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New York journalist Brad Balfour talks to Tyrone Noonan about his debut solo album I Believe. In meeting Tyrone Noonan on his return from a recent stay in Australia, where he completed tracks for his solo debut album I Believe, his exuberance comes across as both genuine and infectious. He offers a "G'day" handshake and plops into the chair revved up to talk about the arts. And no wonder. When singer/songwriter Noonan decided to move from his native Australia, first to England, then New York, it wasn't a matter of abandoning roots but acknowledging reality. He could live a nice...

Marie-Jose van der Kolk (born 16 September 1973 in IJmuiden, Netherlands) also known by her stage names Loona and Charisma, is a singer, songwriter and dancer. She is most noted for her collaboration with DJ Sammy, performing as a duo under the stage name of DJ Sammy feat. Charisma. She is active from 1994–2005, 2008–present. She has a daughter, Saphira Maria (born February 10, 2005). .

Miljoonasade are a popular Finnish rock group formed in Jyväskylä, Finland in 1985. They rose to fame with their first single Lapsuuden sankarille in 1986. While the band has not released new material in recent years, they have played a gig every now and then. The band had a short hiatus in the beginning of the 2010s. They had a reunion in a Finnish reality TV show in 2014 and have since released a new album. The frontman of the band is the singer Heikki Salo, who also writes the band's lyrics that are often praised. Matti Nurro plays guitar...

Joonas Kokkonen (November 21, 1921 – October 1 or 2, 1996) was a Finnish composer. He was born in Iisalmi, Finland, but spent most of his life in Järvenpää at his home, which was known as "Villa Kokkonen". He served in the Finnish army during World War II with great distinction. He received his education at the University of Helsinki, and later at the Sibelius Academy, where he afterwards taught composition; his students there included Aulis Sallinen. In addition to his activities as a composer, he made a significant and powerful impact on Finnish cultural life, serving as a chairman...

Over the last two years Katie Noonan and her new band ‘The Captains’ ( Cameron Deyell – guitar, Stu Hunter – keys/bass, Declan Kelly – drums) have been building a vessel of exciting new songs. A return to form for Katie, this band sees the songstress sailing towards a more beloved lush and organic sound with her trademark strong and inspired personal stories. Katie has co-written songs with a host of Anzac luminaries including Tim Finn, Don Walker, Sia Furler, Josh Pyke, Tom Shapcott and her fellow ‘Captains’ band mates. Katie and the band have been berthing a series of...