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Countries are threatening to boycott Eurovision over Israel’s inclusion. How will Australia respond?

Countries are threatening to boycott Eurovision over Israel’s inclusion. How will Australia respond?

Spain is the fifth country to say it will not participate in Eurovision 2026 if Israel remains a part of the competition.

24.09.2025 10

The Conversation

Catherine Strong

What makes a song ‘Australian’? Triple J’s Hottest 100 reignites a bigger question of national identity

This year’s list will likley not just reflect what we consider “Aussie” music – but also challenge it. And that’s a good thing.

25.07.2025 10

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Catherine Strong

The ARIA charts are about to undergo a big change. It could be a boost for local artists

Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours album has been in the Top 50 albums chart for more than 400 weeks – but it won’t be there for much longer.

26.06.2025 4

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Catherine Strong

Politics, protest and some seriously inappropriate songs: who gets censored at Eurovision, and who doesn’t?

Eurovision 2025 is a reminder of how music can force us to to confront the uncomfortable.

19.05.2025 5

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Catherine Strong

Preparation, cooperation, adaptation: what Australia’s music festivals are thinking about in an era of climate change

Cancellations of music festivals due to climate-related events have increased dramatically in the last five years. The Black Summer 2019-20...

21.08.2024 3

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Catherine Strong