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Bryce Dessner to Perform With Sydney Symphony Orchestra Later This Year

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.

By Lauren McNamara - May 26, 2026
Bryce Dessner to Perform With Sydney Symphony Orchestra Later This Year

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - May 26, 2026
BTS Unveil Ticket Details for Australian Stadium Shows

BTS Unveil Ticket Details for Australian Stadium Shows

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

By Lauren McNamara - May 22, 2026
BTS Unveil Ticket Details for Australian Stadium Shows

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - May 22, 2026
Spotify to Introduce Licensed AI Covers Under New Universal Deal

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.

By Lauren McNamara - May 21, 2026
Spotify to Introduce Licensed AI Covers Under New Universal Deal

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - May 21, 2026
Fitzroy to Host New Winter Live Music and Arts Program

Fitzroy to Host New Winter Live Music and Arts Program

A new winter live music series, HIGH GROUND, is coming to Fitzroy.

By Lauren McNamara - May 21, 2026
Fitzroy to Host New Winter Live Music and Arts Program

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - May 21, 2026
BESTIES Sign With Greyscale Records, Release New Single ‘Deadmau5’

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'.

By Lauren McNamara - May 19, 2026
BESTIES Sign With Greyscale Records, Release 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'.

By Lauren McNamara - May 19, 2026
Sia and Troye Sivan Back New Youth-Led Music Awards

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.

By Lauren McNamara - May 19, 2026
Sia and Troye Sivan Back New Youth-Led Music Awards

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - May 19, 2026
Afterpay Takes Over Naming Rights for Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena

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.

By Lauren McNamara - May 19, 2026
Afterpay Takes Over Naming Rights for Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - May 19, 2026
Tash Sultana Signs Global Recording Deal with BMG

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.

By Lauren McNamara - May 19, 2026
Tash Sultana Signs Global Recording Deal 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.

By Lauren McNamara - May 19, 2026
APRA AMCOS Honours Eight Australian Songwriters With Billions Awards

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.

By Lauren McNamara - May 19, 2026
APRA AMCOS Honours Eight Australian Songwriters With Billions Awards

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - May 19, 2026
‘I Wish It Didn’t Exist’: Kita Alexander Calls Out Tall Poppy Syndrome During Darwin School Visit

‘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.

By Lauren McNamara - May 18, 2026
‘I Wish It Didn’t Exist’: Kita Alexander Calls Out Tall Poppy Syndrome During Darwin School Visit

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - May 18, 2026
Community Radio Drives $153 Million Into Australia’s Music Economy Annually, Study Finds

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.

By Lauren McNamara - May 17, 2026
Community Radio Drives $153 Million Into Australia’s Music Economy Annually, Study Finds

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - May 17, 2026
Genesis Owusu Reimagines 'Paint It, Black' for Like a Version

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.

By Lauren McNamara - May 15, 2026
Genesis Owusu Reimagines 'Paint It, Black' for Like a Version

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - May 15, 2026
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