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New Podcast Exposes Dark Underbelly of Australia’s Reality TV Music Machine
A powerful new podcast is lifting the curtain on the high-gloss world of Australian reality music television — and the picture isn’t pretty. The Moment It Changed: Touchdown, created by LiSTNR and…

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New Podcast Exposes Dark Underbelly of Australia’s Reality TV Music Machine
A powerful new podcast is lifting the curtain on the high-gloss world of Australian reality music television — and the picture isn’t pretty. The Moment It Changed: Touchdown, created by LiSTNR and…

UNIFIED Music Group Bolsters Leadership Team as Company Enters New Growth Phase
UNIFIED Music Group has announced a trio of senior promotions as the company enters its next phase of growth, reinforcing its leadership across people and culture, legal, and operations. Kat Gibbs…

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UNIFIED Music Group Bolsters Leadership Team as Company Enters New Growth Phase
UNIFIED Music Group has announced a trio of senior promotions as the company enters its next phase of growth, reinforcing its leadership across people and culture, legal, and operations. Kat Gibbs…

The Adland ARIA Award Is back for 2025
ARIA has confirmed the return of its newest industry-facing accolade, the ARIA Award for Best Use of an Australian Recording in an Advertisement, now entering its third year. The announcement was…

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The Adland ARIA Award Is back for 2025
ARIA has confirmed the return of its newest industry-facing accolade, the ARIA Award for Best Use of an Australian Recording in an Advertisement, now entering its third year. The announcement was…

Blue Music Services Launches ‘The Blueprint Project’ to Accelerate Australia’s Next Electronic Stars
Blue Music Services has launched "The Blueprint Project" - a career-changing new initiative aimed at spotlighting and supporting the next wave of Australian electronic and dance music talent. Open…

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Blue Music Services Launches ‘The Blueprint Project’ to Accelerate Australia’s Next Electronic Stars
Blue Music Services has launched "The Blueprint Project" - a career-changing new initiative aimed at spotlighting and supporting the next wave of Australian electronic and dance music talent. Open…

Nominations Open for 2025 AWMAs, #NominateThem Campaign Launches
Nominations have officially opened for the 2025 Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMAs), with organisers urging the industry to spotlight under-recognised talent across all sectors of the music…

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Nominations Open for 2025 AWMAs, #NominateThem Campaign Launches
Nominations have officially opened for the 2025 Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMAs), with organisers urging the industry to spotlight under-recognised talent across all sectors of the music…

Australian Greens Announce $20 Million Annual Festivals Support Plan
With Australia’s festival circuit under intense strain from rising insurance costs, climate impacts, and reduced consumer spending, the Australian Greens have announced a $20 million annual Festivals…

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Australian Greens Announce $20 Million Annual Festivals Support Plan
With Australia’s festival circuit under intense strain from rising insurance costs, climate impacts, and reduced consumer spending, the Australian Greens have announced a $20 million annual Festivals…

Bliss n Eso Land Fourth ARIA No. 1 Album Debut with ‘The Moon (The Light Side)’
Australian hip hop veterans Bliss n Eso have debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart with their eighth studio album The Moon (The Light Side), marking their fourth career chart-topper. The album…

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Bliss n Eso Land Fourth ARIA No. 1 Album Debut with ‘The Moon (The Light Side)’
Australian hip hop veterans Bliss n Eso have debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart with their eighth studio album The Moon (The Light Side), marking their fourth career chart-topper. The album…

VMDO Launches First-Ever Music Data and Insights Summit in Melbourne
The Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) has announced the launch of its inaugural Music Data and Insights Summit, taking place at Collingwood Yards from April 28–29, 2025. With a focus on the…

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VMDO Launches First-Ever Music Data and Insights Summit in Melbourne
The Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) has announced the launch of its inaugural Music Data and Insights Summit, taking place at Collingwood Yards from April 28–29, 2025. With a focus on the…

GoFundMe CEO, 'Girls That Invest' Founder Among First Speakers Announced for SXSW Sydney
As SXSW Sydney gears up for its third edition this October, the boundary-pushing festival has revealed the first 40 names confirmed for its 2025 conference lineup, offering a taste of the creative…

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GoFundMe CEO, 'Girls That Invest' Founder Among First Speakers Announced for SXSW Sydney
As SXSW Sydney gears up for its third edition this October, the boundary-pushing festival has revealed the first 40 names confirmed for its 2025 conference lineup, offering a taste of the creative…

Youth Listeners Fuel Radio’s Digital-Era Boom
Youth-driven radio formats – including triple j – are holding strong in the latest listener numbers, while older-skewing stations continue to lose ground, according to fresh data from GfK’s first…

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Youth Listeners Fuel Radio’s Digital-Era Boom
Youth-driven radio formats – including triple j – are holding strong in the latest listener numbers, while older-skewing stations continue to lose ground, according to fresh data from GfK’s first…

Gage Roads Brewery Cancels John Butler Gig, Citing Venue 'Ambience' Concerns
Gage Roads Brewery has defended its last-minute decision to cancel a gig headlined by John Butler, denying claims that politics played a role and instead citing concerns about the event’s impact on…

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Gage Roads Brewery Cancels John Butler Gig, Citing Venue 'Ambience' Concerns
Gage Roads Brewery has defended its last-minute decision to cancel a gig headlined by John Butler, denying claims that politics played a role and instead citing concerns about the event’s impact on…

The Hottest 100 Has an Australian Music Problem. We Need to Talk About It
As the triple j Hottest 100 countdown looms, music fans are eagerly speculating which tracks will claim the top spots in this year’s iconic poll. According to 100 Warm Tunas —a fan-generated…

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The Hottest 100 Has an Australian Music Problem. We Need to Talk About It
As the triple j Hottest 100 countdown looms, music fans are eagerly speculating which tracks will claim the top spots in this year’s iconic poll. According to 100 Warm Tunas —a fan-generated…
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