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Young Australians Take National Music Plan to Canberra
The Push has led a new National Plan for Young Australians and Music, calling for stronger national infrastructure to enable all young people to participate in music. The youth music charity…
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Young Australians Take National Music Plan to Canberra
The Push has led a new National Plan for Young Australians and Music, calling for stronger national infrastructure to enable all young people to participate in music. The youth music charity…
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pays Tribute to Historic Elton John Tour 40 Years On
Forty years after electrifying Australia with a groundbreaking fusion of rock and orchestral music, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is bringing Sir Elton John’s legendary 1986 tour back to life in…
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Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Pays Tribute to Historic Elton John Tour 40 Years On
Forty years after electrifying Australia with a groundbreaking fusion of rock and orchestral music, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is bringing Sir Elton John’s legendary 1986 tour back to life in…
Ticketek Announces Ten-Year Commitment to Dunedin Venues
Dunedin fans can expect bigger and better live experiences over the next decade, with Ticketek confirming a 10-year partnership with Dunedin Venues Management Ltd. The deal, running through to 2036,…
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Ticketek Announces Ten-Year Commitment to Dunedin Venues
Dunedin fans can expect bigger and better live experiences over the next decade, with Ticketek confirming a 10-year partnership with Dunedin Venues Management Ltd. The deal, running through to 2036,…
Massive Bring Me the Horizon Concert Film Hits Australian Cinemas
Bring Me the Horizon have released their long-awaited concert film in Australian cinemas this week. Bring Me the Horizon: L.I.V.E. in São Paulo (Live Immersive Virtual Experiment) was filmed during…
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Massive Bring Me the Horizon Concert Film Hits Australian Cinemas
Bring Me the Horizon have released their long-awaited concert film in Australian cinemas this week. Bring Me the Horizon: L.I.V.E. in São Paulo (Live Immersive Virtual Experiment) was filmed during…
Robbie Williams Confirms Big-Name Supports for AU/NZ Stadium Tour
Global pop icon Robbie Williams has confirmed a lineup of very special guests for his upcoming Australian and New Zealand tour. The UK legend is heading our way in November in support of his latest…
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Robbie Williams Confirms Big-Name Supports for AU/NZ Stadium Tour
Global pop icon Robbie Williams has confirmed a lineup of very special guests for his upcoming Australian and New Zealand tour. The UK legend is heading our way in November in support of his latest…
Association of Artist Managers Announce 2026 Award Finalists, Sydney Ceremony to be Hosted by Matt Okine
The Association of Artist Managers has unveiled the nominees for the 2026 AAM Awards, spotlighting a new cohort of Australian managers driving both commercial success and cultural impact across the…
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Association of Artist Managers Announce 2026 Award Finalists, Sydney Ceremony to be Hosted by Matt Okine
The Association of Artist Managers has unveiled the nominees for the 2026 AAM Awards, spotlighting a new cohort of Australian managers driving both commercial success and cultural impact across the…
Parkway Drive Frontman Issues Statement After Drummer’s Brother Pleads Guilty to Underage Sex Offence
The frontman of Parkway Drive has spoken publicly after it was revealed that the person previously associated with the band who pleaded guilty to an underage sex offence is the brother of their…
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Parkway Drive Frontman Issues Statement After Drummer’s Brother Pleads Guilty to Underage Sex Offence
The frontman of Parkway Drive has spoken publicly after it was revealed that the person previously associated with the band who pleaded guilty to an underage sex offence is the brother of their…
APRA AMCOS Opens Applications for 2026 RESONATE Songwriting and Production Program
Applications have opened for the 2026 RESONATE program, a four-day collaborative initiative for mid-career and established Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander songwriters and producers. Taking…
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APRA AMCOS Opens Applications for 2026 RESONATE Songwriting and Production Program
Applications have opened for the 2026 RESONATE program, a four-day collaborative initiative for mid-career and established Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander songwriters and producers. Taking…
Former Exec Says Bluesfest’s Collapse Tied to 'Multi-Year Deficit' and Structural Issues
A former Bluesfest executive has pointed to long-term financial and structural pressures as key drivers behind the festival’s cancellation. Jason Clair, who served as the festival’s head of marketing…
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Former Exec Says Bluesfest’s Collapse Tied to 'Multi-Year Deficit' and Structural Issues
A former Bluesfest executive has pointed to long-term financial and structural pressures as key drivers behind the festival’s cancellation. Jason Clair, who served as the festival’s head of marketing…
Primary Wave Strikes Deal to Acquire Kobalt Music Group
Primary Wave Music is set to acquire Kobalt Music Group in a deal that will create a combined music company valued at approximately US$7 billion, marking one of the most significant transactions in…
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Primary Wave Strikes Deal to Acquire Kobalt Music Group
Primary Wave Music is set to acquire Kobalt Music Group in a deal that will create a combined music company valued at approximately US$7 billion, marking one of the most significant transactions in…
Bluesfest 2026 Artists Confirm AU/NZ Tours as Festival Fallout Continues
The fallout from Bluesfest 2026 continues to unfold, but several artists from the cancelled festival’s lineup have confirmed they will still tour Australia and New Zealand. The festival, which was…
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Bluesfest 2026 Artists Confirm AU/NZ Tours as Festival Fallout Continues
The fallout from Bluesfest 2026 continues to unfold, but several artists from the cancelled festival’s lineup have confirmed they will still tour Australia and New Zealand. The festival, which was…
MAY-A Covers 'Edge of Seventeen' by Stevie Nicks for Like a Version
MAY-A has taken Stevie Nicks’ 1981 classic "Edge of Seventeen” somewhere darker and louder for triple j’s Like a Version. This one felt different, delivering a hefty take built around grunge textures…
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MAY-A Covers 'Edge of Seventeen' by Stevie Nicks for Like a Version
MAY-A has taken Stevie Nicks’ 1981 classic "Edge of Seventeen” somewhere darker and louder for triple j’s Like a Version. This one felt different, delivering a hefty take built around grunge textures…
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