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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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Christopher Gordon to Receive Honour at 2025 Screen Music Awards

Christopher Gordon to Receive Honour at 2025 Screen Music Awards

Acclaimed Australian composer Christopher Gordon will be honoured at the 2025 Screen Music Awards with a Distinguished Services Award.

By Lauren McNamara - Oct 7, 2025
Christopher Gordon to Receive Honour at 2025 Screen Music Awards

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Christopher Gordon to Receive Honour at 2025 Screen Music Awards

Acclaimed Australian composer Christopher Gordon will be honoured at the 2025 Screen Music Awards with a Distinguished Services Award.

By Lauren McNamara - Oct 7, 2025
Metallica Extend Aussie Lifeblood Drive Following Overwhelming Response

Metallica Extend Aussie Lifeblood Drive Following Overwhelming Response

Following an incredible response, Metallica's partnership with Lifeblood encouraging people to donate (and score merch) has been extended. 

By Lauren McNamara - Oct 1, 2025
Metallica Extend Aussie Lifeblood Drive Following Overwhelming Response

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Metallica Extend Aussie Lifeblood Drive Following Overwhelming Response

Following an incredible response, Metallica's partnership with Lifeblood encouraging people to donate (and score merch) has been extended. 

By Lauren McNamara - Oct 1, 2025
APRA AMCOS Calls Out Tech Council's 'Smokescreen' on AI Innovation

APRA AMCOS Calls Out Tech Council's 'Smokescreen' on AI Innovation

Tech companies refusing to engage with established licensing pathways is the real barrier to AI innovation, according to APRA AMCOS' CEO.

By Lauren McNamara - Oct 1, 2025
APRA AMCOS Calls Out Tech Council's 'Smokescreen' on AI Innovation

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APRA AMCOS Calls Out Tech Council's 'Smokescreen' on AI Innovation

Tech companies refusing to engage with established licensing pathways is the real barrier to AI innovation, according to APRA AMCOS' CEO.

By Lauren McNamara - Oct 1, 2025
Concord Music Publishing ANZ Signs The Belair Lip Bombs

Concord Music Publishing ANZ Signs The Belair Lip Bombs

Acclaimed indie-rock band The Belair Lip Bombs have signed a global publishing agreement with Concord Music Publishing ANZ. 

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 30, 2025
Concord Music Publishing ANZ Signs The Belair Lip Bombs

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Concord Music Publishing ANZ Signs The Belair Lip Bombs

Acclaimed indie-rock band The Belair Lip Bombs have signed a global publishing agreement with Concord Music Publishing ANZ. 

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 30, 2025
Morgan Evans Partners With Virgin Music Group, Announces New Single

Morgan Evans Partners With Virgin Music Group, Announces New Single

Australian country star Morgan Evans has signed with Virgin Music Group for the next phase of his career, starting with a new single.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 30, 2025
Morgan Evans Partners With Virgin Music Group, Announces New Single

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Morgan Evans Partners With Virgin Music Group, Announces New Single

Australian country star Morgan Evans has signed with Virgin Music Group for the next phase of his career, starting with a new single.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 30, 2025
APRA AMCOS Announces World-First SongHubs Partnership

APRA AMCOS Announces World-First SongHubs Partnership

APRA AMCOS has announced a major partnership between SongHubs and African counterparts for the inaugural African SongHubs. 

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 30, 2025
APRA AMCOS Announces World-First SongHubs Partnership

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APRA AMCOS Announces World-First SongHubs Partnership

APRA AMCOS has announced a major partnership between SongHubs and African counterparts for the inaugural African SongHubs. 

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 30, 2025
Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Returns With New Look and Major Ambassadors

Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Returns With New Look and Major Ambassadors

Ausmusic T-Shirt Day is returning this year, with a bold new creative direction and an all-star ambassador lineup.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 30, 2025
Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Returns With New Look and Major Ambassadors

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Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Returns With New Look and Major Ambassadors

Ausmusic T-Shirt Day is returning this year, with a bold new creative direction and an all-star ambassador lineup.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 30, 2025
Industry Bodies Reject Productivity Commission's AI Proposal: 'It would be devastating'

Industry Bodies Reject Productivity Commission's AI Proposal: 'It would be devastating'

Music industry bodies have warned the Productivity Commission's proposed changes to the Copyright Act would "devastate" the industry.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 29, 2025
Industry Bodies Reject Productivity Commission's AI Proposal: 'It would be devastating'

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Industry Bodies Reject Productivity Commission's AI Proposal: 'It would be devastating'

Music industry bodies have warned the Productivity Commission's proposed changes to the Copyright Act would "devastate" the industry.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 29, 2025
Vanessa Amorosi Opens Up About Secret Trauma Behind Family Feud

Vanessa Amorosi Opens Up About Secret Trauma Behind Family Feud

In an emotional 60 Minutes interview, Vanessa Amorosi disclosed a long-hidden family secret, revealing how her father’s abuse shaped her.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 29, 2025
Vanessa Amorosi Opens Up About Secret Trauma Behind Family Feud

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Vanessa Amorosi Opens Up About Secret Trauma Behind Family Feud

In an emotional 60 Minutes interview, Vanessa Amorosi disclosed a long-hidden family secret, revealing how her father’s abuse shaped her.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 29, 2025
Kylie Minogue Releases Live Album From 2025 'Tension Tour'

Kylie Minogue Releases Live Album From 2025 'Tension Tour'

Kylie Minogue has released 'Tension Tour//Live 2025', an album from her spectacular 2025 world tour featuring a setlist of classics.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 29, 2025
Kylie Minogue Releases Live Album From 2025 'Tension Tour'

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Kylie Minogue Releases Live Album From 2025 'Tension Tour'

Kylie Minogue has released 'Tension Tour//Live 2025', an album from her spectacular 2025 world tour featuring a setlist of classics.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 29, 2025
Baker Boy Reveals Australian Tour Dates

Baker Boy Reveals Australian Tour Dates

Baker Boy has announced his first Australian headline tour in over two years, showcasing music off his second album 'DJANDJAY'.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 29, 2025
Baker Boy Reveals Australian Tour Dates

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Baker Boy Reveals Australian Tour Dates

Baker Boy has announced his first Australian headline tour in over two years, showcasing music off his second album 'DJANDJAY'.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 29, 2025
2025 ARIA Awards Introduces New Festival Category, Nominees Revealed

2025 ARIA Awards Introduces New Festival Category, Nominees Revealed

The nominees for the 2025 ARIA Awards have been named, along with a new category celebrating Australian festivals. 

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 25, 2025
2025 ARIA Awards Introduces New Festival Category, Nominees Revealed

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2025 ARIA Awards Introduces New Festival Category, Nominees Revealed

The nominees for the 2025 ARIA Awards have been named, along with a new category celebrating Australian festivals. 

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 25, 2025
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