Karen Hadfield, Patrick Donovan and Joe Camilleri
Joe Camilleri shared with us his career from Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons to headlining at the EG awards. Patrick Donovan is the chief music writer for The Age and leads the team that determine the EG...
View ArticleBilly Bragg and Stephen Schwartz
British rocker, Billy Bragg, joined us to spar with Deborah Conway as Jon's co host on politics and music. Composer and lyricist, Stephen Schwartz calmed the waters and took us on a journey through...
View ArticleDerek Guille Speechless (well almost)
Derek Guille was presented with the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society's Allan Stafford Award for 'service in the blues industry'.
View ArticleSidney Myer Music Bowl Turns 50
Break out the cake... the Sidney Myer Music Bowl turns 50 this year Jon is joined by Carillo Ganter, President of The Myer Foundation joins Caroline Moore, Festival Director for the Apollo Bay Music...
View ArticleFestivale!
Jon Faine and Dobe Newton talk with two men deeply entrenched in Melbourne's Music Festival scene; Jamie McKew and John McAuslan.
View Article'Samson and Delilah' favourite at AFI Awards
The Australian Film Institute Awards in Melbourne are expected to be a romp for the greatly praised 'Samson and Delilah'.
View ArticleSneaky Sound System sweeps AIR Awards
Sneaky Sound System were the big winners at the AIR Awards in Melbourne.
View ArticleGotye in running for Grammy gongs
Melbourne singer-songwriter Gotye has capped off an incredible year by being nominated for three Grammy awards.
View ArticleLive in the studio: The Basics
The Basics are currently touring a new album, 'Ingredients'. While drummer Wally De Backer's Gotye project has had its obvious successes, the Melbourne band has kept musical connections between the...
View ArticleAustralian bands Hiatus Kaiyote and Tame Impala in running for Grammy Awards
Two Australian bands and a New Zealand singing sensation will be among those competing for honours at the 56th Grammy awards in Los Angeles later today. Melbourne band Hiatus Kaiyote is the first...
View ArticleThe bluffer's guide to Eurovision 2014
With Jessica Mauboy set to appear at the 2014 Eurovision contest in Copenhagen, more Aussies are expected to watch the karaoke contest than ever before. Here is a bluffers guide.
View ArticleBriggs embraces Shepparton role model life
Winning a national award is usually a result of many hours of hard work and for Shepparton hip-hop artist Briggs, that includes long stints on the road.
View ArticleMac DeMarco crowd surfs into your heart
Canadian born singer-songwriter Mac DeMarco, and his touring band (the band Walter TV) are on a world tour this month. And with his mum Agnes DeMarco in tow, who has developed a bit of following after...
View ArticleHermitude, Courtney Barnett, #1 Dads lead Independent Music Awards nominations
The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) reveals the full list of nominees for this year's Independent Music Awards, now entering its 10th year.
View ArticleCourtney Barnett, #1 Dads clean up at AIR Awards
As if you needed more proof that 2015 was the year of Courtney Barnett, the warrior poet took out a whopping four trophies at this year's AIR Independent Music Awards in her hometown of Melbourne. For...
View ArticleFlight Facilities find harmony with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in festival...
Electronic music duo Flight Facilities teamed up with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra recently, a relationship that proved creatively fulfilling for both parties.
View ArticleEurovision 2017: How past Australian entrants fared
As Isaiah Firebrace is announced as Australia's representative at this year's Eurovision song contest, we take a look back at past Aussie efforts from a novelty half-time performance featuring dancers...
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