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BIGSOUND Expands First Nations Program With 3%, Uncle Joe Geia and MOB CYPHER
BIGSOUND has unveiled an expanded Goowal Goowal program for its 25th anniversary, bringing together established artists, emerging talent and international First Nations delegates for a series of…
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BIGSOUND Expands First Nations Program With 3%, Uncle Joe Geia and MOB CYPHER
BIGSOUND has unveiled an expanded Goowal Goowal program for its 25th anniversary, bringing together established artists, emerging talent and international First Nations delegates for a series of…
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Amyl and the Sniffers Announce Live Country Album and Film 'Truth or Consequence'
Amyl and the Sniffers are set to release a brand new live album, which will be complemented by a film heading to the big screen.
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'Everyone Wants to Be Known for Something': Local Artist Jael Is Finding Her Niche in the UK Music Scene
Ahead of the release of her debut EP 'Mama Says', we caught up with Congolese-Australian singer-songwriter Jael.
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Ninajirachi Sweeps 2026 AIR Awards
Ninajirachi swept the 2026 AIR Awards.The breakout producer was the big winner at the ceremony in Adelaide last night (July 30th), with the awards celebrating the best of Australia's independent…
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Liza Lim AM to Receive Prestigious Richard Gill Award at 2026 Art Music Awards
Australian composer, educator and researcher Professor Liza Lim AM will receive the Richard Gill Award for Distinguished Services to Australian Music at the 2026 Art Music Awards in Melbourne this…
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Liza Lim AM to Receive Prestigious Richard Gill Award at 2026 Art Music Awards
Australian composer, educator and researcher Professor Liza Lim AM will receive the Richard Gill Award for Distinguished Services to Australian Music at the 2026 Art Music Awards in Melbourne this…
Charli XCX Cruises to Top of Aotearoa Charts
Charli XCX has grabbed a second No. 1 album in New Zealand.The English pop superstar debuts atop this week's Top 40 Albums Chart with Music, Fashion, Film, which earned a rave review from Rolling…
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Charli XCX Cruises to Top of Aotearoa Charts
Charli XCX has grabbed a second No. 1 album in New Zealand.The English pop superstar debuts atop this week's Top 40 Albums Chart with Music, Fashion, Film, which earned a rave review from Rolling…
Federal Government Adds $12.5 Million to Revive Live Funding
The federal government will commit a further $12.5 million to its Revive Live program in 2026-27, extending financial support for Australian live music venues, festivals, artists and industry…
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Federal Government Adds $12.5 Million to Revive Live Funding
The federal government will commit a further $12.5 million to its Revive Live program in 2026-27, extending financial support for Australian live music venues, festivals, artists and industry…
Peking Duk Take Aim at Australian Radio in Video
Peking Duk have taken aim at Australian radio airplay and AI music in a social media video this week.
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Peking Duk Take Aim at Australian Radio in Video
Peking Duk have taken aim at Australian radio airplay and AI music in a social media video this week.
New Annual Announces 2026 Festival Program
New Annual has unveiled its full 2026 program, with Hermitude, Ngaiire, Trophy Wyfe and three generations of Newcastle punk among the music highlights set to take over the city from September 25th to…
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New Annual Announces 2026 Festival Program
New Annual has unveiled its full 2026 program, with Hermitude, Ngaiire, Trophy Wyfe and three generations of Newcastle punk among the music highlights set to take over the city from September 25th to…
Odd Culture Group to Take Over The Imperial Hotel Ahead of $5 Million Redevelopment
Odd Culture Group will assume operations of Sydney LGBTQIA+ institution The Imperial Hotel Erskineville from September 1st, ahead of a planned $5 million redevelopment.The hospitality group will…
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Odd Culture Group to Take Over The Imperial Hotel Ahead of $5 Million Redevelopment
Odd Culture Group will assume operations of Sydney LGBTQIA+ institution The Imperial Hotel Erskineville from September 1st, ahead of a planned $5 million redevelopment.The hospitality group will…
Afroman Files Lawsuit Against Officer Who Sued Him and Lost
Afroman is out for revenge. As per Rolling Stone, Afroman has filed a lawsuit against one of the officers who raided his home in 2022 and later sued the musician after he turned footage of the raid…
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Afroman Files Lawsuit Against Officer Who Sued Him and Lost
Afroman is out for revenge. As per Rolling Stone, Afroman has filed a lawsuit against one of the officers who raided his home in 2022 and later sued the musician after he turned footage of the raid…
New Trailer Released for Tina Arena Documentary
The trailer for Tina Arena's new documentary, Tina Arena: Unravel Me, has dropped ahead of its release next month.
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New Trailer Released for Tina Arena Documentary
The trailer for Tina Arena's new documentary, Tina Arena: Unravel Me, has dropped ahead of its release next month.
Spike F*ck Signs to Sacred Bones Records, Announces Debut Album
Genre-hopping Melbourne artist Spike F*ck has announced his debut album, evidence. The musician's debut drops on October 2nd via iconic New York City-based label Sacred Bones Records (Suicide,…
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Spike F*ck Signs to Sacred Bones Records, Announces Debut Album
Genre-hopping Melbourne artist Spike F*ck has announced his debut album, evidence. The musician's debut drops on October 2nd via iconic New York City-based label Sacred Bones Records (Suicide,…
2026 NIMAs Hall of Fame Inductees Revealed
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware this article contains images and names of deceased persons.Marlene Cummins and Saltwater Band have been revealed as the inductees into…
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2026 NIMAs Hall of Fame Inductees Revealed
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware this article contains images and names of deceased persons.Marlene Cummins and Saltwater Band have been revealed as the inductees into…
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