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Bryce Dessner to Perform With Sydney Symphony Orchestra Later This Year
Bryce Dessner is bringing his genre-blurring musical world to Australia this September, teaming up with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

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Bryce Dessner to Perform With Sydney Symphony Orchestra Later This Year
Bryce Dessner is bringing his genre-blurring musical world to Australia this September, teaming up with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.

BTS Unveil Ticket Details for Australian Stadium Shows
Details for the Australian leg of BTS’ long-awaited world tour have officially been unveiled.

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BTS Unveil Ticket Details for Australian Stadium Shows
Details for the Australian leg of BTS’ long-awaited world tour have officially been unveiled.

Spotify to Introduce Licensed AI Covers Under New Universal Deal
Spotify and Universal Music Group have announced a new licensing agreement that will allow Spotify users to create AI-generated covers and remixes.

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Spotify to Introduce Licensed AI Covers Under New Universal Deal
Spotify and Universal Music Group have announced a new licensing agreement that will allow Spotify users to create AI-generated covers and remixes.

Fitzroy to Host New Winter Live Music and Arts Program
A new winter live music series, HIGH GROUND, is coming to Fitzroy.

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Fitzroy to Host New Winter Live Music and Arts Program
A new winter live music series, HIGH GROUND, is coming to Fitzroy.
BESTIES Sign With Greyscale Records, Release New Single ‘Deadmau5’
Sydney pop-punk group BESTIES have signed to independent alternative label Greyscale Records, celebrated with the release of their new single 'Deadmau5'.
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BESTIES Sign With Greyscale Records, Release New Single ‘Deadmau5’
Sydney pop-punk group BESTIES have signed to independent alternative label Greyscale Records, celebrated with the release of their new single 'Deadmau5'.
Sia and Troye Sivan Back New Youth-Led Music Awards
The details of a new youth-led music awards initiative that just received funding through the Australian Government's Revive Live program have been unveiled.
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Sia and Troye Sivan Back New Youth-Led Music Awards
The details of a new youth-led music awards initiative that just received funding through the Australian Government's Revive Live program have been unveiled.
Afterpay Takes Over Naming Rights for Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena
One of Australia’s biggest live entertainment venues is preparing for a major transformation, with a new naming rights deal for Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena as part of a new five-year partnership.
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Afterpay Takes Over Naming Rights for Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena
One of Australia’s biggest live entertainment venues is preparing for a major transformation, with a new naming rights deal for Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena as part of a new five-year partnership.
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Tash Sultana Signs Global Recording Deal with BMG
Multi-platinum, globally renowned Australian artist Tash Sultana has signed a exclusive new recording agreement with BMG.
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Tash Sultana Signs Global Recording Deal with BMG
Multi-platinum, globally renowned Australian artist Tash Sultana has signed a exclusive new recording agreement with BMG.

APRA AMCOS Honours Eight Australian Songwriters With Billions Awards
Eight APRA AMCOS members have been newly inducted into the organisation’s prestigious 1,000,000,000 List.

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APRA AMCOS Honours Eight Australian Songwriters With Billions Awards
Eight APRA AMCOS members have been newly inducted into the organisation’s prestigious 1,000,000,000 List.
‘I Wish It Didn’t Exist’: Kita Alexander Calls Out Tall Poppy Syndrome During Darwin School Visit
Kita Alexander, who was among a stellar BASSINTHEGRASS lineup over the weekend, surprised aspiring musicians at a school in Darwin with an impromptu music lesson and chat.
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‘I Wish It Didn’t Exist’: Kita Alexander Calls Out Tall Poppy Syndrome During Darwin School Visit
Kita Alexander, who was among a stellar BASSINTHEGRASS lineup over the weekend, surprised aspiring musicians at a school in Darwin with an impromptu music lesson and chat.

Community Radio Drives $153 Million Into Australia’s Music Economy Annually, Study Finds
Australian community radio stations contribute more than $153 million annually to the national music economy, according to a landmark new study.

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Community Radio Drives $153 Million Into Australia’s Music Economy Annually, Study Finds
Australian community radio stations contribute more than $153 million annually to the national music economy, according to a landmark new study.

Genesis Owusu Reimagines 'Paint It, Black' for Like a Version
Genesis Owusu stopped by triple j’s Like a Version studio on Friday, putting his own brooding spin on 'Paint It, Black' by The Rolling Stones.

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Genesis Owusu Reimagines 'Paint It, Black' for Like a Version
Genesis Owusu stopped by triple j’s Like a Version studio on Friday, putting his own brooding spin on 'Paint It, Black' by The Rolling Stones.
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