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Frontier Touring Launches New Festival to Showcase Fresh Australian Acts
Melbourne is getting a brand new festival with a key focus on spotlighting fresh Australian talent.
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Frontier Touring Launches New Festival to Showcase Fresh Australian Acts
Melbourne is getting a brand new festival with a key focus on spotlighting fresh Australian talent.
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ARIA and PPCA Push Back Against Parliamentary Committee's AI Copyright Claims
Australia's peak recorded music bodies have challenged claims that existing copyright laws could leave local creators behind in the growing AI market.
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V.SPY V.SPY Make ARIA Chart Top 10 Debut
V.SPY V.SPY have entered the top ten of the ARIA Albums chart for the very first time.
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Radio Ratings: The Latest Results Are In
The sixth GfK radio ratings survey of 2026 saw 2UE post Sydney’s biggest share gain, while 3AW remains at the top of Melbourne radio.
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Warner Music Sues Ray-Ban and Oakley Owner Over Alleged Unlicensed Music Use
Warner companies allege promotional social videos used at least 427 copyrighted works without permission, highlighting licensing requirements for paid and organic brand content.
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Warner Music Sues Ray-Ban and Oakley Owner Over Alleged Unlicensed Music Use
Warner companies allege promotional social videos used at least 427 copyrighted works without permission, highlighting licensing requirements for paid and organic brand content.
The Push Announces Mentees for Live Nation, Frontier, TEG and More
The Push has announced the latest mentees for its Music Industry Mentor Program.
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The Push Announces Mentees for Live Nation, Frontier, TEG and More
The Push has announced the latest mentees for its Music Industry Mentor Program.
Powderfinger Lock in 2027 Australia Comeback Tour
It's official: Powderfinger will tour Australia for the first time in 17 years.
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Powderfinger Lock in 2027 Australia Comeback Tour
It's official: Powderfinger will tour Australia for the first time in 17 years.
Powderfinger to Perform Shows Across Australia Next Year
The rumour mill was on the money: Powderfinger will reform next year.
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Powderfinger to Perform Shows Across Australia Next Year
The rumour mill was on the money: Powderfinger will reform next year.
'Watching Their Growth Has Been So Rewarding': KLP Wraps 12-Month Songwriting & Industry Program
KLP - Kristy Lee Peters - has officially wrapped the first-ever VITAL Songwriting & Industry Mentorship Program.
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'Watching Their Growth Has Been So Rewarding': KLP Wraps 12-Month Songwriting & Industry Program
KLP - Kristy Lee Peters - has officially wrapped the first-ever VITAL Songwriting & Industry Mentorship Program.
US Copyright Office Opens Music Streaming Fraud Inquiry
The review will examine royalty losses and anti-fraud safeguards after Michael Smith was sentenced to 18 months over an AI-assisted streaming scheme.
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US Copyright Office Opens Music Streaming Fraud Inquiry
The review will examine royalty losses and anti-fraud safeguards after Michael Smith was sentenced to 18 months over an AI-assisted streaming scheme.
Songwriters Seek US$0.003 Per Stream in US Royalty Fight
Phonorecords V will set rates for 2028–2032, with implications for Australians earning mechanical royalties from US listening.
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Songwriters Seek US$0.003 Per Stream in US Royalty Fight
Phonorecords V will set rates for 2028–2032, with implications for Australians earning mechanical royalties from US listening.
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The Grove Studios Academy, University of Canberra Launch Contemporary Music Degree
The three-year degree will be taught at The Grove Studios' Central Coast campus and covers music production, music technology, songwriting, live sound and performance, alongside the broader UC qualification.
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The Grove Studios Academy, University of Canberra Launch Contemporary Music Degree
The three-year degree will be taught at The Grove Studios' Central Coast campus and covers music production, music technology, songwriting, live sound and performance, alongside the broader UC qualification.
Knockout Festival Now Australia's Largest One-Day Outdoor Event
Tickets for LEVEL UP 2026 sold out in 45 minutes, setting a festival record.
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Knockout Festival Now Australia's Largest One-Day Outdoor Event
Tickets for LEVEL UP 2026 sold out in 45 minutes, setting a festival record.
Powderfinger Fuel Reunion Rumours With New Social Media Post
Powderfinger have fuelled rumours of an impending reunion with a new social media post today.
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Powderfinger Fuel Reunion Rumours With New Social Media Post
Powderfinger have fuelled rumours of an impending reunion with a new social media post today.