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St George’s Cathedral Consort sing Devotion and Glory at Winthrop Hall.

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Devotion and Glory channels ancient and modern hope

Two premieres extol women of faith amid a celebration of salvation in WASO’s Easter offering, with St George’s Cathedral Consort, Joseph Nolan at Winthrop Hall.

David Cusworth

Rob Hirst of Midnight Oil performs on stage at the Rod Laver Arena.

MusicCommentsIconic Aussie rocker announces shock cancer diagnosis

The drummer and vocalist for one of Australia’s most iconic and controversial rock bands has announced he has been waging a fight against cancer for over two years.

Matt Shrivell

Benson Boone performed alongside Queen veteran Sir Brian May at his first Coachella show. (EPA PHOTO)

MusicBenson Boone trolls flat Brian May crowd at Coachella

Benson Boone performed Bohemian Rhapsody with Queen's Sir Brian May during his Coachella set and also took the opportunity to announce his new album.

Staff Writers

US superstar Post Malone says his second country album has been a blast to record. (AP PHOTO)

Music'I'm pretty excited': Post Malone teases country album

Post Malone is working on a second country album after topping the charts worldwide with F-1 Trillion.

Staff Writers

A misfired firework during Green Day’s Coachella debut caused panic as it hit the crowd and set a palm tree on fire.

THE NIGHTLYGreen Day Coachella explosion: ‘Everybody out’

A misfired firework during Green Day’s Coachella debut caused panic as it hit the crowd and set a palm tree on fire.

Kimberley Braddish

Jean Marsh won a best actress Emmy for her role as Rose the parlourmaid in Upstairs, Downstairs. (AP PHOTO)

MusicPremiumUpstairs, Downstairs actress and creator dies

Jean Marsh who starred as Rose the parlourmaid in the British period drama Upstairs, Downstairs, has died at the age of 90.

Hannah Roberts

The Breakfast Club became a classic after its release in 1985. (AP PHOTO)

MusicPremiumThe Breakfast Club reunite for 40th anniversary

The cast of the coming-of-age movie The Breakfast Club, about five teens on Saturday detention have reunited 40 years after the film catapulted them to stardom.

Hannah Roberts

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger and partner Melanie Hamrick are engaged.

THE NIGHTLY‘Horny teenagers’: Mick Jagger, 81, engagement confirmed

Age shall not weary him, although at 81 Mick Jagger may be slightly wedding weary, after his fiancee revealed the couple have been engaged for three years.

Matt Shrivell

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger and partner Melanie Hamrick are engaged.

MusicComments‘Horny teenagers’: Mick Jagger, 81, engagement confirmed

Age shall not weary him, although at 81 Mick Jagger may be slightly wedding weary, after his fiancee revealed the couple have been engaged for three years.

Matt Shrivell

Gisella Colletti and Tina Arena's duet of Heaven Help My Heart for the Grand Final.

EntertainmentCommentsPerth’s Aussie Idol set to perform with Tina Arena on tour

WA’s 17-year-old songbird Gisella Colletti will take to this stage once again with her idol Tina Arena, and this time it’s in Perth.

Artemisia Blythe

Pulp's first album since 2001 was recorded in a short amount of time, Jarvis Cocker says. (AP PHOTO)

MusicPulp to release their first new album in 24 years

Britpop legends Pulp are to release their new album More on June 6, their first record since We Love Life in 2001.

Staff Writers

The Zazzies will perform at the free Albany Song Story Concert

SONG STORYCommunity’s most treasured memories to be performed live

Songs that spark Albany residents’ most treasured memories are set to be performed live at the Albany Town Hall later this month in a moving concert that will show the connection between music and memory

Melissa Sheil

Jillian Schriner, wifest of Weezer bassist Scott Schriner, has been shot and arrested by police.

CelebrityRock star's wife shot, arrested on attempted murder charges

Chaotic scenes have unfolded in a Los Angeles neighbourhood as the wife of a US rock star was chased and shot by police before being arrested on attempted murder charges.

Max Corstorphan

Lady Gaga will tour Australia again in December, she has announced. (AP PHOTO)

MusicLady Gaga announces first Aussie tour in 11 years

"I wasn't planning to tour this year after my shows in Singapore but the incredible response to the new album inspired me to keep things going," Lady Gaga says.

Staff Writers

Courtney Act and Tony Armstrong will host SBS's coverage of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest.

Douze points!CommentsDrag queen & beloved Aussie TV star to host Eurovision

Both hosts reckon WA’s own Milkshake Man can bring home the chocolates from this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland.

Simon Collins

Country singer-songwriter Brian Cadd.

‘Long road ahead’CommentsPerth-born music great suffers scary stroke

An Aussie singer-songwriter, a staple of entertainment for more than 50 years, has been hospitalised following a stroke.

Kellie Balaam

Audrey Lombardi, Beth Redwood, Emily Davis, Paul O'Neill and Sam Claxton combine in The Impossible Dream for Operatic Splendour with Music on the Terrac at Government House Ballroom.

Opera livePremiumOperatic favourites and a tenor masterclass

A masterclass from uber-tenor Paul O’Neill and a showcase of rising stars for Operatic Splendour at Government House Ballroom.

David Cusworth

Perth teenager Gisella Colletti’s carried the hopes of the State as she bid to become WA’s first-ever Australian Idol champion.

‘So happy’ CommentsREVEALED: Australian Idol 2025 winner crowned!

Perth teenager Gisella Colletti’s carried the hopes of the State as she bid to become WA’s first-ever Australian Idol champion.

Zach Margolius and Jessica Evensen

Jenna Smith steps up as principal trumpet at WA Symphony Orchestra, first woman in the role in WASO history.

Leading lightPremiumTrumpet cuts through at WASO

Jenna Smith announced as principal trumpet at WA Symphony Orchestra after acting in the role since 2023.

David Cusworth

Mariae Cassandra.

Mariae CassandraPremiumPerth’s own teen superstar

She started posting YouTube clips at seven, became a major TikTok influencer at 14 and now at just 17, Perth’s Mariae Cassandra is making waves in the music world.

Belle Taylor

Mariae Cassandra

Mariae CassandraCommentsPremiumThe Perth teenager set for pop stardom

She started posting to YouTube when she was seven. Became a TikTok star when she was 14. And now, 17-year-old Mariae Cassandra is poised to becomes the next WA-grown pop superstar.

Belle Taylor

Bob Geldof performs at his recent Sydney show. Tony Mott

LifestyleCommentsPremiumBob Geldof is raging, but there’s room for joy too

Bob Geldof describes anger as his default emotional condition. But next Saturday night, as he prepares to take to the stage at the Perth Convention Centre, it’s likely he will be feeling a little upbeat.

Rhianna Mitchell

Robert Zielinski recording Kinagardarup at the Torbay Inlet.

music recognisedPremiumTorbay Inlet muse for local violinist’s award-winning album

Torbay musician and composer Robert Zielinski’s concept album Kiangardarup, offering listeners a glimpse into a day in the Torbay Inlet, has scored him a triple silver win at the recent Global Music Awards.

Jacki Elezovich

The unlawful search against the lead plaintiff happened at the 2018 Splendour in the Grass festival. NewsWire/Danielle Smith

COURTGross detail in unlawful strip search

A big admission has been made after a woman was strip searched for 30 minutes at the iconic Splendour in the Grass music festival.

Duncan Evans