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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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Budjerah Set July Release Date for Debut Album 'Gentleman'

Budjerah Set July Release Date for Debut Album 'Gentleman'

Budjerah has finally announced his debut album, 'Gentleman', out July 24th, led by the title track, released today.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 19, 2026
Budjerah Set July Release Date for Debut Album 'Gentleman'

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Budjerah Set July Release Date for Debut Album 'Gentleman'

Budjerah has finally announced his debut album, 'Gentleman', out July 24th, led by the title track, released today.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 19, 2026
Lorde Goes Independent After Universal Music Group Deal Quietly Ends

Lorde Goes Independent After Universal Music Group Deal Quietly Ends

Lorde has revealed she is now operating independently after her long-time deal with Universal Music Group ended late last year.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 19, 2026
Lorde Goes Independent After Universal Music Group Deal Quietly Ends

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Lorde Goes Independent After Universal Music Group Deal Quietly Ends

Lorde has revealed she is now operating independently after her long-time deal with Universal Music Group ended late last year.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 19, 2026
Australian Music Industry Posts Seventh Year of Growth, Hits $727M in 2025

Australian Music Industry Posts Seventh Year of Growth, Hits $727M in 2025

Australia’s recorded music industry has notched its seventh straight year of growth, according to new figures released by ARIA. 

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 19, 2026
Australian Music Industry Posts Seventh Year of Growth, Hits $727M in 2025

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Australian Music Industry Posts Seventh Year of Growth, Hits $727M in 2025

Australia’s recorded music industry has notched its seventh straight year of growth, according to new figures released by ARIA. 

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 19, 2026
Live Nation Ticketing Director Apologises After ‘Robbing Them Blind’ Messages Fallout

Live Nation Ticketing Director Apologises After ‘Robbing Them Blind’ Messages Fallout

A Live Nation ticketing director has apologised for internal messages labelling concertgoers 'so stupid', which surfaced earlier this month.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 19, 2026
Live Nation Ticketing Director Apologises After ‘Robbing Them Blind’ Messages Fallout

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Live Nation Ticketing Director Apologises After ‘Robbing Them Blind’ Messages Fallout

A Live Nation ticketing director has apologised for internal messages labelling concertgoers 'so stupid', which surfaced earlier this month.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 19, 2026
Noisy Group to Launch New Festival in 2027, Adds Six New Venues to Roster

Noisy Group to Launch New Festival in 2027, Adds Six New Venues to Roster

Noisy Group has expanded its East Coast live music footprint and has unveiled plans to launch a new festival brand in 2027.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 19, 2026
Noisy Group to Launch New Festival in 2027, Adds Six New Venues to Roster

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Noisy Group to Launch New Festival in 2027, Adds Six New Venues to Roster

Noisy Group has expanded its East Coast live music footprint and has unveiled plans to launch a new festival brand in 2027.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 19, 2026
Forthcoming Oasis Documentary is 'Phenomenal', and Four Hours Long

Forthcoming Oasis Documentary is 'Phenomenal', and Four Hours Long

New details have emerged about the upcoming Oasis documentary that captured the Gallagher brothers' whole reunion.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 18, 2026
Forthcoming Oasis Documentary is 'Phenomenal', and Four Hours Long

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Forthcoming Oasis Documentary is 'Phenomenal', and Four Hours Long

New details have emerged about the upcoming Oasis documentary that captured the Gallagher brothers' whole reunion.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 18, 2026
Lollapalooza Adds Lorde, 5 Seconds of Summer, Ninajirachi & More to 2026 Lineup

Lollapalooza Adds Lorde, 5 Seconds of Summer, Ninajirachi & More to 2026 Lineup

Australian and New Zealand artists are front and centre on this year’s Lollapalooza lineup, including Lorde, 5SOS, and Ninajirachi.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 18, 2026
Lollapalooza Adds Lorde, 5 Seconds of Summer, Ninajirachi & More to 2026 Lineup

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Lollapalooza Adds Lorde, 5 Seconds of Summer, Ninajirachi & More to 2026 Lineup

Australian and New Zealand artists are front and centre on this year’s Lollapalooza lineup, including Lorde, 5SOS, and Ninajirachi.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 18, 2026
Former 'The Voice Australia' Winner Judah Kelly Wins an Oscar

Former 'The Voice Australia' Winner Judah Kelly Wins an Oscar

Former 'The Voice Australia' winner Judah Kelly is in 'The Singers', which won Best Live Action Short at the 98th Academy Awards on Monday.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 16, 2026
Former 'The Voice Australia' Winner Judah Kelly Wins an Oscar

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Former 'The Voice Australia' Winner Judah Kelly Wins an Oscar

Former 'The Voice Australia' winner Judah Kelly is in 'The Singers', which won Best Live Action Short at the 98th Academy Awards on Monday.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 16, 2026
'Australian Idol' Working With Music Industry to Develop Artists

'Australian Idol' Working With Music Industry to Develop Artists

Australian Idol is doubling down on artist development beyond the TV stage, with new partnerships across the local music industry.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 16, 2026
'Australian Idol' Working With Music Industry to Develop Artists

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'Australian Idol' Working With Music Industry to Develop Artists

Australian Idol is doubling down on artist development beyond the TV stage, with new partnerships across the local music industry.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 16, 2026
UPDATE: Bluesfest Confirms 2026 Event Cancelled

UPDATE: Bluesfest Confirms 2026 Event Cancelled

One of Australia’s biggest festivals looks to be the latest casualty of the live industry downturn, with Bluesfest called off.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 13, 2026
UPDATE: Bluesfest Confirms 2026 Event Cancelled

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UPDATE: Bluesfest Confirms 2026 Event Cancelled

One of Australia’s biggest festivals looks to be the latest casualty of the live industry downturn, with Bluesfest called off.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 13, 2026
‘Robbing Them Blind, Baby. That's How We Do’: Live Nation Ticketing Messages Unsealed

‘Robbing Them Blind, Baby. That's How We Do’: Live Nation Ticketing Messages Unsealed

Messages between two former Live Nation ticketing directors joking about charging fans steep fees have been made public.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 13, 2026
‘Robbing Them Blind, Baby. That's How We Do’: Live Nation Ticketing Messages Unsealed

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‘Robbing Them Blind, Baby. That's How We Do’: Live Nation Ticketing Messages Unsealed

Messages between two former Live Nation ticketing directors joking about charging fans steep fees have been made public.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 13, 2026
Melbourne's Bad Juju Sign to UK-Based Record Label

Melbourne's Bad Juju Sign to UK-Based Record Label

Melbourne nu metalcore outfit Bad Juju have released their first single via their new record label, UK-based Easy Life Records.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 12, 2026
Melbourne's Bad Juju Sign to UK-Based Record Label

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Melbourne's Bad Juju Sign to UK-Based Record Label

Melbourne nu metalcore outfit Bad Juju have released their first single via their new record label, UK-based Easy Life Records.

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 12, 2026
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