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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ARIA Introduces New Chart Rules for AI-Generated Music
ARIA has today updated its Charts Code of Practice to exclude wholly AI-generated recordings from the Australian Charts.

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ARIA Introduces New Chart Rules for AI-Generated Music
ARIA has today updated its Charts Code of Practice to exclude wholly AI-generated recordings from the Australian Charts.

TEG Dismantles Country Music Team Six Months After Launch
TEG has dismantled the team behind its country music division just six months after announcing plans to expand its presence in the booming genre.

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TEG Dismantles Country Music Team Six Months After Launch
TEG has dismantled the team behind its country music division just six months after announcing plans to expand its presence in the booming genre.

NSW Live Music Venues Share in $3.8M Funding Boost
Thirty-three metropolitan and regional venues have received funding through the latest round of the NSW Government’s Venue Upgrade Grants.

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NSW Live Music Venues Share in $3.8M Funding Boost
Thirty-three metropolitan and regional venues have received funding through the latest round of the NSW Government’s Venue Upgrade Grants.

Morgan Evans Named New ‘Australian Idol’ Judge
Country star Morgan Evans is joining the 'Australian Idol' judging panel for 2027, replacing former judge Kyle Sandilands.

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Morgan Evans Named New ‘Australian Idol’ Judge
Country star Morgan Evans is joining the 'Australian Idol' judging panel for 2027, replacing former judge Kyle Sandilands.
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Anna Lunoe Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal With BMG
Anna Lunoe has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing agreement with BMG.
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Anna Lunoe Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal With BMG
Anna Lunoe has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing agreement with BMG.

ARIA Awards Lock in 2026 Date and Venue for 40th Anniversary Celebration
The 2026 ARIA Awards will celebrate 40 years of Australian music at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on November 18th this year.

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ARIA Awards Lock in 2026 Date and Venue for 40th Anniversary Celebration
The 2026 ARIA Awards will celebrate 40 years of Australian music at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on November 18th this year.
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Velvet Trip Signs Global Publishing Deal With BMG
The new publishing deal follows a significant 12 months for Velvet Trip, with the release of his second album 'Glimmers Continued' earlier this year.
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Velvet Trip Signs Global Publishing Deal With BMG
The new publishing deal follows a significant 12 months for Velvet Trip, with the release of his second album 'Glimmers Continued' earlier this year.

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.