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 Melbourne-based songwriter and producer Rob Amoruso has extended his 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

'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.

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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.

Sydney's Divine Playhouse Has Had its Lease Terminated
New Sydney live music venue Divine Playhouse's run is officially over.

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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.
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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.
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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.

BIGSOUND Officially Launches 2026 Program at Brisbane Event
BIGSOUND officially unveiled its 2026 program at a launch event in Fortitude Valley on Wednesday night.

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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.

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.

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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.