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Brisbane to Get New 17,000-Capacity Arena in Major Live Music Boost
A new 17,000-capacity arena is set to boost Brisbane’s position on the national touring circuit and attract more major live music events to Queensland.
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Brisbane to Get New 17,000-Capacity Arena in Major Live Music Boost
A new 17,000-capacity arena is set to boost Brisbane’s position on the national touring circuit and attract more major live music events to Queensland.
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Tame Impala's Kevin Parker Named 2026 ARIA Global Impact Award Recipient
Tame Impala's Kevin Parker will be recognised for his outstanding international achievements at the 2026 ARIA Awards, with the Global Impact Award.
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Stop Turning Youth Passion Into Pedagogy: Why We Need Frictionless Creative Education
Matt O’Connor of Oxford Creative Academy explores why Australia’s education system needs to rethink how it recognises real-world experience and practical skills in the creative industries.
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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.
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2026 J Awards Winners Revealed
The 2026 J Awards winners have officially been revealed, with Genesis Owusu taking home the Australian Album of the Year prize.
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2026 J Awards Winners Revealed
The 2026 J Awards winners have officially been revealed, with Genesis Owusu taking home the Australian Album of the Year prize.
DistroKid Launches Kobalt-Backed Publishing Service With 80% Royalty Share
The new service offers independent songwriters another way to collect publishing royalties, but Australian APRA AMCOS members should examine their existing rights arrangements before signing up.
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DistroKid Launches Kobalt-Backed Publishing Service With 80% Royalty Share
The new service offers independent songwriters another way to collect publishing royalties, but Australian APRA AMCOS members should examine their existing rights arrangements before signing up.
Adam Briggs Foundation Reopens BARPIRDHILA Grant
The Adam Briggs Foundation has reopened its BARPIRDHILA grant, it has been announced this week.
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Adam Briggs Foundation Reopens BARPIRDHILA Grant
The Adam Briggs Foundation has reopened its BARPIRDHILA grant, it has been announced this week.
Silver Lake Reportedly Explores TEG Sale as Ticketek Parent Faces Financial Pressure
The reported $1.5 billion process follows mounting financial losses, major venue contract setbacks and a restructuring of the Australian entertainment group.
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Silver Lake Reportedly Explores TEG Sale as Ticketek Parent Faces Financial Pressure
The reported $1.5 billion process follows mounting financial losses, major venue contract setbacks and a restructuring of the Australian entertainment group.
AFA Backs Victorian Coalition Pledge to Cut Festival Red Tape
The Australian Festival Association (AFA) has welcomed the Victorian Coalition's proposed reforms to event approvals and permits.
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AFA Backs Victorian Coalition Pledge to Cut Festival Red Tape
The Australian Festival Association (AFA) has welcomed the Victorian Coalition's proposed reforms to event approvals and permits.
Gang of Youths Announce Fourth Album
Gang of Youths announce 'Compañero', due March 2027, alongside new single "Benny's Video" and an extensive North American run, culminating in Coachella.
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Gang of Youths Announce Fourth Album
Gang of Youths announce 'Compañero', due March 2027, alongside new single "Benny's Video" and an extensive North American run, culminating in Coachella.
Middle Kids Sign Global Deal with Mushroom Music, Release New Single 'big freak'
Middle Kids have signed a global deal with Mushroom Music, marking the partnership with the release of their new single, 'big freak'.
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Middle Kids Sign Global Deal with Mushroom Music, Release New Single 'big freak'
Middle Kids have signed a global deal with Mushroom Music, marking the partnership with the release of their new single, 'big freak'.
One of One, All Men Call on Music Industry Men to Take Action Against Harmful Behaviour
One of One and All Men will host a free webinar on November 30th, encouraging men in the Australian music industry to take more action for safer workplaces.
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One of One, All Men Call on Music Industry Men to Take Action Against Harmful Behaviour
One of One and All Men will host a free webinar on November 30th, encouraging men in the Australian music industry to take more action for safer workplaces.
Mental As Anything Documentary Heads to Seven Following Cinema Release
'Live It Up: The Mental As Anything Story' will premiere on Seven and 7plus this month following its theatrical release in March.
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Mental As Anything Documentary Heads to Seven Following Cinema Release
'Live It Up: The Mental As Anything Story' will premiere on Seven and 7plus this month following its theatrical release in March.
Australia's Arts Spending Trails OECD Average by 37% as New Research Initiative Launches
RISING and Mandala have launched a new research initiative to rethink the value of Australia's arts sector amid record participation and ongoing funding gaps.
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Australia's Arts Spending Trails OECD Average by 37% as New Research Initiative Launches
RISING and Mandala have launched a new research initiative to rethink the value of Australia's arts sector amid record participation and ongoing funding gaps.