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The redemption of Owen Campbell and the sorry state of Australian music

The redemption of Owen Campbell and the sorry state of Australian music

Share  In a grim reminder of how the Australian music industry works, a contrite Owen Campbell gained redemption from three B grade celebrities on Australia’s Got Talent last night, says Benjamin Thomas Jones. Owen Campbell returned...

 

Greg Ham joined a band and conquered the world

Greg Ham joined a band and conquered the world

Share Greg Ham, that iconic flautist from Men at Work’s greatest song, Down Under, has died. Music correspondent Jenny LeComte remembers the man and his remarkable work. Greg Ham, playing saxaphone, with Men at Work lead singer Colin...

 

Owen Campbell has talent fragile B grade celebrities lack

Owen Campbell has talent fragile B grade celebrities lack

Share Brilliant Australian singer-guitarist Owen Campbell showed up the fragile egos of three B-grade celebrities on Australia’s Got Talent last night by not meekly grovelling to them, says Benjamin Thomas Jones. Brian McFadden, Dannii...

 

The gentle soul of gentleman Jimmy Little

The gentle soul of gentleman Jimmy Little

Share  Jimmy Little was a gentle soul with a honey-sweet voice who trailblazed a path for other Indigenous Australians to follow. Jenny LeComte remembers not only an iconic Australian entertainer, but also a deeply honourable and generous...

 

Cold Chisel and Khe Sanh

Cold Chisel and Khe Sanh

ShareThe 2011 Light the Nitro Tour was the reformed Australian band Cold Chisel’s biggest tour in 30 years. The 24-show tour, which started in October 2011 and wound up at the Brisbane Entertainment show on 13 December 2011, has been hailed...

 

Villawood piano teacher says “look at the small picture”

Villawood piano teacher says “look at the small picture”

SharePhilip Feinstein is the piano teacher at the Villawood Detention Centre. He says we can all make a difference if we take the time to look at the small picture. Philip Feinstein earlier this year with some of the Villawood guitars When...

 
 
 
 

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