This week in Australian music: Coldplay and Elton John join the list of Aussie music fans, Guy Sebastian receives a new honour, and Kylie kicks into swing with the Tension II promo tour. Dive into all the headlines from tomorrow’s stacked episode of ARIA AMPLIFIED below.
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Spooky season brings creative costumes from Aussie stars
Halloween was a hit this year with Dom Dolla performing in an abandoned department store, Troye Sivan channelling Addison Rae, and The Kid LAROI as Edward Scissorhands. But the ultimate duo was G Flip and Chrishell, dressed as Elvis and Priscilla.
Coldplay champions Aussie talent on tour
Coldplay has arrived in Australia and is spotlighting local artists. Emmanuel Kelly is opening their shows, and ARIA nominee Pania joined them on stage for a special performance. Gordi also met Chris Martin and performed her new track Lunch at Dune.
Kylie reflects on Tension II and lost hits
Kylie Minogue has been in full promo mode for Tension II, sitting down with Buzzfeed’s Puppy Interview and reminiscing about passing on a song that became a hit for Britney Spears.
The Cat Empire and King Gizzard go orchestral
The Cat Empire released a live version of Blood on the Stage with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, while King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard embraced classical vibes on their track Phantom Island.
Elton John spins Aussie tracks on RocketHour
Elton John showed love for Australian music on his RocketHour Apple Music show, featuring Royel Otis’s If Our Love is Dead and praising Mia Wray’s work.
Aussie acts shine on TV and the charts
ARIA nominee Zindzi of Zindzi and The Zillionaires took home three awards at the Major Minor Music Awards, while Amyl and The Sniffers appeared on Later… with Jools Holland, with Cartoon Darkness debuting in the UK Top 10 and hitting #1 on the ARIA Australian Albums Chart.
Guy Sebastian takes a break from The Voice for music focus
Guy Sebastian has announced he’s stepping back from The Voice after six years to focus on his music. He’s set to be inducted into the South Australian Music Hall of Fame at this week’s SA Music Awards, where Dem Mob is up for four awards.
Countdown to the ARIA Awards continues
With the ARIA Awards around the corner, fans are reminded to get their votes in for public categories before 13 November. The big event takes place on 20 November.
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