Jade Kennedy

Australia

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News Writer at The BRAG

entertainment journo. tour mum. north queensland

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Articles

Can the Greens Save Australian Festivals?

6 days ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Jade Kennedy

With Aussie festivals dropping like flies thanks to skyrocketing insurance costs, wild weather, and the ongoing cost-of-living crunch, the Greens have stepped up with a $20 million-a-year plan to help keep the country’s live music scene alive.
Bliss n Eso Land Another ARIA No. 1 Album

1 week ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Jade Kennedy

Bliss n Eso are back on top. The Aussie hip hop trio have debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart with their eighth studio record, The Moon (The Light Side) — their first chart-topper since 2017’s Off the Grid, and their fourth overall. The album also topped the Australian Artist Albums Chart and Vinyl Chart this week, proving the fan love runs deep for the Sydney trio.
New Pornographers Sever Ties With Drummer Joe Seiders

1 week ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Jade Kennedy

The New Pornographers have officially cut ties with longtime drummer Joe Seiders after he was arrested and charged with multiple offences related to child pornography and inappropriate conduct with minors. According to a press release issued by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Seiders was taken into custody on Wednesday, April 9th in Palm Desert, California, following two disturbing incidents at a local Chick-fil-A.
Dom Dolla Drops Happy New Collab with Kid Cudi, 'Forever'

1 week ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Jade Kennedy

Dom Dolla just keeps levelling up. The Aussie house heavyweight has teamed up with none other than genre-blurring icon Kid Cudi for “Forever” — a soaring, nostalgia-fuelled anthem that’s been a long time coming. The single has dropped after Dom’s massive doubleheader at New York’s Madison Square Garden, where 30,000 punters got a first taste of the track.
Will Swinton and Any Young Mechanic Join Good Neighbours Tour

1 week ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Jade Kennedy

UK indie-pop duo Good Neighbours have just revealed the local supports for their upcoming 2025 Australia and New Zealand tour—and fans are in for a treat. Rising New Zealand talent Will Swinton and Australian indie-rock outfit Any Young Mechanic will be joining the pair on select dates this May. The tour, presented by Live Nation and triple j, will mark Good Neighbours’ return to Aussie stages following a string of sold-out debut shows in 2024 and a hugely popular Like A Version performance.
Ocean Grove Reunite Classic Lineup for National Tour

1 week ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Jade Kennedy

Ocean Grove are gearing up for their first headline run since dropping their 2024 album ODDWORLD, and fans are showing up in force. The band’s ‘Odd Label’ Australian Tour, set to hit Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide this May, will see Ocean Grove perform ODDWORLD in full — along with a complete performance of their breakout 2015 EP Black Label, nearly a decade since its release.
The Dan Barnett Big Band Is Your Gateway To The World Of Jazz

1 week ago | scenestr.com.au | Jade Kennedy

Sydney jazz lovers are in for a treat this May as local legends Dan Barnett Big Band roll into The Concourse Lounge at Chatswood, for Jazz At The Lounge – a boutique concert series bringing world-class jazz to the city's North Shore. Led by charismatic vocalist and trombonist Dan Barnett, the 14-piece ensemble promises a night of high-energy swing, unexpected sonic turns, and rich musical camaraderie. "There's nothing like the energy of a big band onstage," Barnett says.
Indie Legends Ball Park Music Score Massive Oasis Tour Support

1 week ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Jade Kennedy

Brisbane’s finest, Ball Park Music, have just been announced as the support act for the Aussie leg of the ‘Oasis’ Live ’25’ tour—aka the biggest reunion in recent rock history. With four out of five stadium shows already sold out, the beloved indie outfit will bring their signature mix of heartfelt bangers and feel-good chaos to tens of thousands of fans when they hit the stage at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium and Sydney’s Accor Stadium later this year.
BASSINTHEGRASS 2025 Set Times Have Dropped

1 week ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Jade Kennedy

With just one month to go, the official set times for BASSINTHEGRASS 2025 have landed—and punters can start plotting their perfect day on the sand at Darwin’s Mindil Beach on Saturday, May 17th. Now in its 22nd year, the all-ages festival is once again delivering one of the most diverse and exciting lineups in the country, and the new schedule confirms what fans were hoping for: no major clashes between the two main stages.
Conrad Sewell Extends Tour Celebrating 10 Years of ‘Firestone’

1 week ago | tonedeaf.thebrag.com | Jade Kennedy

Australian singer-songwriter Conrad Sewell is taking his beloved hits even further across the country, announcing 13 new regional shows as part of the second leg of his ‘Firestone 10th Anniversary: Acoustic Sessions’ tour. Currently on the road celebrating a decade since the release of his breakout 2014 single “Firestone”, Sewell’s intimate acoustic shows have been playing to packed rooms across the country.