Lauren McNamara
Lauren McNamara is a Sydney-based journalist covering music, film, TV, media and pop culture. She began writing for Vinyl Media in mid-2025 and joined the team full time in August 2026.
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Gang of Youths Return to Australian Stages With New Music
Gang of Youths are bringing new music back to Australian audiences with their first local shows in four years.

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Gang of Youths Return to Australian Stages With New Music
Gang of Youths are bringing new music back to Australian audiences with their first local shows in four years.

Jem Cassar-Daley Enlists Dan Sultan for Like a Version Cover
Jem Cassar-Daley joined forces with Dan Sultan for a stirring cover of a Men At Work classic for Like a Version.

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Jem Cassar-Daley Enlists Dan Sultan for Like a Version Cover
Jem Cassar-Daley joined forces with Dan Sultan for a stirring cover of a Men At Work classic for Like a Version.

Federal Government Backs Australian Arts on the World Stage With Diplomacy Fund Grants
Three performing arts organisations have received new funding through the Albanese Government's International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund.

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Federal Government Backs Australian Arts on the World Stage With Diplomacy Fund Grants
Three performing arts organisations have received new funding through the Albanese Government's International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund.

AIR Reveals Full Indie-Con Australia 2026 Program and Speaker Lineup
AIR has unveiled the full program and speaker lineup for the 10th edition of Indie-Con Australia.

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AIR Reveals Full Indie-Con Australia 2026 Program and Speaker Lineup
AIR has unveiled the full program and speaker lineup for the 10th edition of Indie-Con Australia.

RÜFÜS DU SOL Make Electronic Music History at Madison Square Garden
RÜFÜS DU SOL's massive North American tour has reached a historic new peak.

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RÜFÜS DU SOL Make Electronic Music History at Madison Square Garden
RÜFÜS DU SOL's massive North American tour has reached a historic new peak.

APRA AMCOS Releases National Cultural Policy Submission
APRA AMCOS has outlined an ambitious vision for the future of Australia's music industry with its National Cultural Policy submission, 'Made Here. Heard Everywhere.'.

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APRA AMCOS Releases National Cultural Policy Submission
APRA AMCOS has outlined an ambitious vision for the future of Australia's music industry with its National Cultural Policy submission, 'Made Here. Heard Everywhere.'.

Baker Boy Leads Powerful 2026 NIMAs Lineup
The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) are heading back to the Darwin Amphitheatre on August 8th, with Baker Boy leading a newly announced lineup celebrating First Nations music and culture.

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Baker Boy Leads Powerful 2026 NIMAs Lineup
The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) are heading back to the Darwin Amphitheatre on August 8th, with Baker Boy leading a newly announced lineup celebrating First Nations music and culture.

BIGSOUND Expands 2026 Program With 'Ideas & Innovation Hub'
BIGSOUND has revealed the next phase of its 2026 conference program, launching an 'Ideas & Innovation Hub', ahead of the full program launch next month.

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BIGSOUND Expands 2026 Program With 'Ideas & Innovation Hub'
BIGSOUND has revealed the next phase of its 2026 conference program, launching an 'Ideas & Innovation Hub', ahead of the full program launch next month.

Triple j Reveals New Drive Duo Following Major Lineup Shake-Up
Triple j has completed its biggest programming overhaul of the year, revealing the pair who will take the reins of Drive.

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Triple j Reveals New Drive Duo Following Major Lineup Shake-Up
Triple j has completed its biggest programming overhaul of the year, revealing the pair who will take the reins of Drive.

Encore Venues Adds New Venues and Key Hire Amid National Growth
Encore Venues has welcomed Jessica Giarrusso to the team, and has added two new venues to its portfolio.

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Encore Venues Adds New Venues and Key Hire Amid National Growth
Encore Venues has welcomed Jessica Giarrusso to the team, and has added two new venues to its portfolio.

Adelaide Duo Cali Rd Sign to Island Records Australia
'Falling Fast' arrives as Cali Rd's first release through Island Records Australia and signals a fresh era for the brothers.

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Adelaide Duo Cali Rd Sign to Island Records Australia
'Falling Fast' arrives as Cali Rd's first release through Island Records Australia and signals a fresh era for the brothers.

ARIA Hall of Fame Welcomes Six Australian Music Legends
For the first time in its history, the ARIA Hall of Fame was celebrated with a standalone televised ceremony, as six Australian music legends were inducted during a star-studded night.

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ARIA Hall of Fame Welcomes Six Australian Music Legends
For the first time in its history, the ARIA Hall of Fame was celebrated with a standalone televised ceremony, as six Australian music legends were inducted during a star-studded night.