Logo the music network
Logo Vinyl Media

Our Sites

Network Partners

The Music Network | Music Business News, Charts & Analysis

ORiGiN Music Signs Global Deal with Johnny Mackay’s Midnight Rainbow

ORiGiN Music Signs Global Deal with Johnny Mackay’s Midnight Rainbow

ORiGiN Music has signed a global recording and publishing deal with Midnight Rainbow, the independent label founded by Children Collide frontman Johnny Mackay.

By Lauren McNamara - 15 hours ago
ORiGiN Music Signs Global Deal with Johnny Mackay’s Midnight Rainbow

News

ORiGiN Music Signs Global Deal with Johnny Mackay’s Midnight Rainbow

ORiGiN Music has signed a global recording and publishing deal with Midnight Rainbow, the independent label founded by Children Collide frontman Johnny Mackay.

By Lauren McNamara - 15 hours ago

Latest stories

Southwave Returns to Brisbane in 2027 with Flight Facilities, The Jungle Giants and More

Southwave Returns to Brisbane in 2027 with Flight Facilities, The Jungle Giants and More

Brisbane’s free, all-ages music series Southwave returns in 2027 with eight events featuring Flight Facilities, The Jungle Giants, Young Franco and more.

By Jade Kennedy - Nov 5, 2026
Southwave Returns to Brisbane in 2027 with Flight Facilities, The Jungle Giants and More

News

Southwave Returns to Brisbane in 2027 with Flight Facilities, The Jungle Giants and More

Brisbane’s free, all-ages music series Southwave returns in 2027 with eight events featuring Flight Facilities, The Jungle Giants, Young Franco and more.

By Jade Kennedy - Nov 5, 2026
Ecca Vandal Wins Australian Music Prize for 'Looking for People to Unfollow'

Ecca Vandal Wins Australian Music Prize for 'Looking for People to Unfollow'

Ecca Vandal has won the 22nd SoundMerch Australian Music Prize, taking home $50,000 for her second studio album.

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 5, 2026
Ecca Vandal Wins Australian Music Prize for 'Looking for People to Unfollow'

News

Ecca Vandal Wins Australian Music Prize for 'Looking for People to Unfollow'

Ecca Vandal has won the 22nd SoundMerch Australian Music Prize, taking home $50,000 for her second studio album.

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 5, 2026
Sydney Mardi Gras Party to Return in 2027 With New Venue

Sydney Mardi Gras Party to Return in 2027 With New Venue

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has confirmed the return of its iconic Mardi Gras Party in 2027, alongside an expanded festival program.

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 5, 2026
Sydney Mardi Gras Party to Return in 2027 With New Venue

News

Sydney Mardi Gras Party to Return in 2027 With New Venue

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has confirmed the return of its iconic Mardi Gras Party in 2027, alongside an expanded festival program.

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 5, 2026
Triple R Celebrates 50 Years with Courtney Barnett, Party Dozen and KAIIT at Fed Square

Triple R Celebrates 50 Years with Courtney Barnett, Party Dozen and KAIIT at Fed Square

Melbourne community radio institution Triple R will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a free, all-ages concert at Fed Square on Thursday, November 12th.

By Jade Kennedy - Nov 4, 2026
Triple R Celebrates 50 Years with Courtney Barnett, Party Dozen and KAIIT at Fed Square

News

Triple R Celebrates 50 Years with Courtney Barnett, Party Dozen and KAIIT at Fed Square

Melbourne community radio institution Triple R will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a free, all-ages concert at Fed Square on Thursday, November 12th.

By Jade Kennedy - Nov 4, 2026
Riverboats Music Festival Launches New Stage for Emerging Regional Artists

Riverboats Music Festival Launches New Stage for Emerging Regional Artists

The Dungula Discovery Stage will give emerging regional musicians the opportunity to perform at the festival's 15th anniversary edition in February 2027.

By Jade Kennedy - Nov 4, 2026
Riverboats Music Festival Launches New Stage for Emerging Regional Artists

News

Riverboats Music Festival Launches New Stage for Emerging Regional Artists

The Dungula Discovery Stage will give emerging regional musicians the opportunity to perform at the festival's 15th anniversary edition in February 2027.

By Jade Kennedy - Nov 4, 2026
ARIA Week 2026 Program Announced

ARIA Week 2026 Program Announced

ARIA has today revealed the full program for ARIA Week 2026.

By Staff - Nov 4, 2026
ARIA Week 2026 Program Announced

News

ARIA Week 2026 Program Announced

ARIA has today revealed the full program for ARIA Week 2026.

By Staff - Nov 4, 2026
Inaugural National Songbook Inductees Revealed

Inaugural National Songbook Inductees Revealed

APRA AMCOS and the NFSA have unveiled the first inductees into the National Songbook, a new initiative dedicated to songs that have shaped Australia's cultural identity.

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 4, 2026
Inaugural National Songbook Inductees Revealed

News

Inaugural National Songbook Inductees Revealed

APRA AMCOS and the NFSA have unveiled the first inductees into the National Songbook, a new initiative dedicated to songs that have shaped Australia's cultural identity.

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 4, 2026
Lorrae McKenna Appointed Indie-Con Australia Conference Programmer

Lorrae McKenna Appointed Indie-Con Australia Conference Programmer

The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) has appointed Our Golden Friend founder Lorrae McKenna as the new Indie-Con conference programmer

By Jade Kennedy - Nov 3, 2026
Lorrae McKenna Appointed Indie-Con Australia Conference Programmer

News

Lorrae McKenna Appointed Indie-Con Australia Conference Programmer

The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) has appointed Our Golden Friend founder Lorrae McKenna as the new Indie-Con conference programmer

By Jade Kennedy - Nov 3, 2026
UNIFIED Music Group Announces Next Ground Floor Act

UNIFIED Music Group Announces Next Ground Floor Act

UNIFIED Music Group has added Northeast Arnhem Land band Wild Honey to its Ground Floor program.

By Staff Writer - Nov 3, 2026
UNIFIED Music Group Announces Next Ground Floor Act

News

UNIFIED Music Group Announces Next Ground Floor Act

UNIFIED Music Group has added Northeast Arnhem Land band Wild Honey to its Ground Floor program.

By Staff Writer - Nov 3, 2026
Watch The Wiggles Join 5SOS on Stage in Melbourne

Watch The Wiggles Join 5SOS on Stage in Melbourne

5 Seconds of Summer gave their fans a treat during their Melbourne show on Monday night, bringing out local legends The Wiggles on stage.

By Neil Griffiths - Nov 3, 2026
Watch The Wiggles Join 5SOS on Stage in Melbourne

News

Watch The Wiggles Join 5SOS on Stage in Melbourne

5 Seconds of Summer gave their fans a treat during their Melbourne show on Monday night, bringing out local legends The Wiggles on stage.

By Neil Griffiths - Nov 3, 2026