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Lauren McNamara

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Albanese Government Announces Recipients of Revive Live Initiative

Albanese Government Announces Recipients of Revive Live Initiative

105 Australian music venues and festivals will receive federal funding to keep their doors open and stages lit, as the Albanese Government responds to a wave of cancellations and closures threatening…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 21, 2025
Albanese Government Announces Recipients of Revive Live Initiative

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Albanese Government Announces Recipients of Revive Live Initiative

105 Australian music venues and festivals will receive federal funding to keep their doors open and stages lit, as the Albanese Government responds to a wave of cancellations and closures threatening…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 21, 2025
Lighthouse Rock Confirms New Date and Lineup, Led by Barnesy, for 2026

Lighthouse Rock Confirms New Date and Lineup, Led by Barnesy, for 2026

Lighthouse Rock has confirmed a new date and lineup for 2026, after quietly postponing this year's event. Returning to Queensland's Burnett Heads on Saturday, May 23rd, the festival will be headlined…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 21, 2025
Lighthouse Rock Confirms New Date and Lineup, Led by Barnesy, for 2026

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Lighthouse Rock Confirms New Date and Lineup, Led by Barnesy, for 2026

Lighthouse Rock has confirmed a new date and lineup for 2026, after quietly postponing this year's event. Returning to Queensland's Burnett Heads on Saturday, May 23rd, the festival will be headlined…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 21, 2025
More AC/DC 'Power Up' Tour Tickets Released

More AC/DC 'Power Up' Tour Tickets Released

The crowd can’t get enough. AC/DC have opened up more tickets for the remaining Power Up tour shows, as excitement builds for tomorrow night (November 21st) in Sydney. AC/DC have been hitting the…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 20, 2025
More AC/DC 'Power Up' Tour Tickets Released

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More AC/DC 'Power Up' Tour Tickets Released

The crowd can’t get enough. AC/DC have opened up more tickets for the remaining Power Up tour shows, as excitement builds for tomorrow night (November 21st) in Sydney. AC/DC have been hitting the…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 20, 2025
You Am I Honoured With Australian Music Vault Showcase

You Am I Honoured With Australian Music Vault Showcase

The Australian Music Vault is celebrating ARIA Hall of Fame inductees You Am I with a new display featuring iconic posters and archival ephemera. The display includes an original media release and…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 19, 2025
You Am I Honoured With Australian Music Vault Showcase

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You Am I Honoured With Australian Music Vault Showcase

The Australian Music Vault is celebrating ARIA Hall of Fame inductees You Am I with a new display featuring iconic posters and archival ephemera. The display includes an original media release and…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 19, 2025
Meg Washington Announces 23-Date National Tour

Meg Washington Announces 23-Date National Tour

ARIA winning singer-songwriter Meg Washington is heading on a 23-date national tour of Australia in 2026. In celebration of her critically acclaimed recent album GEM, the masterful storyteller will…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 18, 2025
Meg Washington Announces 23-Date National Tour

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Meg Washington Announces 23-Date National Tour

ARIA winning singer-songwriter Meg Washington is heading on a 23-date national tour of Australia in 2026. In celebration of her critically acclaimed recent album GEM, the masterful storyteller will…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 18, 2025
Blues on Broadbeach is Returning in 2026 With Stacked First Lineup

Blues on Broadbeach is Returning in 2026 With Stacked First Lineup

Blues on Broadbeach is returning in 2026, with a lineup featuring American blues legend Charlie Musselwhite and Australian favourites the Teskey Brothers. Taking over the Gold Coast from May 14-17th,…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 18, 2025
Blues on Broadbeach is Returning in 2026 With Stacked First Lineup

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Blues on Broadbeach is Returning in 2026 With Stacked First Lineup

Blues on Broadbeach is returning in 2026, with a lineup featuring American blues legend Charlie Musselwhite and Australian favourites the Teskey Brothers. Taking over the Gold Coast from May 14-17th,…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 18, 2025
The Wiggles Acknowledge Safety Breach Over ‘Emma Bow’ Headbands

The Wiggles Acknowledge Safety Breach Over ‘Emma Bow’ Headbands

The Wiggles have acknowledged they likely violated Australian consumer law by selling light-up “Emma Bow” headbands that lacked the mandatory safety warnings for products containing button batteries.…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 11, 2025
The Wiggles Acknowledge Safety Breach Over ‘Emma Bow’ Headbands

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The Wiggles Acknowledge Safety Breach Over ‘Emma Bow’ Headbands

The Wiggles have acknowledged they likely violated Australian consumer law by selling light-up “Emma Bow” headbands that lacked the mandatory safety warnings for products containing button batteries.…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 11, 2025
TEG Strengthens Marketing Power with New Agency Launch and Strategic Acquisition

TEG Strengthens Marketing Power with New Agency Launch and Strategic Acquisition

Ticketek Entertainment Group (TEG) has strengthened its in-house marketing capabilities with the launch of Ovation amp, a new full-service creative agency, and the strategic acquisition of Twenty3…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 11, 2025
TEG Strengthens Marketing Power with New Agency Launch and Strategic Acquisition

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TEG Strengthens Marketing Power with New Agency Launch and Strategic Acquisition

Ticketek Entertainment Group (TEG) has strengthened its in-house marketing capabilities with the launch of Ovation amp, a new full-service creative agency, and the strategic acquisition of Twenty3…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 11, 2025
Bluesfest 2026 Unveils Massive Lineup of Official Sideshows

Bluesfest 2026 Unveils Massive Lineup of Official Sideshows

Sublime, The Black Crowes, The Pogues, and more, have confirmed their 2026 Bluesfest sideshows. The iconic Australian festival is returning to Byron Bay next April, with a lineup led by the reuniting…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 10, 2025
Bluesfest 2026 Unveils Massive Lineup of Official Sideshows

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Bluesfest 2026 Unveils Massive Lineup of Official Sideshows

Sublime, The Black Crowes, The Pogues, and more, have confirmed their 2026 Bluesfest sideshows. The iconic Australian festival is returning to Byron Bay next April, with a lineup led by the reuniting…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 10, 2025
Major Australian Artists Confirmed to Perform at 2025 ARIA Awards

Major Australian Artists Confirmed to Perform at 2025 ARIA Awards

The performer lineup for the 2025 ARIA Awards, in partnership with Spotify, has been revealed, bringing together a powerhouse group of Australian artists, alongside the previously announced UK star…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 10, 2025
Major Australian Artists Confirmed to Perform at 2025 ARIA Awards

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Major Australian Artists Confirmed to Perform at 2025 ARIA Awards

The performer lineup for the 2025 ARIA Awards, in partnership with Spotify, has been revealed, bringing together a powerhouse group of Australian artists, alongside the previously announced UK star…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 10, 2025
Radio Icon John Laws Dies Aged 90

Radio Icon John Laws Dies Aged 90

John Laws, one of the most enduring voices of Australian radio, has passed away at the age of 90. Laws’ death comes almost a year to the day since his final broadcast on 2SM, marking the end of a…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 10, 2025
Radio Icon John Laws Dies Aged 90

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Radio Icon John Laws Dies Aged 90

John Laws, one of the most enduring voices of Australian radio, has passed away at the age of 90. Laws’ death comes almost a year to the day since his final broadcast on 2SM, marking the end of a…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 10, 2025
21st Australian Music Prize Winner Announced

21st Australian Music Prize Winner Announced

The winner of the 21st SoundMerch Australian Music Prize, one of Australia's most prestigious awards recognising and honouring the creative accomplishments of Australian musicians, has been revealed.…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 6, 2025
21st Australian Music Prize Winner Announced

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21st Australian Music Prize Winner Announced

The winner of the 21st SoundMerch Australian Music Prize, one of Australia's most prestigious awards recognising and honouring the creative accomplishments of Australian musicians, has been revealed.…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 6, 2025
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