Articles by Mandy Hall

Glenn’s memorial was just like him – full of joy, music, words, and went on longer than anyone expected.

We’re very sad that Glenn has left us. The “Rock Brain of the Century” was a funny, intelligent, encyclopedia of music. He was a patron of the Australian Songwriter’s Association.

Aussie indie rock icons MOLER returned to The Tote launching their blistering new Album ’69′ — only their second album since their 1997 ARIA-nominated debut, Golden Duck.

After 28 eventful years in London, guitarist/ composer, Carl Orr is now residing back in Australia in the idyllic foothills of his hometown of Adelaide.

We’re devastated at the loss of Rob Hirst, one of Australia’s finest drummers. Through Midnight Oil, to the Backsliders, Ghostwriters and The Break he made his mark on Australian music. He was a true musician who didn’t care if he was playing in the smallest pub or the largest arena – he gave his all every time. He was incredibly supportive of other musicians and generous with his fans. We’re going to miss him terribly.

The Radiators turned the Belmont 16ft Sailing Club into a full-throttle rock ’n’ roll party on 12th December 2025. Their no-frills pub rock energy and crowd-pleasing anthems had the room pumping from start to finish.

Rob Hirst & Jim Moginie (Midnight Oil), and legendary songwriter John Farrar (The Strangers, Marvin, Welch & Farrar) were inducted into the Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

GWAR stormed The Factory on 1st December 2025, unleashing an intergalactic circus of metal, gore, and pure theatrical madness. An enthusiatic crowd filled the venue, which was good for a Tuesday night. Fans were drenched, screaming, and laughing in equal measure as the band launched into their set with complete disregard for subtlety, sanity, or the laws of basic hygiene – exactly as a GWAR show should be.

As one of the greatest hitmakers in British music history, Cliff Richard has sold over 250 million records worldwide, securing his place among the best-selling artists of all time.