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BIGSOUND Expands Concert Care with Auslan Concierge and Strobe-Free Venues
BIGSOUND will expand QMusic's Concert Care program in 2026, introducing an Auslan Concierge Service, live captioning across conference sessions and strobe-free showcase venues as part of a broader…
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BIGSOUND Expands Concert Care with Auslan Concierge and Strobe-Free Venues
BIGSOUND will expand QMusic's Concert Care program in 2026, introducing an Auslan Concierge Service, live captioning across conference sessions and strobe-free showcase venues as part of a broader…
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Kobie Dee Launches Twenny47 Records With BAM as Distribution Partner (EXCLUSIVE)
Kobie Dee is stepping into the label business with the launch of Twenny47 Records, The Music Network can exclusively reveal.
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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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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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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…
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.
Tasmanian Artist Rupert Bullard Signs to Glassnote Records
Australian artist Rupert Bullard has signed a worldwide deal with revered US label, Glassnote Records.
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Tasmanian Artist Rupert Bullard Signs to Glassnote Records
Australian artist Rupert Bullard has signed a worldwide deal with revered US label, Glassnote Records.
15-Year-Old Australian Act Maple's Pet Dinosaur Inks Deals With Warner Music Australia, In Bloom & More
Warner Music Australia and In Bloom have today announced the signing of 15-year-old Australian act, Maple's Pet Dinosaur.
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15-Year-Old Australian Act Maple's Pet Dinosaur Inks Deals With Warner Music Australia, In Bloom & More
Warner Music Australia and In Bloom have today announced the signing of 15-year-old Australian act, Maple's Pet Dinosaur.
TEG Calls Off New Country Music Festival LONGHAUL
TEG has cancelled brand new country music festival LONGHAUL only weeks after announcing the event.
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TEG Calls Off New Country Music Festival LONGHAUL
TEG has cancelled brand new country music festival LONGHAUL only weeks after announcing the event.
Australian Music Industry Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton
Figures from across Australia's music industry have paid tribute to Dolly Parton, remembering the songwriter, performer and industry trailblazer following her death aged 80.Parton's representatives…
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Australian Music Industry Pays Tribute to Dolly Parton
Figures from across Australia's music industry have paid tribute to Dolly Parton, remembering the songwriter, performer and industry trailblazer following her death aged 80.Parton's representatives…
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