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

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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.

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."

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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."

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.
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.
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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.