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Conor Lochrie

Joined 2026 • 98 posts
Conor Lochrie

Conor Lochrie is a Scottish writer based in New Zealand. He's the Deputy Editor at Rolling Stone AU/NZ, where he's worked since 2020. 

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Grammy Awards Confirm New Categories, Rule Changes

Grammy Awards Confirm New Categories, Rule Changes

The new categories for the Grammy Awards include Best Asian Pop Music Performance and Best R&B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 16, 2026
Grammy Awards Confirm New Categories, Rule Changes

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Grammy Awards Confirm New Categories, Rule Changes

The new categories for the Grammy Awards include Best Asian Pop Music Performance and Best R&B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 16, 2026
Warner Music APAC Launches 'Listen Up' Program, Confirms Sydney Showcase Event

Warner Music APAC Launches 'Listen Up' Program, Confirms Sydney Showcase Event

Warner Music APAC launches 'Listen Up', a program “designed to redefine how talent travels from Asia-Pacific (APAC) markets and scale to global stardom."

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 16, 2026
Warner Music APAC Launches 'Listen Up' Program, Confirms Sydney Showcase Event

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Warner Music APAC Launches 'Listen Up' Program, Confirms Sydney Showcase Event

Warner Music APAC launches 'Listen Up', a program “designed to redefine how talent travels from Asia-Pacific (APAC) markets and scale to global stardom."

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 16, 2026
BMG Acquires Publishing Catalogue of The Living End Frontman Chris Cheney

BMG Acquires Publishing Catalogue of The Living End Frontman Chris Cheney

The acquisition builds on BMG's longstanding relationship with The Living End, having acted as the global publisher for Chris Cheney since 2016.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 16, 2026
BMG Acquires Publishing Catalogue of The Living End Frontman Chris Cheney

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BMG Acquires Publishing Catalogue of The Living End Frontman Chris Cheney

The acquisition builds on BMG's longstanding relationship with The Living End, having acted as the global publisher for Chris Cheney since 2016.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 16, 2026
Untitled Group Issues Statement on Oliver Tree's Passing

Untitled Group Issues Statement on Oliver Tree's Passing

Untitled Group, the tour promoter for Oliver Tree's Australia and New Zealand tour scheduled for next month, has issued a statement on the US artist's shock passing.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 16, 2026
Untitled Group Issues Statement on Oliver Tree's Passing

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Untitled Group Issues Statement on Oliver Tree's Passing

Untitled Group, the tour promoter for Oliver Tree's Australia and New Zealand tour scheduled for next month, has issued a statement on the US artist's shock passing.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 16, 2026
Australian Crawl and Men at Work Lead 2026 'Red Hot Summer Tour'

Australian Crawl and Men at Work Lead 2026 'Red Hot Summer Tour'

The travelling festival will hit 10 locations across Australia, bringing together a lineup with homegrown favourites such as Birds of Tokyo and Eskimo Joe.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 15, 2026
Australian Crawl and Men at Work Lead 2026 'Red Hot Summer Tour'

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Australian Crawl and Men at Work Lead 2026 'Red Hot Summer Tour'

The travelling festival will hit 10 locations across Australia, bringing together a lineup with homegrown favourites such as Birds of Tokyo and Eskimo Joe.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 15, 2026
BIGSOUND Organisers Unveil 2026 Showcase Lineup

BIGSOUND Organisers Unveil 2026 Showcase Lineup

This year's showcase lineup "represents a rich, diverse roster of names from around the country and New Zealand," according to a press release.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 15, 2026
BIGSOUND Organisers Unveil 2026 Showcase Lineup

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BIGSOUND Organisers Unveil 2026 Showcase Lineup

This year's showcase lineup "represents a rich, diverse roster of names from around the country and New Zealand," according to a press release.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 15, 2026
Peter Noble Allegedly Paid Himself During Bluesfest Collapse

Peter Noble Allegedly Paid Himself During Bluesfest Collapse

The director allegedly took hundreds of thousands of dollars out of his companies to pay himself prior to the collapse of the Australian festival.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 14, 2026
Peter Noble Allegedly Paid Himself During Bluesfest Collapse

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Peter Noble Allegedly Paid Himself During Bluesfest Collapse

The director allegedly took hundreds of thousands of dollars out of his companies to pay himself prior to the collapse of the Australian festival.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 14, 2026
Bob Dylan Reflects on Aging in Rare Op-Ed

Bob Dylan Reflects on Aging in Rare Op-Ed

Bob Dylan and other famous figures were asked by the New York Times to pen op-eds to mark the US President Donald Trump turning 80.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 14, 2026
Bob Dylan Reflects on Aging in Rare Op-Ed

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Bob Dylan Reflects on Aging in Rare Op-Ed

Bob Dylan and other famous figures were asked by the New York Times to pen op-eds to mark the US President Donald Trump turning 80.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 14, 2026
TEG Appoints Amy Mackie as Managing Director, Ticketing

TEG Appoints Amy Mackie as Managing Director, Ticketing

Amy Mackie “will oversee ticketing strategy and operations across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the UK” in her new role.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 14, 2026
TEG Appoints Amy Mackie as Managing Director, Ticketing

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TEG Appoints Amy Mackie as Managing Director, Ticketing

Amy Mackie “will oversee ticketing strategy and operations across Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the UK” in her new role.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 14, 2026
US Musician Oliver Tree Dies in Brazil Helicopter Crash

US Musician Oliver Tree Dies in Brazil Helicopter Crash

Oliver Tree — otherwise known as Oliver Tree Nickell — was one of six people killed when two helicopters collided mid-air over Rio de Janeiro.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 14, 2026
US Musician Oliver Tree Dies in Brazil Helicopter Crash

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US Musician Oliver Tree Dies in Brazil Helicopter Crash

Oliver Tree — otherwise known as Oliver Tree Nickell — was one of six people killed when two helicopters collided mid-air over Rio de Janeiro.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 14, 2026
Chris Brown Reaches 'Settlement in Principle' Over Lawsuit From Lyricist

Chris Brown Reaches 'Settlement in Principle' Over Lawsuit From Lyricist

Chris Brown has reached a “settlement in principle” with a lyricist who claimed he was cut out of millions in revenues from two of the R&B singer's songs.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 10, 2026
Chris Brown Reaches 'Settlement in Principle' Over Lawsuit From Lyricist

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Chris Brown Reaches 'Settlement in Principle' Over Lawsuit From Lyricist

Chris Brown has reached a “settlement in principle” with a lyricist who claimed he was cut out of millions in revenues from two of the R&B singer's songs.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 10, 2026
Wayside Become First Australian Act to Join Memory Music Roster

Wayside Become First Australian Act to Join Memory Music Roster

Up-and-coming Melbourne band Wayside have become the first Australian act to join Memory Music, the label helmed by Grammy-winning producer Will Yip.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 9, 2026
Wayside Become First Australian Act to Join Memory Music Roster

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Wayside Become First Australian Act to Join Memory Music Roster

Up-and-coming Melbourne band Wayside have become the first Australian act to join Memory Music, the label helmed by Grammy-winning producer Will Yip.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 9, 2026
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