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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'Creative Work Is the Only Ingredient They Refuse to Pay For': APRA AMCOS Hits Back at OpenAI
APRA AMCOS has hit back at OpenAI over its push for changes to Australian copyright law.

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'Creative Work Is the Only Ingredient They Refuse to Pay For': APRA AMCOS Hits Back at OpenAI
APRA AMCOS has hit back at OpenAI over its push for changes to Australian copyright law.

Live Music Is Becoming a Key Loyalty Tool for Brands, Live Nation Study Shows
According to new research from Live Nation, an overwhelming majority of Australian live music fans would sign up for or switch loyalty programs to access live music perks.

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Live Music Is Becoming a Key Loyalty Tool for Brands, Live Nation Study Shows
According to new research from Live Nation, an overwhelming majority of Australian live music fans would sign up for or switch loyalty programs to access live music perks.

Divine Playhouse Sets Sydney Comeback After Forced Closure
Two months after being forced out of its Kent Street home, the team behind Divine Playhouse has unveiled its next move.

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Divine Playhouse Sets Sydney Comeback After Forced Closure
Two months after being forced out of its Kent Street home, the team behind Divine Playhouse has unveiled its next move.

ICEHOUSE Announce ‘Man of Colours’ Arena Tour for 2027
ICEHOUSE will return to arenas in 2027 for their first headline indoor concert tour in more than two decades, celebrating the 40th anniversary of 'Man of Colours'.

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ICEHOUSE Announce ‘Man of Colours’ Arena Tour for 2027
ICEHOUSE will return to arenas in 2027 for their first headline indoor concert tour in more than two decades, celebrating the 40th anniversary of 'Man of Colours'.

2026 APRA Silver Scroll Finalists Announced
The finalists for the 2026 APRA Silver Scroll Awards | Kaitito Kaiaka have been revealed.

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2026 APRA Silver Scroll Finalists Announced
The finalists for the 2026 APRA Silver Scroll Awards | Kaitito Kaiaka have been revealed.

ARIA Award for Best Music Festival Returns for Second Year
The ARIA Award for Best Music Festival will return for a second year in 2026.

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ARIA Award for Best Music Festival Returns for Second Year
The ARIA Award for Best Music Festival will return for a second year in 2026.

‘We Don’t Aspire to Be Other Festivals’: QMusic CEO Kristy Ellis Reflects on BIGSOUND 2026
BIGSOUND won’t chase the model of other major festivals as the organisation begins planning for 2027 and beyond, according to QMusic CEO Kristy Ellis.

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‘We Don’t Aspire to Be Other Festivals’: QMusic CEO Kristy Ellis Reflects on BIGSOUND 2026
BIGSOUND won’t chase the model of other major festivals as the organisation begins planning for 2027 and beyond, according to QMusic CEO Kristy Ellis.

'You Need People Who Are Going to Protect You': Julia Jacklin Gets Candid About the Music Industry
There’s not much protection in the music industry for artists, according to Julia Jacklin, who says a solid support network has become more crucial than ever.

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'You Need People Who Are Going to Protect You': Julia Jacklin Gets Candid About the Music Industry
There’s not much protection in the music industry for artists, according to Julia Jacklin, who says a solid support network has become more crucial than ever.

Young Australians Are Being 'Locked Out' of Live Music, New Report Finds
Nearly half of young Australians under 18 say age restrictions are stopping them from attending live music, according to new research from The Push.

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Young Australians Are Being 'Locked Out' of Live Music, New Report Finds
Nearly half of young Australians under 18 say age restrictions are stopping them from attending live music, according to new research from The Push.

Kobie Dee Launches Twenny47 Records With BAM as Distribution Partner (EXCLUSIVE)
Kobie Dee is stepping into the label business with the launch of Twenny47 Records, The Music Network can exclusively reveal.

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Kobie Dee Launches Twenny47 Records With BAM as Distribution Partner (EXCLUSIVE)
Kobie Dee is stepping into the label business with the launch of Twenny47 Records, The Music Network can exclusively reveal.

Triple J to Broadcast One Night Stand 2026 Nationwide
Triple j is bringing One Night Stand to audiences around the country this weekend, with the Griffith festival set to be broadcast and livestreamed nationwide.

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Triple J to Broadcast One Night Stand 2026 Nationwide
Triple j is bringing One Night Stand to audiences around the country this weekend, with the Griffith festival set to be broadcast and livestreamed nationwide.

Harry Moore Launches New Independent Agency Lowtide
Australian booking agent Harry Moore has launched a new agency, Lowtide, with Ocean Alley, Tones And I, The Cat Empire, and more among its foundation clients.

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Harry Moore Launches New Independent Agency Lowtide
Australian booking agent Harry Moore has launched a new agency, Lowtide, with Ocean Alley, Tones And I, The Cat Empire, and more among its foundation clients.