The talented young songbird talks to Suite101 about music, impending stardom and inevitable comparisons with Taylor Swift.

Dec 10, 2011 - Adrian Peel

With dozens of major festivals covering comedy, art, film, food, music and more it's no surprise that Melbourne is considered Australia's cultural capital.

Aug 16, 2009 - Merinda Wilson

Comedy, fireworks, ferry races, surfboard challenges, art installations, music, bands and more... travel to Australia's harbour city for great cultural events and fests

Mar 2, 2007 - David Whitley

Melbourne is the hub of up and coming musical artists in Australia. What is it about this city that makes it so accessible for underground musicians?

Aug 18, 2011 - Clare Gavin

The Newtown Festival on Sunday, 13th November 2011 was a huge success!

Nov 13, 2011 - Richard Milnes

Looking for the best Christmas gifts for the men in your life? Here are five stand-out holiday gift ideas that will have him smiling all year.

Oct 12, 2010 - Krista Tannahill

Moorooduc on the Mornington Peninsula, an hour's drive south of Melbourne, will play host to the fourth annual Between the Bays Music Festival on Saturday March 21st.

Jan 26, 2009 - Alison Stieven-Taylor

Even Bob Dylan loves the Australian band The Waifs. Never heard their music? What are the best albums to buy by The Waifs?

Jan 6, 2011 - Mary Rayme

'Little Lion Man' by Mumford & Sons has been voted the number 1 song of 2009 by listeners of Australian radio station Triple J.

Jan 27, 2010 - Bianca Martin

Bonaroo and Lollapalooza bring on big talent in Summer 2011.

Feb 15, 2011 - Natalie Disque

For 12 years, the Ossipee Valley Music Festival has attracted national recording artists and thousands of fans to a small Maine town.

Jun 7, 2010 - David Harry

Coachella comes once a year, so make it memorable by planning ahead and having everything you need from the moment you step onto the festival grounds.

Mar 10, 2010 - Aimee Michaud

From 'trad' jazz and big band to swing and New Orleans-style, February is always the month for jazz in the lovely town of Hall's Gap, Victoria Australia...

Mar 9, 2011 - Kim Edwards

Rathayatra - The Festival of the Chariots - is one of the oldest Hindu festivals in the world and is celebrated annually in cities across the USA, Europe and Africa

Apr 10, 2007 - Karen Lotter

Things to do include Kangaroo Point, Stradbroke Island, Lone Pine, Dreamworld, rock-climbing, Castlemaine brewery, a paddle steamer and Tamborine Mountain.

Feb 25, 2007 - David Whitley

Luxury & heritage hotels, spas, fine restaurants, antique shops, hiking trails, wildlife and adventure tours all await you in the Blue Mountains.

Dec 27, 2007 - Judith Holford

The Beatles toured Australia in June 1964 and visited Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne.

Dec 5, 2010 - Leann Richards