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ARIA Charts: Party Dozen Take Out Australian No. 1 Album
With their latest album, '21 Bum Salute,' Party Dozen have scored not only their first-ever No. 1 Australian album, but their first-ever top 10 entry on the ARIA charts.
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ARIA Charts: Party Dozen Take Out Australian No. 1 Album
With their latest album, '21 Bum Salute,' Party Dozen have scored not only their first-ever No. 1 Australian album, but their first-ever top 10 entry on the ARIA charts.
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AIM Announces First Ever Board Co-Chairs
For the very first time, the Association of Independent Music (AIM) has split its Chair on the Board of Directors between two people.
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Stop Turning Youth Passion Into Pedagogy: Why We Need Frictionless Creative Education
Matt O’Connor of Oxford Creative Academy explores why Australia’s education system needs to rethink how it recognises real-world experience and practical skills in the creative industries.
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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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Adam Briggs Foundation Reopens BARPIRDHILA Grant
The Adam Briggs Foundation has reopened its BARPIRDHILA grant, it has been announced this week.
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Adam Briggs Foundation Reopens BARPIRDHILA Grant
The Adam Briggs Foundation has reopened its BARPIRDHILA grant, it has been announced this week.
Silver Lake Reportedly Explores TEG Sale as Ticketek Parent Faces Financial Pressure
The reported $1.5 billion process follows mounting financial losses, major venue contract setbacks and a restructuring of the Australian entertainment group.
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Silver Lake Reportedly Explores TEG Sale as Ticketek Parent Faces Financial Pressure
The reported $1.5 billion process follows mounting financial losses, major venue contract setbacks and a restructuring of the Australian entertainment group.
AFA Backs Victorian Coalition Pledge to Cut Festival Red Tape
The Australian Festival Association (AFA) has welcomed the Victorian Coalition's proposed reforms to event approvals and permits.
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AFA Backs Victorian Coalition Pledge to Cut Festival Red Tape
The Australian Festival Association (AFA) has welcomed the Victorian Coalition's proposed reforms to event approvals and permits.
Gang of Youths Announce Fourth Album
Gang of Youths announce 'Compañero', due March 2027, alongside new single "Benny's Video" and an extensive North American run, culminating in Coachella.
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Gang of Youths Announce Fourth Album
Gang of Youths announce 'Compañero', due March 2027, alongside new single "Benny's Video" and an extensive North American run, culminating in Coachella.
Middle Kids Sign Global Deal with Mushroom Music, Release New Single 'big freak'
Middle Kids have signed a global deal with Mushroom Music, marking the partnership with the release of their new single, 'big freak'.
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Middle Kids Sign Global Deal with Mushroom Music, Release New Single 'big freak'
Middle Kids have signed a global deal with Mushroom Music, marking the partnership with the release of their new single, 'big freak'.
One of One, All Men Call on Music Industry Men to Take Action Against Harmful Behaviour
One of One and All Men will host a free webinar on November 30th, encouraging men in the Australian music industry to take more action for safer workplaces.
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One of One, All Men Call on Music Industry Men to Take Action Against Harmful Behaviour
One of One and All Men will host a free webinar on November 30th, encouraging men in the Australian music industry to take more action for safer workplaces.
Mental As Anything Documentary Heads to Seven Following Cinema Release
'Live It Up: The Mental As Anything Story' will premiere on Seven and 7plus this month following its theatrical release in March.
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Mental As Anything Documentary Heads to Seven Following Cinema Release
'Live It Up: The Mental As Anything Story' will premiere on Seven and 7plus this month following its theatrical release in March.
Australia's Arts Spending Trails OECD Average by 37% as New Research Initiative Launches
RISING and Mandala have launched a new research initiative to rethink the value of Australia's arts sector amid record participation and ongoing funding gaps.
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Australia's Arts Spending Trails OECD Average by 37% as New Research Initiative Launches
RISING and Mandala have launched a new research initiative to rethink the value of Australia's arts sector amid record participation and ongoing funding gaps.
Music Victoria Welcomes Coalition’s Live Music Reforms, Pushes for Greater Investment
Music Victoria has welcomed the Victorian Coalition’s live music reforms, but is calling for greater investment in the state’s grassroots music sector.
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Music Victoria Welcomes Coalition’s Live Music Reforms, Pushes for Greater Investment
Music Victoria has welcomed the Victorian Coalition’s live music reforms, but is calling for greater investment in the state’s grassroots music sector.
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.