Live Music
Never mind the monarchy: Meet the band picking up where the Sex Pistols left off
Electro-punk duo Sleaford Mods are kicking against the status quo in their UK, and bringing their searing sound to Australia this week.
- by Martin Boulton
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Michael Gudinski documentary to premiere at Melbourne Film Festival
The life and times of the late, great music industry figure Michael Gudinski will be celebrated in a documentary that will be unveiled at MIFF in August.
- by Karl Quinn
10 of the best Melbourne restaurants to visit pre-theatre or post-show
Heading to a comedy gig, play or footy match? These are the most convenient spots to drink and dine at, before or after your event.
- by Emma Breheny
Blues and roofs: Festival kicks off in style, indoors
The climate-controlled voids of Jeff’s Shed seem an unlikely venue for the city’s inaugural Bluesfest, but at least it’s not muddy.
- by Lachlan Abbott
‘Pumping through the night’: Melbourne prepares for end of freeze on late-night liquor licences
As a 15-year freeze on new licences for serving alcohol after 1am nears its end, the city could soon host a fresh wave of late-night venues.
- by Cara Waters
Ed Sheeran performs surprise hospital gig, breaks Australian concert record
Ed Sheeran has thrilled young fans with a pop-up show at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital.
- by Martin Boulton
Marvel Stadium announces changes after alleged ableism at Harry Styles show
“Don’t ever say that raising your voice is futile,” says Heartbreak High actor Chloe Hayden, who met with management to discuss the issue on Monday.
- by Meg Watson
How Harry Styles unknowingly called in the cavalry for his cover of The Horses
A Grammy-winning superstar, a 74-year-old singer hidden among the Melbourne concert crowd, and the story of a cherished Australian cover of a song called The Horses.
- by Daniella Miletic
‘Stop living in the past’: Bluesfest director backs adding Sticky Fingers to line-up
Prominent musicians say they are “disgusted and sickened” to see the group being glamorised.
- by Meg Watson and Martin Boulton
Rap meets violins: The Melbourne musicians teaming up with a symphony orchestra
“I just feel a lot of pride and responsibility to make sure that I bring my A-game,” says hip-hop artist NOMAD, “because I know that this orchestra is going to bring their A-game.”
- by Kerrie O'Brien
From the Archives, 1993: 75,000 swarm Calder Park to see Guns N’ Roses
75,000 eager fans braved extreme heat and drenching rain to see Guns N’ Roses perform at Calder Park in Melbourne. Inadequate public transport and toilet facilities, over-priced food and drink and overall site failures would bring about a Victorian Ombudsman investigation into the event.
- by Virginia Trioli, Jim Schembri and Thomas Taylor