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Ninajirachi Wins 2026 NSW Music Prize, 3% and BOY SODA Also Honoured
Just 12 months after winning the inaugural NSW Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Ninajirachi has returned to claim the top honour at the 2026 NSW Music Prize.
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Ninajirachi Wins 2026 NSW Music Prize, 3% and BOY SODA Also Honoured
Just 12 months after winning the inaugural NSW Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Ninajirachi has returned to claim the top honour at the 2026 NSW Music Prize.
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Jack River Signs to G.Y.R.O. Ahead of New Music Chapter
Jack River has signed to Australian label and distributor G.Y.R.O., announcing the partnership alongside "Borderline", her first new music since 2023.
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ORiGiN Music Signs Global Deal with Johnny Mackay’s Midnight Rainbow
ORiGiN Music has signed a global recording and publishing deal with Midnight Rainbow, the independent label founded by Children Collide frontman Johnny Mackay.
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ARIA Charts: Queens of the Stone Age Land Third Australian No. 1 Album
US rockers Queen of the Stone Age have scored their third Australian No. 1 album on this week's ARIA charts.
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Robbie Mortimer Named Face of 2027 Tamworth Country Music Festival
Robbie Mortimer joins Adam Harvey, Amber Lawrence and more as a 2027 Tamworth Country Music Festival ambassador, announcing his debut headline show.
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Robbie Mortimer Named Face of 2027 Tamworth Country Music Festival
Robbie Mortimer joins Adam Harvey, Amber Lawrence and more as a 2027 Tamworth Country Music Festival ambassador, announcing his debut headline show.
Southwave Returns to Brisbane in 2027 with Flight Facilities, The Jungle Giants and More
Brisbane’s free, all-ages music series Southwave returns in 2027 with eight events featuring Flight Facilities, The Jungle Giants, Young Franco and more.
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Southwave Returns to Brisbane in 2027 with Flight Facilities, The Jungle Giants and More
Brisbane’s free, all-ages music series Southwave returns in 2027 with eight events featuring Flight Facilities, The Jungle Giants, Young Franco and more.
Ecca Vandal Wins Australian Music Prize for 'Looking for People to Unfollow'
Ecca Vandal has won the 22nd SoundMerch Australian Music Prize, taking home $50,000 for her second studio album.
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Ecca Vandal Wins Australian Music Prize for 'Looking for People to Unfollow'
Ecca Vandal has won the 22nd SoundMerch Australian Music Prize, taking home $50,000 for her second studio album.
Astral People’s Summer Dance Forced to Move From Sydney Home
Local touring and events company Astral People has slammed a decision to move its popular dance event from its Sydney home.
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Astral People’s Summer Dance Forced to Move From Sydney Home
Local touring and events company Astral People has slammed a decision to move its popular dance event from its Sydney home.
Sydney Mardi Gras Party to Return in 2027 With New Venue
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has confirmed the return of its iconic Mardi Gras Party in 2027, alongside an expanded festival program.
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Sydney Mardi Gras Party to Return in 2027 With New Venue
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has confirmed the return of its iconic Mardi Gras Party in 2027, alongside an expanded festival program.
Triple R Celebrates 50 Years with Courtney Barnett, Party Dozen and KAIIT at Fed Square
Melbourne community radio institution Triple R will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a free, all-ages concert at Fed Square on Thursday, November 12th.
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Triple R Celebrates 50 Years with Courtney Barnett, Party Dozen and KAIIT at Fed Square
Melbourne community radio institution Triple R will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a free, all-ages concert at Fed Square on Thursday, November 12th.
Riverboats Music Festival Launches New Stage for Emerging Regional Artists
The Dungula Discovery Stage will give emerging regional musicians the opportunity to perform at the festival's 15th anniversary edition in February 2027.
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Riverboats Music Festival Launches New Stage for Emerging Regional Artists
The Dungula Discovery Stage will give emerging regional musicians the opportunity to perform at the festival's 15th anniversary edition in February 2027.
Inaugural National Songbook Inductees Revealed
APRA AMCOS and the NFSA have unveiled the first inductees into the National Songbook, a new initiative dedicated to songs that have shaped Australia's cultural identity.
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Inaugural National Songbook Inductees Revealed
APRA AMCOS and the NFSA have unveiled the first inductees into the National Songbook, a new initiative dedicated to songs that have shaped Australia's cultural identity.
Lorrae McKenna Appointed Indie-Con Australia Conference Programmer
The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) has appointed Our Golden Friend founder Lorrae McKenna as the new Indie-Con conference programmer
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Lorrae McKenna Appointed Indie-Con Australia Conference Programmer
The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) has appointed Our Golden Friend founder Lorrae McKenna as the new Indie-Con conference programmer