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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Tina Arena Documentary to Premiere at 2026 Melbourne International Film Festival
'Tina Arena: Unravel Me' will make its world premiere at this year's Melbourne International Film Festival.

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Tina Arena Documentary to Premiere at 2026 Melbourne International Film Festival
'Tina Arena: Unravel Me' will make its world premiere at this year's Melbourne International Film Festival.

Ed Sheeran Set to Sign With Interscope Records After Warner Exit
Reports confirm global superstar Ed Sheeran is close to signing a long-term deal with Interscope Records after a 15-year relationship with Warner Music Group.

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Ed Sheeran Set to Sign With Interscope Records After Warner Exit
Reports confirm global superstar Ed Sheeran is close to signing a long-term deal with Interscope Records after a 15-year relationship with Warner Music Group.

Fuzzy Launch New Concert Series
Fuzzy has unveiled a new live music series launching at Sydney's Fleet Steps later this year.

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Fuzzy Launch New Concert Series
Fuzzy has unveiled a new live music series launching at Sydney's Fleet Steps later this year.

G.Y.R.O. Brings 'Go to a Gig' Community Initiative to Sydney
G.Y.R.O. is expanding its live music community initiative, go to a gig, to Sydney.

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G.Y.R.O. Brings 'Go to a Gig' Community Initiative to Sydney
G.Y.R.O. is expanding its live music community initiative, go to a gig, to Sydney.

Kylie Minogue Debuts 'These Alarms' Live With Snow Patrol
Kylie Minogue has given fans the first live performance of her new single with Snow Patrol, 'These Alarms'.

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Kylie Minogue Debuts 'These Alarms' Live With Snow Patrol
Kylie Minogue has given fans the first live performance of her new single with Snow Patrol, 'These Alarms'.

Hooligan Hefs Makes Like a Version Debut
Hooligan Hefs made his triple j Like a Version debut on Friday morning.

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Hooligan Hefs Makes Like a Version Debut
Hooligan Hefs made his triple j Like a Version debut on Friday morning.

Loop and L.A.B Launch New Trans-Tasman Festival 8TH WONDER
A new festival called 8TH WONDER, created by L.A.B and promoter Loop, is coming to Australia.

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Loop and L.A.B Launch New Trans-Tasman Festival 8TH WONDER
A new festival called 8TH WONDER, created by L.A.B and promoter Loop, is coming to Australia.

Yours & Owls to Lead Live Music Programming at New Smith St Hotel
Yours & Owls will oversee live programming at Melbourne's new Smith St Hotel - located at the former Gasometer Hotel - opening later this month.

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Yours & Owls to Lead Live Music Programming at New Smith St Hotel
Yours & Owls will oversee live programming at Melbourne's new Smith St Hotel - located at the former Gasometer Hotel - opening later this month.

Warner Chappell Signs ARIA-Winning Producer Julian Sudek to Global Publishing Deal
Warner Chappell Music has signed Sydney producer-songwriter Julian Sudek to a new global publishing deal.

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Warner Chappell Signs ARIA-Winning Producer Julian Sudek to Global Publishing Deal
Warner Chappell Music has signed Sydney producer-songwriter Julian Sudek to a new global publishing deal.

Australian Music Industry Unites to Push for AI Copyright Protections
A coalition of music and creative organisations has called on the Federal Government to protect creators from AI-driven copyright threats.

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Australian Music Industry Unites to Push for AI Copyright Protections
A coalition of music and creative organisations has called on the Federal Government to protect creators from AI-driven copyright threats.

'Michael' Becomes the Highest-Grossing Biopic of All Time
Less than three months after its release, 'Michael' has overtaken 'Oppenheimer' to become the highest-grossing biopic ever.

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'Michael' Becomes the Highest-Grossing Biopic of All Time
Less than three months after its release, 'Michael' has overtaken 'Oppenheimer' to become the highest-grossing biopic ever.

Madonna and Kylie Minogue Reignite Collaboration Rumours
Rumours of a long-awaited Madonna and Kylie Minogue collaboration are back in full force.

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Madonna and Kylie Minogue Reignite Collaboration Rumours
Rumours of a long-awaited Madonna and Kylie Minogue collaboration are back in full force.