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ARIA Charts: Perth Band DICE Score Highest Ever Debut
Australian indie rockers DICE have taken out the No. 1 spot on this week's Australian Albums Chart with 'I Thought The Altitude Would Make it Worth The View.'
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ARIA Charts: Perth Band DICE Score Highest Ever Debut
Australian indie rockers DICE have taken out the No. 1 spot on this week's Australian Albums Chart with 'I Thought The Altitude Would Make it Worth The View.'
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Ariana Grande Tops Aotearoa Charts with 'Petal'
It's a big, big week for local music on the Official Aotearoa Music Charts.Following a difficult week of publicity, Ariana Grande enters the Top 40 Albums Chart with Petal, heading straight to the…
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BMG Acquires Andrew Stockdale’s Wolfmother Publishing and Royalty Rights
BMG has expanded its long-running relationship with Wolfmother frontman Andrew Stockdale, acquiring his publishing, recorded music royalty and neighbouring rights interests in the rock band's back…
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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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Sunk Loto Sign with Welkin Entertainment Management
Australian heavy music veterans Sunk Loto have signed a new management deal with Welkin Entertainment Management.The Melbourne based company, which was founded in 2007 by Ne Obliviscaris co-founder,…
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Sunk Loto Sign with Welkin Entertainment Management
Australian heavy music veterans Sunk Loto have signed a new management deal with Welkin Entertainment Management.The Melbourne based company, which was founded in 2007 by Ne Obliviscaris co-founder,…
'We Can't Wait to Return': Watch Highlights of Indie-Con 2026
AIR's 10th edition of the Indie-Con Australia conference is in the books, having wrapped in Adelaide last week.
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'We Can't Wait to Return': Watch Highlights of Indie-Con 2026
AIR's 10th edition of the Indie-Con Australia conference is in the books, having wrapped in Adelaide last week.
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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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.
Ralph Carr Convincted of Rape in Melbourne Court
Prominent entertainment executive Ralph Carr has been identified as the Melbourne businessman convicted of raping a former employee.A court order had initially prevented Carr — also known as Ralph…
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Ralph Carr Convincted of Rape in Melbourne Court
Prominent entertainment executive Ralph Carr has been identified as the Melbourne businessman convicted of raping a former employee.A court order had initially prevented Carr — also known as Ralph…
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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ARIA Charts: Amy Shark's 'Soft Pop' is This Week's No. 1 Australian Album
Amy Shark has taken out the top spot on the Australian Albums chart this week with her new album, 'Soft Pop.'
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ARIA Charts: Amy Shark's 'Soft Pop' is This Week's No. 1 Australian Album
Amy Shark has taken out the top spot on the Australian Albums chart this week with her new album, 'Soft Pop.'
Glenn A Baker Passes Away at 74
Glenn A Baker, one of Australia's most revered journalists, is confirmed to have passed away on Friday morning.
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Glenn A Baker Passes Away at 74
Glenn A Baker, one of Australia's most revered journalists, is confirmed to have passed away on Friday morning.
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.
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