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Lauren McNamara

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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 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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 28, 2026
Gang of Youths Return to Australian Stages With New Music

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 28, 2026
Jem Cassar-Daley Enlists Dan Sultan for Like a Version Cover

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 26, 2026
Jem Cassar-Daley Enlists Dan Sultan for Like a Version Cover

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 26, 2026
Federal Government Backs Australian Arts on the World Stage With Diplomacy Fund Grants

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 25, 2026
Federal Government Backs Australian Arts on the World Stage With Diplomacy Fund Grants

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 25, 2026
AIR Reveals Full Indie-Con Australia 2026 Program and Speaker Lineup

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 25, 2026
AIR Reveals Full Indie-Con Australia 2026 Program and Speaker Lineup

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 25, 2026
RÜFÜS DU SOL Make Electronic Music History at Madison Square Garden

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 24, 2026
RÜFÜS DU SOL Make Electronic Music History at Madison Square Garden

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 24, 2026
APRA AMCOS Releases National Cultural Policy Submission

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.'.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 24, 2026
APRA AMCOS Releases National Cultural Policy Submission

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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.'.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 24, 2026
Baker Boy Leads Powerful 2026 NIMAs Lineup

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 22, 2026
Baker Boy Leads Powerful 2026 NIMAs Lineup

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 22, 2026
BIGSOUND Expands 2026 Program With 'Ideas & Innovation Hub'

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 22, 2026
BIGSOUND Expands 2026 Program With 'Ideas & Innovation Hub'

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 22, 2026
Triple j Reveals New Drive Duo Following Major Lineup Shake-Up

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 21, 2026
Triple j Reveals New Drive Duo Following Major Lineup Shake-Up

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 21, 2026
Encore Venues Adds New Venues and Key Hire Amid National Growth

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 11, 2026
Encore Venues Adds New Venues and Key Hire Amid National Growth

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 11, 2026
Adelaide Duo Cali Rd Sign to Island Records Australia

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 11, 2026
Adelaide Duo Cali Rd Sign to Island Records Australia

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 11, 2026
ARIA Hall of Fame Welcomes Six Australian Music Legends

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 11, 2026
ARIA Hall of Fame Welcomes Six Australian Music Legends

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 11, 2026
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