Lauren McNamara

The ARIA Awards have locked in their hosts for 2026.

Australian pop superstar Sia has sold a 50% stake in her music catalogue to Pophouse in a deal worth US$180 million, with an immersive avatar project also in the works.

Sydney’s iconic Ivy is getting a programming shake-up, with Fuzzy, Live Nation, Finely Tuned, POOF DOOF and One Hit among its new partners, The Music Network can exclusively reveal.

Laneway Festival is back with another huge lineup for 2027, with Fontaines D.C. and Hayley Williams confirmed to headline.

Former Australian Festival Association (AFA) CEO Olly Arkins has been elected Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney.

Sound NSW has announced it will invest $1.4 million in programs aimed at improving gender equity and workplace safety across the state's music industry.

GWAR founding member Chuck Varga, best known for bringing the band's notorious Sexecutioner character to life, has died aged 68 following a battle with cancer.

Australian alt-pop and rock artist RinRin has signed a record deal with Fearless Records, and a management partnership with Immortal Music Group.

We spoke with L-Fresh the Lion about breaking down barriers for Western Sydney artists and the need for long-term industry investment, ahead of Conscious CONNECTS 2026.

TEG has announced another major shake-up of its leadership team, just weeks after the company dismantled its country music division.

Genesis Owusu and Tame Impala lead the 2026 ARIA Awards nominations with eight each, followed by Ecca Vandal with seven.

Shannon Noll and Jon Stevens are among the Australian artists putting their hands up to perform at the NRL Grand Final following the breakdown of negotiations with Tones And I.