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SXSW Sydney Exec Simon Cahill Adds Commercial Leadership Duties at TEG Group
Cahill takes a "vital role" with TEG Group as it grows the business and delivers "exceptional partnerships through live experiences".

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SXSW Sydney Exec Simon Cahill Adds Commercial Leadership Duties at TEG Group
Cahill takes a "vital role" with TEG Group as it grows the business and delivers "exceptional partnerships through live experiences".

G Flip, Gretta Ray, Troye Sivan and More Nominated for APRA Song of the Year
First-timers in the list include songwriters G-Flip, Romy Vager (RVG), Shannon Busch, Gretta Ray, and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers.

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G Flip, Gretta Ray, Troye Sivan and More Nominated for APRA Song of the Year
First-timers in the list include songwriters G-Flip, Romy Vager (RVG), Shannon Busch, Gretta Ray, and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers.

Michael McMartin Resigns as Hoodoo Gurus Manager Due to Health Issues
"Thanks to the Hoodoo Gurus I have lived a life that I only otherwise could have dreamt of,” McMartin signs off.

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Michael McMartin Resigns as Hoodoo Gurus Manager Due to Health Issues
"Thanks to the Hoodoo Gurus I have lived a life that I only otherwise could have dreamt of,” McMartin signs off.

The Little Indie That Could: How Oztix Turned Loss Into Gain and Became Australia’s Biggest Independent Ticketer
Brian Chladil and Stuart Field recount how Oztix navigated the festival downturn and the pandemic to become Australia’s top indie ticketer.

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The Little Indie That Could: How Oztix Turned Loss Into Gain and Became Australia’s Biggest Independent Ticketer
Brian Chladil and Stuart Field recount how Oztix navigated the festival downturn and the pandemic to become Australia’s top indie ticketer.

Despite the Cost-of-Living Crisis and COVID-lag, Young Victorians Love Live Music (REPORT)
New research commissioned by Music Victoria, finds that four in five young Victorians plan to attend at least one live music event each year.

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Despite the Cost-of-Living Crisis and COVID-lag, Young Victorians Love Live Music (REPORT)
New research commissioned by Music Victoria, finds that four in five young Victorians plan to attend at least one live music event each year.

Global Citizen Is Coming to Australia
Crowded House will crown the multi-day event with a free, ticketed concert at The Palais Theatre in Melbourne.

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Global Citizen Is Coming to Australia
Crowded House will crown the multi-day event with a free, ticketed concert at The Palais Theatre in Melbourne.

Kirsty Rivers Joins Sound Story
Rivers, formerly head of music at Creative Australia, takes on the newly-created position of industry relations director at Sound Story.

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Kirsty Rivers Joins Sound Story
Rivers, formerly head of music at Creative Australia, takes on the newly-created position of industry relations director at Sound Story.

2024 APRA PDAs Announced
Presented APRA AMCOS, the prize celebrates developing songwriters and composers, with each recipient winning a $10,000 cash sum.

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2024 APRA PDAs Announced
Presented APRA AMCOS, the prize celebrates developing songwriters and composers, with each recipient winning a $10,000 cash sum.

Victoria in the Spotlight as Government Pledges ‘Pivotal’ Investment
The multi-million-dollar investment in SongMakers is said to mark “a pivotal moment" in the development of Victoria’s" creative economy.

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Victoria in the Spotlight as Government Pledges ‘Pivotal’ Investment
The multi-million-dollar investment in SongMakers is said to mark “a pivotal moment" in the development of Victoria’s" creative economy.

VASSY Collects Prestigious U.S. Songwriter Award
“It is a rare award, these are hard to get,” VASSY tells The Music Network, after receiving her first platinum plaque from the NMPA.

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VASSY Collects Prestigious U.S. Songwriter Award
“It is a rare award, these are hard to get,” VASSY tells The Music Network, after receiving her first platinum plaque from the NMPA.

Kylie Minogue Tapped for BRITs Global Icon Award, Signs With UTA
the U.S. remains largely untapped for the Aussie artist. With a new UTA arrangement, that could be about to change.

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Kylie Minogue Tapped for BRITs Global Icon Award, Signs With UTA
the U.S. remains largely untapped for the Aussie artist. With a new UTA arrangement, that could be about to change.

SXSW Sydney 2024: Session, Festival Submissions Are Now Open
"I am so excited to see and hear what our global thought leaders come up with for the second SXSW Sydney,” says SXSW's Colin Daniels.

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SXSW Sydney 2024: Session, Festival Submissions Are Now Open
"I am so excited to see and hear what our global thought leaders come up with for the second SXSW Sydney,” says SXSW's Colin Daniels.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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