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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.
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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.
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New Zealand Music Platform Lume Expands to Australia, Inks Gyro Deal and ARIA Chart Eligibility (EXCLUSIVE)
New Zealand music platform Lume is officially launching in Australia, The Music Network can reveal.
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ARIA Charts: Jack Gray Debuts at No. 1 With First Album 'Swimming in Jeans'
Jack Gray has debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Australian Albums chart with his first album, 'Swimming in Jeans.'
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'Creative Work Is the Only Ingredient They Refuse to Pay For': APRA AMCOS Hits Back at OpenAI
APRA AMCOS has hit back at OpenAI over its push for changes to Australian copyright law.
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More Than 50 Albums Already Nominated for 2026 Australian Music Prize
Judging for the 2026 Australian Music Prize is nearing the end of its first stage, with more than 500 Australian albums in contention.
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More Than 50 Albums Already Nominated for 2026 Australian Music Prize
Judging for the 2026 Australian Music Prize is nearing the end of its first stage, with more than 500 Australian albums in contention.
Ticket Scammers Still Getting Through Despite Tougher Resale Laws, Report Finds
Despite tougher resale laws and regulated platforms, scammers are still getting through, according to Tixel's 'Future of Ticketing Report'.
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Ticket Scammers Still Getting Through Despite Tougher Resale Laws, Report Finds
Despite tougher resale laws and regulated platforms, scammers are still getting through, according to Tixel's 'Future of Ticketing Report'.
Creative Australia Invests $2 Million In Funding to National Music and Theatre Touring Programs
Creative Australia has announced more than $2 million in funding through its national touring programs.
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Creative Australia Invests $2 Million In Funding to National Music and Theatre Touring Programs
Creative Australia has announced more than $2 million in funding through its national touring programs.
Macklemore Pledges $1 Million as Ed Sheeran Tour Fallout Continues
The fallout from Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s ‘Loop’ tour has escalated, with the rapper publicly challenging New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
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Macklemore Pledges $1 Million as Ed Sheeran Tour Fallout Continues
The fallout from Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s ‘Loop’ tour has escalated, with the rapper publicly challenging New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft.
Laufey Signs With Interscope and Verve After Six Years as Independent Artist
Two-time Grammy winner Laufey has signed with Interscope Records and Verve Records.
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Laufey Signs With Interscope and Verve After Six Years as Independent Artist
Two-time Grammy winner Laufey has signed with Interscope Records and Verve Records.
Kylie Minogue, Midnight Oil and Archie Roach Lead AMPA's New Exhibition
Kylie Minogue, Midnight Oil, Archie Roach and Olivia Newton-John feature in a new Melbourne exhibition, with Minogue's gold hot pants and Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst's Ludwig drum kit among the…
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Kylie Minogue, Midnight Oil and Archie Roach Lead AMPA's New Exhibition
Kylie Minogue, Midnight Oil, Archie Roach and Olivia Newton-John feature in a new Melbourne exhibition, with Minogue's gold hot pants and Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst's Ludwig drum kit among the…
Ed Sheeran's Opening Acts Drop Off US Tour After Macklemore Axing
All of the remaining opening acts on Ed Sheeran's ‘Loop’ tour have dropped out after Macklemore was axed for making pro-Palestine comments onstage.
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Ed Sheeran's Opening Acts Drop Off US Tour After Macklemore Axing
All of the remaining opening acts on Ed Sheeran's ‘Loop’ tour have dropped out after Macklemore was axed for making pro-Palestine comments onstage.
Calvin Harris to Embark on First Ever Headline Australian Tour
Scottish DJ star Calvin Harris has announced his first-ever headline tour of Australia.
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Calvin Harris to Embark on First Ever Headline Australian Tour
Scottish DJ star Calvin Harris has announced his first-ever headline tour of Australia.
Live Music Is Becoming a Key Loyalty Tool for Brands, Live Nation Study Shows
According to new research from Live Nation, an overwhelming majority of Australian live music fans would sign up for or switch loyalty programs to access live music perks.
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Live Music Is Becoming a Key Loyalty Tool for Brands, Live Nation Study Shows
According to new research from Live Nation, an overwhelming majority of Australian live music fans would sign up for or switch loyalty programs to access live music perks.
Divine Playhouse Sets Sydney Comeback After Forced Closure
Two months after being forced out of its Kent Street home, the team behind Divine Playhouse has unveiled its next move.
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Divine Playhouse Sets Sydney Comeback After Forced Closure
Two months after being forced out of its Kent Street home, the team behind Divine Playhouse has unveiled its next move.
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