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'You Need People Who Are Going to Protect You': Julia Jacklin Gets Candid About the Music Industry
There’s not much protection in the music industry for artists, according to Julia Jacklin, who says a solid support network has become more crucial than ever.
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'You Need People Who Are Going to Protect You': Julia Jacklin Gets Candid About the Music Industry
There’s not much protection in the music industry for artists, according to Julia Jacklin, who says a solid support network has become more crucial than ever.
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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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Paul Kelly on Why AI Can’t Replace the Human Side of Music
Paul Kelly isn’t ready to predict what artificial intelligence will mean for music, but he knows there are some parts of being an artist that AI can’t touch.
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Laneway Festival Announces New General Manager (EXCLUSIVE)
Laneway Festival has appointed a new General Manager ahead of its 22nd edition.
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Young Australians Are Being 'Locked Out' of Live Music, New Report Finds
Nearly half of young Australians under 18 say age restrictions are stopping them from attending live music, according to new research from The Push.
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Young Australians Are Being 'Locked Out' of Live Music, New Report Finds
Nearly half of young Australians under 18 say age restrictions are stopping them from attending live music, according to new research from The Push.
NSW Locks In $4.3M Festival Pill Testing Program After Successful Trial
Pill testing will continue at select NSW music festivals under a new $4.3 million commitment from the state government, following an independent evaluation of its 12-month trial.NSW Health will work…
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NSW Locks In $4.3M Festival Pill Testing Program After Successful Trial
Pill testing will continue at select NSW music festivals under a new $4.3 million commitment from the state government, following an independent evaluation of its 12-month trial.NSW Health will work…
2026 Screen Music Awards Returns to Brisbane This October
The Screen Music Awards will return to Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall on October 28th, with Rob Collins set to host the annual celebration of Australian screen composers.Presented by APRA AMCOS and…
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2026 Screen Music Awards Returns to Brisbane This October
The Screen Music Awards will return to Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall on October 28th, with Rob Collins set to host the annual celebration of Australian screen composers.Presented by APRA AMCOS and…
Gaga Music and Warp Publishing Announce New Partnership
Gaga Music and Warp Publishing have today announced a brand new partnership.
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Gaga Music and Warp Publishing Announce New Partnership
Gaga Music and Warp Publishing have today announced a brand new partnership.
Triple J to Broadcast One Night Stand 2026 Nationwide
Triple j is bringing One Night Stand to audiences around the country this weekend, with the Griffith festival set to be broadcast and livestreamed nationwide.
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Triple J to Broadcast One Night Stand 2026 Nationwide
Triple j is bringing One Night Stand to audiences around the country this weekend, with the Griffith festival set to be broadcast and livestreamed nationwide.
The Triffid's Qld Album of the Year to Return This Year
The Triffid's Queensland Album of the Year is confirmed to return in 2026 for its 11th edition.
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The Triffid's Qld Album of the Year to Return This Year
The Triffid's Queensland Album of the Year is confirmed to return in 2026 for its 11th edition.
There’s No Industry Metric for Showing Up
Ahead of a panel at this week's BIGSOUND conference, Viceroyalty and MNRK director Zac Abroms pays tribute to late artist manager, Doron Losky.In March 2026, I lost a friend. Doron Losky was an…
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There’s No Industry Metric for Showing Up
Ahead of a panel at this week's BIGSOUND conference, Viceroyalty and MNRK director Zac Abroms pays tribute to late artist manager, Doron Losky.In March 2026, I lost a friend. Doron Losky was an…
ARIA Charts: DMA'S Land First-Ever No. 1 Album
DMA'S have scored their first-ever No. 1 album in Australia and in doing so, are just the second local act to reach the top of the ARIA Albums chart in 2026.
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ARIA Charts: DMA'S Land First-Ever No. 1 Album
DMA'S have scored their first-ever No. 1 album in Australia and in doing so, are just the second local act to reach the top of the ARIA Albums chart in 2026.
EMI/Universal Music Australia Signs Breakout Country Artist (EXCLUSIVE)
EMI/Universal Music Australia has signed burgeoning country artist Denvah, The Music Network can exclusively reveal.
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EMI/Universal Music Australia Signs Breakout Country Artist (EXCLUSIVE)
EMI/Universal Music Australia has signed burgeoning country artist Denvah, The Music Network can exclusively reveal.
Harry Moore Launches New Independent Agency Lowtide
Australian booking agent Harry Moore has launched a new agency, Lowtide, with Ocean Alley, Tones And I, The Cat Empire, and more among its foundation clients.
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Harry Moore Launches New Independent Agency Lowtide
Australian booking agent Harry Moore has launched a new agency, Lowtide, with Ocean Alley, Tones And I, The Cat Empire, and more among its foundation clients.
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