Australian music legend Daryl Braithwaite, 77, has announced his retirement from live performances due to difficulties singing. He cited throat issues impacting his breathing and confidence, expressing sadness at leaving the stage after nearly six decades in the music industry.
Australian singer Daryl Braithwaite, former frontman of Sherbet and ARIA Hall of Fame inductee, announced he is stepping back from live performances due to physical challenges affecting his ability to sing comfortably. The 77-year-old expressed gratitude to his supporters and collaborators.
ABC Classic has revealed the 12 semi-finalists for the ABC Young Performers Awards, aged 31 and under. The competition, which has launched careers of notable Australian musicians, will see these semi-finalists perform live recitals in Sydney and Melbourne in August, with a chance to compete in the televised Grand Final with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
ABC Classic has revealed the 12 semifinalists for the ABC Young Performers Awards live performance round in August. The competition, open to solo instrumentalists aged 31 and under, has launched careers of notable Australian musicians. The semifinalists, representing various instruments and states, will perform recitals in Sydney and Melbourne, with three finalists advancing to compete with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.
Shakira and Burna Boy performed "Dai Dai", the 2026 FIFA World Cup official song, at the opening ceremony in Mexico City, receiving mixed reviews from viewers.
South London singer-songwriter Lola Young, 25, made a triumphant return to live performance in Manchester, showcasing her vulnerability and Y2K style. Despite past struggles with addiction and a stage collapse, her "Manchester mantra" and relatable lyrics resonated with a devoted Gen Z audience, culminating in a standing ovation for her hit "Messy."
Angine de Poitrine, a masked duo from Québec, has gone viral with their unique microtonal music, captivating audiences and reaction videos worldwide. Their KEXP performance has garnered millions of views, propelling them to Spotify fame.
The EP-136 KO Sidekick is Teenage Engineering's stylish new two-channel mixer, clearly designed to connect two of its KO-II samplers for live performances and DJ sets. Though, it can connect any two audio sources, not just TE gear. The mixer leaked a couple of times, but what those leaks didn't show was that it's also […]
FC Barcelona will wear a special-edition shirt featuring Olivia Rodrigo's logo during El Clásico against Real Madrid on May 10, continuing the club's Spotify partnership that has turned front-of-shirt sponsorship into a rotating platform for global music acts. The collaboration marks Rodrigo's first appearance on a Barcelona jersey, coinciding with her upcoming album release and the club's push for the La Liga title.
