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Kylie Minogue's ‘Tension’ Is Dominating the U.K.'s Midweek Chart
Based on midweek sales and streaming data published by the Official Charts Company, "Tension" is outselling the rest of the top 20 combined.

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Kylie Minogue's ‘Tension’ Is Dominating the U.K.'s Midweek Chart
Based on midweek sales and streaming data published by the Official Charts Company, "Tension" is outselling the rest of the top 20 combined.

From 12 Years In Opposition, to $1.2BN In Arts Funding: How Music Advocates Changed the Tune In NSW
Action times time. The policy paper took about 276 hours to write, and was the result of 12 group meetings, across a nine-month timeframe.

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From 12 Years In Opposition, to $1.2BN In Arts Funding: How Music Advocates Changed the Tune In NSW
Action times time. The policy paper took about 276 hours to write, and was the result of 12 group meetings, across a nine-month timeframe.

Michael Chugg and Music Australia Council Gets ‘Down to Business’ In First Meeting
Legendary concert promoter Michael Chugg and Future Classics founder and CEO Nathan McLay were on hand for the first meeting of the Council.

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Michael Chugg and Music Australia Council Gets ‘Down to Business’ In First Meeting
Legendary concert promoter Michael Chugg and Future Classics founder and CEO Nathan McLay were on hand for the first meeting of the Council.

SXSW Sydney Opens Doors to Spotify House
International guests and speakers for Spotify House at SXSW Sydney including the DSP's Global Head of Editorial, Sulinna Ong.

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SXSW Sydney Opens Doors to Spotify House
International guests and speakers for Spotify House at SXSW Sydney including the DSP's Global Head of Editorial, Sulinna Ong.

Genesis Owusu Leads 2023 ARIA Awards Nominations
With seven chances, Genesis Owusu leads the pack heading into the 2023 ARIA Awards, set for Nov. 17 at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion.

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Genesis Owusu Leads 2023 ARIA Awards Nominations
With seven chances, Genesis Owusu leads the pack heading into the 2023 ARIA Awards, set for Nov. 17 at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion.

SACHI Signs With Concord Music Publishing ANZ (EXCLUSIVE)
The NZ act celebrates the new deal with the release of “Feel Good,” slated for release Friday, Sept. 22 via Warner Music Australia.

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SACHI Signs With Concord Music Publishing ANZ (EXCLUSIVE)
The NZ act celebrates the new deal with the release of “Feel Good,” slated for release Friday, Sept. 22 via Warner Music Australia.

NSW Government Commits Billion-Dollar Boost For Music, Arts: Budget 2023-24
The commitment “will set the foundation for a better and more secure future,” explains the Hon. John Graham MLC in a statement.

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NSW Government Commits Billion-Dollar Boost For Music, Arts: Budget 2023-24
The commitment “will set the foundation for a better and more secure future,” explains the Hon. John Graham MLC in a statement.

Big Loud Records Expands Into Australia
Big Loud Records is ready to make a noise in Australia. The U.S.-based independent music company, the label home of Morgan Wallen, is expanding its activities into Australia and the U.K. According to…

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Big Loud Records Expands Into Australia
Big Loud Records is ready to make a noise in Australia. The U.S.-based independent music company, the label home of Morgan Wallen, is expanding its activities into Australia and the U.K. According to…

Last Ride Records Lands Distribution Deal With ADA
"Things have been going crazy for the last few years, and it’s an exciting time here for everyone involved," says Last Ride CEO Tom Maddocks.

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Last Ride Records Lands Distribution Deal With ADA
"Things have been going crazy for the last few years, and it’s an exciting time here for everyone involved," says Last Ride CEO Tom Maddocks.

Songtradr Is Now No. 1 Shareholder In Jaxsta
Songtradr “intends to be a long term shareholder and we look forward to continuing to build," reads a statement to the ASX.

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Songtradr Is Now No. 1 Shareholder In Jaxsta
Songtradr “intends to be a long term shareholder and we look forward to continuing to build," reads a statement to the ASX.

Paul Dainty Appointed AO at Government House Ceremony
Since establishing the Dainty Group/Dainty Corporation in the early 1970s, the impresario has shifted more than 50 million tickets.

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Paul Dainty Appointed AO at Government House Ceremony
Since establishing the Dainty Group/Dainty Corporation in the early 1970s, the impresario has shifted more than 50 million tickets.

Kylie Minogue’s ‘Tension’ Was the U.K.’s Best-Selling Single Last Week
"Tension" was the top debut on the national singles chart and leads two surveys: the Official Singles Downloads and Physical Singles Charts.

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Kylie Minogue’s ‘Tension’ Was the U.K.’s Best-Selling Single Last Week
"Tension" was the top debut on the national singles chart and leads two surveys: the Official Singles Downloads and Physical Singles Charts.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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