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Live Music Is Becoming a Key Loyalty Tool for Brands, Live Nation Study Shows
According to new research from Live Nation, an overwhelming majority of Australian live music fans would sign up for or switch loyalty programs to access live music perks.
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Live Music Is Becoming a Key Loyalty Tool for Brands, Live Nation Study Shows
According to new research from Live Nation, an overwhelming majority of Australian live music fans would sign up for or switch loyalty programs to access live music perks.
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ARIA Charts: Angus & Julia Stone Score First No. 1 Album in Over 10 Years
Australian favourites Angus & Julia Stone have scored their first No. 1 album on the ARIA charts in over ten years.
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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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'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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Calvin Harris to Embark on First Ever Headline Australian Tour
Scottish DJ star Calvin Harris has announced his first-ever headline tour of Australia.
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Calvin Harris to Embark on First Ever Headline Australian Tour
Scottish DJ star Calvin Harris has announced his first-ever headline tour of Australia.
ICEHOUSE Announce ‘Man of Colours’ Arena Tour for 2027
ICEHOUSE will return to arenas in 2027 for their first headline indoor concert tour in more than two decades, celebrating the 40th anniversary of 'Man of Colours'.
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ICEHOUSE Announce ‘Man of Colours’ Arena Tour for 2027
ICEHOUSE will return to arenas in 2027 for their first headline indoor concert tour in more than two decades, celebrating the 40th anniversary of 'Man of Colours'.
Empire of the Sun Announce Biggest Ever Tour of Australia
Empire of the Sun have announced their biggest ever tour of Australia set for 2027.
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Empire of the Sun Announce Biggest Ever Tour of Australia
Empire of the Sun have announced their biggest ever tour of Australia set for 2027.
These Aussie Artists Have Put Their Spin on the New Birdie’s Brekkie Jingle
Macca’s has given Birdie a theme song, and Australian artists have now started putting their own spin on it.
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These Aussie Artists Have Put Their Spin on the New Birdie’s Brekkie Jingle
Macca’s has given Birdie a theme song, and Australian artists have now started putting their own spin on it.
Former Sticky Fingers Frontman Dylan Frost Faces Court Over AVO
Former Sticky Fingers frontman Dylan Frost has appeared in court over an apprehended violence order.
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Former Sticky Fingers Frontman Dylan Frost Faces Court Over AVO
Former Sticky Fingers frontman Dylan Frost has appeared in court over an apprehended violence order.
2026 APRA Silver Scroll Finalists Announced
The finalists for the 2026 APRA Silver Scroll Awards | Kaitito Kaiaka have been revealed.
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2026 APRA Silver Scroll Finalists Announced
The finalists for the 2026 APRA Silver Scroll Awards | Kaitito Kaiaka have been revealed.
Serenade Approved For Billboard Chart Eligibility in the US
Serenade has been confirmed as one of seven global vendors and manufacturers whose Smart Media Albums will be eligible to count towards Billboard's US album charts.
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Serenade Approved For Billboard Chart Eligibility in the US
Serenade has been confirmed as one of seven global vendors and manufacturers whose Smart Media Albums will be eligible to count towards Billboard's US album charts.
Believe's TuneCore Switches Stance & Locks in Partnership With Suno
Global artist development company Believe has entered a “strategic partnership" with AI music platform, Suno.
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Believe's TuneCore Switches Stance & Locks in Partnership With Suno
Global artist development company Believe has entered a “strategic partnership" with AI music platform, Suno.
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 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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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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