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

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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'.

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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'.

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

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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".

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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".

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.

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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.

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'.

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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'.

'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'.

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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'.