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Lauren McNamara

Joined 2025 • 539 posts
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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'We've Loved Working With Them': Jet Expand Partnership With BMG Through New Publishing Deal

'We've Loved Working With Them': Jet Expand Partnership With BMG Through New Publishing Deal

BMG has expanded its partnership with Jet, acquiring publishing interests in the catalogue of one of Australia’s most successful rock exports.

By Lauren McNamara - May 13, 2026
'We've Loved Working With Them': Jet Expand Partnership With BMG Through New Publishing Deal

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'We've Loved Working With Them': Jet Expand Partnership With BMG Through New Publishing Deal

BMG has expanded its partnership with Jet, acquiring publishing interests in the catalogue of one of Australia’s most successful rock exports.

By Lauren McNamara - May 13, 2026
Ezra Collective and Freddie Gibbs to Headline New Australian Festival Move My Way

Ezra Collective and Freddie Gibbs to Headline New Australian Festival Move My Way

A new festival is coming to Sydney and Melbourne this year, with a lineup led by Ezra Collective, Freddie Gibbs, Kokoroko, and Sampa the Great.

By Lauren McNamara - May 12, 2026
Ezra Collective and Freddie Gibbs to Headline New Australian Festival Move My Way

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Ezra Collective and Freddie Gibbs to Headline New Australian Festival Move My Way

A new festival is coming to Sydney and Melbourne this year, with a lineup led by Ezra Collective, Freddie Gibbs, Kokoroko, and Sampa the Great.

By Lauren McNamara - May 12, 2026
'I’ve Always Been Curious': How Kylie Minogue Has Navigated Decades of Industry Change

'I’ve Always Been Curious': How Kylie Minogue Has Navigated Decades of Industry Change

In this Q&A about her forthcoming Netflix docuseries, Kylie Minogue reflects on how the music industry has changed, and what she's done to adapt.

By Lauren McNamara - May 11, 2026
'I’ve Always Been Curious': How Kylie Minogue Has Navigated Decades of Industry Change

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'I’ve Always Been Curious': How Kylie Minogue Has Navigated Decades of Industry Change

In this Q&A about her forthcoming Netflix docuseries, Kylie Minogue reflects on how the music industry has changed, and what she's done to adapt.

By Lauren McNamara - May 11, 2026
Universal Music Australia Hosts Ignite Showcase With Katseye, Violet Grohl & Devon Again

Universal Music Australia Hosts Ignite Showcase With Katseye, Violet Grohl & Devon Again

Universal Music Australia brought some of the industry’s most buzzed about emerging acts to Sydney this week.

By Lauren McNamara - May 8, 2026
Universal Music Australia Hosts Ignite Showcase With Katseye, Violet Grohl & Devon Again

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Universal Music Australia Hosts Ignite Showcase With Katseye, Violet Grohl & Devon Again

Universal Music Australia brought some of the industry’s most buzzed about emerging acts to Sydney this week.

By Lauren McNamara - May 8, 2026
Brisbane Nu-Metal Rising Stars Headwreck Join EMPIRE

Brisbane Nu-Metal Rising Stars Headwreck Join EMPIRE

Brisbane nu-metal outfit Headwreck have partnered with independent label EMPIRE as they set their sights on "world domination".

By Lauren McNamara - May 8, 2026
Brisbane Nu-Metal Rising Stars Headwreck Join EMPIRE

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Brisbane Nu-Metal Rising Stars Headwreck Join EMPIRE

Brisbane nu-metal outfit Headwreck have partnered with independent label EMPIRE as they set their sights on "world domination".

By Lauren McNamara - May 8, 2026
British-Australian Pop Singer Takes NZ Label to Court Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties

British-Australian Pop Singer Takes NZ Label to Court Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties

Alexandra Hainsworth is embroiled in a legal battle with a New Zealand label, claiming contract breaches left her unpaid.

By Lauren McNamara - May 7, 2026
British-Australian Pop Singer Takes NZ Label to Court Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties

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British-Australian Pop Singer Takes NZ Label to Court Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties

Alexandra Hainsworth is embroiled in a legal battle with a New Zealand label, claiming contract breaches left her unpaid.

By Lauren McNamara - May 7, 2026
Universal Music Group Pushes Back Against Salt-N-Pepa’s Album Ownership Appeal

Universal Music Group Pushes Back Against Salt-N-Pepa’s Album Ownership Appeal

Salt-N-Pepa's legal fight with Universal Music Group over ownership of their early master recordings has continued.

By Lauren McNamara - May 7, 2026
Universal Music Group Pushes Back Against Salt-N-Pepa’s Album Ownership Appeal

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Universal Music Group Pushes Back Against Salt-N-Pepa’s Album Ownership Appeal

Salt-N-Pepa's legal fight with Universal Music Group over ownership of their early master recordings has continued.

By Lauren McNamara - May 7, 2026
Gippsland Next Up for Always Live’s Victorian Vibes Series

Gippsland Next Up for Always Live’s Victorian Vibes Series

Always Live's Victorian Vibes - a free pop-up live music series - is rolling deeper into the state's region to hit up Traralgon next.

By Lauren McNamara - May 6, 2026
Gippsland Next Up for Always Live’s Victorian Vibes Series

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Gippsland Next Up for Always Live’s Victorian Vibes Series

Always Live's Victorian Vibes - a free pop-up live music series - is rolling deeper into the state's region to hit up Traralgon next.

By Lauren McNamara - May 6, 2026
Massive Strummingbird 2026 Lineup Drops

Massive Strummingbird 2026 Lineup Drops

The lineup for country music festival Strummingbird 2026 - taking place over two weekends in October - has been revealed.

By Lauren McNamara - May 5, 2026
Massive Strummingbird 2026 Lineup Drops

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Massive Strummingbird 2026 Lineup Drops

The lineup for country music festival Strummingbird 2026 - taking place over two weekends in October - has been revealed.

By Lauren McNamara - May 5, 2026
Blak Day Out Locks in 2026 Return With Stacked Lineup

Blak Day Out Locks in 2026 Return With Stacked Lineup

Blak Day Out is back for 2026 as part of Brisbane's Open Season, locking in a standout First Nations lineup headed by Dan Sultan.

By Lauren McNamara - May 5, 2026
Blak Day Out Locks in 2026 Return With Stacked Lineup

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Blak Day Out Locks in 2026 Return With Stacked Lineup

Blak Day Out is back for 2026 as part of Brisbane's Open Season, locking in a standout First Nations lineup headed by Dan Sultan.

By Lauren McNamara - May 5, 2026
INXS Endorsed for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction by Voting Member

INXS Endorsed for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction by Voting Member

According to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voter Larry Mestel, INXS’ long-overdue induction could arrive within the next year or two.

By Lauren McNamara - May 4, 2026
INXS Endorsed for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction by Voting Member

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INXS Endorsed for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction by Voting Member

According to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voter Larry Mestel, INXS’ long-overdue induction could arrive within the next year or two.

By Lauren McNamara - May 4, 2026
Silverback Touring Apologises After Swedish Rock Band Cancel Australian Tour

Silverback Touring Apologises After Swedish Rock Band Cancel Australian Tour

Swedish rock band Eclipse's local tour, promoted by Silverback Touring, has been cancelled as "agreed terms and conditions have not been met".

By Lauren McNamara - May 4, 2026
Silverback Touring Apologises After Swedish Rock Band Cancel Australian Tour

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Silverback Touring Apologises After Swedish Rock Band Cancel Australian Tour

Swedish rock band Eclipse's local tour, promoted by Silverback Touring, has been cancelled as "agreed terms and conditions have not been met".

By Lauren McNamara - May 4, 2026
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