Whitney Houston, Coldplay and ABBA should be added to the list of great masters of music such as Bach, Beethoven and Mozart, according to a study involving UNSW. Researchers from UNSW, Curtin University and Roehampton University in the UK surveyed 172 participants for the study. The mix of music and non-music students were asked to…
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ACT Government Investing in Live Music Scene
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Minister for the Arts and Community Events Gordon Ramsay announced recently that the ACT Government is investing $108,000 to ensure Canberra’s live music scene continues to thrive. “Canberra is brimming with talented musicians and we’ll be working closely with MusicACT to strengthen live music opportunities in the Capital,” Minister Ramsay commented “The funding will support…
What Song has had a Positive Impact on your Mental Health?
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TV and radio personality, podcaster and SANE Australia Board Director Osher Günsberg is calling for people to share their top song that’s had a positive impact on their mental health. The songs will be added to a playlist which will celebrate the power of music in improving moods. “As someone who used to play music…
George Donaldson Dies at age 46
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Celtic Thunder are deeply saddened to announce the death of principal singer George Donaldson, who died from a massive heart attack on Wednesday, 12th March 2014 at his home in Glasgow, Scotland. Born and raised in Glasgow, George Donaldson was a self-taught musician, accomplished on both guitar and flute, with a lifelong passion for Celtic…