'I’m So Excited for More Kiwi Artists to Share in This Experience': A New Zealand Artist Tells Us About Playing The Great Escape
Thanks to a landmark partnership between the New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation New Zealand, a talented contingent of Aotearoa New Zealand acts headed to English festival The Great Escape…
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'I’m So Excited for More Kiwi Artists to Share in This Experience': A New Zealand Artist Tells Us About Playing The Great Escape
Thanks to a landmark partnership between the New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation New Zealand, a talented contingent of Aotearoa New Zealand acts headed to English festival The Great Escape…
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English Songwriter Talay Riley Dies After London Stabbing
English singer-songwriter Talay Riley, who penned songs for the likes of Dua Lipa and Britney Spears, has died after a London stabbing. Metropolitan Police confirmed Riley's passing at the age of 35…
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Katie Noonan and More Win Big at 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards
The 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards winners have been revealed. The Sunshine Coast music community came together yesterday (June 7th) as the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC)…
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ARIA Charts: Country Artist Amber Lawrence Tops Australian Albums List
Amber Lawrence has scored her first-ever Australian Albums No. 1 record with her eighth LP, 'Suburban Cowgirl'.
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Creators Issue Landmark AI Declaration at CISAC Assembly
Creators from around the world have come together in Paris to call for stronger protections for human creativity in the age of AI.
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Creators Issue Landmark AI Declaration at CISAC Assembly
Creators from around the world have come together in Paris to call for stronger protections for human creativity in the age of AI.
Jelly Roll Backs New Zealand's Kaylee Bell at CMA Fest
Fresh off another milestone year in the US market, Kaylee Bell found support from one of country's biggest names at CMA Fest.
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Jelly Roll Backs New Zealand's Kaylee Bell at CMA Fest
Fresh off another milestone year in the US market, Kaylee Bell found support from one of country's biggest names at CMA Fest.
Ticketmaster Halts Céline Dion Sale for 'Suspicious Activity'
Céline Dion fans have been left frustrated after Ticketmaster unexpectedly halted the onsite to the legendary singer's comeback shows in Paris.In a statement shared on X/Twitter (as per Rolling…
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Ticketmaster Halts Céline Dion Sale for 'Suspicious Activity'
Céline Dion fans have been left frustrated after Ticketmaster unexpectedly halted the onsite to the legendary singer's comeback shows in Paris.In a statement shared on X/Twitter (as per Rolling…
Taylor Swift Reportedly Worth $2 Billion
Taylor Swift is reportedly now worth a lot more money. A lot more. Forbes released its ‘Iconoclast 50’ list earlier this week, which recognises “leaders in finance, business, technology, media,…
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Taylor Swift Reportedly Worth $2 Billion
Taylor Swift is reportedly now worth a lot more money. A lot more. Forbes released its ‘Iconoclast 50’ list earlier this week, which recognises “leaders in finance, business, technology, media,…
Reps From Partisan Records, SXSW, The Great Escape Confirmed For BIGSOUND 2026
BIGSOUND has announced more big industry figures for its 2026 event, as well as its first ‘Artist in Conversation’ names.
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Reps From Partisan Records, SXSW, The Great Escape Confirmed For BIGSOUND 2026
BIGSOUND has announced more big industry figures for its 2026 event, as well as its first ‘Artist in Conversation’ names.
Universal Music New Zealand Launches Industry-First Artist Development Programme
Universal Music New Zealand (UMNZ) has launched a first-of-its-kind artist development programme. UMNZ, Aotearoa's largest record label, today announced the launch of next.WAV., which is designed to…
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Universal Music New Zealand Launches Industry-First Artist Development Programme
Universal Music New Zealand (UMNZ) has launched a first-of-its-kind artist development programme. UMNZ, Aotearoa's largest record label, today announced the launch of next.WAV., which is designed to…
APRA AMCOS Responds to Tech Council Chair Scott Farquhar: 'The AI Industry Has Had Every Opportunity to Negotiate'
APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston has responded to comments made by Scott Farquhar at the Australian Financial Review's AI Summit in Sydney. “Every few months, Scott Farquhar discovers that Australian…
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APRA AMCOS Responds to Tech Council Chair Scott Farquhar: 'The AI Industry Has Had Every Opportunity to Negotiate'
APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston has responded to comments made by Scott Farquhar at the Australian Financial Review's AI Summit in Sydney. “Every few months, Scott Farquhar discovers that Australian…
New Zealand Radio Institution 95bFM Relocating for First Time in Almost Six Decades
New Zealand radio institution 95bFM is relocating for the first time in almost six decades. The student radio station today announced it's moving to Karangahape Road in Auckland by Friday, July 31st,…
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New Zealand Radio Institution 95bFM Relocating for First Time in Almost Six Decades
New Zealand radio institution 95bFM is relocating for the first time in almost six decades. The student radio station today announced it's moving to Karangahape Road in Auckland by Friday, July 31st,…
James Johnston Headlines Sweden's Premier Country Music Festival
Australian artist James Johnston has ticked off another milestone - headlining Sweden's premier country music event — the High Chaparral Country Festival.
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James Johnston Headlines Sweden's Premier Country Music Festival
Australian artist James Johnston has ticked off another milestone - headlining Sweden's premier country music event — the High Chaparral Country Festival.
Universal Music Publishing Group Appoints New Asia President
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has this week named Sunita Kaur as President, Asia.
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Universal Music Publishing Group Appoints New Asia President
Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has this week named Sunita Kaur as President, Asia.
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