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Sydney Clubs Break Into DJ Mag Top 100 as City Emerges From Lockout Era

Sydney Clubs Break Into DJ Mag Top 100 as City Emerges From Lockout Era

ivy Sydney and Chinese Laundry have made DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs list, marking a milestone moment for Sydney’s nightlife revival.

By Jade Kennedy - Apr 17, 2026
Sydney Clubs Break Into DJ Mag Top 100 as City Emerges From Lockout Era

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Sydney Clubs Break Into DJ Mag Top 100 as City Emerges From Lockout Era

ivy Sydney and Chinese Laundry have made DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs list, marking a milestone moment for Sydney’s nightlife revival.

By Jade Kennedy - Apr 17, 2026
How Two New Zealand Artists Cracked 1 Billion Streams 'by Building Global Audiences From the Outset'

How Two New Zealand Artists Cracked 1 Billion Streams 'by Building Global Audiences From the Outset'

Two New Zealand artists have surpassed 1 billion streams, highlighting a global-first strategy reshaping how Aotearoa talent breaks globally.

By Jade Kennedy - Apr 15, 2026
How Two New Zealand Artists Cracked 1 Billion Streams 'by Building Global Audiences From the Outset'

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How Two New Zealand Artists Cracked 1 Billion Streams 'by Building Global Audiences From the Outset'

Two New Zealand artists have surpassed 1 billion streams, highlighting a global-first strategy reshaping how Aotearoa talent breaks globally.

By Jade Kennedy - Apr 15, 2026
FromThePit Returns in 2026 to Document Aotearoa’s Live Music Scene

FromThePit Returns in 2026 to Document Aotearoa’s Live Music Scene

Aotearoa’s FromThePit photography exhibition returns for 2026, featuring 58 photographers and an immersive AV showcase.

By Jade Kennedy - Apr 13, 2026
FromThePit Returns in 2026 to Document Aotearoa’s Live Music Scene

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FromThePit Returns in 2026 to Document Aotearoa’s Live Music Scene

Aotearoa’s FromThePit photography exhibition returns for 2026, featuring 58 photographers and an immersive AV showcase.

By Jade Kennedy - Apr 13, 2026
Big Red Bash 2026 Cancelled After Flooding Rules Out Relocation Plans

Big Red Bash 2026 Cancelled After Flooding Rules Out Relocation Plans

Organisers cancel the 2026 Big Red Bash after flooding at the Birdsville site, confirming relocation options were not viable.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 27, 2026
Big Red Bash 2026 Cancelled After Flooding Rules Out Relocation Plans

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Big Red Bash 2026 Cancelled After Flooding Rules Out Relocation Plans

Organisers cancel the 2026 Big Red Bash after flooding at the Birdsville site, confirming relocation options were not viable.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 27, 2026
Bachelor Girl Launch ‘Waiting For The Day’ Redux With Jessica Mauboy Collaboration

Bachelor Girl Launch ‘Waiting For The Day’ Redux With Jessica Mauboy Collaboration

Bachelor Girl unveil a reworked ‘Treat Me Good’ featuring Jessica Mauboy, from their upcoming 'Waiting For The Day: Artist Sessions' project.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 27, 2026
Bachelor Girl Launch ‘Waiting For The Day’ Redux With Jessica Mauboy Collaboration

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Bachelor Girl Launch ‘Waiting For The Day’ Redux With Jessica Mauboy Collaboration

Bachelor Girl unveil a reworked ‘Treat Me Good’ featuring Jessica Mauboy, from their upcoming 'Waiting For The Day: Artist Sessions' project.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 27, 2026
Cox Ruling Reshapes Piracy Enforcement as Supreme Court Limits ISP Liability

Cox Ruling Reshapes Piracy Enforcement as Supreme Court Limits ISP Liability

The US Supreme Court’s decision shifts anti-piracy strategy away from ISPs, with major implications for labels and rights holders.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 26, 2026
Cox Ruling Reshapes Piracy Enforcement as Supreme Court Limits ISP Liability

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Cox Ruling Reshapes Piracy Enforcement as Supreme Court Limits ISP Liability

The US Supreme Court’s decision shifts anti-piracy strategy away from ISPs, with major implications for labels and rights holders.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 26, 2026
PPCA Welcomes Federal Review of Radio Royalty Caps Amid Push for Fairer Artist Pay

PPCA Welcomes Federal Review of Radio Royalty Caps Amid Push for Fairer Artist Pay

The PPCA is indicating a potential $4.8m boost for artists if current radio royalty restrictions are removed.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 25, 2026
PPCA Welcomes Federal Review of Radio Royalty Caps Amid Push for Fairer Artist Pay

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PPCA Welcomes Federal Review of Radio Royalty Caps Amid Push for Fairer Artist Pay

The PPCA is indicating a potential $4.8m boost for artists if current radio royalty restrictions are removed.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 25, 2026
Open Season 2026 Strengthens Brisbane’s Position in Australia’s Winter Festival Circuit

Open Season 2026 Strengthens Brisbane’s Position in Australia’s Winter Festival Circuit

Brisbane’s Open Season returns for 2026, drawing from Vivid Sydney and RISING to deliver a winter program of international and local acts.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 24, 2026
Open Season 2026 Strengthens Brisbane’s Position in Australia’s Winter Festival Circuit

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Open Season 2026 Strengthens Brisbane’s Position in Australia’s Winter Festival Circuit

Brisbane’s Open Season returns for 2026, drawing from Vivid Sydney and RISING to deliver a winter program of international and local acts.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 24, 2026
Live Nation Expands Support for Emerging Talent With ‘Next On’ Series

Live Nation Expands Support for Emerging Talent With ‘Next On’ Series

The new Live Nation ANZ initiative removes venue fees for emerging artists while creating paid opportunities for up-and-coming photographers.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 24, 2026
Live Nation Expands Support for Emerging Talent With ‘Next On’ Series

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Live Nation Expands Support for Emerging Talent With ‘Next On’ Series

The new Live Nation ANZ initiative removes venue fees for emerging artists while creating paid opportunities for up-and-coming photographers.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 24, 2026
Ocean Alley Wrap Record-Breaking AU/NZ Tour, Shift 80,000+ Tickets

Ocean Alley Wrap Record-Breaking AU/NZ Tour, Shift 80,000+ Tickets

Ocean Alley close their biggest headline tour to date, selling over 80,000 tickets as 'Love Balloon' returns to No. 1 on the ARIA Chart.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 24, 2026
Ocean Alley Wrap Record-Breaking AU/NZ Tour, Shift 80,000+ Tickets

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Ocean Alley Wrap Record-Breaking AU/NZ Tour, Shift 80,000+ Tickets

Ocean Alley close their biggest headline tour to date, selling over 80,000 tickets as 'Love Balloon' returns to No. 1 on the ARIA Chart.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 24, 2026
Australian Crawl Trademark Dispute Raises Questions Around Legacy Ownership

Australian Crawl Trademark Dispute Raises Questions Around Legacy Ownership

Founding members have taken legal action over trademarks held since the ’90s, highlighting ongoing tensions around band IP and control.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 19, 2026
Australian Crawl Trademark Dispute Raises Questions Around Legacy Ownership

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Australian Crawl Trademark Dispute Raises Questions Around Legacy Ownership

Founding members have taken legal action over trademarks held since the ’90s, highlighting ongoing tensions around band IP and control.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 19, 2026
No Fees, More Access: Sunshine Coast Music Awards Open the Door for 2026 Nominees

No Fees, More Access: Sunshine Coast Music Awards Open the Door for 2026 Nominees

The Sunshine Coast Music Awards have eliminated nomination fees and extended submissions, aiming to remove barriers for artists.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 18, 2026
No Fees, More Access: Sunshine Coast Music Awards Open the Door for 2026 Nominees

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No Fees, More Access: Sunshine Coast Music Awards Open the Door for 2026 Nominees

The Sunshine Coast Music Awards have eliminated nomination fees and extended submissions, aiming to remove barriers for artists.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 18, 2026
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