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'I’m So Excited for More Kiwi Artists to Share in This Experience': A New Zealand Artist Tells Us About Playing The Great Escape

'I’m So Excited for More Kiwi Artists to Share in This Experience': A New Zealand Artist Tells Us About Playing The Great Escape

Thanks to a landmark partnership between the New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation New Zealand, a talented contingent of Aotearoa New Zealand acts headed to English festival The Great Escape…

By Conor Lochrie - 19 hours ago
'I’m So Excited for More Kiwi Artists to Share in This Experience': A New Zealand Artist Tells Us About Playing The Great Escape

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'I’m So Excited for More Kiwi Artists to Share in This Experience': A New Zealand Artist Tells Us About Playing The Great Escape

Thanks to a landmark partnership between the New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation New Zealand, a talented contingent of Aotearoa New Zealand acts headed to English festival The Great Escape…

By Conor Lochrie - 19 hours ago
English Songwriter Talay Riley Dies After London Stabbing

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English Songwriter Talay Riley Dies After London Stabbing

English singer-songwriter Talay Riley, who penned songs for the likes of Dua Lipa and Britney Spears, has died after a London stabbing. Metropolitan Police confirmed Riley's passing at the age of 35…

By Conor Lochrie - 2 hours ago

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DOJ Lawyers Push Back on Live Nation-Ticketmaster Antitrust Settlement

DOJ Lawyers Push Back on Live Nation-Ticketmaster Antitrust Settlement

The US Department of Justice's own antitrust lawyers have reportedly criticised the government's proposed settlement with Live Nation and Ticketmaster.

By Talon Admin - 1 minute ago
DOJ Lawyers Push Back on Live Nation-Ticketmaster Antitrust Settlement

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DOJ Lawyers Push Back on Live Nation-Ticketmaster Antitrust Settlement

The US Department of Justice's own antitrust lawyers have reportedly criticised the government's proposed settlement with Live Nation and Ticketmaster.

By Talon Admin - 1 minute ago
Creators Issue Landmark AI Declaration at CISAC Assembly

Creators Issue Landmark AI Declaration at CISAC Assembly

Creators from around the world have come together in Paris to call for stronger protections for human creativity in the age of AI.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 5, 2026
Creators Issue Landmark AI Declaration at CISAC Assembly

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Creators Issue Landmark AI Declaration at CISAC Assembly

Creators from around the world have come together in Paris to call for stronger protections for human creativity in the age of AI.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 5, 2026
Jelly Roll Backs New Zealand's Kaylee Bell at CMA Fest

Jelly Roll Backs New Zealand's Kaylee Bell at CMA Fest

Fresh off another milestone year in the US market, Kaylee Bell found support from one of country's biggest names at CMA Fest.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 4, 2026
Jelly Roll Backs New Zealand's Kaylee Bell at CMA Fest

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Jelly Roll Backs New Zealand's Kaylee Bell at CMA Fest

Fresh off another milestone year in the US market, Kaylee Bell found support from one of country's biggest names at CMA Fest.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 4, 2026
Ticketmaster Halts Céline Dion Sale for 'Suspicious Activity'

Ticketmaster Halts Céline Dion Sale for 'Suspicious Activity'

Céline Dion fans have been left frustrated after Ticketmaster unexpectedly halted the onsite to the legendary singer's comeback shows in Paris.In a statement shared on X/Twitter (as per Rolling…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 4, 2026
Ticketmaster Halts Céline Dion Sale for 'Suspicious Activity'

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Ticketmaster Halts Céline Dion Sale for 'Suspicious Activity'

Céline Dion fans have been left frustrated after Ticketmaster unexpectedly halted the onsite to the legendary singer's comeback shows in Paris.In a statement shared on X/Twitter (as per Rolling…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 4, 2026
Taylor Swift Reportedly Worth $2 Billion

Taylor Swift Reportedly Worth $2 Billion

Taylor Swift is reportedly now worth a lot more money. A lot more. Forbes released its ‘Iconoclast 50’ list earlier this week, which recognises “leaders in finance, business, technology, media,…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 4, 2026
Taylor Swift Reportedly Worth $2 Billion

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Taylor Swift Reportedly Worth $2 Billion

Taylor Swift is reportedly now worth a lot more money. A lot more. Forbes released its ‘Iconoclast 50’ list earlier this week, which recognises “leaders in finance, business, technology, media,…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 4, 2026
Reps From Partisan Records, SXSW, The Great Escape Confirmed For BIGSOUND 2026

Reps From Partisan Records, SXSW, The Great Escape Confirmed For BIGSOUND 2026

BIGSOUND has announced more big industry figures for its 2026 event, as well as its first ‘Artist in Conversation’ names.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 4, 2026
Reps From Partisan Records, SXSW, The Great Escape Confirmed For BIGSOUND 2026

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Reps From Partisan Records, SXSW, The Great Escape Confirmed For BIGSOUND 2026

BIGSOUND has announced more big industry figures for its 2026 event, as well as its first ‘Artist in Conversation’ names.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 4, 2026
Universal Music New Zealand Launches Industry-First Artist Development Programme

Universal Music New Zealand Launches Industry-First Artist Development Programme

Universal Music New Zealand (UMNZ) has launched a first-of-its-kind artist development programme. UMNZ, Aotearoa's largest record label, today announced the launch of next.WAV., which is designed to…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 3, 2026
Universal Music New Zealand Launches Industry-First Artist Development Programme

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Universal Music New Zealand Launches Industry-First Artist Development Programme

Universal Music New Zealand (UMNZ) has launched a first-of-its-kind artist development programme. UMNZ, Aotearoa's largest record label, today announced the launch of next.WAV., which is designed to…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 3, 2026
APRA AMCOS Responds to Tech Council Chair Scott Farquhar: 'The AI Industry Has Had Every Opportunity to Negotiate'

APRA AMCOS Responds to Tech Council Chair Scott Farquhar: 'The AI Industry Has Had Every Opportunity to Negotiate'

APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston has responded to comments made by Scott Farquhar at the Australian Financial Review's AI Summit in Sydney. “Every few months, Scott Farquhar discovers that Australian…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 3, 2026
APRA AMCOS Responds to Tech Council Chair Scott Farquhar: 'The AI Industry Has Had Every Opportunity to Negotiate'

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APRA AMCOS Responds to Tech Council Chair Scott Farquhar: 'The AI Industry Has Had Every Opportunity to Negotiate'

APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston has responded to comments made by Scott Farquhar at the Australian Financial Review's AI Summit in Sydney. “Every few months, Scott Farquhar discovers that Australian…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 3, 2026
New Zealand Radio Institution 95bFM Relocating for First Time in Almost Six Decades

New Zealand Radio Institution 95bFM Relocating for First Time in Almost Six Decades

New Zealand radio institution 95bFM is relocating for the first time in almost six decades. The student radio station today announced it's moving to Karangahape Road in Auckland by Friday, July 31st,…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 2, 2026
New Zealand Radio Institution 95bFM Relocating for First Time in Almost Six Decades

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New Zealand Radio Institution 95bFM Relocating for First Time in Almost Six Decades

New Zealand radio institution 95bFM is relocating for the first time in almost six decades. The student radio station today announced it's moving to Karangahape Road in Auckland by Friday, July 31st,…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 2, 2026
James Johnston Headlines Sweden's Premier Country Music Festival

James Johnston Headlines Sweden's Premier Country Music Festival

Australian artist James Johnston has ticked off another milestone - headlining Sweden's premier country music event — the High Chaparral Country Festival.

By Staff Writer - Jun 2, 2026
James Johnston Headlines Sweden's Premier Country Music Festival

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James Johnston Headlines Sweden's Premier Country Music Festival

Australian artist James Johnston has ticked off another milestone - headlining Sweden's premier country music event — the High Chaparral Country Festival.

By Staff Writer - Jun 2, 2026
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