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Bill Evans performing saxophone promoting 2026 Australian tour with the Vansband Allstars
Bill Evans Talks Australian Tour, Rolling Stones, Miles Davis And New Music

Saxophone legend Bill Evans returns to Australia in October 2026 and spoke with Noise11's Paul Cashmere about the tour, his career and the musical journey that began when he joined Miles Davis at just 22 years old.

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Gavin Rossdale of Bush Talks I Beat Loneliness and Australia Tour With Shinedown

Gavin Rossdale of Bush joins Paul Cashmere at Noise11 to talk about the band's upcoming Australian and New Zealand tour with Shinedown and the new Bush album I Beat Loneliness.

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Ron Mael of Sparks speaking with Noise11’s Paul Cashmere about the band’s Australian tour and new album Mad
Sparks’ Ron Mael Talks Australia, Mad Album and 50 Years of Innovation

Paul Cashmere from Noise11 speaks with Sparks co-founder Ron Mael about the band's return to Australia and their extraordinary five-decade career.

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Don McLean Interview: American Boys, American Pie 55th Anniversary Tour

Don McLean joins Paul Cashmere for an in-depth Noise11 Q&A ahead of his return to Australia for the 55th anniversary tour of American Pie.

March 27, 2026
Jonathan English On Jon English Legacy, Jokers & Queens, Six Ribbons & Rarities

Jonathan English joins Paul Cashmere for an in-depth conversation about the enduring legacy of Australian rock legend Jon English, marking ten years since his passing.

March 26, 2026
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Mick Harvey On Ordre Des Arts Et Des Lettres And Serge Gainsbourg

Australian musician Mick Harvey (Boys Next Door, The Birthday Party, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds) sits down with Paul Cashmere for a conversation following his induction as a Chevalier of France’s Ordre Des Arts Et Des Lettres.

March 23, 2026
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Lisa Simone on Nina Simone Legacy & 2026 Australian Tour | Noise11 Interview

Lisa Simone returns to Australia in 2026 for her fourth consecutive tour - but this time she's taking things beyond the capital cities and into regional Australia.

March 22, 2026
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Bad//Dreems Alex Cameron Interview: Ultra Dundee, Hiatus & Music Industry Reality

Australian band Bad//Dreems are pressing pause after 15 years, and in this Noise11 interview, guitarist Alex Cameron explains why now is the right time to step away.

March 20, 2026
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Things of Stone and Wood Return: Greg Arnold on Rae Street and Making New Music

Frontman Greg Arnold talks to Paul Cashmere about making new music, the deeply personal inspiration behind the record, and the band's return to their acoustic roots.

March 17, 2026
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Taj Farrant On Bluesfest Collapse And The Reality Of Touring As An Independent Artist

The sudden cancellation of Byron Bay Bluesfest has left a major hole in the Australian music calendar and for artists already preparing to perform, the impact goes far beyond disappointment.

March 16, 2026
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Melinda Schneider Talks Tender With Paul Cashmere | Noise11

Australian country music star Melinda Schneider joins Paul Cashmere for an in-depth conversation about her new album Tender, her first collection of original songs in a decade.

March 12, 2026
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Sheridan Harbridge On Bringing Chrissy Amphlett Back To The Stage

Sheridan Harbridge joins Paul Cashmere on Noise11 to discuss her remarkable performance as Chrissy Amphlett in the stage production Amplified: The Exquisite Rock and Rage Of Chrissy Amphlett.

March 11, 2026
Tom Busby Interview: Rockhampton Hangover, Ben Kweller & Life Outside Busby Marou

Rockhampton Hangover, the long road that led him to finally step outside of Busby Marou, and the extraordinary collaboration with American singer-songwriter Ben Kweller.

March 7, 2026
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Chong Lim on John Farnham, Conducting Beck, and the Sydney Olympics

In this deep-dive interview, Noise11’s Paul Cashmere sits down with the legendary Chong Lim, the longtime Musical Director for John Farnham, to discuss a career that has shaped the sound of Australian music.

March 4, 2026
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William Crighton Talks Colonial Drift, Rob Hirst & Songwriting | Noise11 Interview

William Crighton joins Noise11's Paul Cashmere to discuss his powerful fourth album Colonial Drift, a deeply personal record exploring identity, history, place and collaboration.

March 3, 2026
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1927’s Eric Weideman Interviewed By Paul Cashmere | Noise11

In this Noise11 interview, Paul Cashmere speaks with 1927 frontman Eric Weideman about nearly four decades of Australian music history - from chart-topping success in the late 1980s through to the band's modern revival and ongoing touring life.

March 1, 2026
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Moler’s Helen Cattanach On ‘69’, Golden Duck And The Band’s Return | Noise11

Moler return with a brand new record, 69. In this Noise11 Q&A, Paul Cashmere speaks with frontwoman Helen “Hellcat” Cattanach about the band's unexpected return, the evolution of their sound, and how a casual reunion turned into a full creative revival.

March 1, 2026
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Jason Bonham Talks Physical Graffiti Australian Tour | Noise11

Jason Bonham returns to Australia in April to perform Led Zeppelin’s iconic 1975 double album Physical Graffiti in a powerful live setting.

February 25, 2026
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Southern Sons: Jack Jones on the Heart and Danger 35th Anniversary Tour

Thirty-five years after "Heart and Danger" defined a generation of Australian pop-rock, Jack Jones (Irwin Thomas) returns to the stage with Southern Sons to celebrate a legacy that refuses to fade. In this exclusive Noise11 interview, Jack sits down with Paul Cashmere to discuss the enduring power of the band's hits and the profound sense of gratitude he feels performing them in 2026.

February 23, 2026
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Amanda Pelman Interview: Four Weddings And An Encore | Noise11

Amanda Pelman joins Paul Cashmere at Noise11 to discuss her memoir Four Weddings And An Encore, a candid, often hilarious and deeply personal account of life across four marriages and a remarkable career in music.

February 18, 2026
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PepperCreek Revival Interview – It’s All Been Said Album | Noise11

Melbourne bluegrass band PepperCreek Revival return to Noise11 to discuss their second album It's All Been Said.

February 14, 2026
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Harold Bronson On Rhino Records, Mogan David & The Winos And Music Preservation

Harold Bronson is one of the most influential figures in music history, best known as the co-founder of Rhino Records, the label that redefined how reissues, box sets and archival releases were presented to fans.

February 6, 2026
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Regurgitator Singles Tour: Ben Ely Interview | Noise11

Regurgitator are attempting the impossible on their Singles tour, delivering their biggest and longest live show ever by drawing from a catalogue of 51 singles released across more than three decades.

February 1, 2026
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Nick Mulvey On Dark Harvest And His Australian Return | Noise11

Nick Mulvey joins Paul Cashmere for an in-depth conversation ahead of his return to Australia, discussing the creation of Dark Harvest - Part 1 and Dark Harvest - Part 2, his most expansive and personal body of work to date.

January 30, 2026
Chris Difford of Squeeze discussing the album Trixies with Paul Cashmere
Chris Difford On Squeeze’s Lost 1974 Songs Now The Album ‘Trixies’ | Noise11 Interview

Chris Difford from Squeeze joins Paul Cashmere for an in-depth conversation about Trixies, the long-lost album written in 1974 and finally released in 2026. In this exclusive Noise11 interview, Difford explains how the album sat in the vault for decades before the timing finally felt right to bring it back to life.

January 28, 2026
The Midnight Noise11 interview 2026
Tyler Lyle On The Midnight’s Syndicate, Mortality And Touring Australia

The Midnight frontman Tyler Lyle sits down with Paul Cashmere for an in-depth conversation about the band's new album Syndicate, its themes of mortality, mythology and renewal, and why it became the record they couldn't avoid making.

January 27, 2026
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Steve McDonald On Redd Kross, Punk History & Touring Australia | Noise11

Redd Kross bassist and songwriter Steve McDonald joins Paul Cashmere for an in-depth conversation ahead of the band's Australian tour with The Hard-Ons. In this wide-ranging interview, McDonald reflects on Redd Kross's long and unlikely journey from Los Angeles punk outsiders to one of underground rock's most enduring and genre-defying bands.

January 24, 2026
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Matt Caughthran On The Bronx, Mariachi El Bronx & Australia

Matt Caughthran of The Bronx and Mariachi El Bronx joins music journalist Paul Cashmere for an in-depth conversation ahead of the band's landmark Australian tour, where both identities will collide in a single, genre-bending live set.

January 23, 2026
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The Hara Interview: Inside The Fallout Album, Touring And Mental Health | Noise11

The Hara sit down with Paul Cashmere for an in-depth Noise11 interview ahead of the release of their 2026 album The Fallout. Josh Taylor, Zack Breen and Jack Kennedy discuss nine years of relentless touring, evolving from cover band beginnings into one of the most powerful modern rock trios on the circuit.

January 19, 2026
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Loverboy frontman Mike Reno speaks with Noise11.com about the band’s first ever Australian concerts, classic hits and Wanstock 2026

After more than four decades of constant Australian radio airplay, Loverboy are finally heading Down Under. In this exclusive Noise11.com interview, Paul Cashmere speaks with Loverboy frontman Mike Reno about the band's first ever Australian performances, set for Wanstock in March 2026.

January 17, 2026