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ARIA Boss Annabelle Herd Warns Australia Against Giving AI Giants a ‘Free Ride’
Appearing before the Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence this week, ARIA and PPCA CEO Annabelle Herd pushed back against proposals to loosen copyright rules for AI companies.
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ARIA Boss Annabelle Herd Warns Australia Against Giving AI Giants a ‘Free Ride’
Appearing before the Joint Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence this week, ARIA and PPCA CEO Annabelle Herd pushed back against proposals to loosen copyright rules for AI companies.
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John Farnham Concert Broadcast Heading Back to Cinemas This Month
John Farnham fans can re-watch 'The Songs of John Farnham: A Living Legend – The Celebration Concert' when it hits cinemas later this month.
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Ivy Sydney Partners With Fuzzy, Live Nation, Finely Tuned and More (EXCLUSIVE)
Sydney’s iconic Ivy is getting a programming shake-up, with Fuzzy, Live Nation, Finely Tuned, POOF DOOF and One Hit among its new partners, The Music Network can exclusively reveal.
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ARIA Charts: Julia Jacklin's 'The Gem' Goes to No. 1
Julia Jacklin has scored a big debut with her latest album, The Gem.
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Sony Music Seeks Removal of Over 260,000 AI Deepfake Tracks
The tally has nearly doubled in six months, but confirmed removals and the extent of the problem for Australian artists remain unclear.
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Sony Music Seeks Removal of Over 260,000 AI Deepfake Tracks
The tally has nearly doubled in six months, but confirmed removals and the extent of the problem for Australian artists remain unclear.
Vinyl Group CEO Josh Simons Joins Proudly Human Advisory Board
Proudly Human has appointed Vinyl Group CEO Josh Simons to its advisory board.
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Vinyl Group CEO Josh Simons Joins Proudly Human Advisory Board
Proudly Human has appointed Vinyl Group CEO Josh Simons to its advisory board.
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NRL Grand Final’s Jai Arrow Tribute to Feature Amy Shark, Grinspoon, Peking Duk & More
After weeks of speculation around the NRL Grand Final entertainment, some of Australia’s biggest names in music are reportedly joining forces for a special tribute to Jai Arrow.
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NRL Grand Final’s Jai Arrow Tribute to Feature Amy Shark, Grinspoon, Peking Duk & More
After weeks of speculation around the NRL Grand Final entertainment, some of Australia’s biggest names in music are reportedly joining forces for a special tribute to Jai Arrow.
Sia Sells 50% Stake in Music Catalogue for US$180 Million
Australian pop superstar Sia has sold a 50% stake in her music catalogue to Pophouse in a deal worth US$180 million, with an immersive avatar project also in the works.
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Sia Sells 50% Stake in Music Catalogue for US$180 Million
Australian pop superstar Sia has sold a 50% stake in her music catalogue to Pophouse in a deal worth US$180 million, with an immersive avatar project also in the works.
Inside ANDY’s ‘Can’t Wait’: How a Queer Footy Fantasy Went From Moodboard to Screen
Director Harry Welsh and choreographer Tiggy Treloar unpack how ANDY’s original concept became a DIVISION-produced music video spanning football, fashion, movement and queer desire.
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Inside ANDY’s ‘Can’t Wait’: How a Queer Footy Fantasy Went From Moodboard to Screen
Director Harry Welsh and choreographer Tiggy Treloar unpack how ANDY’s original concept became a DIVISION-produced music video spanning football, fashion, movement and queer desire.
Sydney Summertime Announces All-Ages Show for The Strokes
The Strokes' Sydney Summertime show will be open to all ages as the band draws renewed interest from Gen Z audiences.
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Sydney Summertime Announces All-Ages Show for The Strokes
The Strokes' Sydney Summertime show will be open to all ages as the band draws renewed interest from Gen Z audiences.
James Johnston Wins Global Country Artist Award at 2026 CMA International Awards
Australian country artist James Johnston has won big at the 2026 Country Music Association (CMA) International Awards.
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James Johnston Wins Global Country Artist Award at 2026 CMA International Awards
Australian country artist James Johnston has won big at the 2026 Country Music Association (CMA) International Awards.
2026 Screen Music Awards Nominations Announced
The 2026 Screen Music Awards nominees have been revealed today.
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2026 Screen Music Awards Nominations Announced
The 2026 Screen Music Awards nominees have been revealed today.
Live Music Sector Pushes for $5,000 Gig Threshold on Performer Super
The Australian Live Music Business Council says new ATO resources clarify some performer-super obligations but leave smaller gigs facing disproportionate administrative costs.
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Live Music Sector Pushes for $5,000 Gig Threshold on Performer Super
The Australian Live Music Business Council says new ATO resources clarify some performer-super obligations but leave smaller gigs facing disproportionate administrative costs.
Green Music Australia CEO Berish Bilander to Step Down in 2027
Bilander will step down in early 2027 after a decade with the organisation and seven years as CEO.
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Green Music Australia CEO Berish Bilander to Step Down in 2027
Bilander will step down in early 2027 after a decade with the organisation and seven years as CEO.