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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Niall Horan Announces 2027 Australian Tour
Irish singer-songwriter Niall Horan will play shows in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane next February, accompanied by Jude York.

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Niall Horan Announces 2027 Australian Tour
Irish singer-songwriter Niall Horan will play shows in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane next February, accompanied by Jude York.

English Songwriter Talay Riley Dies After London Stabbing
English singer-songwriter Talay Riley, who penned songs for the likes of Dua Lipa and Britney Spears, has died after a London stabbing.

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English Songwriter Talay Riley Dies After London Stabbing
English singer-songwriter Talay Riley, who penned songs for the likes of Dua Lipa and Britney Spears, has died after a London stabbing.

DaBaby Fight Lawsuit Reaches Settlement
The civil lawsuit, which accused rapper DaBaby of starting a brawl with his ex-girlfriend DaniLeigh's brother at a bowling alley, has been settled.

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DaBaby Fight Lawsuit Reaches Settlement
The civil lawsuit, which accused rapper DaBaby of starting a brawl with his ex-girlfriend DaniLeigh's brother at a bowling alley, has been settled.

'I’m So Excited for More Kiwi Artists to Share in This Experience': A New Zealand Artist Tells Us About Playing The Great Escape
Thanks to a landmark partnership between the New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation New Zealand, some New Zealand acts headed to the English festival.

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'I’m So Excited for More Kiwi Artists to Share in This Experience': A New Zealand Artist Tells Us About Playing The Great Escape
Thanks to a landmark partnership between the New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation New Zealand, some New Zealand acts headed to the English festival.

Katie Noonan and More Win Big at 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards
The Sunshine Coast music community came together yesterday as the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC) presented this year's awards.

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Katie Noonan and More Win Big at 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards
The Sunshine Coast music community came together yesterday as the Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC) presented this year's awards.

Jelly Roll Backs New Zealand's Kaylee Bell at CMA Fest
Fresh off another milestone year in the US market, Kaylee Bell found support from one of country's biggest names at CMA Fest.

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Jelly Roll Backs New Zealand's Kaylee Bell at CMA Fest
Fresh off another milestone year in the US market, Kaylee Bell found support from one of country's biggest names at CMA Fest.

Ticketmaster Halts Céline Dion Sale for 'Suspicious Activity'
Céline Dion fans have been left frustrated after Ticketmaster unexpectedly halted the onsite to the iconic singer's comeback shows in Paris.

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Ticketmaster Halts Céline Dion Sale for 'Suspicious Activity'
Céline Dion fans have been left frustrated after Ticketmaster unexpectedly halted the onsite to the iconic singer's comeback shows in Paris.

Taylor Swift Reportedly Worth $2 Billion
Forbes released its ‘Iconoclast 50’ list earlier this week, and Swift made the cut alongside the likes of Elon Musk, Beyoncé, and Bad Bunny.

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Taylor Swift Reportedly Worth $2 Billion
Forbes released its ‘Iconoclast 50’ list earlier this week, and Swift made the cut alongside the likes of Elon Musk, Beyoncé, and Bad Bunny.

Reps From Partisan Records, SXSW, The Great Escape Confirmed For BIGSOUND 2026
BIGSOUND has announced more big industry figures for its 2026 event, as well as its first ‘Artist in Conversation’ names.

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Reps From Partisan Records, SXSW, The Great Escape Confirmed For BIGSOUND 2026
BIGSOUND has announced more big industry figures for its 2026 event, as well as its first ‘Artist in Conversation’ names.

Universal Music New Zealand Launches Industry-First Artist Development Programme
Universal Music New Zealand today announced the launch of next.WAV., which is designed to identify and support emerging young artists across the country.

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Universal Music New Zealand Launches Industry-First Artist Development Programme
Universal Music New Zealand today announced the launch of next.WAV., which is designed to identify and support emerging young artists across the country.

APRA AMCOS Responds to Tech Council Chair Scott Farquhar: 'The AI Industry Has Had Every Opportunity to Negotiate'
APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston has responded to comments made by Scott Farquhar at the Australian Financial Review's AI Summit in Sydney.

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APRA AMCOS Responds to Tech Council Chair Scott Farquhar: 'The AI Industry Has Had Every Opportunity to Negotiate'
APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston has responded to comments made by Scott Farquhar at the Australian Financial Review's AI Summit in Sydney.

New Zealand Radio Institution 95bFM Relocating for First Time in Almost Six Decades
New Zealand radio institution 95bFM is relocating for the first time in almost six decades.

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New Zealand Radio Institution 95bFM Relocating for First Time in Almost Six Decades
New Zealand radio institution 95bFM is relocating for the first time in almost six decades.