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STUDIO Concert Countdown – Final list revealed!

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The results have been tallied and the official STUDIO Concert Countdown list is in! You voted and this weekend WSFM and Gold’s Jonesy & Amanda will be counting down your top concerts from 30 to 1. Tune in this Friday 5 December from 8.30pm and catch all the power ballads, rock anthems, tearful farewells and…

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It’s time to jostle for your position in the crowd and settle down for wild weekend of music – STUDIO Concert Countdown is almost here! Tune in from this Friday 5 December at 8.30pm as we count down your picks from 30 to 1, hosted by the enigmatic Jonesy & Amanda. To get you in…

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The bizarre world of pet obsession

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Tonight at 9pm EDT the next instalment of STUDIO Loves: Errol Morris will see the Academy Award-winning filmmaker explore the phenomenon of pet burials in Gates of Heaven. This acclaimed documentary touchingly and somewhat unexpectedly delves into issues like mortality and the afterlife, leaving us with the line “death is for the living and not…

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Q & A with Jonesy and Amanda

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Top FM breakfast radio duo Jonesy and Amanda are a staple within many Australian’s morning routines as the breakfast radio presenters for WSFM and Gold FM. Soon this dynamic duo will be bringing their witty observations and vast music knowledge to STUDIO CONCERT COUNTDOWN, as they present the top 30 countdown as picked by you….

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Fashion in the field – the Mick Jagger collection

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As we draw further into ROLLING STONES MONTH, let’s take some time to reflect on the unique style of the band’s legendary front man Mick Jagger. Never one to be quiet on stage, Mick has donned some interesting outfits in his time, a good deal of which are attributed to the late L’Wren Scott. Here…

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Peformances that will never be forgotten

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This December, we are letting you take control as we count down the top 30 STUDIO concerts across one epic weekend in our STUDIO Concert Countdown. By voting for the concert you would most like to see on our channel, you’ll determine what we’ll be playing on STUDIO as we count down your top picks…

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Iconic moments in The Rolling Stones’ history

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To celebrate Rolling Stones Month kicking off tonight Friday 7 November at 8.30pm EDT, let’s take a look at some pinnacle moments that defined one of the greatest rock’n’roll bands in history.   First Number One single, 1964 The band’s first single to go to number one in the UK was actually a cover of Bobby…

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Who is Errol Morris?

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This November STUDIO LOVES presents a collection of works from the enigmatic film-maker Errol Morris. Each Tuesday at 9pm we will bring you one of his acclaimed documentaries, starting with The Thin Blue Line, the most controversial of Errol Morris’ films, and followed by Tabloid, Gates of Heaven, and Vernon, Florida. But just who is Errol Morris? Just…

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Vote in our STUDIO Concert Countdown to WIN a Sony Home Entertainment System (COMP CLOSED)

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VOTE TO WIN  This December, STUDIO is letting YOU take control as we count down the top 30 STUDIO concerts across one epic weekend in our STUDIO Concert Countdown. From Aerosmith to Van Morrison and everything in between, you tell us what you want to see and we’ll play it – based on your votes. THE…

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Seven of our very favourite George Michael outfits

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From 80s pop star to celebrated solo artist and gay icon, George Michael is truly one of a kind. Tonight at 8.30pm EDT, you can see the master of pop belting out some of greatest hits as STUDIO In Session presents George Michael: Live in London. To celebrate, we’re taking a look at some of…

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Idea to Execution: Last year’s CREATE STUDIO finalist, Annelise Keestra

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Annelise Keestra sat down with us to discuss her experience creating a television commercial as a finalist of Create STUDIO last year. Here Annelise gives us some insights into how she brought the STUDIO logo to life through an interactive light installation. You can find more details on the Create STUDIO Competition here. How did the concept…

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Idea to Execution: Last year’s CREATE STUDIO finalist, Brian Neong San

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After an overwhelming response across the past two years, STUDIO is again on the hunt for Australia’s brightest creative sparks with the Create STUDIO Competition. We’re searching for talented artists, creatives and big-thinkers to dream up new 30 second commercials for our channel, with $10,000 in prize money up for grabs for the winning idea….

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Your creative idea could win you $10,000 with Create STUDIO

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WHAT IS CREATE STUDIO? After an overwhelming response to the previous two competitions, STUDIO in partnership with Semi-Permanent are on the hunt for Australia’s brightest creative sparks – the talented artists, the creatives and the big-thinkers – to dream up new 30 second brand spots for our channel. Finalists will co-produce their concept with STUDIO, receive cash prize money and will be…

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Anthony Callea talks George Michael, adrenalin rushes and fan tattoos

The day is finally here! Across the next two nights you can join Anthony Callea on a stunning musical journey as he hosts a live concert series featuring music icons that have inspired and shaped his career in ANTHONY CALLEA PRESENTS: MUSIC LEGENDS. It’s all starting tonight 8.30pm EST with the world television premiere of…

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GIVEAWAY: Win tickets to Sol3 Mio’s upcoming Sydney show (COMP CLOSED)

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There’s no-one quite like Sol3 Mio. Tenor brothers Pene and Amitai Pati and their baritone cousin Moses Mackay make up the Samoan trio, who burst on to the international music scene last year with the runaway success of their debut album. A true rags–to-riches story, the trio are classically trained with contemporary influences, and manage…

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Five fascinating facts about Slash

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That hat, those guitar riffs – there’s no one in rock music quite like guitar legend Slash. Tonight at 8.30pm AEST, STUDIO in Session presents a searing live set from the man himself in SLASH AT SYDNEY ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators. Before it kicks off, we’ve delved deep to find some rather…

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GIVEAWAY: Win a VIP concert experience for Anthony Callea’s national tour (COMP CLOSED)

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Anthony Callea has undoubtedly one of Australia’s finest voices. With a string of multi-platinum, gold, number 1 and top 40 releases spanning a decade, sold out national tours and performances in Los Angeles and Las Vegas,it’s no wonder why this dynamic vocalist is one of countries most consistent and in-demand performers. Anthony has been invited to sing…

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10 things you may not know about John Malkovich

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You can’t deny that there’s no one quite like John Malkovich. Whether he’s playing a sadistic serial killer, a scheming aristocrat, or even a fictionalised version of himself – his ability to perfectly embody unusual roles has marked him as one of the leading actors of his generation. Tonight at 9.30pm, John Malkovich stars in…

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Five TV series you probably didn’t realise were remakes

When it comes to what’s on offer on TV, we’re spoilt for choice – but have you ever stopped to ponder whether what you’re watching is a completely original idea? Television series remakes are becoming more and more frequent, and tonight we’ll be premiering a thrilling Israeli drama series that became the inspiration for a…

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Unleash your inner creative and win an Instacube (COMP CLOSED)

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Here at STUDIO Channel, we’re not ashamed to admit that we’re addicted to Instagram. After all, it’s one of our favourite ways to discover and showcase the best in creativity from across the globe. So you can understand that we’ve been very happy with the news that we can now experience the beautiful and vibrant…

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