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Lauren McNamara

Joined 2025 • 496 posts
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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Award-Winning Producer Rob Amoruso Extends Publishing Deal With Mushroom Music

Award-Winning Producer Rob Amoruso Extends Publishing Deal With Mushroom Music

Award-winning Melbourne-based songwriter and producer Rob Amoruso has extended his publishing deal with Mushroom Music.

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 17, 2026
Award-Winning Producer Rob Amoruso Extends Publishing Deal With Mushroom Music

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Award-Winning Producer Rob Amoruso Extends Publishing Deal With Mushroom Music

Award-winning Melbourne-based songwriter and producer Rob Amoruso has extended his publishing deal with Mushroom Music.

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 17, 2026
Jessie Parker Steps Down as Laneway Festival Director After 17 Years

Jessie Parker Steps Down as Laneway Festival Director After 17 Years

Laneway's General Manager and Festival Director Jessie Parker has announced she is stepping down after 17 years with the long-running Australian music festival.

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 17, 2026
Jessie Parker Steps Down as Laneway Festival Director After 17 Years

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Jessie Parker Steps Down as Laneway Festival Director After 17 Years

Laneway's General Manager and Festival Director Jessie Parker has announced she is stepping down after 17 years with the long-running Australian music festival.

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 17, 2026
Spotify and Kobalt Ink Licensing Deal for New Covers and Remixes Tool

Spotify and Kobalt Ink Licensing Deal for New Covers and Remixes Tool

Spotify has struck a licensing agreement with independent music publisher Kobalt to allow fans to create covers and remixes of songs on the platform.

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 17, 2026
Spotify and Kobalt Ink Licensing Deal for New Covers and Remixes Tool

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Spotify and Kobalt Ink Licensing Deal for New Covers and Remixes Tool

Spotify has struck a licensing agreement with independent music publisher Kobalt to allow fans to create covers and remixes of songs on the platform.

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 17, 2026
Music Victoria Calls for Permanent Music Trust Ahead of State Election

Music Victoria Calls for Permanent Music Trust Ahead of State Election

More than 150 Victorian music industry figures have gathered in Melbourne to call for greater long-term investment in the sector ahead of November’s state election.

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 13, 2026
Music Victoria Calls for Permanent Music Trust Ahead of State Election

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Music Victoria Calls for Permanent Music Trust Ahead of State Election

More than 150 Victorian music industry figures have gathered in Melbourne to call for greater long-term investment in the sector ahead of November’s state election.

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 13, 2026
Australia House Expands ADE Presence for 2026 (EXCLUSIVE)

Australia House Expands ADE Presence for 2026 (EXCLUSIVE)

Australia House will return to Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) for a third consecutive year in 2026, The Music Network can exclusively reveal.

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 10, 2026
Australia House Expands ADE Presence for 2026 (EXCLUSIVE)

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Australia House Expands ADE Presence for 2026 (EXCLUSIVE)

Australia House will return to Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) for a third consecutive year in 2026, The Music Network can exclusively reveal.

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 10, 2026
ARIA Brings Back Membership Inclusion Programme

ARIA Brings Back Membership Inclusion Programme

ARIA is opening its doors to a new group of independent labels and music companies through the return of its Membership Inclusion Programme.

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 10, 2026
ARIA Brings Back Membership Inclusion Programme

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ARIA Brings Back Membership Inclusion Programme

ARIA is opening its doors to a new group of independent labels and music companies through the return of its Membership Inclusion Programme.

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 10, 2026
Laneway Festival to Scale Back Australian Run in 2027

Laneway Festival to Scale Back Australian Run in 2027

Laneway Festival has announced some changes for its Australian run in 2027, with two cities set to miss out.

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 10, 2026
Laneway Festival to Scale Back Australian Run in 2027

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Laneway Festival to Scale Back Australian Run in 2027

Laneway Festival has announced some changes for its Australian run in 2027, with two cities set to miss out.

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 10, 2026
'Everyone Wants to Be Known for Something': Local Artist Jael Is Finding Her Niche in the UK Music Scene

'Everyone Wants to Be Known for Something': Local Artist Jael Is Finding Her Niche in the UK Music Scene

Ahead of the release of her debut EP 'Mama Says', we caught up with Congolese-Australian singer-songwriter Jael.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 26, 2026
'Everyone Wants to Be Known for Something': Local Artist Jael Is Finding Her Niche in the UK Music Scene

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'Everyone Wants to Be Known for Something': Local Artist Jael Is Finding Her Niche in the UK Music Scene

Ahead of the release of her debut EP 'Mama Says', we caught up with Congolese-Australian singer-songwriter Jael.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 26, 2026
Sydney's Divine Playhouse Has Had its Lease Terminated

Sydney's Divine Playhouse Has Had its Lease Terminated

New Sydney live music venue Divine Playhouse's run is officially over.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 20, 2026
Sydney's Divine Playhouse Has Had its Lease Terminated

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Sydney's Divine Playhouse Has Had its Lease Terminated

New Sydney live music venue Divine Playhouse's run is officially over.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 20, 2026
'MJ the Musical' Takes Its Final Australian Bow

'MJ the Musical' Takes Its Final Australian Bow

After 67 weeks, 532 performances and more than 875,000 audience members, 'MJ the Musical' has officially wrapped its Australian tour.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 20, 2026
'MJ the Musical' Takes Its Final Australian Bow

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'MJ the Musical' Takes Its Final Australian Bow

After 67 weeks, 532 performances and more than 875,000 audience members, 'MJ the Musical' has officially wrapped its Australian tour.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 20, 2026
BIGSOUND Officially Launches 2026 Program at Brisbane Event

BIGSOUND Officially Launches 2026 Program at Brisbane Event

BIGSOUND officially unveiled its 2026 program at a launch event in Fortitude Valley on Wednesday night.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 17, 2026
BIGSOUND Officially Launches 2026 Program at Brisbane Event

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BIGSOUND Officially Launches 2026 Program at Brisbane Event

BIGSOUND officially unveiled its 2026 program at a launch event in Fortitude Valley on Wednesday night.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 17, 2026
2026 Art Music Awards Finalists Announced

2026 Art Music Awards Finalists Announced

This year's Art Music Awards feature 15 categories spanning composition, performance, music education, sound art and experimental practice.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 16, 2026
2026 Art Music Awards Finalists Announced

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2026 Art Music Awards Finalists Announced

This year's Art Music Awards feature 15 categories spanning composition, performance, music education, sound art and experimental practice.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 16, 2026
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