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Colin Hay Decries Use of 'Down Under' to 'Sow Xenophobia'

Colin Hay Decries Use of 'Down Under' to 'Sow Xenophobia'

"Down Under" is synonymous with Australia, but Men at Work frontman Colin Hay doesn't want his band's song being used for improper reasons. The songwriter behind the classic anthem, who hails from…

By Conor Lochrie - Jan 23, 2026
Colin Hay Decries Use of 'Down Under' to 'Sow Xenophobia'

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Colin Hay Decries Use of 'Down Under' to 'Sow Xenophobia'

"Down Under" is synonymous with Australia, but Men at Work frontman Colin Hay doesn't want his band's song being used for improper reasons. The songwriter behind the classic anthem, who hails from…

By Conor Lochrie - Jan 23, 2026
Colin Hay, Colleen Ironside to Receive Ted Albert Award

Colin Hay, Colleen Ironside to Receive Ted Albert Award

Hay and Ironside will be feted at the 2023 APRA Music Awards, set for Thursday, April 27 at ICC Sydney, on Gadigal land.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 13, 2023
Colin Hay, Colleen Ironside to Receive Ted Albert Award

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Colin Hay, Colleen Ironside to Receive Ted Albert Award

Hay and Ironside will be feted at the 2023 APRA Music Awards, set for Thursday, April 27 at ICC Sydney, on Gadigal land.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 13, 2023
Men At Work's 'Down Under' Lauded With Billions Award

Men At Work's 'Down Under' Lauded With Billions Award

Co-written by Men At Work frontman Colin Hay and guitarist Ron Strykert, “Down Under” can now boast “unofficial” national anthem status.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 18, 2022
Men At Work's 'Down Under' Lauded With Billions Award

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Men At Work's 'Down Under' Lauded With Billions Award

Co-written by Men At Work frontman Colin Hay and guitarist Ron Strykert, “Down Under” can now boast “unofficial” national anthem status.

By Lars Brandle - Nov 18, 2022
Luude’s 'Down Under' featuring Colin Hay is now a U.K. Top 5 hit

Luude’s 'Down Under' featuring Colin Hay is now a U.K. Top 5 hit

The Australian DJ and producer’s drum ‘n’ bass belter, featuring Colin Hay, rises 6-5 on the latest Official U.K. Singles Chart, for a new peak position.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 14, 2022
Luude’s 'Down Under' featuring Colin Hay is now a U.K. Top 5 hit

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Luude’s 'Down Under' featuring Colin Hay is now a U.K. Top 5 hit

The Australian DJ and producer’s drum ‘n’ bass belter, featuring Colin Hay, rises 6-5 on the latest Official U.K. Singles Chart, for a new peak position.

By Lars Brandle - Mar 14, 2022
Luude’s ‘Down Under’ Feat. Colin Hay is about to crash the U.K. Top 10

Luude’s ‘Down Under’ Feat. Colin Hay is about to crash the U.K. Top 10

Luude is on the verge of becoming Australia’s next U.K. Top 10 hitmaker, with some help from Colin Hay. The Gold Coast electronic music producer’s bass-heavy reimagining of ‘Down Under’ rises 20-10…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 1, 2022
Luude’s ‘Down Under’ Feat. Colin Hay is about to crash the U.K. Top 10

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Luude’s ‘Down Under’ Feat. Colin Hay is about to crash the U.K. Top 10

Luude is on the verge of becoming Australia’s next U.K. Top 10 hitmaker, with some help from Colin Hay. The Gold Coast electronic music producer’s bass-heavy reimagining of ‘Down Under’ rises 20-10…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 1, 2022
Sarah Aarons, Joel Little and Sia steal the show at inaugural Global APRA Music Awards in LA

Sarah Aarons, Joel Little and Sia steal the show at inaugural Global APRA Music Awards in LA

With Sarah Aarons, Joel Little and Sia in attendance, it was fitting to have LA’s Grammy Museum play host to the Australian and New Zealand songwriting industry tonight. And while the inaugural…

By Poppy Reid - Feb 27, 2020
Sarah Aarons, Joel Little and Sia steal the show at inaugural Global APRA Music Awards in LA

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Sarah Aarons, Joel Little and Sia steal the show at inaugural Global APRA Music Awards in LA

With Sarah Aarons, Joel Little and Sia in attendance, it was fitting to have LA’s Grammy Museum play host to the Australian and New Zealand songwriting industry tonight. And while the inaugural…

By Poppy Reid - Feb 27, 2020
Aussie artists hit Nashville today for The Americana Music Festival & Conference

Aussie artists hit Nashville today for The Americana Music Festival & Conference

Sounds Australia have sent some of our most talented up-and-coming -- and firmly-established -- country artists to the genre's mecca - Nashville. The Americana Music Festival Conference is four days…

By Nathan Jolly - Sep 12, 2017
Aussie artists hit Nashville today for The Americana Music Festival & Conference

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Aussie artists hit Nashville today for The Americana Music Festival & Conference

Sounds Australia have sent some of our most talented up-and-coming -- and firmly-established -- country artists to the genre's mecca - Nashville. The Americana Music Festival Conference is four days…

By Nathan Jolly - Sep 12, 2017
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