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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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Bandcamp Bans AI-Generated Music and Audio

Bandcamp Bans AI-Generated Music and Audio

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

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 15, 2026
Bandcamp Bans AI-Generated Music and Audio

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 15, 2026
Paul McCartney Documentary Is Arriving In Australia This February

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 15, 2026
Paul McCartney Documentary Is Arriving In Australia This February

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 15, 2026
Ninajirachi, Anna Lunoe, Dom Dolla and More Receive 2026 MPEG Award Nominations

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 15, 2026
Ninajirachi, Anna Lunoe, Dom Dolla and More Receive 2026 MPEG Award Nominations

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 15, 2026
AMPAL CEO Appointed Chair of International Confederation of Music Publishers Asia-Pacific

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 13, 2026
AMPAL CEO Appointed Chair of 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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 13, 2026
Bank of New Zealand Secures Naming Rights to New Waikato Regional Theatre

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. 

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 13, 2026
Bank of New Zealand Secures Naming Rights to New Waikato Regional Theatre

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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. 

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 13, 2026
Laneway to Release Final Tickets to Sold-Out Sydney and Melbourne Dates

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. 

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 12, 2026
Laneway to Release Final Tickets to Sold-Out Sydney and Melbourne Dates

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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. 

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 12, 2026
Voting Closes This Week for Triple J's Hottest 100

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 12, 2026
Voting Closes This Week for Triple J's Hottest 100

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 12, 2026
Chet Faker Adds New Dates to ‘A Love for Strangers’ Tour

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 12, 2026
Chet Faker Adds New Dates to ‘A Love for Strangers’ Tour

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 12, 2026
Grammy Awards Returning to Stan in 2026

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 12, 2026
Grammy Awards Returning to Stan in 2026

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 12, 2026
Inaugural Petting Zoo Festival Makes Last Minute Changes Due to Extreme Heat in Sydney

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 9, 2026
Inaugural Petting Zoo Festival Makes Last Minute Changes Due to Extreme Heat in Sydney

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 9, 2026
Dominic Fike Takes on 'South Park' Theme Song for Triple J's 'Like A Version'

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. 

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 9, 2026
Dominic Fike Takes on 'South Park' Theme Song for Triple J's 'Like A Version'

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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. 

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 9, 2026
David Bowie’s Childhood Home to Be Restored and Opened to the Public

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 9, 2026
David Bowie’s Childhood Home to Be Restored and Opened to the Public

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 9, 2026
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