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Triple J Posts Big Gains Across Digital, Radio and Live Music in 2025
Ringing in its 50th year, triple j has spent 2025 doubling down on the mission that’s defined the station since day one: championing Australian music and delivering moments that matter to young…

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Triple J Posts Big Gains Across Digital, Radio and Live Music in 2025
Ringing in its 50th year, triple j has spent 2025 doubling down on the mission that’s defined the station since day one: championing Australian music and delivering moments that matter to young…

Laneway Festival Reveals Unearthed Winners for 2026 Lineup
The winners of triple j's Unearthed competition to join the 2026 Laneway Festival lineup have been revealed. The winners will join the stacked lineup alongside the likes of Chappell Roan, Role Model,…

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Laneway Festival Reveals Unearthed Winners for 2026 Lineup
The winners of triple j's Unearthed competition to join the 2026 Laneway Festival lineup have been revealed. The winners will join the stacked lineup alongside the likes of Chappell Roan, Role Model,…

Spilt Milks Names Red Bull, Rimmel London, Platypus and More as 2025 Brand Partners
Spilt Milk has unveiled its brand partners ahead of the festival kick off in Ballarat this weekend. Spilt Milk, presented by Kicks Entertainment and Live Nation, features a line-up of international…

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Spilt Milks Names Red Bull, Rimmel London, Platypus and More as 2025 Brand Partners
Spilt Milk has unveiled its brand partners ahead of the festival kick off in Ballarat this weekend. Spilt Milk, presented by Kicks Entertainment and Live Nation, features a line-up of international…

Olivia Dean Pledges Donation to Support Australia’s Grassroots Music Venues
Olivia Dean has committed a donation from every ticket sold on her 2026 Australian arena tour to support Australia's grassroots music venues, via a partnership with the Australian Music Venue…

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Olivia Dean Pledges Donation to Support Australia’s Grassroots Music Venues
Olivia Dean has committed a donation from every ticket sold on her 2026 Australian arena tour to support Australia's grassroots music venues, via a partnership with the Australian Music Venue…

Ted Egan, Australian Music Icon, Dies Aged 93
Australian folk music icon Ted Egan has died aged 93 at his home in Alice Springs, his family have confirmed in a statement. “It is with sadness, but also great pride that Nerys Evans and the Egan…

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Ted Egan, Australian Music Icon, Dies Aged 93
Australian folk music icon Ted Egan has died aged 93 at his home in Alice Springs, his family have confirmed in a statement. “It is with sadness, but also great pride that Nerys Evans and the Egan…

Karen Holmes Joins OneMusic Australia as Director
Karen Holmes has joined OneMusic Australia as Director, signalling a significant leadership shift for the music-licensing body. Holmes stepped into the role on November 24th, taking charge of sales,…

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Karen Holmes Joins OneMusic Australia as Director
Karen Holmes has joined OneMusic Australia as Director, signalling a significant leadership shift for the music-licensing body. Holmes stepped into the role on November 24th, taking charge of sales,…

ARIA Awards 2025 Smashes Voting Records with Nearly 700,000 Fan Votes
The 2025 ARIA Awards had a record year of engagement, with nearly 700,000 fan votes cast across the four public categories. Marking one of the strongest voters in the awards' history, fans cast…

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ARIA Awards 2025 Smashes Voting Records with Nearly 700,000 Fan Votes
The 2025 ARIA Awards had a record year of engagement, with nearly 700,000 fan votes cast across the four public categories. Marking one of the strongest voters in the awards' history, fans cast…

Zan Rowe Departs Mornings as Double J and Triple J Announce 2026 Schedule
Triple j and Double J have unveiled their 2026 schedules, including new shows and the departure of a beloved Mornings host. Tom Forrest, best known as 'Outback Tom', is officially joining the triple…

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Zan Rowe Departs Mornings as Double J and Triple J Announce 2026 Schedule
Triple j and Double J have unveiled their 2026 schedules, including new shows and the departure of a beloved Mornings host. Tom Forrest, best known as 'Outback Tom', is officially joining the triple…

Tame Impala's Kevin Parker Is Bringing the Orchid Instrument Down Under
Kevin Parker’s famously hard-to-find Orchid songwriting tool is finally landing in Sydney, opening the doors for Tame Impala fans and musicians to try it first-hand. Parker's company Telepathic…

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Tame Impala's Kevin Parker Is Bringing the Orchid Instrument Down Under
Kevin Parker’s famously hard-to-find Orchid songwriting tool is finally landing in Sydney, opening the doors for Tame Impala fans and musicians to try it first-hand. Parker's company Telepathic…

Here's Your First Look at GLOW Radio, Launching Next Year
Here's your first look at GLOW Radio, a major new platform designed to amplify underrepresented Australian and New Zealand artists, officially launching next year. The new 24/7 digital station will…

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Here's Your First Look at GLOW Radio, Launching Next Year
Here's your first look at GLOW Radio, a major new platform designed to amplify underrepresented Australian and New Zealand artists, officially launching next year. The new 24/7 digital station will…

Australian Music Consumption Hits Historic Low on Streaming Platforms
A new report by the Australia Institute has confirmed the rapid decline in Australian music consumption on streaming platforms, and APRA AMCOS has called for urgent collaborative action from global…

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Australian Music Consumption Hits Historic Low on Streaming Platforms
A new report by the Australia Institute has confirmed the rapid decline in Australian music consumption on streaming platforms, and APRA AMCOS has called for urgent collaborative action from global…

Live Nation Shines Spotlight on Artists With Disability at Ones to Watch Finale
Live Nation hosted the final 2025 edition of their Ones to Watch series on Wednesday night (November 26th), in support of next month's International Day of People with Disabilities. International Day…

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Live Nation Shines Spotlight on Artists With Disability at Ones to Watch Finale
Live Nation hosted the final 2025 edition of their Ones to Watch series on Wednesday night (November 26th), in support of next month's International Day of People with Disabilities. International Day…
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