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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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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,…

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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,…

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.…

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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.…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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.…

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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.…
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