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ARIA Introduces New Chart Rules for AI-Generated Music
ARIA has today updated its Charts Code of Practice to exclude wholly AI-generated recordings from the Australian Charts.
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ARIA Introduces New Chart Rules for AI-Generated Music
ARIA has today updated its Charts Code of Practice to exclude wholly AI-generated recordings from the Australian Charts.
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BIGSOUND Locks In Final Program for 25th Anniversary
BIGSOUND has locked in new showcases, industry events and international delegations ahead of its 25th anniversary next week.
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TEG Dismantles Country Music Team Six Months After Launch
TEG has dismantled the team behind its country music division just six months after announcing plans to expand its presence in the booming genre.
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QMusic Appoints Kristy Ellis as Permanent CEO
Queensland music industry body QMusic has appointed Kristy Ellis as its permanent Chief Executive Officer following a national executive search. Ellis has served as QMusic's Interim CEO since April,…
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Australian Artists James Johnston and BOY SODA Gain Ground Overseas
James Johnston and BOY SODA are flying the flag for Australian music overseas, with both artists reaching new international milestones.
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Australian Artists James Johnston and BOY SODA Gain Ground Overseas
James Johnston and BOY SODA are flying the flag for Australian music overseas, with both artists reaching new international milestones.
UNIFIED Music Group Signs Fat Papi and Prodshushy in New Zealand Expansion
UNIFIED Music Group has signed breakout Aotearoa artist Fat Papi and Perth producer prodshushy to its artist management roster, marking the first signings since the company established its New…
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UNIFIED Music Group Signs Fat Papi and Prodshushy in New Zealand Expansion
UNIFIED Music Group has signed breakout Aotearoa artist Fat Papi and Perth producer prodshushy to its artist management roster, marking the first signings since the company established its New…
NSW Live Music Venues Share in $3.8M Funding Boost
Thirty-three metropolitan and regional venues have received funding through the latest round of the NSW Government’s Venue Upgrade Grants.
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NSW Live Music Venues Share in $3.8M Funding Boost
Thirty-three metropolitan and regional venues have received funding through the latest round of the NSW Government’s Venue Upgrade Grants.
ARIA Charts: Peking Duk Score Australia No. 1 Album With Debut Record
Peking Duk have shot straight to the top of the ARIA Australian Albums chart with their debut record, Paradise.
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ARIA Charts: Peking Duk Score Australia No. 1 Album With Debut Record
Peking Duk have shot straight to the top of the ARIA Australian Albums chart with their debut record, Paradise.
Phoebe Bridgers Tops Aotearoa Charts with 'Lost Weekend'
Phoebe Bridgers has claimed her first-ever solo No. 1 on the Aotearoa music charts this week.
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Phoebe Bridgers Tops Aotearoa Charts with 'Lost Weekend'
Phoebe Bridgers has claimed her first-ever solo No. 1 on the Aotearoa music charts this week.
Sound NSW Opens 2026/27 Funding Programs for Artists, Venues and Industry
Sound NSW has opened applications for the first of its 2026/27 funding programs, with Venue Upgrade Grants and Contemporary Music Development Grands now available.The state music body is encouraging…
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Sound NSW Opens 2026/27 Funding Programs for Artists, Venues and Industry
Sound NSW has opened applications for the first of its 2026/27 funding programs, with Venue Upgrade Grants and Contemporary Music Development Grands now available.The state music body is encouraging…
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Charley Signs Exclusive Global Publishing Deal with BMG
ARIA-nominated Australian pop artist and songwriter Charley has signed an exclusive global publishing deal with BMG.Heath Johns, President of Australia, New Zealand South-East Asia BMG, said the deal…
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Charley Signs Exclusive Global Publishing Deal with BMG
ARIA-nominated Australian pop artist and songwriter Charley has signed an exclusive global publishing deal with BMG.Heath Johns, President of Australia, New Zealand South-East Asia BMG, said the deal…
Support Act Calls on First Nations Music Workers to Help Shape Industry Review
Support Act is calling on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and music workers to help shape a national review examining the experiences of First Nations people across Australia's…
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Support Act Calls on First Nations Music Workers to Help Shape Industry Review
Support Act is calling on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and music workers to help shape a national review examining the experiences of First Nations people across Australia's…
Morgan Evans Named New ‘Australian Idol’ Judge
Country star Morgan Evans is joining the 'Australian Idol' judging panel for 2027, replacing former judge Kyle Sandilands.
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Morgan Evans Named New ‘Australian Idol’ Judge
Country star Morgan Evans is joining the 'Australian Idol' judging panel for 2027, replacing former judge Kyle Sandilands.
2026 Art Music Award Winners Revealed
The winners of the 2026 Art Music Awards were revealed in Melbourne on Wednesday night.
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2026 Art Music Award Winners Revealed
The winners of the 2026 Art Music Awards were revealed in Melbourne on Wednesday night.
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