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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VMDO’s Music Data and Insights Summit Returns to Melbourne with Global Keynote
The Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) is bringing its Music Data and Insights Summit back for another year.

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VMDO’s Music Data and Insights Summit Returns to Melbourne with Global Keynote
The Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) is bringing its Music Data and Insights Summit back for another year.

Noah Kahan Is Returning to Australia & New Zealand in 2026
Noah Kahan is taking 'The Great Divide' on the road, confirming a five-show Australia and New Zealand arena tour for later this year.

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Noah Kahan Is Returning to Australia & New Zealand in 2026
Noah Kahan is taking 'The Great Divide' on the road, confirming a five-show Australia and New Zealand arena tour for later this year.

Sydney's City Recital Hall Welcomes New Director of Programming and Events
Sydney's City Recital Hall has appointed Philippa Martin Reiter as its new director of programming and events, who will lead a merged team.

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Sydney's City Recital Hall Welcomes New Director of Programming and Events
Sydney's City Recital Hall has appointed Philippa Martin Reiter as its new director of programming and events, who will lead a merged team.

Record Store Day to Take Over Indie Stores with Live Sets from Hermitude, Kee'ahn & More
Record Store Day is just around the corner, with live in-store performances set to take place across the country.

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Record Store Day to Take Over Indie Stores with Live Sets from Hermitude, Kee'ahn & More
Record Store Day is just around the corner, with live in-store performances set to take place across the country.

APRA AMCOS’ Dean Ormston Joins Government Cultural Policy Advisory Group
APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston is one of several industry leaders who will help shape the country's new National Cultural Policy.

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APRA AMCOS’ Dean Ormston Joins Government Cultural Policy Advisory Group
APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston is one of several industry leaders who will help shape the country's new National Cultural Policy.

Universal Music Group Confirms 'Unsolicited' Takeover Bid from Pershing Square Capital Management
Universal Music Group has confirmed it received an "unsolicited and non-binding" takeover bid from Pershing Square Capital Management.

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Universal Music Group Confirms 'Unsolicited' Takeover Bid from Pershing Square Capital Management
Universal Music Group has confirmed it received an "unsolicited and non-binding" takeover bid from Pershing Square Capital Management.

Jason Derulo Adds Australian Dates to 2026 World Tour
Jason Derulo's forthcoming tour will showcase his biggest hits as well as his latest album, 'The Last Dance (Part 1)'.

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Jason Derulo Adds Australian Dates to 2026 World Tour
Jason Derulo's forthcoming tour will showcase his biggest hits as well as his latest album, 'The Last Dance (Part 1)'.

Matt Corby Announces Australian Tour Ahead of New Album Release
Matt Corby has announced an Australian tour, set for later this year, in support of his fourth studio album 'Tragic Magic'.

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Matt Corby Announces Australian Tour Ahead of New Album Release
Matt Corby has announced an Australian tour, set for later this year, in support of his fourth studio album 'Tragic Magic'.

Joel Fletcher Teams Up with Ditto Music to Scale Black Listed Records
Australian DJ and producer Joel Fletcher has launched a new joint venture between Black Listed Records and Ditto Music.

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Joel Fletcher Teams Up with Ditto Music to Scale Black Listed Records
Australian DJ and producer Joel Fletcher has launched a new joint venture between Black Listed Records and Ditto Music.

Camp Cope Bassist Details New Book Featuring Amy Taylor, Julia Jacklin & More
Camp Cope's Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich is amplifying the voices that helped change Australian music, with her first book.

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Camp Cope Bassist Details New Book Featuring Amy Taylor, Julia Jacklin & More
Camp Cope's Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich is amplifying the voices that helped change Australian music, with her first book.

FISHER Collabs With Tones and I for Festival-Ready Single 'Favour'
Ahead of his OUT 2 LUNCH Festival next month, FISHER has teamed up with Tones and I on a new single, 'Favour'.

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FISHER Collabs With Tones and I for Festival-Ready Single 'Favour'
Ahead of his OUT 2 LUNCH Festival next month, FISHER has teamed up with Tones and I on a new single, 'Favour'.

The Temper Trap Announce Fourth Studio Album, Share Title Track
After a decade between albums, The Temper Trap are officially back with 'Sungazer', due for release on July 10th.

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The Temper Trap Announce Fourth Studio Album, Share Title Track
After a decade between albums, The Temper Trap are officially back with 'Sungazer', due for release on July 10th.