Christie Eliezer

The American Express Music Backers Program will invest in music businesses, artists and fans to boost Australia's live music scene.

Warner joins Sony in selling its Spotify shares; Phil Jamieson sets an example for Dry July; charges laid over the 2016 death of Darwin musician Peter Bonnell and Dark Mofo continues to break its own ticket sale records.

The role is currently held by Dean Ormston who will become CEO on July 1.

The broadcaster, promoter and manager returns to the music scene as Joanna Cave departs Support Act Ltd.

Sewell is gearing up to release two new singles with SME.

The inquiry investigated the effect that digital and social have on the media and advertising sectors.

Former Sony Interactive MD emerges at Showdown, Western Sydney Performing Arts Centre announces inaugural executive director, and more.

Checked Label Services has released his last three albums.

Live Nation acquires Rock In Rio, Tasmania’s Party in the Paddock unveils 2019 dates, and more.

Blues On Broadbeach expands Salvos partnership; Universal makes inroads into China; Sweet Mate adds Downsyde, The Kill Devil Hills and more.

The new label is the brainchild of Melbourne music identity Wally Kempton.

Eight NLMA events will be held simultaneously across the country.