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Spotify Removes Millions of Song in Crackdown on AI 'Slop' and 'Spam'
Spotify has removed more than 75 million tracks from its platform as part of an ongoing crackdown on AI-generated spam and low-quality music.
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Spotify Removes Millions of Song in Crackdown on AI 'Slop' and 'Spam'
Spotify has removed more than 75 million tracks from its platform as part of an ongoing crackdown on AI-generated spam and low-quality music.
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Strummingbird Festival Confirms 2027 Return Following Successful Second Year
Kicks Entertainment's Strummingbird Festival will return in 2027, following a second edition that attracted tens of thousands of country music fans.
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Powderfinger Could Add NRL Grand Final to 2027 Reunion Schedule
Powderfinger have expressed interest in performing at the 2027 NRL Grand Final, with frontman Bernard Fanning inviting NRL head Peter V’landys to get in touch.
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Rob Hirst's Life and Songwriting Career Explored in New Book
The late Midnight Oil drummer and songwriter Rob Hirst's nearly 50-year contribution to music will be documented in a new book out for release this month.
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Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Playlunch Set for National High School Tour
The Push and triple j Unearthed have opened expressions of interest for Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers' and Playlunch's National High School Tour.
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Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Playlunch Set for National High School Tour
The Push and triple j Unearthed have opened expressions of interest for Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers' and Playlunch's National High School Tour.
Sonny Fodera to Play Intimate Sydney Show
The Australian-born, London-based DJ and producer will swap festival stages for a performance overlooking Bondi Beach
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Sonny Fodera to Play Intimate Sydney Show
The Australian-born, London-based DJ and producer will swap festival stages for a performance overlooking Bondi Beach
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APRA AMCOS Reports Record $857.4M Revenue as Australian Music’s Streaming Share Plummets
Australian and New Zealand music creators are achieving record success internationally, but their share of music consumption at home continues to shrink.
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APRA AMCOS Reports Record $857.4M Revenue as Australian Music’s Streaming Share Plummets
Australian and New Zealand music creators are achieving record success internationally, but their share of music consumption at home continues to shrink.
UMPG Promotes Maree Hamblion to Executive Vice President, A&R and Creative
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has expanded Maree Hamblion’s responsibilities across Australia and New Zealand.
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UMPG Promotes Maree Hamblion to Executive Vice President, A&R and Creative
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has expanded Maree Hamblion’s responsibilities across Australia and New Zealand.
Tina Arena Announces Residency at Melbourne's Crown Live
Australian music legend Tina Arena has announced a month-long residency at brand new Melbourne live music venue, Crown Live.
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Tina Arena Announces Residency at Melbourne's Crown Live
Australian music legend Tina Arena has announced a month-long residency at brand new Melbourne live music venue, Crown Live.
Marcia Hines' Catalogue Returns to Midnight Records Label
Marcia Hines has announced the reissue of her most successful album, 'Discothèque,' to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
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Marcia Hines' Catalogue Returns to Midnight Records Label
Marcia Hines has announced the reissue of her most successful album, 'Discothèque,' to celebrate its 20th anniversary.
ARIA Charts: Troye Sivan Storms in With 'She's The Best'
Troye Sivan has stormed this week's ARIA charts with his new album, 'She's The Best.'
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ARIA Charts: Troye Sivan Storms in With 'She's The Best'
Troye Sivan has stormed this week's ARIA charts with his new album, 'She's The Best.'
2026 NSW Music Prize Finalists Revealed
The 2026 NSW Music Prize Finalists have been revealed today.
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2026 NSW Music Prize Finalists Revealed
The 2026 NSW Music Prize Finalists have been revealed today.
Hilltop Hoods Have Adelaide Laneway Renamed in Their Honour
Hilltop Hoods have been celebrated this week with an Adelaide laneway being officially renamed in their honour.
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Hilltop Hoods Have Adelaide Laneway Renamed in Their Honour
Hilltop Hoods have been celebrated this week with an Adelaide laneway being officially renamed in their honour.
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South Australia Flags Review of Adelaide’s 3am Lockout Laws
A further review of the Late Night Trading Code will put Adelaide’s entry restrictions under scrutiny as venue operators press for repeal.
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South Australia Flags Review of Adelaide’s 3am Lockout Laws
A further review of the Late Night Trading Code will put Adelaide’s entry restrictions under scrutiny as venue operators press for repeal.