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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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ARIA Celebrates 40 Years With Massive Hall of Fame Induction Class

ARIA Celebrates 40 Years With Massive Hall of Fame Induction Class

ARIA has announced six new inductees for its Hall of Fame as part of the organisation’s landmark 40th anniversary celebrations.

By Lauren McNamara - May 3, 2026
ARIA Celebrates 40 Years With Massive Hall of Fame Induction Class

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ARIA Celebrates 40 Years With Massive Hall of Fame Induction Class

ARIA has announced six new inductees for its Hall of Fame as part of the organisation’s landmark 40th anniversary celebrations.

By Lauren McNamara - May 3, 2026
Why the NZ Music Month Summit Matters

Why the NZ Music Month Summit Matters

NZ Music Month will officially kick off tomorrow with the NZ Music Month Summit. We spoke to some of the figures leading it.

By Lauren McNamara - May 1, 2026
Why the NZ Music Month Summit Matters

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Why the NZ Music Month Summit Matters

NZ Music Month will officially kick off tomorrow with the NZ Music Month Summit. We spoke to some of the figures leading it.

By Lauren McNamara - May 1, 2026
Strummingbird Reveals 2026 Dates and New Location

Strummingbird Reveals 2026 Dates and New Location

Country festival Strummingbird will return this October with a new Victorian location, alongside repeat stops in NSW and Queensland.

By Lauren McNamara - May 1, 2026
Strummingbird Reveals 2026 Dates and New Location

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Strummingbird Reveals 2026 Dates and New Location

Country festival Strummingbird will return this October with a new Victorian location, alongside repeat stops in NSW and Queensland.

By Lauren McNamara - May 1, 2026
Primary Wave CEO Larry Mestel Says Australia Has ‘Work to Do’ in Global Pop Race

Primary Wave CEO Larry Mestel Says Australia Has ‘Work to Do’ in Global Pop Race

Primary Wave founder and CEO Larry Mestel says Australia still has “work to do” to fully compete in today’s global pop landscape.

By Lauren McNamara - May 1, 2026
Primary Wave CEO Larry Mestel Says Australia Has ‘Work to Do’ in Global Pop Race

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Primary Wave CEO Larry Mestel Says Australia Has ‘Work to Do’ in Global Pop Race

Primary Wave founder and CEO Larry Mestel says Australia still has “work to do” to fully compete in today’s global pop landscape.

By Lauren McNamara - May 1, 2026
Peter Garrett and the Presets Team Up for Powerful APRA Awards Performance

Peter Garrett and the Presets Team Up for Powerful APRA Awards Performance

Peter Garrett joined the Presets for a surprise performance of Midnight Oil’s iconic protest anthem 'Power and the Passion'.

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 30, 2026
Peter Garrett and the Presets Team Up for Powerful APRA Awards Performance

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Peter Garrett and the Presets Team Up for Powerful APRA Awards Performance

Peter Garrett joined the Presets for a surprise performance of Midnight Oil’s iconic protest anthem 'Power and the Passion'.

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 30, 2026
2026 APRA Awards Winners Revealed

2026 APRA Awards Winners Revealed

The winners of the 2026 APRA Awards have been revealed during a star-studded centenary celebration in Sydney.

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
2026 APRA Awards Winners Revealed

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2026 APRA Awards Winners Revealed

The winners of the 2026 APRA Awards have been revealed during a star-studded centenary celebration in Sydney.

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
Sydney’s Burdekin Hotel Unveils New Live Music Bandroom

Sydney’s Burdekin Hotel Unveils New Live Music Bandroom

A new live music chapter is kicking off in Sydney's Darlinghurst, with the Burdekin Hotel officially launching the Burdekin Bandroom.

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
Sydney’s Burdekin Hotel Unveils New Live Music Bandroom

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Sydney’s Burdekin Hotel Unveils New Live Music Bandroom

A new live music chapter is kicking off in Sydney's Darlinghurst, with the Burdekin Hotel officially launching the Burdekin Bandroom.

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
LT Unveils New Single ‘Better’ Following Signing with Community Music

LT Unveils New Single ‘Better’ Following Signing with Community Music

Australian-based alt-pop artist LT has released a new single alongside the announcement of global distribution and publishing deals.

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
LT Unveils New Single ‘Better’ Following Signing with Community Music

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LT Unveils New Single ‘Better’ Following Signing with Community Music

Australian-based alt-pop artist LT has released a new single alongside the announcement of global distribution and publishing deals.

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
BMG and Concord Merge to Form Global Independent Music Giant

BMG and Concord Merge to Form Global Independent Music Giant

BMG and Concord are joining forces in a blockbuster deal that will create “the leading independent music company in the world". 

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
BMG and Concord Merge to Form Global Independent Music Giant

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BMG and Concord Merge to Form Global Independent Music Giant

BMG and Concord are joining forces in a blockbuster deal that will create “the leading independent music company in the world". 

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 29, 2026
The Rolling Stones Hint at New Album with Worldwide Billboard Campaign

The Rolling Stones Hint at New Album with Worldwide Billboard Campaign

The Rolling Stones have sparked fresh album rumours after a series of multilingual billboards surfaced across the world, including Australia.

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 28, 2026
The Rolling Stones Hint at New Album with Worldwide Billboard Campaign

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The Rolling Stones Hint at New Album with Worldwide Billboard Campaign

The Rolling Stones have sparked fresh album rumours after a series of multilingual billboards surfaced across the world, including Australia.

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 28, 2026
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Release Deluxe Album

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Release Deluxe Album

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers headed to the triple j Like a Version studio on Friday morning, to celebrate the release of 'GLORY deluxe'.

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 24, 2026
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Release Deluxe Album

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Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Release Deluxe Album

Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers headed to the triple j Like a Version studio on Friday morning, to celebrate the release of 'GLORY deluxe'.

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 24, 2026
'The Deb' Star Charlotte MacInnes Drops New Single Amid Defamation Case Against Rebel Wilson

'The Deb' Star Charlotte MacInnes Drops New Single Amid Defamation Case Against Rebel Wilson

Rising Australian singer-songwriter and star of Rebel Wilson's 'The Deb', Charlotte MacInnes, has released a new single 'Celestial'.

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 24, 2026
'The Deb' Star Charlotte MacInnes Drops New Single Amid Defamation Case Against Rebel Wilson

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'The Deb' Star Charlotte MacInnes Drops New Single Amid Defamation Case Against Rebel Wilson

Rising Australian singer-songwriter and star of Rebel Wilson's 'The Deb', Charlotte MacInnes, has released a new single 'Celestial'.

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 24, 2026
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