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‘We Don’t Aspire to Be Other Festivals’: QMusic CEO Kristy Ellis Reflects on BIGSOUND 2026
BIGSOUND won’t chase the model of other major festivals as the organisation begins planning for 2027 and beyond, according to QMusic CEO Kristy Ellis.
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‘We Don’t Aspire to Be Other Festivals’: QMusic CEO Kristy Ellis Reflects on BIGSOUND 2026
BIGSOUND won’t chase the model of other major festivals as the organisation begins planning for 2027 and beyond, according to QMusic CEO Kristy Ellis.
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ARIA Award for Best Music Festival Returns for Second Year
The ARIA Award for Best Music Festival will return for a second year in 2026.
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Paul Kelly on Why AI Can’t Replace the Human Side of Music
Paul Kelly isn’t ready to predict what artificial intelligence will mean for music, but he knows there are some parts of being an artist that AI can’t touch.
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'I'm Not About Promoting That Music': Annabelle Herd Speaks Out on AI Ban From ARIA Charts
ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd has spoken publicly about the recent changes to the local music charts, which now exclude wholly AI made recordings.
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GRID Series and Sony Music Publishing Launch New Writing Intensive
GRID Series and Sony Music Publishing Australia are joining forces on a new four-day writing intensive connecting artists from regional and outer-suburban Australia with producers and writers from…
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GRID Series and Sony Music Publishing Launch New Writing Intensive
GRID Series and Sony Music Publishing Australia are joining forces on a new four-day writing intensive connecting artists from regional and outer-suburban Australia with producers and writers from…
ARIA Charts: Paul Kelly Returns to No. 1
Paul Kelly has returned to the top of the ARIA Australian Albums chart with his 2025-released album, Seventy, thanks to the new deluxe release of the record.
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ARIA Charts: Paul Kelly Returns to No. 1
Paul Kelly has returned to the top of the ARIA Australian Albums chart with his 2025-released album, Seventy, thanks to the new deluxe release of the record.
Ticketek Australia Managing Director Phil King Departs
Ticketek Australia Managing Director Phil King Departs
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Ticketek Australia Managing Director Phil King Departs
Ticketek Australia Managing Director Phil King Departs
Alex Warren Scores First Aotearoa No. 1 Album With 'Wildchild'
Alex Warren has claimed the top spot on the Aotearoa Albums chart this week with his second studio album, Wildchild.
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Alex Warren Scores First Aotearoa No. 1 Album With 'Wildchild'
Alex Warren has claimed the top spot on the Aotearoa Albums chart this week with his second studio album, Wildchild.
There’s Still Plenty of Buzz for Ladyhawke's Next Chapter
BIGSOUND has built its reputation on putting emerging Australian and New Zealand artists in front of the industry, making the inclusion of an established, ARIA Award-winning name like Ladyhawke on…
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There’s Still Plenty of Buzz for Ladyhawke's Next Chapter
BIGSOUND has built its reputation on putting emerging Australian and New Zealand artists in front of the industry, making the inclusion of an established, ARIA Award-winning name like Ladyhawke on…
Paul Kelly Defies The Rules: How Australia's Ultimate Anti-Pop Artist Continues to Find New Audiences at 71
40 years after writing 'From St Kilda To Kings Cross,' Paul Kelly returned to Kings Cross last Sunday - and made headlines all over again.
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Paul Kelly Defies The Rules: How Australia's Ultimate Anti-Pop Artist Continues to Find New Audiences at 71
40 years after writing 'From St Kilda To Kings Cross,' Paul Kelly returned to Kings Cross last Sunday - and made headlines all over again.
Young Australians Are Being 'Locked Out' of Live Music, New Report Finds
Nearly half of young Australians under 18 say age restrictions are stopping them from attending live music, according to new research from The Push.
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Young Australians Are Being 'Locked Out' of Live Music, New Report Finds
Nearly half of young Australians under 18 say age restrictions are stopping them from attending live music, according to new research from The Push.
NSW Locks In $4.3M Festival Pill Testing Program After Successful Trial
Pill testing will continue at select NSW music festivals under a new $4.3 million commitment from the state government, following an independent evaluation of its 12-month trial.NSW Health will work…
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NSW Locks In $4.3M Festival Pill Testing Program After Successful Trial
Pill testing will continue at select NSW music festivals under a new $4.3 million commitment from the state government, following an independent evaluation of its 12-month trial.NSW Health will work…
BIGSOUND Expands Concert Care with Auslan Concierge and Strobe-Free Venues
BIGSOUND will expand QMusic's Concert Care program in 2026, introducing an Auslan Concierge Service, live captioning across conference sessions and strobe-free showcase venues as part of a broader…
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BIGSOUND Expands Concert Care with Auslan Concierge and Strobe-Free Venues
BIGSOUND will expand QMusic's Concert Care program in 2026, introducing an Auslan Concierge Service, live captioning across conference sessions and strobe-free showcase venues as part of a broader…
Kobie Dee Launches Twenny47 Records With BAM as Distribution Partner (EXCLUSIVE)
Kobie Dee is stepping into the label business with the launch of Twenny47 Records, The Music Network can exclusively reveal.
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Kobie Dee Launches Twenny47 Records With BAM as Distribution Partner (EXCLUSIVE)
Kobie Dee is stepping into the label business with the launch of Twenny47 Records, The Music Network can exclusively reveal.
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