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2026 ARIA Awards Nominees Revealed

2026 ARIA Awards Nominees Revealed

Genesis Owusu and Tame Impala lead the 2026 ARIA Awards nominations with eight each, followed by Ecca Vandal with seven.

By Lauren McNamara - 16 hours ago
2026 ARIA Awards Nominees Revealed

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2026 ARIA Awards Nominees Revealed

Genesis Owusu and Tame Impala lead the 2026 ARIA Awards nominations with eight each, followed by Ecca Vandal with seven.

By Lauren McNamara - 16 hours ago

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Gary 'Angry' Anderson, Frontman of Rose Tattoo, Passes Away

Gary 'Angry' Anderson, Frontman of Rose Tattoo, Passes Away

Australian singer and frontman of Rose Tattoo, Gary 'Angry' Anderson, has passed away at the age of 79.

By Neil Griffiths - Sep 23, 2026
Gary 'Angry' Anderson, Frontman of Rose Tattoo, Passes Away

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Gary 'Angry' Anderson, Frontman of Rose Tattoo, Passes Away

Australian singer and frontman of Rose Tattoo, Gary 'Angry' Anderson, has passed away at the age of 79.

By Neil Griffiths - Sep 23, 2026
NRL Won't Book Replacement for Grand Final After Tones And I Fallout

NRL Won't Book Replacement for Grand Final After Tones And I Fallout

Chairman Peter V’landys: 'People come to our game for the game.'

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 23, 2026
NRL Won't Book Replacement for Grand Final After Tones And I Fallout

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NRL Won't Book Replacement for Grand Final After Tones And I Fallout

Chairman Peter V’landys: 'People come to our game for the game.'

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 23, 2026
Music Victoria Welcomes Labor’s Live Music Commitments, Calls for Stadium Ticket Levy

Music Victoria Welcomes Labor’s Live Music Commitments, Calls for Stadium Ticket Levy

Music Victoria has welcomed new policy and funding commitments from the State Government aimed at supporting the state’s contemporary music industry.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 23, 2026
Music Victoria Welcomes Labor’s Live Music Commitments, Calls for Stadium Ticket Levy

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Music Victoria Welcomes Labor’s Live Music Commitments, Calls for Stadium Ticket Levy

Music Victoria has welcomed new policy and funding commitments from the State Government aimed at supporting the state’s contemporary music industry.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 23, 2026
Tones And I Turned Down NRL Grand Final Due to US Macklemore Commitment, Management Says

Tones And I Turned Down NRL Grand Final Due to US Macklemore Commitment, Management Says

Tones And I’s management have explained why the singer was unable to accept an offer to perform at next weekend’s NRL Grand Final.

By Neil Griffiths - Sep 22, 2026
Tones And I Turned Down NRL Grand Final Due to US Macklemore Commitment, Management Says

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Tones And I Turned Down NRL Grand Final Due to US Macklemore Commitment, Management Says

Tones And I’s management have explained why the singer was unable to accept an offer to perform at next weekend’s NRL Grand Final.

By Neil Griffiths - Sep 22, 2026
Tones And I and NRL Discussions Break Down Over Grand Final Performance

Tones And I and NRL Discussions Break Down Over Grand Final Performance

Tones And I was in talks to perform this year's NRL grand final until discussions reportedly broke down around her hit song “Dance Monkey.”

By Neil Griffiths - Sep 22, 2026
Tones And I and NRL Discussions Break Down Over Grand Final Performance

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Tones And I and NRL Discussions Break Down Over Grand Final Performance

Tones And I was in talks to perform this year's NRL grand final until discussions reportedly broke down around her hit song “Dance Monkey.”

By Neil Griffiths - Sep 22, 2026
'No Major AI Platform Has Asked to License Copyright Material in Four Years' APRA Says

'No Major AI Platform Has Asked to License Copyright Material in Four Years' APRA Says

Not one major AI platform has contacted APRA AMCOS about licensing copyright material in the four years since generative AI became publicly available, according to the industry body.

By Neil Griffiths - Sep 22, 2026
'No Major AI Platform Has Asked to License Copyright Material in Four Years' APRA Says

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'No Major AI Platform Has Asked to License Copyright Material in Four Years' APRA Says

Not one major AI platform has contacted APRA AMCOS about licensing copyright material in the four years since generative AI became publicly available, according to the industry body.

By Neil Griffiths - Sep 22, 2026
QLD Music Trails' Outback Trail Returns for Its Fifth Year

QLD Music Trails' Outback Trail Returns for Its Fifth Year

The 2026 Trail recorded a 95% increase in attendance compared with the previous year and generated $2.9 million in visitor expenditure across Queensland.

By Alisha Buaya - Sep 22, 2026
QLD Music Trails' Outback Trail Returns for Its Fifth Year

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QLD Music Trails' Outback Trail Returns for Its Fifth Year

The 2026 Trail recorded a 95% increase in attendance compared with the previous year and generated $2.9 million in visitor expenditure across Queensland.

By Alisha Buaya - Sep 22, 2026
John Farnham Tribute Show Storms Australian Box Office

John Farnham Tribute Show Storms Australian Box Office

John Farnham's tribute concert at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday blitzed the box office.

By Neil Griffiths - Sep 21, 2026
John Farnham Tribute Show Storms Australian Box Office

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John Farnham Tribute Show Storms Australian Box Office

John Farnham's tribute concert at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday blitzed the box office.

By Neil Griffiths - Sep 21, 2026
NSW Music Prize Returns for 2026

NSW Music Prize Returns for 2026

Sound NSW has confirmed the judging panels and Nominations Committees for the second edition of the NSW Music Prize, which returns this year.

By Staff Writer - Sep 21, 2026
NSW Music Prize Returns for 2026

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NSW Music Prize Returns for 2026

Sound NSW has confirmed the judging panels and Nominations Committees for the second edition of the NSW Music Prize, which returns this year.

By Staff Writer - Sep 21, 2026
‘We Need to Standardise the Entry Point’: Oxford Creative Academy Launches New Music Diploma

‘We Need to Standardise the Entry Point’: Oxford Creative Academy Launches New Music Diploma

Oxford Creative Academy founder and CEO Matt O’Connor spoke to The Music Network about their new Diploma and his vision for the future of music industry education.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 20, 2026
‘We Need to Standardise the Entry Point’: Oxford Creative Academy Launches New Music Diploma

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‘We Need to Standardise the Entry Point’: Oxford Creative Academy Launches New Music Diploma

Oxford Creative Academy founder and CEO Matt O’Connor spoke to The Music Network about their new Diploma and his vision for the future of music industry education.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 20, 2026