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“We are devastated by the news of Splendour’s cancellation,” comments Mitch Wilson, managing director, Australian Festival Association.

Rising up the ranks at LTM is Kristie McCarthy, now head of artist management, and Krystal Hingston, as head of operations and projects.

A year after sweeping into power, Labor is claiming a win for live music, with the number of venues hosting live performances lifting by 84%.

With Williams at the helm, the ABC is a place of responsible journalism, a source of “contemporary relevance,” facts matter, bias is out.

“The data paints a clear picture: music is a big business in Australia,” comments ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd. But it's not all good news.

Australia did its part. Revenue lifted by 11.3% year-on-year, as the territory locked in another global top 10 spot, at No. 10.

Behani signs with ADA/Warner Music Australia, following collaborations with the likes of Ne-Yo, French Montana and DJ Khaled.

Sound NSW this week unveils the Touring and Travel Fund and Recording and Promotion Grants, which provided a leg up for local artists.

TMN caught up with Emily Galloway, the U.S.-based executive who oversees the design team for Spotify’s personalization group.

Independents generated nearly half that sum at nearly US$4.5 billion, also a record result – and a four-times increase since 2017.

Spinning Top founder Jodie Regan is the recipient of the Legacy honour at the 2024 AAM Awards, to be presented May 1.

"Summer Carnival" ticket sales are “almost the highest ever tour sales in this market,” reads a statement from LN.