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Harry Styles Confirms Australian Shows as Part of 2026 Global Residency

Harry Styles Confirms Australian Shows as Part of 2026 Global Residency

Harry Styles has confirmed his long-awaited return to the stage, announcing a seven-city residency for 2026 that includes Australian dates. Promoted by Live Nation, 'Together, Together' will include…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 23, 2026
Harry Styles Confirms Australian Shows as Part of 2026 Global Residency

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Harry Styles Confirms Australian Shows as Part of 2026 Global Residency

Harry Styles has confirmed his long-awaited return to the stage, announcing a seven-city residency for 2026 that includes Australian dates. Promoted by Live Nation, 'Together, Together' will include…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 23, 2026
'What Have I Done?' Kyle Gass Talks Future of Tenacious D After 2024 Disaster Australian Show

'What Have I Done?' Kyle Gass Talks Future of Tenacious D After 2024 Disaster Australian Show

After blurting out an impulsive line in Sydney, Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass says he’s spent the last year-and-a-half asking himself one question: “What have I done?” In a frank new interview with Rolling…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 22, 2026
'What Have I Done?' Kyle Gass Talks Future of Tenacious D After 2024 Disaster Australian Show

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'What Have I Done?' Kyle Gass Talks Future of Tenacious D After 2024 Disaster Australian Show

After blurting out an impulsive line in Sydney, Tenacious D’s Kyle Gass says he’s spent the last year-and-a-half asking himself one question: “What have I done?” In a frank new interview with Rolling…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 22, 2026
Harry Styles Fans Invited to Sydney Listening Party Today Ahead of 'Aperture' Release

Harry Styles Fans Invited to Sydney Listening Party Today Ahead of 'Aperture' Release

11 cities across the world are hosting listening parties of Harry Styles' "Aperture" ahead of its release on Friday - including Sydney. Bondi Records at 258 Oxford St, Bondi Junction, will host fans…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 21, 2026
Harry Styles Fans Invited to Sydney Listening Party Today Ahead of 'Aperture' Release

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Harry Styles Fans Invited to Sydney Listening Party Today Ahead of 'Aperture' Release

11 cities across the world are hosting listening parties of Harry Styles' "Aperture" ahead of its release on Friday - including Sydney. Bondi Records at 258 Oxford St, Bondi Junction, will host fans…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 21, 2026
Winner of Toyota Star Maker Competition Revealed

Winner of Toyota Star Maker Competition Revealed

The winner of the 46th Toyota Star Maker at the Tamworth Country Music Festival has been revealed. Queensland's Jarrad Wrigley has taken the crown, after delivering a standout performance at the…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 21, 2026
Winner of Toyota Star Maker Competition Revealed

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Winner of Toyota Star Maker Competition Revealed

The winner of the 46th Toyota Star Maker at the Tamworth Country Music Festival has been revealed. Queensland's Jarrad Wrigley has taken the crown, after delivering a standout performance at the…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 21, 2026
Billboard's Hannah Karp Joins Warner Music Group as EVP and Chief Comms Officer

Billboard's Hannah Karp Joins Warner Music Group as EVP and Chief Comms Officer

Warner Music Group has nabbed Billboard's Editor-in-Chief Hannah Karp as its new EVP and Chief Communications Officer. Effective January 26th, Karp will replace James Steven, who departed for…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 21, 2026
Billboard's Hannah Karp Joins Warner Music Group as EVP and Chief Comms Officer

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Billboard's Hannah Karp Joins Warner Music Group as EVP and Chief Comms Officer

Warner Music Group has nabbed Billboard's Editor-in-Chief Hannah Karp as its new EVP and Chief Communications Officer. Effective January 26th, Karp will replace James Steven, who departed for…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 21, 2026
Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst Passes Away After Cancer Battle

Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst Passes Away After Cancer Battle

Midnight Oil's founding drummer, Rob Hirst, has died aged 70 after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. The legendary Australian musician’s death was confirmed in a statement by the band on…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 20, 2026
Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst Passes Away After Cancer Battle

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Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst Passes Away After Cancer Battle

Midnight Oil's founding drummer, Rob Hirst, has died aged 70 after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. The legendary Australian musician’s death was confirmed in a statement by the band on…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 20, 2026
2charm's 'Boyfriend' Crowned Australia’s Steamiest Bedroom Soundtrack of 2025

2charm's 'Boyfriend' Crowned Australia’s Steamiest Bedroom Soundtrack of 2025

According to new research, music helps create intimacy in the bedroom for 49% of Australians - and sexual wellness brand Lovehoney has named the "steamiest" songs they're loving. From mood-setting to…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 20, 2026
2charm's 'Boyfriend' Crowned Australia’s Steamiest Bedroom Soundtrack of 2025

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2charm's 'Boyfriend' Crowned Australia’s Steamiest Bedroom Soundtrack of 2025

According to new research, music helps create intimacy in the bedroom for 49% of Australians - and sexual wellness brand Lovehoney has named the "steamiest" songs they're loving. From mood-setting to…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 20, 2026
Universal Music Group Signs Multi-Year Licensing Deal With China's NetEase Cloud Music

Universal Music Group Signs Multi-Year Licensing Deal With China's NetEase Cloud Music

Universal Music Group has announced a new multi-year license agreement with NetEase Cloud Music, a leading music streaming provider in China. Under the agreement, UMG's music catalogue of artists and…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 20, 2026
Universal Music Group Signs Multi-Year Licensing Deal With China's NetEase Cloud Music

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Universal Music Group Signs Multi-Year Licensing Deal With China's NetEase Cloud Music

Universal Music Group has announced a new multi-year license agreement with NetEase Cloud Music, a leading music streaming provider in China. Under the agreement, UMG's music catalogue of artists and…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 20, 2026
2026 APRA Professional Development Awards Finalists Unveiled

2026 APRA Professional Development Awards Finalists Unveiled

The 61 songwriter and composer finalists for the 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards have been revealed. Run by APRA AMCOS, the PDAs create career-boosting opportunities for music creators at…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 20, 2026
2026 APRA Professional Development Awards Finalists Unveiled

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2026 APRA Professional Development Awards Finalists Unveiled

The 61 songwriter and composer finalists for the 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards have been revealed. Run by APRA AMCOS, the PDAs create career-boosting opportunities for music creators at…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 20, 2026
'Going from Strength to Strength': Finely Tuned Founder Reflects on 20 Years at the Heart of Live Music

'Going from Strength to Strength': Finely Tuned Founder Reflects on 20 Years at the Heart of Live Music

At a time when live music feels more essential than ever, the Finely Tuned team - responsible for Lost Paradise and new event series The Works among other things - is continuing to create spaces…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 20, 2026
'Going from Strength to Strength': Finely Tuned Founder Reflects on 20 Years at the Heart of Live Music

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'Going from Strength to Strength': Finely Tuned Founder Reflects on 20 Years at the Heart of Live Music

At a time when live music feels more essential than ever, the Finely Tuned team - responsible for Lost Paradise and new event series The Works among other things - is continuing to create spaces…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 20, 2026
Applications Open for Keith Urban Country Rising Star Scholarship

Applications Open for Keith Urban Country Rising Star Scholarship

Applications for the new Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship are now open, inviting emerging country music artists to experience the industry in the world's country music capital, Nashville. The…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 19, 2026
Applications Open for Keith Urban Country Rising Star Scholarship

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Applications Open for Keith Urban Country Rising Star Scholarship

Applications for the new Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship are now open, inviting emerging country music artists to experience the industry in the world's country music capital, Nashville. The…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 19, 2026
Young Henrys Named Official Beer Partner for Laneway Sydney

Young Henrys Named Official Beer Partner for Laneway Sydney

Laneway has named Sydney-based brewer Young Henrys as the official beer partner for the 2026 Sydney edition. The partnership will see Young Henrys pouring its range of beers and ginger beer…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 19, 2026
Young Henrys Named Official Beer Partner for Laneway Sydney

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Young Henrys Named Official Beer Partner for Laneway Sydney

Laneway has named Sydney-based brewer Young Henrys as the official beer partner for the 2026 Sydney edition. The partnership will see Young Henrys pouring its range of beers and ginger beer…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 19, 2026
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