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'Creative Work Is the Only Ingredient They Refuse to Pay For': APRA AMCOS Hits Back at OpenAI
APRA AMCOS has hit back at OpenAI over its push for changes to Australian copyright law.
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'Creative Work Is the Only Ingredient They Refuse to Pay For': APRA AMCOS Hits Back at OpenAI
APRA AMCOS has hit back at OpenAI over its push for changes to Australian copyright law.
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Ed Sheeran's Opening Acts Drop Off US Tour After Macklemore Axing
All of the remaining opening acts on Ed Sheeran's ‘Loop’ tour have dropped out after Macklemore was axed for making pro-Palestine comments onstage.
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‘We Don’t Aspire to Be Other Festivals’: QMusic CEO Kristy Ellis Reflects on BIGSOUND 2026
BIGSOUND won’t chase the model of other major festivals as the organisation begins planning for 2027 and beyond, according to QMusic CEO Kristy Ellis.
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ARIA Charts: Angus & Julia Stone Score First No. 1 Album in Over 10 Years
Australian favourites Angus & Julia Stone have scored their first No. 1 album on the ARIA charts in over ten years.
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Divine Playhouse Sets Sydney Comeback After Forced Closure
Two months after being forced out of its Kent Street home, the team behind Divine Playhouse has unveiled its next move.
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Divine Playhouse Sets Sydney Comeback After Forced Closure
Two months after being forced out of its Kent Street home, the team behind Divine Playhouse has unveiled its next move.
ICEHOUSE Announce ‘Man of Colours’ Arena Tour for 2027
ICEHOUSE will return to arenas in 2027 for their first headline indoor concert tour in more than two decades, celebrating the 40th anniversary of 'Man of Colours'.
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ICEHOUSE Announce ‘Man of Colours’ Arena Tour for 2027
ICEHOUSE will return to arenas in 2027 for their first headline indoor concert tour in more than two decades, celebrating the 40th anniversary of 'Man of Colours'.
Empire of the Sun Announce Biggest Ever Tour of Australia
Empire of the Sun have announced their biggest ever tour of Australia set for 2027.
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Empire of the Sun Announce Biggest Ever Tour of Australia
Empire of the Sun have announced their biggest ever tour of Australia set for 2027.
These Aussie Artists Have Put Their Spin on the New Birdie’s Brekkie Jingle
Macca’s has given Birdie a theme song, and Australian artists have now started putting their own spin on it.
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These Aussie Artists Have Put Their Spin on the New Birdie’s Brekkie Jingle
Macca’s has given Birdie a theme song, and Australian artists have now started putting their own spin on it.
Former Sticky Fingers Frontman Dylan Frost Faces Court Over AVO
Former Sticky Fingers frontman Dylan Frost has appeared in court over an apprehended violence order.
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Former Sticky Fingers Frontman Dylan Frost Faces Court Over AVO
Former Sticky Fingers frontman Dylan Frost has appeared in court over an apprehended violence order.
2026 APRA Silver Scroll Finalists Announced
The finalists for the 2026 APRA Silver Scroll Awards | Kaitito Kaiaka have been revealed.
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2026 APRA Silver Scroll Finalists Announced
The finalists for the 2026 APRA Silver Scroll Awards | Kaitito Kaiaka have been revealed.
'They Saw the Vision': Yes Boone Drops First Release With Warner Music Australia
Sydney producer and artist Yes Boone is looking beyond Australia after signing with Warner Music Australia in partnership with Warner Records US, a deal he says gives him both the international reach and creative backing needed for the next stage of his career.
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'They Saw the Vision': Yes Boone Drops First Release With Warner Music Australia
Sydney producer and artist Yes Boone is looking beyond Australia after signing with Warner Music Australia in partnership with Warner Records US, a deal he says gives him both the international reach and creative backing needed for the next stage of his career.
Serenade Approved For Billboard Chart Eligibility in the US
Serenade has been confirmed as one of seven global vendors and manufacturers whose Smart Media Albums will be eligible to count towards Billboard's US album charts.
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Serenade Approved For Billboard Chart Eligibility in the US
Serenade has been confirmed as one of seven global vendors and manufacturers whose Smart Media Albums will be eligible to count towards Billboard's US album charts.
First Signing Revealed For Kobie Dee's New Label (EXCLUSIVE)
The Music Network can exclusively reveal the very first signing on Kobie Dee's new label, Twenny47 Records. Only a week after we announced its launch, it can now be revealed that 17-year-old rapper…
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First Signing Revealed For Kobie Dee's New Label (EXCLUSIVE)
The Music Network can exclusively reveal the very first signing on Kobie Dee's new label, Twenny47 Records. Only a week after we announced its launch, it can now be revealed that 17-year-old rapper…
Believe's TuneCore Switches Stance & Locks in Partnership With Suno
Global artist development company Believe has entered a “strategic partnership" with AI music platform, Suno.
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Believe's TuneCore Switches Stance & Locks in Partnership With Suno
Global artist development company Believe has entered a “strategic partnership" with AI music platform, Suno.
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