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Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Sweeps the Country with Unprecedented Industry Support
The music industry is rallying today as Ausmusic T-Shirt Day sweeps the country, prompting Australians to wear their favourite artist tees and raise vital funds for Support Act. Across workplaces,…

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Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Sweeps the Country with Unprecedented Industry Support
The music industry is rallying today as Ausmusic T-Shirt Day sweeps the country, prompting Australians to wear their favourite artist tees and raise vital funds for Support Act. Across workplaces,…

Sounds Australia Invites Artist Managers to Showcase Australian Music in India
Sounds Australia, in partnership with the Australian Consulate General to Mumbai, have announced an opportunity for artist managers to bolster Australian music's presence in the Indian market.…

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Sounds Australia Invites Artist Managers to Showcase Australian Music in India
Sounds Australia, in partnership with the Australian Consulate General to Mumbai, have announced an opportunity for artist managers to bolster Australian music's presence in the Indian market.…

Spin Doctors Announce Return to Australia After 30 Years, Set to Make New Zealand Debut
Alt-rock favourites Spin Doctors will mark 35 years of their seminal 1991 debut album with a special run of shows across Australia and New Zealand in 2026. Returning to Australia for the first time…

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Spin Doctors Announce Return to Australia After 30 Years, Set to Make New Zealand Debut
Alt-rock favourites Spin Doctors will mark 35 years of their seminal 1991 debut album with a special run of shows across Australia and New Zealand in 2026. Returning to Australia for the first time…

APRA AMCOS Announce New Board Directors and Record Revenue Results
APRA AMCOS has announced the results of its board elections, with several new and returning directors appointed. APRA and AMCOS board directors are elected by their respective memberships through a…

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APRA AMCOS Announce New Board Directors and Record Revenue Results
APRA AMCOS has announced the results of its board elections, with several new and returning directors appointed. APRA and AMCOS board directors are elected by their respective memberships through a…

Free Electronic Music Gigs Coming to Brisbane This Summer
Free electronic performances from favourites including Maribou State, Folamour, Jimi Jules, and more, are coming to Brisbane this summer. Southwave: Summer Electronic Series is a program of free…

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Free Electronic Music Gigs Coming to Brisbane This Summer
Free electronic performances from favourites including Maribou State, Folamour, Jimi Jules, and more, are coming to Brisbane this summer. Southwave: Summer Electronic Series is a program of free…

Oasis Wrap Up Phenomenal Reunion Tour
Oasis’ much-hyped reunion tour has reached the end, with the Gallaghers taking their final bow in Brazil last night. The 'Oasis Live '25' tour made 41 stops across the UK, Ireland, North America,…

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Oasis Wrap Up Phenomenal Reunion Tour
Oasis’ much-hyped reunion tour has reached the end, with the Gallaghers taking their final bow in Brazil last night. The 'Oasis Live '25' tour made 41 stops across the UK, Ireland, North America,…

Ian Lees, Bassist for Moving Pictures, Dies
Ian Lees, the bass player for legendary Australian band Moving Pictures, passed away on Sunday after suffering a heart attack. His death was confirmed by Moving Pictures' vocalist Alex Smith on…

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Ian Lees, Bassist for Moving Pictures, Dies
Ian Lees, the bass player for legendary Australian band Moving Pictures, passed away on Sunday after suffering a heart attack. His death was confirmed by Moving Pictures' vocalist Alex Smith on…

Sound Check Series Spotlights Ball Park Music’s Oasis Support Tour
The newest chapter of Live Nation’s Sound Check series takes fans behind the scenes with Ball Park Music as the band rises to the occasion of supporting Oasis on their much-anticipated Australian…

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Sound Check Series Spotlights Ball Park Music’s Oasis Support Tour
The newest chapter of Live Nation’s Sound Check series takes fans behind the scenes with Ball Park Music as the band rises to the occasion of supporting Oasis on their much-anticipated Australian…

What the NSW Music Prize Means to This Year's Finalists
Fifteen of NSW's hottest musical talents, including RÜFÜS DU SOL, Ninajirachi, BARKAA, and Don West, have been named as finalists in the first-ever NSW Music Prize, which will be revealed today. The…

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What the NSW Music Prize Means to This Year's Finalists
Fifteen of NSW's hottest musical talents, including RÜFÜS DU SOL, Ninajirachi, BARKAA, and Don West, have been named as finalists in the first-ever NSW Music Prize, which will be revealed today. The…

Coke Studio Delivers Largest Cross-Regional Music Campaign
Coca Cola has undertaken its most ambitious cross-regional Coke Studio project to date, deepening its footprint in the local music ecosystem while uniting artists and audiences across the…

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Coke Studio Delivers Largest Cross-Regional Music Campaign
Coca Cola has undertaken its most ambitious cross-regional Coke Studio project to date, deepening its footprint in the local music ecosystem while uniting artists and audiences across the…

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Appoints New CEO
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has appointed a new chief executive officer, Jesse Matheson. Matheson has been a part of the leadership team for several years, having served as a board member…

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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Appoints New CEO
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has appointed a new chief executive officer, Jesse Matheson. Matheson has been a part of the leadership team for several years, having served as a board member…

Farnham Band to Reunite for World Record Bid in Melbourne
Thousands of John Farnham fans are expected to descend on Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl in March next year, to collectively attempt to set a world record. On March 13th, 2026, fans will get to…

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Farnham Band to Reunite for World Record Bid in Melbourne
Thousands of John Farnham fans are expected to descend on Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl in March next year, to collectively attempt to set a world record. On March 13th, 2026, fans will get to…
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