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Music
Melbourne Festival | 06-22 October 2011

Melbourne Festival | 06-22 October 2011

We get all cultured and stuff and preview this year's Melbourne Festival, opening this Thursday in a venue near you.
Parklife 2011 Photo Recap

Parklife 2011 Photo Recap

We braved the cold and hit up Parklife 2011 last weekend for a massive day of electro and indie music at Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Check Jeremy Williams' amazing pics after the jump.
The Interview | Kitchen Knife Wife

The Interview | Kitchen Knife Wife

Jeremy Williams catches up with Kitchen Knife Wife's, Dom Milbert, to talk the tales and travels of a band on the brink of stardom.
Randy Newman with the MSO

Randy Newman with the MSO

Randy Newman - as in the Oscar-winning music man behind Toy Story and Monsters Inc - played The Arts Centre over the weekend, with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Jeremy Williams was lucky enough to score himself a seat and yes, Mr Newman DID play, "You've Got A Friend In Me"...

Melbourne International Jazz Festival

With internationally acclaimed acts including Sonny Rollins, Lee Kontz and Faust all sitting proud within the schedule for this year's hectic program, we find out from program director Sophia Brous what it is that makes the Melbourne Jazz Festival so distinct and successful in equal measure.

Owls of the Swamp – Go With the River

Peter Uhlenbruch’s music is easily recognizable by its folky mellow vocals with plenty of acoustic instrumentals. His new album “Go with the river” is a perfect representation of his style and each track offers another layer with guest appearances from a number of artists.