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Lauren McNamara

Joined 2025 • 539 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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Tina Arena Documentary to Premiere at 2026 Melbourne International Film Festival

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 9, 2026
Tina Arena Documentary to Premiere at 2026 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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 9, 2026
Ed Sheeran Set to Sign With Interscope Records After Warner Exit

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 8, 2026
Ed Sheeran Set to Sign With Interscope Records After Warner Exit

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 8, 2026
Fuzzy Launch New Concert Series

Fuzzy Launch New Concert Series

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

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 7, 2026
Fuzzy Launch New Concert Series

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 7, 2026
G.Y.R.O. Brings 'Go to a Gig' Community Initiative to Sydney

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 6, 2026
G.Y.R.O. Brings 'Go to a Gig' Community Initiative 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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 6, 2026
Kylie Minogue Debuts 'These Alarms' Live With Snow Patrol

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'.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 6, 2026
Kylie Minogue Debuts 'These Alarms' Live With Snow Patrol

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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'.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 6, 2026
Hooligan Hefs Makes Like a Version Debut

Hooligan Hefs Makes Like a Version Debut

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

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 3, 2026
Hooligan Hefs Makes Like a Version Debut

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Hooligan Hefs Makes Like a Version Debut

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

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 3, 2026
Loop and L.A.B Launch New Trans-Tasman Festival 8TH WONDER

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 2, 2026
Loop and L.A.B Launch New Trans-Tasman Festival 8TH WONDER

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 2, 2026
Yours & Owls to Lead Live Music Programming at New Smith St Hotel

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 1, 2026
Yours & Owls to Lead Live Music Programming at New Smith St Hotel

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 1, 2026
Warner Chappell Signs ARIA-Winning Producer Julian Sudek to Global Publishing Deal

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 1, 2026
Warner Chappell Signs ARIA-Winning Producer Julian Sudek to 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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jul 1, 2026
Australian Music Industry Unites to Push for AI Copyright Protections

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 30, 2026
Australian Music Industry Unites to Push for AI Copyright Protections

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 30, 2026
'Michael' Becomes the Highest-Grossing Biopic of All Time

'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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 29, 2026
'Michael' Becomes the Highest-Grossing Biopic of All Time

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 29, 2026
Madonna and Kylie Minogue Reignite Collaboration Rumours

Madonna and Kylie Minogue Reignite Collaboration Rumours

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

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 28, 2026
Madonna and Kylie Minogue Reignite Collaboration Rumours

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Jun 28, 2026
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