What’s it like to go to an arena spectacular for a pop star who isn’t real?

What’s it like to go to an arena spectacular for a pop star who isn’t real?

Superstar Hatsune Miku is 16,eight feet tall and completely digital. Fans don’t seem to mind her lack of corporeal reality.

  • byWill Cox,Cameron Woodhead andNell Geraets

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Troye Sivan,pop’s reigning It boy,cleans up at the ARIAs

Troye Sivan,pop’s reigning It boy,cleans up at the ARIAs

The 29-year-old won three trophies,including the top prize over Kylie Minogue.

  • byRobert Moran andThomas Mitchell
Move over,Troye Sivan:The best dressed at this year’s ARIAs

Move over,Troye Sivan:The best dressed at this year’s ARIAs

In a sea of school formal dresses,Ava Max,Sarah Ellen and Barkaa stood out at the music awards.

  • byDamien Woolnough
A Royel Otis flush:Meet the band leading this year’s ARIA nominations

A Royel Otis flush:Meet the band leading this year’s ARIA nominations

Read ’em and weep. Royel Otis has swept the 2024 Aria nominations,with the indie duo up for eight prizes,while Kylie Minogue returns with five nominations of her own.

  • byThomas Mitchell
Three songs for a sexy playlist:Sarah Blasko’s recommendations
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Three songs for a sexy playlist:Sarah Blasko’s recommendations

The singer-songwriter on her religious upbringing,the “cult-like” Australian music industry – and what makes her work sexy.

  • byBenjamin Law
Missy Higgins is a star,but the decision to induct her into the Hall of Fame is ridiculous
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Missy Higgins is a star,but the decision to induct her into the Hall of Fame is ridiculous

The recent additions of Higgins,Kasey Chambers and Jet to the Hall of Fame suggest the ARIA people have no idea how awards should work.

  • byBernard Zuel
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‘I’m into getting dolled up’:How singer Gretta Ray nails her onstage looks

‘I’m into getting dolled up’:How singer Gretta Ray nails her onstage looks

“I’m fortunate that my job has educated me about fashion,but when I was younger,I really had no idea.”

  • byGeorgie Gordon
After winning multiple awards,Genesis has gone on his first-ever holiday

After winning multiple awards,Genesis has gone on his first-ever holiday

The 25-year-old musician Genesis Owusu talks humble beginnings,where his money goes and being comfortable in his skin.

  • byBenjamin Law
‘Ceasefire now’:ARIAs turn political as Genesis Owusu draws attention to Gaza

‘Ceasefire now’:ARIAs turn political as Genesis Owusu draws attention to Gaza

The winner of album of the year used his final acceptance speech to call for a free Palestine.

  • byRobert Moran andHannah Story
Like the Logies’ naughty younger cousin:Best dressed at the ARIAs

Like the Logies’ naughty younger cousin:Best dressed at the ARIAs

Musicians have a reputation for taking risks - and,thankfully,that also extends to fashion.

  • byMelissa Singer
The November 4 Edition
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The November 4 Edition

Australia’s It-Boy Troye Sivan| One doctor’s breakthrough after 50 years of abortion work| Commissioner Anna Cody on sex discrimination

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