Ella Karsai

A further review of the Late Night Trading Code will put Adelaide’s entry restrictions under scrutiny as venue operators press for repeal.

Community consultation will help shape the historic Kings Cross theatre’s proposed return, with capacity and operating arrangements still to be confirmed.

Warner companies allege promotional social videos used at least 427 copyrighted works without permission, highlighting licensing requirements for paid and organic brand content.

DistroKid says a small number of recordings have been removed in response to Universal Music Group claims. The Australian impact remains unconfirmed.

The review will examine royalty losses and anti-fraud safeguards after Michael Smith was sentenced to 18 months over an AI-assisted streaming scheme.

Phonorecords V will set rates for 2028–2032, with implications for Australians earning mechanical royalties from US listening.

The tally has nearly doubled in six months, but confirmed removals and the extent of the problem for Australian artists remain unclear.

The Australian Live Music Business Council says new ATO resources clarify some performer-super obligations but leave smaller gigs facing disproportionate administrative costs.

The executive who helped develop Spotify’s AI DJ joins Universal Music Group as it expands its work in music discovery and licensed AI products.