Christie Eliezer

Globally acclaimed Indigenous singer songwriter Dr G. Yunupingu passed away in Royal Darwin Hospital at 5pm yesterday, following a long illness. The multi-ARIA and Deadlys winning Dr. Yunupingu (his…

Australian musicians are in line to get more help in dealing with mental health issues, as well as suicide prevention strategies and dedicated 24/7 mental health service. Music Australia s Roundtable…

JOSH PYKE TO GO ON HIATUS AFTER REGIONAL TOUR Illustrious singer songwriter and avid champion of emerging talent, Josh Pyke, this morning announced he s going on a hiatus at the end of the year.…

The judging panel for the contemporary music categories of last night s Helpmann Awards made up of promoters, agents, festival and venue operators and music media showed a real edge. Patti Smith,…

Easybeats fans have plenty to look forward to this year, with a two-part series, reissues and tribute show all on their way. In December, ABC TV s teleseries The Easybeats is expected to draw the…

The increasing popularity of music streaming is producing a flow-on effect for the global earphones and headphones market, which is expected to grow to US$15.8 billion by 2025. A new study by Grand…

MAJOR ACTS FOR DARWIN FESTIVAL Major acts from around Australia have been booked by Darwin Festival (August 10 27). All details at www.darwinfestival.org.au. The opening night concert on the Little…

Photo: UPMG’s Arwen Curson, Ruel, Nora Wever Andrew Jenkins UNIVERSAL PUBLISHING GOES GLOBAL WITH SYDNEY S RUEL Universal Music Publishing has signed emerging Sydney-based Ruel to a global deal. Ruel…

Several iconic music venues around the country are facing their share of challenges. Howler on Michael Street in the Melbourne suburb of Brunswick is under threat from inner city developers. Plans…

Universal Music Australia s branded entertainment agency BRING, set up last February, has appointed James Griffiths to the role of Creative Director. Griff was previously at Ideaworks Sydney in the…

AMY SHARK HITS 20M STREAMS The video for Amy Shark s ’Adore’ has officially surpassed 20 million streams, while the track has been certified double platinum. Shark s just returned from an extensive…

Australia s live music industry continued to make its presence felt in Pollstar magazine s mid-year ticket ratings, however competition from venues in rising new music markets China and Brazil, and…