Little did Neil Rogers know when he stepped into PBS community radio in 1982 that he would be awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) nearly 40.
What Happened To Mark Evans From AC/DC? Michael Putland/Getty Images
By Alexandra Simon/Jan. 26, 2021 8:59 am EDT
The globally renowned heavy metal group AC/DC is one of rock music s most prolific bands. It was formed in Australia in 1973, by Scottish brothers Angus and Malcolm Young. The band s original members included the Young brothers, Colin Burgess, and Larry Van Kriedt. But the band would see numerous changes in members over the years.
One of those members was the band s former lead bassist Mark Evans. Evans joined AC/DC in 1975 and was subsequently let go by 1977, according to Keno. Despite his short-lived time with the band, Evans presence in the band lives on. But what happened after he was fired?
Isolation and no competition a boost for WA s music industry amid coronavirus
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COVID-19 has provided a silver lining for WA musicians and audiences as more local artists take the stage, filling the gaps left by a lack of national and international tours.
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However, the industry says it s helped artists at the start of their careers
Scaled-back social distancing rules have allowed local artists to sell out shows
In fact, Kojonup rock duo Old Mervs reckon 2020 was their best year yet.
Eight unmissable gigs to see at Live at the Bowl this January
Words by Eva Marchingo
The outdoor summer concert series is reinvigorating Melbourne’s live entertainment scene.
From January, Melbourne’s beloved Sidney Myer Music Bowl will be transformed into a hotspot (the good kind) of the best live acts in Australia.
A joint initiative by Arts Centre Melbourne and the Victorian government, Live at the Bowl will play host to a series of Australian events and performances held over several weeks.
This season of celebration will help us rediscover the joy of live music and shared experiences, this time in a COVID-Safe environment. Expect to see social distancing, an abundance of hand sanitiser, QR codes for mobile phone registration, and regular cleaning, all to keep punters safe.
Arts Centre Melbourne reveals details and dates for its next phase of re-opening Photo by Jayden Ostwald
Words by Kate Streader
The next stage will feature an outdoor performance series, the return of the Australian Music Vault and more.
Arts Centre Melbourne has announced its next stage of re-opening, set to unfold across January and early February.
While the ghost lights will stay on in the venue’s performance spaces for a little while longer, Melbourne music lovers will be treated to a new outdoor performance series featuring local musicians titled Vault Sessions: Live & Lo-Fi, marking the re-launch of Australian Music Vault.