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Majority of Australians Oppose AI Copyright Law Changes, New ARIA Poll Finds

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.

By Lauren McNamara - 6 hours ago
Majority of Australians Oppose AI Copyright Law Changes, New ARIA Poll Finds

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - 6 hours ago

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Australian PR Agency Launches $20,000 Accelerator Program for Arts and Entertainment Sector

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Oct 23, 2026
Australian PR Agency Launches $20,000 Accelerator Program for Arts and Entertainment Sector

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Oct 23, 2026
Daft Punk's Iconic 'Alive' Pyramid Stage Is Becoming a LEGO Set

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Oct 22, 2026
Daft Punk's Iconic 'Alive' Pyramid Stage Is Becoming a LEGO Set

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Oct 22, 2026
Live Nation to Open New Live Music Venue in Melbourne

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Oct 22, 2026
Live Nation to Open New Live Music Venue in Melbourne

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Oct 22, 2026
Warner Music Group Merges Global Sync Operations Across Recorded Music and Publishing

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Oct 21, 2026
Warner Music Group Merges Global Sync Operations Across Recorded Music and Publishing

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Oct 21, 2026
Strummingbird Festival Confirms 2027 Return Following Successful Second Year

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Oct 21, 2026
Strummingbird Festival Confirms 2027 Return Following Successful Second Year

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Oct 21, 2026
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Playlunch Set for National High School Tour

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.

By Alisha Buaya - Oct 21, 2026
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Playlunch Set for 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.

By Alisha Buaya - Oct 21, 2026
The Seed Management Workshop Opens 2027 Applications as it Marks 21 Years

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.

By Jade Kennedy - Oct 20, 2026
The Seed Management Workshop Opens 2027 Applications as it Marks 21 Years

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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.

By Jade Kennedy - Oct 20, 2026
Too Lost Music Group Partners With Xelon Entertainment

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.

By Alisha Buaya - Oct 20, 2026
Too Lost Music Group Partners With Xelon Entertainment

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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.

By Alisha Buaya - Oct 20, 2026
Sonny Fodera to Play Intimate Sydney Show

Sonny Fodera to Play Intimate Sydney Show

The Australian-born, London-based DJ and producer will swap festival stages for a performance overlooking Bondi Beach

By Hameda Nafiz - Oct 19, 2026
Sonny Fodera to Play Intimate Sydney Show

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Sonny Fodera to Play Intimate Sydney Show

The Australian-born, London-based DJ and producer will swap festival stages for a performance overlooking Bondi Beach

By Hameda Nafiz - Oct 19, 2026
APRA AMCOS Reports Record $857.4M Revenue as Australian Music’s Streaming Share Plummets

APRA AMCOS Reports Record $857.4M Revenue as Australian Music’s Streaming Share Plummets

Australian and New Zealand music creators are achieving record success internationally, but their share of music consumption at home continues to shrink.

By Jade Kennedy - Oct 19, 2026
APRA AMCOS Reports Record $857.4M Revenue as Australian Music’s Streaming Share Plummets

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APRA AMCOS Reports Record $857.4M Revenue as Australian Music’s Streaming Share Plummets

Australian and New Zealand music creators are achieving record success internationally, but their share of music consumption at home continues to shrink.

By Jade Kennedy - Oct 19, 2026