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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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Entries Now Open for ABC Young Performers Awards

Entries Now Open for ABC Young Performers Awards

The ABC Young Performers Awards, one of Australia's leading competitions for classical musicians, is returning in 2026.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
Entries Now Open for ABC Young Performers Awards

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Entries Now Open for ABC Young Performers Awards

The ABC Young Performers Awards, one of Australia's leading competitions for classical musicians, is returning in 2026.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
Guy Sebastian Joins Season Two of 'The Piano' on ABC

Guy Sebastian Joins Season Two of 'The Piano' on ABC

ABC’s hit series 'The Piano' is returning for a second season this March, with Guy Sebastian as a new mentor. 

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
Guy Sebastian Joins Season Two of 'The Piano' on ABC

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Guy Sebastian Joins Season Two of 'The Piano' on ABC

ABC’s hit series 'The Piano' is returning for a second season this March, with Guy Sebastian as a new mentor. 

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
FISHER Curates Stacked OUT 2 LUNCH 2026 Lineup for Australian Return

FISHER Curates Stacked OUT 2 LUNCH 2026 Lineup for Australian Return

FISHER will bring OUT 2 LUNCH Festival back in 2026, expanding the festival to four Australian cities in May.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
FISHER Curates Stacked OUT 2 LUNCH 2026 Lineup for Australian Return

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FISHER Curates Stacked OUT 2 LUNCH 2026 Lineup for Australian Return

FISHER will bring OUT 2 LUNCH Festival back in 2026, expanding the festival to four Australian cities in May.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
Casey Wasserman to Sell Talent Agency Following Epstein Files Fallout

Casey Wasserman to Sell Talent Agency Following Epstein Files Fallout

Casey Wasserman has confirmed plans to sell his global talent agency amid growing fallout after his name appeared in the Epstein files.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
Casey Wasserman to Sell Talent Agency Following Epstein Files Fallout

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Casey Wasserman to Sell Talent Agency Following Epstein Files Fallout

Casey Wasserman has confirmed plans to sell his global talent agency amid growing fallout after his name appeared in the Epstein files.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
Em Rusciano, Jack Jones & More to Perform at John Farnham Singalong

Em Rusciano, Jack Jones & More to Perform at John Farnham Singalong

The full performer lineup for 'We Are The Voice', a world record singalong event celebrating the music of John Farnham, has been revealed.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 13, 2026
Em Rusciano, Jack Jones & More to Perform at John Farnham Singalong

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Em Rusciano, Jack Jones & More to Perform at John Farnham Singalong

The full performer lineup for 'We Are The Voice', a world record singalong event celebrating the music of John Farnham, has been revealed.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 13, 2026
TEG Activates More Than 200,000 Fans Across Massive Trans-Tasman Weekend

TEG Activates More Than 200,000 Fans Across Massive Trans-Tasman Weekend

Ticketek Entertainment Group is gearing up for what is going to be one of the most diverse and large-scale weekends in its history.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 13, 2026
TEG Activates More Than 200,000 Fans Across Massive Trans-Tasman Weekend

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TEG Activates More Than 200,000 Fans Across Massive Trans-Tasman Weekend

Ticketek Entertainment Group is gearing up for what is going to be one of the most diverse and large-scale weekends in its history.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 13, 2026
Taylor Swift’s Launchpad Label Gets a Reboot as Scott Borchetta Exits HYBE

Taylor Swift’s Launchpad Label Gets a Reboot as Scott Borchetta Exits HYBE

Scott Borchetta is stepping away from HYBE America and reclaiming the Big Machine Records name, which helped launch Taylor Swift’s career.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 13, 2026
Taylor Swift’s Launchpad Label Gets a Reboot as Scott Borchetta Exits HYBE

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Taylor Swift’s Launchpad Label Gets a Reboot as Scott Borchetta Exits HYBE

Scott Borchetta is stepping away from HYBE America and reclaiming the Big Machine Records name, which helped launch Taylor Swift’s career.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 13, 2026
MusicSA Calls for $12 Million Boost Ahead of South Australian State Election

MusicSA Calls for $12 Million Boost Ahead of South Australian State Election

South Australia's MusicSA is calling on the state government to invest $12 million to secure the future of its music sector. 

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 13, 2026
MusicSA Calls for $12 Million Boost Ahead of South Australian State Election

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MusicSA Calls for $12 Million Boost Ahead of South Australian State Election

South Australia's MusicSA is calling on the state government to invest $12 million to secure the future of its music sector. 

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 13, 2026
LEAP Sign to Epitaph Following Success of Independent Debut Album 'Entropy'

LEAP Sign to Epitaph Following Success of Independent Debut Album 'Entropy'

London-based alt-rockers LEAP have signed to Epitaph Records, following the success of their self-released debut album, 2025's 'Entropy'.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 12, 2026
LEAP Sign to Epitaph Following Success of Independent Debut Album 'Entropy'

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LEAP Sign to Epitaph Following Success of Independent Debut Album 'Entropy'

London-based alt-rockers LEAP have signed to Epitaph Records, following the success of their self-released debut album, 2025's 'Entropy'.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 12, 2026
APRA Professional Development Award Recipients Revealed

APRA Professional Development Award Recipients Revealed

The 13 recipients of the 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards have been revealed, each provided with $10,000.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 12, 2026
APRA Professional Development Award Recipients Revealed

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APRA Professional Development Award Recipients Revealed

The 13 recipients of the 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards have been revealed, each provided with $10,000.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 12, 2026
Six Artists to Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame as ARIA Celebrates 40 Years of Music

Six Artists to Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame as ARIA Celebrates 40 Years of Music

The ARIA Awards are celebrating 40 years in 2026, with a special Hall of Fame event set to honour six influential artists. 

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 11, 2026
Six Artists to Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame as ARIA Celebrates 40 Years of Music

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Six Artists to Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame as ARIA Celebrates 40 Years of Music

The ARIA Awards are celebrating 40 years in 2026, with a special Hall of Fame event set to honour six influential artists. 

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 11, 2026
Britney Spears Sells Music Catalogue to Primary Wave

Britney Spears Sells Music Catalogue to Primary Wave

Pop star Britney Spears has reportedly sold her music catalogue and other rights to publishing company Primary Wave. 

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 11, 2026
Britney Spears Sells Music Catalogue to Primary Wave

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Britney Spears Sells Music Catalogue to Primary Wave

Pop star Britney Spears has reportedly sold her music catalogue and other rights to publishing company Primary Wave. 

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 11, 2026
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