The Australian live music scene has seen some of its darkest moments through the COVID pandemic. But it's now making a comeback, stronger than ever as told by industry greats Missy Higgins, Amy Shark, Gang of Youths, Michael Chugg, Clive Miller and Ella Hooper. 

A music industry legend. A cultural icon. A mate. This is the story of Michael’s remarkable life in his own words. Michael Gudinski the ultimate music man is Front and Centre.

Michael Gudinski: The Ultimate Music Man

Ella Hooper celebrates the bands that defined then disowned Britpop – 90s rock rivals Blur & Oasis

Oasis and Blur

Ella Hooper explores Australia's favourite live festival. Founder Peter Noble tells all, plus hear from artists playing 2022 - Neil Finn, The Living End, Missy Higgins and more.

Inside Bluesfest: Part 2

Bluesfest is Front and Centre. Ella Hooper talks to founder Peter Noble, Artists Missy Higgins, Neil Finn, The Living End, Amy Shark and more.

Inside Bluesfest: Part 1

Covid Comeback: The Australian Live Music Scene

Australia's most important breakthrough acts are Front and Centre. Spacey Jane & Lime Cordiale discuss the personal toll of Covid, Post Malone and breaking the big time. 

Spacey Jane and Lime Cordiale

Exclusive interviews put the Spice Girls Front and Centre. Go inside the band and solo careers of 5 girls that changed the shape of pop music forever.

The Spice Girls Story - Together and Solo

Dean takes you on a journey through his life and career, putting his personal story Front and Centre.

Dean Lewis - In His Own Words

Crowded House are Front and Centre. Take a trip back to where it all began with this amazing retrospective, featuring full song plays

Split Enz to Crowded House

From a young kid in regional Queensland to a successful music career, this is Pete Murray Front and Centre, as told by him.

Pete Murray - In His Own Words

The incredible story of two Queenslanders who've done the hard yards to be among the hottest acts in the world right now. This is Front and Centre.

Amy Shark and Keith Urban

Las Vegas favourites are Front and Centre. You know their music, now hear their stories.

 

The Killers and Imagine Dragons

We profile two groups who’ve kept the Great American Rock Band dream alive – Matchbox 20 & Maroon 5

Matchbox 20 and Maroon 5

A decade-long journey of success with two bands who first connected through a t-shirt and a demo tape. This is Front and Centre.

Green Day and The Living End (1995-2004)

They were just teenagers when they crashed onto the world music scene, but that’s where their similarities end. Front and Centre.

Lorde and Benee

You’ve heard their music, now hear their stories as we put the spotlight on music’s biggest names. Front and Centre.

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