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Jaddan Comerford & Regan Lethbridge Launch CORE Talent Agency Led By Desiree Venuto and Adam Montgomery
UNIFIED Music Group's Jaddan Comerford and Lemon Tree Music's Regan Lethbridge have launched brand new artist booking agency, CORE.
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Jaddan Comerford & Regan Lethbridge Launch CORE Talent Agency Led By Desiree Venuto and Adam Montgomery
UNIFIED Music Group's Jaddan Comerford and Lemon Tree Music's Regan Lethbridge have launched brand new artist booking agency, CORE.
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ARIA Introduces New Chart Rules for AI-Generated Music
ARIA has today updated its Charts Code of Practice to exclude wholly AI-generated recordings from the Australian Charts.
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TEG Dismantles Country Music Team Six Months After Launch
TEG has dismantled the team behind its country music division just six months after announcing plans to expand its presence in the booming genre.
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Briony Kent, Head of Marketing at Salomon ANZ, talks about how brands should connect with musicians at BIGSOUND 2026.
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Global Music Icon and Songwriting Powerhouse Dolly Parton Dies Aged 80
Dolly Parton, the singer, songwriter and entertainment entrepreneur whose influence reshaped country music and extended across the global music industry, has died aged 80.Parton's nephew Bryan Seaver…
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Global Music Icon and Songwriting Powerhouse Dolly Parton Dies Aged 80
Dolly Parton, the singer, songwriter and entertainment entrepreneur whose influence reshaped country music and extended across the global music industry, has died aged 80.Parton's nephew Bryan Seaver…
Willstah Signs Global Publishing Deal with BMG
BMG has added Grammy-nominated Australian-based songwriter and producer Willie Tafa, better known as Willstah, to its publishing roster under an exclusive global deal.The signing continues a run of…
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Willstah Signs Global Publishing Deal with BMG
BMG has added Grammy-nominated Australian-based songwriter and producer Willie Tafa, better known as Willstah, to its publishing roster under an exclusive global deal.The signing continues a run of…
Australian Artists James Johnston and BOY SODA Gain Ground Overseas
James Johnston and BOY SODA are flying the flag for Australian music overseas, with both artists reaching new international milestones.
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Australian Artists James Johnston and BOY SODA Gain Ground Overseas
James Johnston and BOY SODA are flying the flag for Australian music overseas, with both artists reaching new international milestones.
UNIFIED Music Group Signs Fat Papi and Prodshushy in New Zealand Expansion
UNIFIED Music Group has signed breakout Aotearoa artist Fat Papi and Perth producer prodshushy to its artist management roster, marking the first signings since the company established its New…
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UNIFIED Music Group Signs Fat Papi and Prodshushy in New Zealand Expansion
UNIFIED Music Group has signed breakout Aotearoa artist Fat Papi and Perth producer prodshushy to its artist management roster, marking the first signings since the company established its New…
QMusic Appoints Kristy Ellis as Permanent CEO
Queensland music industry body QMusic has appointed Kristy Ellis as its permanent Chief Executive Officer following a national executive search. Ellis has served as QMusic's Interim CEO since April,…
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QMusic Appoints Kristy Ellis as Permanent CEO
Queensland music industry body QMusic has appointed Kristy Ellis as its permanent Chief Executive Officer following a national executive search. Ellis has served as QMusic's Interim CEO since April,…
NSW Live Music Venues Share in $3.8M Funding Boost
Thirty-three metropolitan and regional venues have received funding through the latest round of the NSW Government’s Venue Upgrade Grants.
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NSW Live Music Venues Share in $3.8M Funding Boost
Thirty-three metropolitan and regional venues have received funding through the latest round of the NSW Government’s Venue Upgrade Grants.
ARIA Charts: Peking Duk Score Australia No. 1 Album With Debut Record
Peking Duk have shot straight to the top of the ARIA Australian Albums chart with their debut record, Paradise.
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ARIA Charts: Peking Duk Score Australia No. 1 Album With Debut Record
Peking Duk have shot straight to the top of the ARIA Australian Albums chart with their debut record, Paradise.
Phoebe Bridgers Tops Aotearoa Charts with 'Lost Weekend'
Phoebe Bridgers has claimed her first-ever solo No. 1 on the Aotearoa music charts this week.
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Phoebe Bridgers Tops Aotearoa Charts with 'Lost Weekend'
Phoebe Bridgers has claimed her first-ever solo No. 1 on the Aotearoa music charts this week.
Sound NSW Opens 2026/27 Funding Programs for Artists, Venues and Industry
Sound NSW has opened applications for the first of its 2026/27 funding programs, with Venue Upgrade Grants and Contemporary Music Development Grands now available.The state music body is encouraging…
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Sound NSW Opens 2026/27 Funding Programs for Artists, Venues and Industry
Sound NSW has opened applications for the first of its 2026/27 funding programs, with Venue Upgrade Grants and Contemporary Music Development Grands now available.The state music body is encouraging…
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Charley Signs Exclusive Global Publishing Deal with BMG
ARIA-nominated Australian pop artist and songwriter Charley has signed an exclusive global publishing deal with BMG.Heath Johns, President of Australia, New Zealand South-East Asia BMG, said the deal…
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Charley Signs Exclusive Global Publishing Deal with BMG
ARIA-nominated Australian pop artist and songwriter Charley has signed an exclusive global publishing deal with BMG.Heath Johns, President of Australia, New Zealand South-East Asia BMG, said the deal…
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