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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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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'.
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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'.
APRA Professional Development Award Recipients Revealed
The 13 recipients of the 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards have been revealed, each provided with $10,000.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
New Commercial Radio Code Critised By ARIA Over Australian Music Quotas
ARIA has criticised ACMA's new code, arguing it is a missed opportunity to strengthen Australian music quotas.
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New Commercial Radio Code Critised By ARIA Over Australian Music Quotas
ARIA has criticised ACMA's new code, arguing it is a missed opportunity to strengthen Australian music quotas.
Chappell Roan Joins Artists Leaving Wasserman Amid Epstein Files Fallout
Chappell Roan is the latest artist to part ways with talent agency Wasserman after Casey Wasserman’s name appeared in the Epstein files.
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Chappell Roan Joins Artists Leaving Wasserman Amid Epstein Files Fallout
Chappell Roan is the latest artist to part ways with talent agency Wasserman after Casey Wasserman’s name appeared in the Epstein files.
Nominations Open for 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards
Nominations are now open for the Sunshine Coast Music Awards, which is returning following the success of the inaugural event last year.
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Nominations Open for 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards
Nominations are now open for the Sunshine Coast Music Awards, which is returning following the success of the inaugural event last year.
The Paper Kites' Album Shines Bright on Times Square Billboards
The Paper Kites have taken their Australian success global - literally - landing back-to-back billboards in Times Square.
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The Paper Kites' Album Shines Bright on Times Square Billboards
The Paper Kites have taken their Australian success global - literally - landing back-to-back billboards in Times Square.
R&B Festival Promoter Souled Out Enters Voluntary Administration
The company behind R&B music festival Souled Out has gone into voluntary administration with debts reportedly exceeding $1 million.
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R&B Festival Promoter Souled Out Enters Voluntary Administration
The company behind R&B music festival Souled Out has gone into voluntary administration with debts reportedly exceeding $1 million.