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Majority of Australians Oppose AI Copyright Law Changes, New ARIA Poll Finds
New ARIA research has found most Australians oppose allowing AI companies to use copyrighted creative works without permission.
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Majority of Australians Oppose AI Copyright Law Changes, New ARIA Poll Finds
New ARIA research has found most Australians oppose allowing AI companies to use copyrighted creative works without permission.
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Untitled Group Announces New Festival Set for Perth and Brisbane in 2027
Untitled Group is expanding its Australian festival portfolio with the launch of DRIFT, a new single-day electronic music event.
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Splendour in the Grass Veterans Bet on the 'In-Between' With Sydney Summertime
Splendour in the Grass veteran Elise Huntley sat down with The Music Network to talk Sydney Summertime, post-Covid audiences, and why scale isn’t necessarily the goal.
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Spotify Removes Millions of Song in Crackdown on AI 'Slop' and 'Spam'
Spotify has removed more than 75 million tracks from its platform as part of an ongoing crackdown on AI-generated spam and low-quality music.
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Music-Products Businesses Report Better Finances, But Trading Remains Subdued
The Australian Music Association’s latest findings show improving financial sentiment, but weaker trading conditions and balanced hiring intentions complicate the recovery picture.
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Music-Products Businesses Report Better Finances, But Trading Remains Subdued
The Australian Music Association’s latest findings show improving financial sentiment, but weaker trading conditions and balanced hiring intentions complicate the recovery picture.
The Lady Hampshire’s Live-Music Future Remains Unresolved After Sale
The Camperdown pub was marketed with its operating business through receivers, leaving questions about who will run the venue and whether its music programme will return.
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The Lady Hampshire’s Live-Music Future Remains Unresolved After Sale
The Camperdown pub was marketed with its operating business through receivers, leaving questions about who will run the venue and whether its music programme will return.
Australian PR Agency Launches $20,000 Accelerator Program for Arts and Entertainment Sector
Australian PR agency Agent99 has launched a new accelerator program offering $20,000 in communications support to an arts or entertainment business.
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Australian PR Agency Launches $20,000 Accelerator Program for Arts and Entertainment Sector
Australian PR agency Agent99 has launched a new accelerator program offering $20,000 in communications support to an arts or entertainment business.
Daft Punk's Iconic 'Alive' Pyramid Stage Is Becoming a LEGO Set
Daft Punk’s iconic pyramid stage from their 2007 ‘Alive’ tour is set to be recreated as an official LEGO set, following a fan-designed concept that first gained traction in 2020.
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Daft Punk's Iconic 'Alive' Pyramid Stage Is Becoming a LEGO Set
Daft Punk’s iconic pyramid stage from their 2007 ‘Alive’ tour is set to be recreated as an official LEGO set, following a fan-designed concept that first gained traction in 2020.
Live Nation to Open New Live Music Venue in Melbourne
Live Nation has unveiled plans to open and operate a new 5,000-capacity live music venue in North Melbourne's Arden Central precinct, which is currently in development.
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Live Nation to Open New Live Music Venue in Melbourne
Live Nation has unveiled plans to open and operate a new 5,000-capacity live music venue in North Melbourne's Arden Central precinct, which is currently in development.
Warner Music Group Merges Global Sync Operations Across Recorded Music and Publishing
Warner Music Group is merging its global recorded music and publishing sync operations, potentially streamlining licensing for Australian artists, songwriters and screen productions.
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Warner Music Group Merges Global Sync Operations Across Recorded Music and Publishing
Warner Music Group is merging its global recorded music and publishing sync operations, potentially streamlining licensing for Australian artists, songwriters and screen productions.
Strummingbird Festival Confirms 2027 Return Following Successful Second Year
Kicks Entertainment's Strummingbird Festival will return in 2027, following a second edition that attracted tens of thousands of country music fans.
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Strummingbird Festival Confirms 2027 Return Following Successful Second Year
Kicks Entertainment's Strummingbird Festival will return in 2027, following a second edition that attracted tens of thousands of country music fans.
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Playlunch Set for National High School Tour
The Push and triple j Unearthed have opened expressions of interest for Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers' and Playlunch's National High School Tour.
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Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Playlunch Set for National High School Tour
The Push and triple j Unearthed have opened expressions of interest for Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers' and Playlunch's National High School Tour.
The Seed Management Workshop Opens 2027 Applications as it Marks 21 Years
The Seed Fund has opened applications for its 2027 Management Workshop Program, marking 21 years of supporting emerging artist managers and self-managed artists across Australia.
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The Seed Management Workshop Opens 2027 Applications as it Marks 21 Years
The Seed Fund has opened applications for its 2027 Management Workshop Program, marking 21 years of supporting emerging artist managers and self-managed artists across Australia.
Too Lost Music Group Partners With Xelon Entertainment
Too Lost Music Group has entered into a definitive partnership agreement with independent music distributor Xelon Entertainment, in a move set to strengthen its presence locally.
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Too Lost Music Group Partners With Xelon Entertainment
Too Lost Music Group has entered into a definitive partnership agreement with independent music distributor Xelon Entertainment, in a move set to strengthen its presence locally.