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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'A Tough Decision': Mary’s Underground to Close Permanently
Sydney live music venue Mary’s Underground will permanently close this winter, with owners citing rising costs and ongoing financial pressures.

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'A Tough Decision': Mary’s Underground to Close Permanently
Sydney live music venue Mary’s Underground will permanently close this winter, with owners citing rising costs and ongoing financial pressures.

Roger Daltrey Reveals Why The Who’s Farewell Tour Is on Hold
The Who fans will have to wait a little longer for the band’s final goodbye, with their Australian farewell tour pushed back to 2027 amid health issues affecting himself and guitarist Pete Townsend.

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Roger Daltrey Reveals Why The Who’s Farewell Tour Is on Hold
The Who fans will have to wait a little longer for the band’s final goodbye, with their Australian farewell tour pushed back to 2027 amid health issues affecting himself and guitarist Pete Townsend.

Keli Holiday Wants to Represent Australia at Eurovision: 'I'd Give It a Crack'
Keli Holiday's comments came during an appearance on Triple M’s 'Mick in the Morning', where host Mick Molloy floated the idea.

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Keli Holiday Wants to Represent Australia at Eurovision: 'I'd Give It a Crack'
Keli Holiday's comments came during an appearance on Triple M’s 'Mick in the Morning', where host Mick Molloy floated the idea.

Iconic Australian Costumes and Memorabilia to Feature in New Exhibition
Some of the most legendary costumes, instruments, and memorabilia in Australian entertainment history are being pulled from the archives for a new exhibition.

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Iconic Australian Costumes and Memorabilia to Feature in New Exhibition
Some of the most legendary costumes, instruments, and memorabilia in Australian entertainment history are being pulled from the archives for a new exhibition.
Myf Warhurst to Host 40th Anniversary ARIA Hall of Fame Celebration
The special 40th anniversary edition of the ARIA Hall of Fame - a standalone event to be hosted by Myf Warhurst - will be televised nationally.
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Myf Warhurst to Host 40th Anniversary ARIA Hall of Fame Celebration
The special 40th anniversary edition of the ARIA Hall of Fame - a standalone event to be hosted by Myf Warhurst - will be televised nationally.

Brisbane’s Night at the Parkland Returns With Expanded Three-Weekend Run
Night at the Parkland is returning to Brisbane with an expanded 2026 edition, bringing together artists including Aloe Blacc and the Temper Trap.

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Brisbane’s Night at the Parkland Returns With Expanded Three-Weekend Run
Night at the Parkland is returning to Brisbane with an expanded 2026 edition, bringing together artists including Aloe Blacc and the Temper Trap.

Bryce Dessner to Perform With Sydney Symphony Orchestra Later This Year
Bryce Dessner is bringing his genre-blurring musical world to Australia this September, teaming up with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

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Bryce Dessner to Perform With Sydney Symphony Orchestra Later This Year
Bryce Dessner is bringing his genre-blurring musical world to Australia this September, teaming up with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

Hans Zimmer Is Bringing ‘The Next Level’ Arena Spectacle to Australia
Hans Zimmer is bringing his brand new live show to Australian arenas this October, with his most ambitious stage production to date.

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Hans Zimmer Is Bringing ‘The Next Level’ Arena Spectacle to Australia
Hans Zimmer is bringing his brand new live show to Australian arenas this October, with his most ambitious stage production to date.

BTS Unveil Ticket Details for Australian Stadium Shows
Details for the Australian leg of BTS’ long-awaited world tour have officially been unveiled.

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BTS Unveil Ticket Details for Australian Stadium Shows
Details for the Australian leg of BTS’ long-awaited world tour have officially been unveiled.

Spotify to Introduce Licensed AI Covers Under New Universal Deal
Spotify and Universal Music Group have announced a new licensing agreement that will allow Spotify users to create AI-generated covers and remixes.

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Spotify to Introduce Licensed AI Covers Under New Universal Deal
Spotify and Universal Music Group have announced a new licensing agreement that will allow Spotify users to create AI-generated covers and remixes.

Fitzroy to Host New Winter Live Music and Arts Program
A new winter live music series, HIGH GROUND, is coming to Fitzroy.

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Fitzroy to Host New Winter Live Music and Arts Program
A new winter live music series, HIGH GROUND, is coming to Fitzroy.
BESTIES Sign With Greyscale Records, Release New Single ‘Deadmau5’
Sydney pop-punk group BESTIES have signed to independent alternative label Greyscale Records, celebrated with the release of their new single 'Deadmau5'.
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BESTIES Sign With Greyscale Records, Release New Single ‘Deadmau5’
Sydney pop-punk group BESTIES have signed to independent alternative label Greyscale Records, celebrated with the release of their new single 'Deadmau5'.