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Australian Festival Association Announces Lizzie Butterworth as Next CEO
The Australia Festival Association (AFA) has revealed its new CEO just a week after Olly Arkins confirmed her departure.
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Australian Festival Association Announces Lizzie Butterworth as Next CEO
The Australia Festival Association (AFA) has revealed its new CEO just a week after Olly Arkins confirmed her departure.
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ARIA Awards Lock in 2026 Date and Venue for 40th Anniversary Celebration
The ARIA Awards will mark four decades of celebrating Australian music when the ceremony returns to Sydney this November.The 2026 ARIA Awards will take place at the Hordern Pavilion on Wednesday,…
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How Does a Band Get Invited to SXSW?
Ahead of his appearance at BIGSOUND 2026, SXSW Music Director, Dev Sherlock, reveals how a band can get invited to the Austin event.
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Export Smart
Thaddeus Rudd, co-owner of Mom+Pop Music, talks about how local artists should promote themselves overseas ahead of BIGSOUND 2026.
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Velvet Trip Signs Global Publishing Deal With BMG
The new publishing deal follows a significant 12 months for Velvet Trip, with the release of his second album 'Glimmers Continued' earlier this year.
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Velvet Trip Signs Global Publishing Deal With BMG
The new publishing deal follows a significant 12 months for Velvet Trip, with the release of his second album 'Glimmers Continued' earlier this year.
ARIA Charts: Casey Barnes Scores No. 1 Australian Album
Country star Casey Barnes' latest album, 'MADE FOR THIS,' has debuted at No. 1 on this week's ARIA Australian Artist Albums chart.
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ARIA Charts: Casey Barnes Scores No. 1 Australian Album
Country star Casey Barnes' latest album, 'MADE FOR THIS,' has debuted at No. 1 on this week's ARIA Australian Artist Albums chart.
Mel Parsons Claims First-Ever Top 40 #1 Album in New Zealand
Mel Parsons has claimed her first-ever Top 40 No. 1 album in Aotearoa new Zealand. In one of the best chart stories of the year so far, the Ōhinehou Lyttelton singer-songwriter takes the top spot on…
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Mel Parsons Claims First-Ever Top 40 #1 Album in New Zealand
Mel Parsons has claimed her first-ever Top 40 No. 1 album in Aotearoa new Zealand. In one of the best chart stories of the year so far, the Ōhinehou Lyttelton singer-songwriter takes the top spot on…
BIGSOUND Organisers Reveal Full 2026 Programme
BIGSOUND organisers have revealed the full 2026 programme. Taking place this September 1st-4th, BIGSOUND 2026 will once again bring the global music industry to Brisbane's Fortitude Valley.Leading…
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BIGSOUND Organisers Reveal Full 2026 Programme
BIGSOUND organisers have revealed the full 2026 programme. Taking place this September 1st-4th, BIGSOUND 2026 will once again bring the global music industry to Brisbane's Fortitude Valley.Leading…
Sony Music Australia Announces 40th Anniversary Edition of John Farnham's 'Whispering Jack'
Sony Music Australia has announced a 40th anniversary edition of John Farnham's Whispering Jack is coming next month.
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Sony Music Australia Announces 40th Anniversary Edition of John Farnham's 'Whispering Jack'
Sony Music Australia has announced a 40th anniversary edition of John Farnham's Whispering Jack is coming next month.
Music Victoria Calls for Permanent Music Trust Ahead of State Election
More than 150 Victorian music industry figures have gathered in Melbourne to call for greater long-term investment in the sector ahead of November’s state election.
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Music Victoria Calls for Permanent Music Trust Ahead of State Election
More than 150 Victorian music industry figures have gathered in Melbourne to call for greater long-term investment in the sector ahead of November’s state election.
ARIA Announces New Members to Hip Hop and R&B Advisory Group
ARIA has today announced the appointment of five new members to its Hip Hop and R&B Advisory Group.
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ARIA Announces New Members to Hip Hop and R&B Advisory Group
ARIA has today announced the appointment of five new members to its Hip Hop and R&B Advisory Group.
BMG and Suno Announce Global Strategic Alliance
BMG and Suno have announced a global alliance. The partnership between BMG and one of the leaders in AI music creation tools “establishes a strategic framework covering BMG's recorded and music…
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BMG and Suno Announce Global Strategic Alliance
BMG and Suno have announced a global alliance. The partnership between BMG and one of the leaders in AI music creation tools “establishes a strategic framework covering BMG's recorded and music…
Guy Sebastian and Former Manager Titus Day Settle Long-Running Legal Case
Guy Sebastian has dropped his Federal Court case against former manager Titus Day following a confidential settlement this week.
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Guy Sebastian and Former Manager Titus Day Settle Long-Running Legal Case
Guy Sebastian has dropped his Federal Court case against former manager Titus Day following a confidential settlement this week.
Viral Australian Hit 'Eastern Rosellas' Gets Limited Vinyl Release
Australian viral song “Eastern Rosellas” has scored a limited vinyl release.
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Viral Australian Hit 'Eastern Rosellas' Gets Limited Vinyl Release
Australian viral song “Eastern Rosellas” has scored a limited vinyl release.
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