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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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Laneway Festival Announces New General Manager (EXCLUSIVE)
Laneway Festival has appointed a new General Manager ahead of its 22nd edition.
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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.
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Australian Women in Music Awards Announce 2026 Finalists After Record Nominations
The Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) have revealed the finalists for their 2026 edition, with Judy Small AM, Babyshakes Dillon, Megan Burslem, Kate Duncan, Katy Richards and Jessica Wells…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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…
Jessica Ducrou and Elise Huntley Launch New Sydney Concert Series
Festival veterans Jessica Ducrou and Elise Huntley are launching a new outdoor concert series in Sydney.
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Jessica Ducrou and Elise Huntley Launch New Sydney Concert Series
Festival veterans Jessica Ducrou and Elise Huntley are launching a new outdoor concert series in Sydney.
Darren Hayes Receives Support Act’s Excellence in Community Award
Darren Hayes has been honoured with Support Act’s Excellence in Community Award at the 17th annual Music In The House event in Sydney.
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Darren Hayes Receives Support Act’s Excellence in Community Award
Darren Hayes has been honoured with Support Act’s Excellence in Community Award at the 17th annual Music In The House event in Sydney.
Global Music Icon and Songwriting Powerhouse Dolly Parton Dies Aged 80
Dolly Parton, the singer, songwriter and entertainment entrepreneur whose influence reshaped country music and extended across the global music industry, has died aged 80.Parton's nephew Bryan Seaver…
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Global Music Icon and Songwriting Powerhouse Dolly Parton Dies Aged 80
Dolly Parton, the singer, songwriter and entertainment entrepreneur whose influence reshaped country music and extended across the global music industry, has died aged 80.Parton's nephew Bryan Seaver…
Willstah Signs Global Publishing Deal with BMG
BMG has added Grammy-nominated Australian-based songwriter and producer Willie Tafa, better known as Willstah, to its publishing roster under an exclusive global deal.The signing continues a run of…
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Willstah Signs Global Publishing Deal with BMG
BMG has added Grammy-nominated Australian-based songwriter and producer Willie Tafa, better known as Willstah, to its publishing roster under an exclusive global deal.The signing continues a run of…
Jaddan Comerford & Regan Lethbridge Launch CORE Talent Agency Led By Desiree Venuto and Adam Montgomery
UNIFIED Music Group's Jaddan Comerford and Lemon Tree Music's Regan Lethbridge have launched brand new artist booking agency, CORE.
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Jaddan Comerford & Regan Lethbridge Launch CORE Talent Agency Led By Desiree Venuto and Adam Montgomery
UNIFIED Music Group's Jaddan Comerford and Lemon Tree Music's Regan Lethbridge have launched brand new artist booking agency, CORE.
Australian Artists James Johnston and BOY SODA Gain Ground Overseas
James Johnston and BOY SODA are flying the flag for Australian music overseas, with both artists reaching new international milestones.
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Australian Artists James Johnston and BOY SODA Gain Ground Overseas
James Johnston and BOY SODA are flying the flag for Australian music overseas, with both artists reaching new international milestones.
Kate Miller-Heidke Says Ageism Is ‘Deeply Entrenched’ in Australian Music
Kate Miller-Heidke has called out ageism facing women in Australian music, as she and Tina Arena reflect on the challenges they have encountered over the years.
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Kate Miller-Heidke Says Ageism Is ‘Deeply Entrenched’ in Australian Music
Kate Miller-Heidke has called out ageism facing women in Australian music, as she and Tina Arena reflect on the challenges they have encountered over the years.
Stop Renting Attention – Start Earning It
Briony Kent, Head of Marketing at Salomon ANZ, talks about how brands should connect with musicians at BIGSOUND 2026.
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Stop Renting Attention – Start Earning It
Briony Kent, Head of Marketing at Salomon ANZ, talks about how brands should connect with musicians at BIGSOUND 2026.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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