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ABC's 'Saturday Night Country' Host Beccy Cole Announces Departure

ABC's 'Saturday Night Country' Host Beccy Cole Announces Departure

The host of ABC radio's Saturday Night Country, Beccy Cole, has announced her departure after five years in the role. Officially wrapping at the end of February, Cole has been a mainstay of ABC…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 2, 2026
ABC's 'Saturday Night Country' Host Beccy Cole Announces Departure

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ABC's 'Saturday Night Country' Host Beccy Cole Announces Departure

The host of ABC radio's Saturday Night Country, Beccy Cole, has announced her departure after five years in the role. Officially wrapping at the end of February, Cole has been a mainstay of ABC…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 2, 2026
Nominations Open for Expanded 2026 AIR Awards

Nominations Open for Expanded 2026 AIR Awards

The AIR Awards are coming back in 2026, with nominations now open, marking two decades of championing Australia's independent music sector. Taking place on Thursday, July 30th 2026, at the iconic…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 2, 2026
Nominations Open for Expanded 2026 AIR Awards

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Nominations Open for Expanded 2026 AIR Awards

The AIR Awards are coming back in 2026, with nominations now open, marking two decades of championing Australia's independent music sector. Taking place on Thursday, July 30th 2026, at the iconic…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 2, 2026
Nine Complete $56M Radio Sale to Billionaire Arthur Laundy

Nine Complete $56M Radio Sale to Billionaire Arthur Laundy

Nine has sold its radio business for $56 million to billionaire hotel baron Arthur Laundy, including Sydney's 2GB, Melbourne's 3AW, Brisbane's 4BC and Perth's 6PR. It has also acquired QMS for $850…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 30, 2026
Nine Complete $56M Radio Sale to Billionaire Arthur Laundy

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Nine Complete $56M Radio Sale to Billionaire Arthur Laundy

Nine has sold its radio business for $56 million to billionaire hotel baron Arthur Laundy, including Sydney's 2GB, Melbourne's 3AW, Brisbane's 4BC and Perth's 6PR. It has also acquired QMS for $850…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 30, 2026
Nova Confirms Sweeping National Lineup Reset

Nova Confirms Sweeping National Lineup Reset

Nova has confirmed a major national realignment of its on-air lineup this year, with plans to move Fitzy Wippa with Kate Ritchie out of Sydney Breakfast and into national Drive. Under the new…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 30, 2026
Nova Confirms Sweeping National Lineup Reset

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Nova Confirms Sweeping National Lineup Reset

Nova has confirmed a major national realignment of its on-air lineup this year, with plans to move Fitzy Wippa with Kate Ritchie out of Sydney Breakfast and into national Drive. Under the new…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 30, 2026
White House Slams Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-ICE Single

White House Slams Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-ICE Single

Bruce Springsteen’s new protest song has triggered a blunt response from the White House. Bruce Springsteen dropped a fiery new single this week titled “Streets of Minneapolis”, a raw, urgently…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 30, 2026
White House Slams Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-ICE Single

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White House Slams Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-ICE Single

Bruce Springsteen’s new protest song has triggered a blunt response from the White House. Bruce Springsteen dropped a fiery new single this week titled “Streets of Minneapolis”, a raw, urgently…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 30, 2026
Apple Music Removes Pauline Hanson's Song

Apple Music Removes Pauline Hanson's Song

Pauline Hanson’s controversial song, which hit No. 1 on the iTunes best-selling chart, has been removed from Apple Music. The track, released on January 26th, was a reworked version of Valance’s…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 29, 2026
Apple Music Removes Pauline Hanson's Song

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Apple Music Removes Pauline Hanson's Song

Pauline Hanson’s controversial song, which hit No. 1 on the iTunes best-selling chart, has been removed from Apple Music. The track, released on January 26th, was a reworked version of Valance’s…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 29, 2026
Kid Rock Testifies Against Ticketing Giants in US Senate

Kid Rock Testifies Against Ticketing Giants in US Senate

Kid Rock brought his trademark blunt talk to Capitol Hill this week, criticising the US ticketing industry and urging lawmakers to take action on unfair practices that hurt both fans and artists. The…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 29, 2026
Kid Rock Testifies Against Ticketing Giants in US Senate

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Kid Rock Testifies Against Ticketing Giants in US Senate

Kid Rock brought his trademark blunt talk to Capitol Hill this week, criticising the US ticketing industry and urging lawmakers to take action on unfair practices that hurt both fans and artists. The…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 29, 2026
Cancelled Ariana Grande Tickets Set for Re‑Release in Controlled Ticketmaster Drop

Cancelled Ariana Grande Tickets Set for Re‑Release in Controlled Ticketmaster Drop

Ticketmaster has announced a new opportunity for Ariana Grande fans to secure seats for her highly anticipated Eternal Sunshine tour after pulling back a batch of tickets linked to sellers that…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 29, 2026
Cancelled Ariana Grande Tickets Set for Re‑Release in Controlled Ticketmaster Drop

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Cancelled Ariana Grande Tickets Set for Re‑Release in Controlled Ticketmaster Drop

Ticketmaster has announced a new opportunity for Ariana Grande fans to secure seats for her highly anticipated Eternal Sunshine tour after pulling back a batch of tickets linked to sellers that…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 29, 2026
Neil Young Cuts Ties With Big Tech, Pledges Fight Against ‘The Regime’

Neil Young Cuts Ties With Big Tech, Pledges Fight Against ‘The Regime’

Legendary rocker Neil Young has taken his fight against Trump‑linked corporations to a new level, targeting Apple and Verizon. Per Rolling Stone, in a new post on his official Neil Young Archives…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 29, 2026
Neil Young Cuts Ties With Big Tech, Pledges Fight Against ‘The Regime’

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Neil Young Cuts Ties With Big Tech, Pledges Fight Against ‘The Regime’

Legendary rocker Neil Young has taken his fight against Trump‑linked corporations to a new level, targeting Apple and Verizon. Per Rolling Stone, in a new post on his official Neil Young Archives…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 29, 2026
UNIFIED Artist Management Makes Two New Appointments

UNIFIED Artist Management Makes Two New Appointments

UNIFIED Artist Management has welcomed two new team members after signing several new artists including Cat Calmell and Ben Gerrans. Maddy Smith and David Zietsman have joined UNIFIED to strengthen…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 29, 2026
UNIFIED Artist Management Makes Two New Appointments

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UNIFIED Artist Management Makes Two New Appointments

UNIFIED Artist Management has welcomed two new team members after signing several new artists including Cat Calmell and Ben Gerrans. Maddy Smith and David Zietsman have joined UNIFIED to strengthen…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 29, 2026
Good Intent Expands Venue Bookings Roster Across Sydney

Good Intent Expands Venue Bookings Roster Across Sydney

Good Intent has expanded its venue bookings roster, announcing new partnerships with the Burdekin Hotel and Elton Chong. Marking both a significant step up in scale and the agency's first move beyond…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 28, 2026
Good Intent Expands Venue Bookings Roster Across Sydney

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Good Intent Expands Venue Bookings Roster Across Sydney

Good Intent has expanded its venue bookings roster, announcing new partnerships with the Burdekin Hotel and Elton Chong. Marking both a significant step up in scale and the agency's first move beyond…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 28, 2026
Pauline Hanson Song Tops Apple Music iTunes Chart

Pauline Hanson Song Tops Apple Music iTunes Chart

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's song, performed by Holly Valance, has climbed to the top of the Australian Apple Music iTunes chart. Released on January 26th, the song, titled “Kiss Kiss (XX) My…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 28, 2026
Pauline Hanson Song Tops Apple Music iTunes Chart

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Pauline Hanson Song Tops Apple Music iTunes Chart

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's song, performed by Holly Valance, has climbed to the top of the Australian Apple Music iTunes chart. Released on January 26th, the song, titled “Kiss Kiss (XX) My…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 28, 2026
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