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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Harry Styles Confirms Australian Shows as Part of 2026 Global Residency
Harry Styles has confirmed his long-awaited return to the stage, announcing a seven-city residency for 2026 that includes Australian dates.

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Harry Styles Confirms Australian Shows as Part of 2026 Global Residency
Harry Styles has confirmed his long-awaited return to the stage, announcing a seven-city residency for 2026 that includes Australian dates.

'What Have I Done?' Kyle Gass Talks Future of Tenacious D After 2024 Disaster Australian Show
After blurting out an impulsive line in Sydney, Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass says he’s spent the last year-and-a-half reflecting.

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'What Have I Done?' Kyle Gass Talks Future of Tenacious D After 2024 Disaster Australian Show
After blurting out an impulsive line in Sydney, Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass says he’s spent the last year-and-a-half reflecting.

Harry Styles Fans Invited to Sydney Listening Party Today Ahead of 'Aperture' Release
11 cities across the world are hosting listening parties of Harry Styles' "Aperture" ahead of its release on Friday - including Sydney.

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Harry Styles Fans Invited to Sydney Listening Party Today Ahead of 'Aperture' Release
11 cities across the world are hosting listening parties of Harry Styles' "Aperture" ahead of its release on Friday - including Sydney.

Winner of Toyota Star Maker Competition Revealed
The Toyota Star Maker winner at the Tamworth Country Music Festival has been revealed, winning a prize package worth more than $100,000.

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Winner of Toyota Star Maker Competition Revealed
The Toyota Star Maker winner at the Tamworth Country Music Festival has been revealed, winning a prize package worth more than $100,000.

Billboard's Hannah Karp Joins Warner Music Group as EVP and Chief Comms Officer
Warner Music Group has nabbed Billboard's Editor-in-Chief Hannah Karp as its new EVP and Chief Communications Officer.

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Billboard's Hannah Karp Joins Warner Music Group as EVP and Chief Comms Officer
Warner Music Group has nabbed Billboard's Editor-in-Chief Hannah Karp as its new EVP and Chief Communications Officer.

Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst Passes Away After Cancer Battle
Midnight Oil's founding drummer, Rob Hirst, has died aged 70 after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

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Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst Passes Away After Cancer Battle
Midnight Oil's founding drummer, Rob Hirst, has died aged 70 after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

2charm's 'Boyfriend' Crowned Australia’s Steamiest Bedroom Soundtrack of 2025
According to new research, music helps create intimacy in the bedroom for 49% of Australians - and here are the "steamiest" songs from 2025.

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2charm's 'Boyfriend' Crowned Australia’s Steamiest Bedroom Soundtrack of 2025
According to new research, music helps create intimacy in the bedroom for 49% of Australians - and here are the "steamiest" songs from 2025.

Universal Music Group Signs Multi-Year Licensing Deal With China's NetEase Cloud Music
Universal Music Group has announced a new multi-year license agreement with NetEase Cloud Music, a leading music streaming provider in China.

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Universal Music Group Signs Multi-Year Licensing Deal With China's NetEase Cloud Music
Universal Music Group has announced a new multi-year license agreement with NetEase Cloud Music, a leading music streaming provider in China.

2026 APRA Professional Development Awards Finalists Unveiled
The 61 songwriter and composer finalists for the 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards have been revealed.

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2026 APRA Professional Development Awards Finalists Unveiled
The 61 songwriter and composer finalists for the 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards have been revealed.

'Going from Strength to Strength': Finely Tuned Founder Reflects on 20 Years at the Heart of Live Music
The Music Network caught up with Finely Tuned's founder Simon Beckingham to reflect on what has been built over the past 20 years.

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'Going from Strength to Strength': Finely Tuned Founder Reflects on 20 Years at the Heart of Live Music
The Music Network caught up with Finely Tuned's founder Simon Beckingham to reflect on what has been built over the past 20 years.

Applications Open for Keith Urban Country Rising Star Scholarship
Applications for the new Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship are now open, and will close in one month's time.

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Applications Open for Keith Urban Country Rising Star Scholarship
Applications for the new Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship are now open, and will close in one month's time.

Young Henrys Named Official Beer Partner for Laneway Sydney
Laneway has named Sydney-based brewer Young Henrys as the official beer partner for the 2026 Sydney edition.

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Young Henrys Named Official Beer Partner for Laneway Sydney
Laneway has named Sydney-based brewer Young Henrys as the official beer partner for the 2026 Sydney edition.