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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…
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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…
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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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ARIA Charts: Perth Band DICE Score Highest Ever Debut
Australian indie rockers DICE have taken out the No. 1 spot on this week's Australian Albums Chart with 'I Thought The Altitude Would Make it Worth The View.'
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Olly Arkins To Step Down From AFA CEO Role
Olly Arkins will step down as Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Festival Association (AFA) at the end of August.
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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.
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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…
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.
Warner Chappell Music Signs Deals with Fat Papi & Prodshushy
New Zealand chart sensations Fat Papi and prodshushy have signed with Warner Chappell MusicWarner Chappell Music has expanded its global roster by signing the rising stars to worldwide publishing…
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Warner Chappell Music Signs Deals with Fat Papi & Prodshushy
New Zealand chart sensations Fat Papi and prodshushy have signed with Warner Chappell MusicWarner Chappell Music has expanded its global roster by signing the rising stars to worldwide publishing…
Australia House Expands ADE Presence for 2026 (EXCLUSIVE)
Australia House will return to Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) for a third consecutive year in 2026, The Music Network can exclusively reveal.
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Australia House Expands ADE Presence for 2026 (EXCLUSIVE)
Australia House will return to Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) for a third consecutive year in 2026, The Music Network can exclusively reveal.
ARIA Brings Back Membership Inclusion Programme
ARIA is opening its doors to a new group of independent labels and music companies through the return of its Membership Inclusion Programme.
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ARIA Brings Back Membership Inclusion Programme
ARIA is opening its doors to a new group of independent labels and music companies through the return of its Membership Inclusion Programme.
Laneway Festival to Scale Back Australian Run in 2027
Laneway Festival has announced some changes for its Australian run in 2027, with two cities set to miss out.
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Laneway Festival to Scale Back Australian Run in 2027
Laneway Festival has announced some changes for its Australian run in 2027, with two cities set to miss out.
Swapmeet Sign Worldwide Publishing Deal with Concord
Concord Music Publishing ANZ has signed exciting rock band Swapmeet to a worldwide publishing agreement. Formed by Venus O'Broin, Joshua Doherty, Maxwell Elphick, and Jack Medlyn, Swapmeet have…
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Swapmeet Sign Worldwide Publishing Deal with Concord
Concord Music Publishing ANZ has signed exciting rock band Swapmeet to a worldwide publishing agreement. Formed by Venus O'Broin, Joshua Doherty, Maxwell Elphick, and Jack Medlyn, Swapmeet have…
2026 National Indigenous Music Award Winners Revealed
The 2026 National Indigenous Music Award winners were announced in Darwin on Saturday night.
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2026 National Indigenous Music Award Winners Revealed
The 2026 National Indigenous Music Award winners were announced in Darwin on Saturday night.
Ariana Grande Tops Aotearoa Charts with 'Petal'
It's a big, big week for local music on the Official Aotearoa Music Charts.Following a difficult week of publicity, Ariana Grande enters the Top 40 Albums Chart with Petal, heading straight to the…
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Ariana Grande Tops Aotearoa Charts with 'Petal'
It's a big, big week for local music on the Official Aotearoa Music Charts.Following a difficult week of publicity, Ariana Grande enters the Top 40 Albums Chart with Petal, heading straight to the…
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