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Toto and Christopher Cross performed at John Cain Arena in Melbourne/Naarm on Wednesday 16 April. Once considered passé, yacht rock has undergone a cultural resurgence in recent years. As a result, late ’70s US acts such as Toto and Christopher Cross have found hip new audiences. Toto’s early ’80s classic “Africa” is still popular in clubs – there’s a Late Nite Tuff Guy remix – and it’s surely only a matter of time before Eric Prydz flips Cross’ “Ride Like The Wind” into a viral banger.

3 weeks ago | themusic.com.au | Cyclone Wehner

More Cyndi Lauper The mood of Cyndi Lauper's Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour could so easily be sad. But, returning to Rod Laver Arena, the American hitmaker ensures that the first of her six Australian dates is a party with as much joy as sentimentality. Lauper told The Times that, "I want to say goodbye big." And she delivers with colourful wigs, couture costumes, striking visuals, tight musicianship, chronicles and, yes, expressive vocals.

4 weeks ago | themusic.com.au | Cyclone Wehner

Victor Ray is primed to be the next busker-turned-superstar following Ed Sheeran and Tones And I. He's already playing increasingly larger venues in the UK. But, about to hit Australia for the first time, the humble Stay For A While singer hasn't forgotten his come-up as a street performer. "Strangers on the street would be like, 'Oh, you should do this – you could make it!'" he reminisces. Ray's press releases are full of impressive streaming and social media stats in addition to media accolades.

1 month ago | themusic.com.au | Cyclone Wehner

More Groove Armada The UK house music legends Groove Armada fulfilled a farewell Australian live tour in 2022 – sadly missing Naarm/Melbourne. But, ironically, Andy Cato and Tom Findlay have since been even more visible as DJs. In 2024 they returned to Oz, closing the AO Finals Festival as co-headliners Rudimental mingled with punters, followed by an afterparty ("afters") at The Espy. For the remainder of the year, Groove Armada DJed around Europe. Last summer, they played The Glade at Glastonbury.

1 month ago | themusic.com.au | Cyclone Wehner

Dom Dolla performing at The Domain, Sydney (Credit: Shevin Dissanayake) In 2025, Australian electronic dance music is a hugely successful global export. Our DJs are touring internationally, landing prominent residencies in Ibiza and Las Vegas, and headlining major festivals. Sydney/Eora's Timmy Trumpet is currently #5 in DJ Mag's influential Top 100 DJs poll. In fact, Australian DJs have long joined the international circuit, with many relocating to Los Angeles, London, or Berlin.