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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Bandcamp Bans AI-Generated Music and Audio
Bandcamp has taken a definitive stance on artificial intelligence, banning all AI-generated audio and music.

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Bandcamp Bans AI-Generated Music and Audio
Bandcamp has taken a definitive stance on artificial intelligence, banning all AI-generated audio and music.

Paul McCartney Documentary Is Arriving In Australia This February
'Man on the Run', which follows Paul McCartney in the years after the Beatles' breakup, will soon be available to stream in Australia.

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Paul McCartney Documentary Is Arriving In Australia This February
'Man on the Run', which follows Paul McCartney in the years after the Beatles' breakup, will soon be available to stream in Australia.

Ninajirachi, Anna Lunoe, Dom Dolla and More Receive 2026 MPEG Award Nominations
The Music Producer and Engineers' Guild of Australia (MPEG) has today announced the nominees of the 2026 MPEG Awards.

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Ninajirachi, Anna Lunoe, Dom Dolla and More Receive 2026 MPEG Award Nominations
The Music Producer and Engineers' Guild of Australia (MPEG) has today announced the nominees of the 2026 MPEG Awards.

AMPAL CEO Appointed Chair of International Confederation of Music Publishers Asia-Pacific
Damian Rinaldi, the CEO of AMPAL, has been appointed Chair of the International Confederation of Music Publishers Asia-Pacific.

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AMPAL CEO Appointed Chair of International Confederation of Music Publishers Asia-Pacific
Damian Rinaldi, the CEO of AMPAL, has been appointed Chair of the International Confederation of Music Publishers Asia-Pacific.

Bank of New Zealand Secures Naming Rights to New Waikato Regional Theatre
Bank of New Zealand has secured the naming rights to the Waikato Regional Theatre, thanks to a new partnership with Live Nation New Zealand.

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Bank of New Zealand Secures Naming Rights to New Waikato Regional Theatre
Bank of New Zealand has secured the naming rights to the Waikato Regional Theatre, thanks to a new partnership with Live Nation New Zealand.

Laneway to Release Final Tickets to Sold-Out Sydney and Melbourne Dates
Laneway is releasing final tickets to its sold-out Sydney and Melbourne dates, which are expected to be snapped up quickly.

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Laneway to Release Final Tickets to Sold-Out Sydney and Melbourne Dates
Laneway is releasing final tickets to its sold-out Sydney and Melbourne dates, which are expected to be snapped up quickly.

Voting Closes This Week for Triple J's Hottest 100
With only four days left to vote in the Hottest 100, triple j has shared some sneak peeks into this year's race.

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Voting Closes This Week for Triple J's Hottest 100
With only four days left to vote in the Hottest 100, triple j has shared some sneak peeks into this year's race.

Chet Faker Adds New Dates to ‘A Love for Strangers’ Tour
Australian fans will get another chance to see Chet Faker live, with the singer-songwriter announcing new headline shows.

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Chet Faker Adds New Dates to ‘A Love for Strangers’ Tour
Australian fans will get another chance to see Chet Faker live, with the singer-songwriter announcing new headline shows.

Grammy Awards Returning to Stan in 2026
Stan has confirmed it has re-secured the exclusive broadcast rights for the 2026 Grammy Awards, taking place on February 2nd.

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Grammy Awards Returning to Stan in 2026
Stan has confirmed it has re-secured the exclusive broadcast rights for the 2026 Grammy Awards, taking place on February 2nd.

Inaugural Petting Zoo Festival Makes Last Minute Changes Due to Extreme Heat in Sydney
Due to extreme heat expected in Sydney this weekend, the inaugural Petting Zoo festival has made some last minute alternative plans.

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Inaugural Petting Zoo Festival Makes Last Minute Changes Due to Extreme Heat in Sydney
Due to extreme heat expected in Sydney this weekend, the inaugural Petting Zoo festival has made some last minute alternative plans.

Dominic Fike Takes on 'South Park' Theme Song for Triple J's 'Like A Version'
Dominic Fike has kicked off 2026 in the triple j 'Like A Version' studio, covering not one, but two songs - including a familiar theme song.

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Dominic Fike Takes on 'South Park' Theme Song for Triple J's 'Like A Version'
Dominic Fike has kicked off 2026 in the triple j 'Like A Version' studio, covering not one, but two songs - including a familiar theme song.

David Bowie’s Childhood Home to Be Restored and Opened to the Public
David Bowie’s childhood home in South London will be restored and opened to the public late in 2027, thanks to the Heritage of London Trust.

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David Bowie’s Childhood Home to Be Restored and Opened to the Public
David Bowie’s childhood home in South London will be restored and opened to the public late in 2027, thanks to the Heritage of London Trust.