This week in Australian music: Thanksgiving highlights, festival announcements, and exciting performances. Kylie dazzles at Macy’s parade, Dom Dolla brings the energy home, and Nina Las Vegas gets ready to hit the stage. Dive into all the headlines from tomorrow’s stacked episode of ARIA AMPLIFIED here.
The Opera House hosts big ARIA winners
Despite some rain, the Opera House has been buzzing with performances from Tones and I and Troye Sivan. Troye celebrated his ARIA success on stage, much to the delight of his fans, while Hall of Fame inductee Missy Higgins also performed, reminding everyone why she won Best Australian Live Act.
Confidence Man wins UK Rolling Stone Live Act Award
Hot off their ARIA buzz, Confidence Man took home the Live Act Award at the UK Rolling Stone Awards, marking another huge achievement for the electro-pop duo.
Casey Barnes returns from Nashville after CMA debut
Country star Casey Barnes has flown back home after attending his first Country Music Awards in Nashville, where he worked on new music and soaked in Jelly Roll’s unforgettable performance.
Kylie shines at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
Kylie Minogue performed alongside acts like The Temptations, T-Pain, and Jennifer Hudson at the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, proving once again that she’s a global pop queen. Bluey also made an adorable parade appearance, representing Aussie excellence.
Thelma Plum teams up with RM Williams
Thelma Plum visited Pesto the King Penguin and lent her vocals to a reimagined Aussie classic for RM Williams’ latest campaign. Her growing list of projects keeps fans excited for more.
Kevin Parker introduces innovative new synth
Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker has unveiled The Orchid, a chord-generating synthesizer he designed, blending his musical genius with innovation.
Pond and Nina Las Vegas join Party In The Paddock lineup
Pond and Nina Las Vegas have been added to the 2025 Party In The Paddock lineup, alongside The Kooks, promising a festival to remember.
Dom Dolla and Fisher dominate Vegas before Aussie tour
Dom Dolla and Fisher delivered unforgettable sets in Vegas before Dom returned to Australia for his highly anticipated tour. Dom teased a new track, keeping fans hyped.
Ella Hooper to host inaugural ROAR FEST
The first-ever ROAR FEST will celebrate women in music during International Women’s Day weekend in 2025. Ella Hooper joins Tania Doko and Kate Ceberano as an official ROAR Ambassador, and she’s just released an acoustic version of Oh My Goddess!
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