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Strummingbird confirms lineup change and ticket refunds

Strummingbird is going to feel a whole lot like Howlin' Country.

Newcastle Herald

In 1839, a Scottish blacksmith invented the first rear-wheel-driven vehicle which set the world in motion and laid the foundation of modern transport

In 1839, a Scottish blacksmith invented the first rear-wheel-driven vehicle which set the world in motion and laid the foundation of modern transport. Kirkpatrick Macmillan built a pedal-operated bicycle using wooden wheels, iron rims, treadles and connecting rods. His machine allowed a rider to move without pushing against the ground.…

The Economic Times

"We’re never going to forget tonight." Biffy Clyro pull out all the stops at their biggest ever headline show at London's Finsbury Park

Biffy Clyro promised surprises. We got deep cuts, fire and Stranger Things' villain Vecna on vocals

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“Every time it seems their direction is clear, the rug is swiftly pulled away”: Open your mind and embrace Biffy Clyro’s Infinity Land as a prog album

The trio’s 2004 release is driven by a bullish, bloody-minded determination to challenge the listener

Louder

'From the heart': Wolfe Brothers sweep Golden Guitars

The Wolfe Brothers have swept Australia's peak country music awards, winning five Golden Guitars including the top gong for album of the year.

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“The time has come to properly address my illnesses and deal with them”: Biffy Clyro bassist James Johnston steps back from band to address mental health and addiction issues

The band's founding bassist will take some time away to receive professional help when the Scottish alt-rock giants go on tour next year

Guitar World

James Johnston missing Biffy Clyro tour to focus on mental health

Biffy Clyro's bassist James Johnston will miss the band's upcoming tour to focus on his mental health and overcoming addiction.

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"I have been living with mental health problems which have led to addiction issues that I have concealed for a long time." Biffy Clyro's James Johnston is taking a step back from the band to address issues that have led to "significant problems"

"There is light at the end of the tunnel"

Louder

Biffy Clyro: 'We've gone through every rock cliche — deaths, breakdowns, addictions'

Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro have survived since the age of 15 without a single change in their line-up — it’s been an emotional rollercoaster, but now they want to celebrate

Evening Standard

Imposter syndrome. Burnout. Therapy. How Biffy Clyro almost fell apart – but came back stronger

A singer who fell out of love with melody. A rhythm section with imposter syndrome. How Biffy Clyro almost split but came back stronger

Louder

Secrets and lies: spies of the Stuart era played a dangerous game in the shadows of an unstable Europe

Stuart monarchs were repeatedly challenged by dangerous threats – a gunpowder plot, a civil war and political revolution. As a result, by the restoration of Charles II in 1660, the English government had come to rely on a shadowy trade of secrets for gathering domestic and international intelligence.

The Conversation

70 years worth of Cessnock Council grant money blown on $1.3M legal bill

Cessnock Council's $7.4 million breach of contract price tag

Newcastle Herald

Nowhere to go: Cessnock council clocks $6.4m loss in High Court appeal

Not willing or able - Cessnock City Council 'broke its promise'

Newcastle Herald

Australia's country stars prepare for night of nights

The Golden Guitar Awards will honour Australia's country music legends and emerging artists, with Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham leading the nominations.

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Cruisin' the South Pacific with country music's cool kids

'I was a fish out of water.'

Newcastle Herald

Country star Morgan Evans finds adoring crowd on home turf

It was a happy homecoming.

Newcastle Herald

Gig guide: Midland, Fanny Lumsden, Morgan Evans & more

Giddy up country fans.

Newcastle Herald

Morgan Evans bares his soul in war of words

"There is just something about Australia that makes me slow down and calm down. I'll always miss it for that reason."

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Council takes $6m airport battle to High Court

'I would not assess the council's prospects of obtaining special leave as high'

Belfast Live

Men sentenced for theft of empty beer kegs worth more than £250,000

Some kegs were sent on to Lithuania

Newcastle Herald

Failed Cessnock Airport vision costs council $3.7M

When Cessnock City Council reneged on a deal to subdivide Cessnock Airport back in 2010, it did not envisage paying out more than $4.5 million in damages

AAP

Good old day for Swift at Golden Guitars

Andrew Swift was a shock pick for best male artist at the Golden Guitar Awards in Tamworth, with Amber Lawrence and Casey Barnes also claiming major prizes.

AAP

Swift elated with shock Golden Guitar win

Andrew Swift has been named best male artist at the Golden Guitar Awards at Tamworth, while duo Brooke McClymont and Adam Eckersley also won big.

Daily Mirror

Biffy Clyro devastated to have to end US tour early but promise to make it up to fans

Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro forced to cancel final Los Angeles show due to illness, but promise to make it up to their fans

The Independent UK

Biffy Clyro ‘devasted’ to cancel last date of US tour due to band illness

The Scottish rock band said they had been ‘really looking forward’ to playing the show in Los Angeles and promised fans they would make it up to them.

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