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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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Niall Horan Announces 2027 Australian Tour

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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 9, 2026
Niall Horan Announces 2027 Australian Tour

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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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 9, 2026
English Songwriter Talay Riley Dies After London Stabbing

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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 8, 2026
English Songwriter Talay Riley Dies After 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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 8, 2026
DaBaby Fight Lawsuit Reaches Settlement

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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 8, 2026
DaBaby Fight Lawsuit Reaches Settlement

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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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 8, 2026
'I’m So Excited for More Kiwi Artists to Share in This Experience': A New Zealand Artist Tells Us About Playing The Great Escape

'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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 8, 2026
'I’m So Excited for More Kiwi Artists to Share in This Experience': A New Zealand Artist Tells Us About Playing The Great Escape

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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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 8, 2026
Katie Noonan and More Win Big at 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards

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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 7, 2026
Katie Noonan and More Win Big at 2026 Sunshine Coast Music 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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 7, 2026
Jelly Roll Backs New Zealand's Kaylee Bell at CMA Fest

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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 4, 2026
Jelly Roll Backs New Zealand's Kaylee Bell 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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 4, 2026
Ticketmaster Halts Céline Dion Sale for 'Suspicious Activity'

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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 4, 2026
Ticketmaster Halts Céline Dion Sale for 'Suspicious Activity'

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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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 4, 2026
Taylor Swift Reportedly Worth $2 Billion

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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 4, 2026
Taylor Swift Reportedly Worth $2 Billion

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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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 4, 2026
Reps From Partisan Records, SXSW, The Great Escape Confirmed For BIGSOUND 2026

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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 4, 2026
Reps From Partisan Records, SXSW, The Great Escape Confirmed For BIGSOUND 2026

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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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 4, 2026
Universal Music New Zealand Launches Industry-First Artist Development Programme

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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 3, 2026
Universal Music New Zealand Launches Industry-First Artist Development Programme

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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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 3, 2026
APRA AMCOS Responds to Tech Council Chair Scott Farquhar: 'The AI Industry Has Had Every Opportunity to Negotiate'

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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 3, 2026
APRA AMCOS Responds to Tech Council Chair Scott Farquhar: 'The AI Industry Has Had Every Opportunity to Negotiate'

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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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 3, 2026
New Zealand Radio Institution 95bFM Relocating for First Time in Almost Six Decades

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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 2, 2026
New Zealand Radio Institution 95bFM Relocating for 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.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 2, 2026
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