth - California
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July 7, 2025
STRYPER guitarist Oz Fox will sit out the band's upcoming Latin American tour on advice of his doctor. The 64-year-old musician, who underwent a brain surgery in May 2024, will once again be temporarily replaced by Howie Simon (JEFF SCOTT SOTO,...
Stereophonics announce winter 2025 UK arena tour
NME
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July 7, 2025
Stereophonics have announced a UK arena tour in December – buy tickets here. The Welsh rockers, whose latest album ‘Make ‘Em Laugh, Make ‘Em Cry, Make ‘Em Wait’ came out in April and reached Number One, shared the news this afternoon (July 7)...
Noel Gallagher overcome with emotion as Oasis perform first concert in 16 years
Wales Online
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July 4, 2025
Zara Woodcock Showbiz Reporter and Michael D. Carroll 00:23, 05 Jul 2025 Noel Gallagher took a moment to compose himself as he and his brother Liam made their long-awaited return to the stage for Oasis' first gig in 16 years. The legendary band...
Usher drops bombshell on Australian fans
The News International
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Usher left his Aussie fans reeling with shock and disappointment over an unexpected decision made without explanation. The multi-platinum artist cancelled his scheduled series of concerts in Australia as part of his ongoing Past Present Future...
Karen Knowles in concert
Noosa Today
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July 4, 2025
The Majestic theatre in Pomona, is showcasing an amazing array of talent this year, including singer and successful recording artist Karen Knowles. Karen started her musical career as a singer, performing for five years on Young Talent Time. After...
Kanye West Officially Banned from Australia Following Shocking Nazi-Glorifying Song Controversy
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 4, 2025
Australia has taken the dramatic step of cancelling rapper Kanye West's visa following the release of his highly offensive song that glorifies Nazi leader Adolf Hitler. The decision, revealed by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke, marks a rare move...
USHER Axes Long-Awaited Australian Tour Dates Leaving Ticket Holders Fuming
AllHipHop
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July 4, 2025
Usher canceled his entire Australian tour without explanation leaving ticket holders awaiting refunds and wondering if he’ll ever return after a 14-year absence. USHER has pulled the plug on the Australian leg of his Past Present Future tour just...
Kanye West Blocked From Entering Australia Over 'Heil Hitler' Song
RTTNews
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July 4, 2025
American rapper Kanye West has been officially blocked from entering Australia over his recent song, "Heil Hitler," which glorifies the Nazi leader. Australia's Home Affairs Minister, Tony Burke, confirmed that West's Australian visa had been...
Van Jams: New Vancouver music from June 2025
The Georgia Straight
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July 4, 2025
Get the best of Vancouver in your inbox, every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up for our free newsletter. You can’t catch a bus in Vancouver without tripping over a struggling indie musician trying to figure out how to turn the pain in their soul into...
Katy Perry Deals With Embarrassing and Emotional Concert Moments After Orlando Bloom Breakup
PopCulture
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July 4, 2025
The show must go on. And Katy Perry is proving that – good or bad – in the wake of her split from her longtime love, Orlando Bloom. The “Fireworks” singer is currently on tour. She suffered a scary concert malfunction during her stop in Australia....
Australia banned Kanye for antisemitism. His misogyny? No problem
Women's Agenda
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July 3, 2025
Yesterday, Immigration Minister Tony Burke lay a firm stake in the ground: Kanye West (now Ye) isn’t welcome on Australian soil. The ban of Ye’s tourism visa stemmed from the release of his new single ‘Heil Hitler’ in May, with the music video...
Jason Aldean Adds Australia, New Zealand Dates To Full Throttle World Tour
RTTNews
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July 4, 2025
Jason Aldean has added Australia and New Zealand dates to his Full Throttle World Tour in 2026. The Full Throttle World Tour marks Aldean's first time headlining New Zealand and his return to Australia for the first time since headlining in 2016 -...
Usher Suddenly Cancels Entire Australian Leg off His Past Present Future Tour
American Songwriter
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July 4, 2025
Back in 2024, Usher received the chance to shine a light on his career when performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Not only did the singer entertain millions of fans watching, but he also released his latest album, Coming Home. And if that...
Pure joy: the Australian pub choirmaster who flipped the script on America’s Got Talent
The Guardian
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July 4, 2025
Viewed from the outside, at least, far from united, the states of America appear irreconcilably divided. Which may explain why Astrid Jorgensen, a 35-year-old choir director from Brisbane who honed her skills at the pub, has just toured the States...
Australia cancels Ye’s visa over controversial ‘Heil Hitler’ song: ‘we don’t need that in Australia’
Jewish Telegraphic Agency - New York
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July 2, 2025
Incendiary rapper Ye, who was formerly known as Kanye West, has had his visa cancelled in Australia over a recent song release titled “Heil Hitler.” The announcement came Wednesday after Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said officials had reviewed...
Homegrown hits: the best new Australian music to hear this month
The Age
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July 4, 2025
Zenith, by the Evans Robson Quartet: a flock in full flight.Evans Robson Quartet, Zenith Some people hate pigeons, but in flight a flock can mesmerise with their abrupt turns, take-offs and landings, without ever banging wings. How clumsy we seem,...
The bold plan to use tax reform to boost Australia’s struggling culture sector
The Age
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July 4, 2025
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey will attend along with 150 donors, venue operators, patrons, partners, and tax and economic experts: “The sector is telling us that tax policy settings are a significant impediment to artists’ business viability,...
Kellaway: Without success, Australians will find it hard to follow rugby union
The Times
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Sitting in Daceyville, looking at the big blue skies and a watery winter sun, a little down the way from the achingly beautiful Sydney Cricket Ground and the newly rebuilt Allianz Stadium next to it in Moore Park, you cannot imagine anything ever...