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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Bachelor Girl Recruit Savage Garden's Darren Hayes for Latest 'Artist Sessions' Single
Bachelor Girl have recruited Savage Garden's Darren Hayes for a rework of 'Blind', the latest single from their forthcoming redux album.

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Bachelor Girl Recruit Savage Garden's Darren Hayes for Latest 'Artist Sessions' Single
Bachelor Girl have recruited Savage Garden's Darren Hayes for a rework of 'Blind', the latest single from their forthcoming redux album.

Spotify Names the Most Streamed Artists, Albums and Songs of All Time
Spotify's most streamed artists, albums, and songs of all time have been revealed, in celebration of the platform's 20th anniversary,

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Spotify Names the Most Streamed Artists, Albums and Songs of All Time
Spotify's most streamed artists, albums, and songs of all time have been revealed, in celebration of the platform's 20th anniversary,

Radio Ratings: Listeners Hold Steady as Results Show Modest Shifts
Modest movements across markets suggest listeners are holding firm despite ongoing talent changes, in the latest GfK radio ratings survey.

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Radio Ratings: Listeners Hold Steady as Results Show Modest Shifts
Modest movements across markets suggest listeners are holding firm despite ongoing talent changes, in the latest GfK radio ratings survey.

VMDO Unveils New Speakers for 2026 Music Data and Insights Summit
The Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) has unveiled new speakers and sessions for its 2026 Music Data and Insights Summit.

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VMDO Unveils New Speakers for 2026 Music Data and Insights Summit
The Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) has unveiled new speakers and sessions for its 2026 Music Data and Insights Summit.

Warner Chappell Music Doubles Down on India with Direct Publishing Launch
Warner Chappell Music has established direct operations in India, marking a shift from its previous sub-publishing model.

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Warner Chappell Music Doubles Down on India with Direct Publishing Launch
Warner Chappell Music has established direct operations in India, marking a shift from its previous sub-publishing model.

Heath Mawson Joins Ticketek Entertainment Group
Heath Mawson, who previously served as the director of strategic partnerships (APAC) for INVNT, has joined Ticketek Entertainment Group.

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Heath Mawson Joins Ticketek Entertainment Group
Heath Mawson, who previously served as the director of strategic partnerships (APAC) for INVNT, has joined Ticketek Entertainment Group.

Pressure Grows for Local Scrutiny Following Live Nation US Monopoly Verdict
Pressure is mounting for regulators to scrutinise Live Nation’s market power in Australia following a landmark US antitrust verdict.

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Pressure Grows for Local Scrutiny Following Live Nation US Monopoly Verdict
Pressure is mounting for regulators to scrutinise Live Nation’s market power in Australia following a landmark US antitrust verdict.

POOF DOOF Launches Record Label to Amplify Queer Voices
Australian queer nightclub and events brand POOF DOOF has launched its very own record label, designed to amplify queer voices.

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POOF DOOF Launches Record Label to Amplify Queer Voices
Australian queer nightclub and events brand POOF DOOF has launched its very own record label, designed to amplify queer voices.

2026 AAM Awards: Manager of the Year Finalists on Touring, Talent and Industry Change
The Music Network spoke with the 2026 AAM Awards' Manager of the Year finalists about industry challenges, the future of talent, and more.

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2026 AAM Awards: Manager of the Year Finalists on Touring, Talent and Industry Change
The Music Network spoke with the 2026 AAM Awards' Manager of the Year finalists about industry challenges, the future of talent, and more.

Blur's Alex James Announces Australian Run of 'Britpop Classical' Tour
Blur's Alex James is bringing his 'Britpop Classical' tour Down Under later this year, kicking off in November.

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Blur's Alex James Announces Australian Run of 'Britpop Classical' Tour
Blur's Alex James is bringing his 'Britpop Classical' tour Down Under later this year, kicking off in November.

Iron Maiden to Miss Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony Because of ANZ Tour
Iron Maiden will skip their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this year, citing a clash with their scheduled tour of ANZ.

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Iron Maiden to Miss Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony Because of ANZ Tour
Iron Maiden will skip their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this year, citing a clash with their scheduled tour of ANZ.

Keith Urban Crowns Inaugural Rising Star Scholarship Winner
The winner of Keith Urban's Rising Star Scholarship - which offers career-defining access to Nashville - has been revealed.

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Keith Urban Crowns Inaugural Rising Star Scholarship Winner
The winner of Keith Urban's Rising Star Scholarship - which offers career-defining access to Nashville - has been revealed.