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Lauren McNamara

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APRA and Canada's SOCAN Say Govt Must Work With Music Industry on Rise of AI

APRA and Canada's SOCAN Say Govt Must Work With Music Industry on Rise of AI

Australia and Canada should work together to ensure the rise of artificial intelligence supports, rather than undermines, music creators, according to APRA AMCOS and Canadian counterpart, SOCAN. APRA…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 6, 2026
APRA and Canada's SOCAN Say Govt Must Work With Music Industry on Rise of AI

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APRA and Canada's SOCAN Say Govt Must Work With Music Industry on Rise of AI

Australia and Canada should work together to ensure the rise of artificial intelligence supports, rather than undermines, music creators, according to APRA AMCOS and Canadian counterpart, SOCAN. APRA…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 6, 2026
Major Tours Used as Leverage, US Court Hears in Live Nation Antitrust Case

Major Tours Used as Leverage, US Court Hears in Live Nation Antitrust Case

Major touring artists such as Billie Eilish were allegedly used as leverage to pressure venues into sticking with Ticketmaster, a US federal court has heard as the antitrust case against Live Nation…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 6, 2026
Major Tours Used as Leverage, US Court Hears in Live Nation Antitrust Case

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Major Tours Used as Leverage, US Court Hears in Live Nation Antitrust Case

Major touring artists such as Billie Eilish were allegedly used as leverage to pressure venues into sticking with Ticketmaster, a US federal court has heard as the antitrust case against Live Nation…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 6, 2026
Guns N’ Roses Lock in Australia and New Zealand Stadium Tour

Guns N’ Roses Lock in Australia and New Zealand Stadium Tour

Guns N’ Roses have announced a major stadium tour of Australia and New Zealand, set to hit seven cities later this year. The iconic rockers will kick off the local leg of their world tour on Sunday,…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 6, 2026
Guns N’ Roses Lock in Australia and New Zealand Stadium Tour

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Guns N’ Roses Lock in Australia and New Zealand Stadium Tour

Guns N’ Roses have announced a major stadium tour of Australia and New Zealand, set to hit seven cities later this year. The iconic rockers will kick off the local leg of their world tour on Sunday,…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 6, 2026
An Adelaide Laneway Has Been Renamed in Honour of Hilltop Hoods

An Adelaide Laneway Has Been Renamed in Honour of Hilltop Hoods

An Adelaide CBD laneway is being renamed in honour of hometown heroes Hilltop Hoods. The City of Adelaide has announced plans to rename Clubhouse Lane - located off Hindley Street - as Hilltop Hoods…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 5, 2026
An Adelaide Laneway Has Been Renamed in Honour of Hilltop Hoods

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An Adelaide Laneway Has Been Renamed in Honour of Hilltop Hoods

An Adelaide CBD laneway is being renamed in honour of hometown heroes Hilltop Hoods. The City of Adelaide has announced plans to rename Clubhouse Lane - located off Hindley Street - as Hilltop Hoods…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 5, 2026
Ex-Staffer Reveals What Life Was Like Behind the Scenes at ‘Kyle & Jackie O’

Ex-Staffer Reveals What Life Was Like Behind the Scenes at ‘Kyle & Jackie O’

A former staffer from The Kyle Jackie O Show has spoken publicly about the pressure cooker environment behind the scenes of the breakfast radio juggernaut. Appearing on the podcast Behind the Mic…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 5, 2026
Ex-Staffer Reveals What Life Was Like Behind the Scenes at ‘Kyle & Jackie O’

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Ex-Staffer Reveals What Life Was Like Behind the Scenes at ‘Kyle & Jackie O’

A former staffer from The Kyle Jackie O Show has spoken publicly about the pressure cooker environment behind the scenes of the breakfast radio juggernaut. Appearing on the podcast Behind the Mic…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 5, 2026
Harry Styles is Bringing a Pop-Up Shop to Australia in Celebration of His New Album

Harry Styles is Bringing a Pop-Up Shop to Australia in Celebration of His New Album

Harry Styles has announced 16 pop-ups worldwide - including Australia - to celebrate the release of his album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. The Australian pop-up will take place in Sydney,…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 5, 2026
Harry Styles is Bringing a Pop-Up Shop to Australia in Celebration of His New Album

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Harry Styles is Bringing a Pop-Up Shop to Australia in Celebration of His New Album

Harry Styles has announced 16 pop-ups worldwide - including Australia - to celebrate the release of his album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. The Australian pop-up will take place in Sydney,…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 5, 2026
'One of Our Greatest Flagbearers of Passion': Mushroom Group's Dean McLachlan Announces Retirement

'One of Our Greatest Flagbearers of Passion': Mushroom Group's Dean McLachlan Announces Retirement

Widely respected Mushroom Group music executive Dean McLachlan has announced his retirement. McLachlan has spent the past 30 years with Mushroom, where he's built an incredible reputation for his…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 4, 2026
'One of Our Greatest Flagbearers of Passion': Mushroom Group's Dean McLachlan Announces Retirement

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'One of Our Greatest Flagbearers of Passion': Mushroom Group's Dean McLachlan Announces Retirement

Widely respected Mushroom Group music executive Dean McLachlan has announced his retirement. McLachlan has spent the past 30 years with Mushroom, where he's built an incredible reputation for his…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 4, 2026
GLOW Radio Launches to Spotlight Underrepresented Australian and New Zealand Artists

GLOW Radio Launches to Spotlight Underrepresented Australian and New Zealand Artists

GLOW Radio, a major new platform has been designed to amplify underrepresented Australian and New Zealand artists, has officially gone live today (March 4th). The brand-new, 24/7 digital radio…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 4, 2026
GLOW Radio Launches to Spotlight Underrepresented Australian and New Zealand Artists

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GLOW Radio Launches to Spotlight Underrepresented Australian and New Zealand Artists

GLOW Radio, a major new platform has been designed to amplify underrepresented Australian and New Zealand artists, has officially gone live today (March 4th). The brand-new, 24/7 digital radio…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 4, 2026
Double J Welcomes New 'Friday Mornings' Host Following Zan Rowe Departure

Double J Welcomes New 'Friday Mornings' Host Following Zan Rowe Departure

Acclaimed DJ, curator, and radio presenter Tom Ravenscroft has joined Double J to take on hosting duties of Friday Mornings following the departure of Zan Rowe. With over three decades spent deep in…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 4, 2026
Double J Welcomes New 'Friday Mornings' Host Following Zan Rowe Departure

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Double J Welcomes New 'Friday Mornings' Host Following Zan Rowe Departure

Acclaimed DJ, curator, and radio presenter Tom Ravenscroft has joined Double J to take on hosting duties of Friday Mornings following the departure of Zan Rowe. With over three decades spent deep in…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 4, 2026
Global Music Rights Leaders to Gather in Australia for CISAC Meeting

Global Music Rights Leaders to Gather in Australia for CISAC Meeting

The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) is convening its Board of Directors in Australia for the first time in 25 years, to celebrate 100 years of protecting…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 4, 2026
Global Music Rights Leaders to Gather in Australia for CISAC Meeting

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Global Music Rights Leaders to Gather in Australia for CISAC Meeting

The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) is convening its Board of Directors in Australia for the first time in 25 years, to celebrate 100 years of protecting…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 4, 2026
US Government Opens Landmark Antitrust Case Against Live Nation

US Government Opens Landmark Antitrust Case Against Live Nation

The US Department of Justice’s antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster commenced in federal court this week, seeking to determine whether the live music giant has unlawfully maintained…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 4, 2026
US Government Opens Landmark Antitrust Case Against Live Nation

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US Government Opens Landmark Antitrust Case Against Live Nation

The US Department of Justice’s antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster commenced in federal court this week, seeking to determine whether the live music giant has unlawfully maintained…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 4, 2026
'A Starting Point': Bad Bunny Opens Door for More Latin Tours

'A Starting Point': Bad Bunny Opens Door for More Latin Tours

The scale of Bad Bunny’s Australian debut is prompting promoters to reassess the country’s appetite for non-English-language tours. Across two nights at Sydney’s ENGIE Stadium, close to 90,000 fans…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 3, 2026
'A Starting Point': Bad Bunny Opens Door for More Latin Tours

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'A Starting Point': Bad Bunny Opens Door for More Latin Tours

The scale of Bad Bunny’s Australian debut is prompting promoters to reassess the country’s appetite for non-English-language tours. Across two nights at Sydney’s ENGIE Stadium, close to 90,000 fans…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 3, 2026
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