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Cadillac Announces Major Partnership with Warner Music Australia
Iconic automotive brand Cadillac is "turning up the volume" on its long-standing connection to music through a new partnership with Warner Music Australia, as it makes its debut Down Under. Having…

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Cadillac Announces Major Partnership with Warner Music Australia
Iconic automotive brand Cadillac is "turning up the volume" on its long-standing connection to music through a new partnership with Warner Music Australia, as it makes its debut Down Under. Having…

Awesome Black Launch New Initiative Supporting Indigenous Creative Voices
First Nations-led social enterprise Awesome Black have announced a new initiative, the Voices Rising Fund, designed to support and elevate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creative voices.…

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Awesome Black Launch New Initiative Supporting Indigenous Creative Voices
First Nations-led social enterprise Awesome Black have announced a new initiative, the Voices Rising Fund, designed to support and elevate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creative voices.…

Major Names Including Kate Miller-Heidke and Rob Collins Throw Support Behind AusArt Day
More than 300 artists and organisations from across Australia are calling on the public to rally behind them for the first national AusArt Day, taking place this Thursday, October 23rd. The national…

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Major Names Including Kate Miller-Heidke and Rob Collins Throw Support Behind AusArt Day
More than 300 artists and organisations from across Australia are calling on the public to rally behind them for the first national AusArt Day, taking place this Thursday, October 23rd. The national…

Richard Marx to Tour Australia in 2026
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Richard Marx has announced a return to Australia for a national tour in 2026. The five-city run will see Marx bring his timeless voice and…

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Richard Marx to Tour Australia in 2026
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Richard Marx has announced a return to Australia for a national tour in 2026. The five-city run will see Marx bring his timeless voice and…

Delta Goodrem and Jessica Mauboy Among Lineup for Inaugural Mighty Hoopla Australia
Australian pop favourites Delta Goodrem and Jessica Mauboy are among the stacked lineup for the inaugural Mighty Hoopla Australia. Headlined by global pop icon Kesha, the London-born festival is…

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Delta Goodrem and Jessica Mauboy Among Lineup for Inaugural Mighty Hoopla Australia
Australian pop favourites Delta Goodrem and Jessica Mauboy are among the stacked lineup for the inaugural Mighty Hoopla Australia. Headlined by global pop icon Kesha, the London-born festival is…

Grammy Award Winning New Zealand Producer Joel Little Tapped for New Rita Ora Album
Rita Ora has been "inspired" by Grammy Award-winning New Zealand producer Joel Little. So much so, she's tapped him for her next era of music. The British singer worked with Little on her latest…

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Grammy Award Winning New Zealand Producer Joel Little Tapped for New Rita Ora Album
Rita Ora has been "inspired" by Grammy Award-winning New Zealand producer Joel Little. So much so, she's tapped him for her next era of music. The British singer worked with Little on her latest…

Teddy Swims and Manager Luke Conway Speak Out on AI and Artist Rights at SXSW Sydney
Teddy Swims and his manager, Luke Conway, have spoken out on the use of AI in music, stressing the importance of ensuring real artists are fairly compensated compared to their artificial peers. Swims…

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Teddy Swims and Manager Luke Conway Speak Out on AI and Artist Rights at SXSW Sydney
Teddy Swims and his manager, Luke Conway, have spoken out on the use of AI in music, stressing the importance of ensuring real artists are fairly compensated compared to their artificial peers. Swims…

Regional Nightlife Gets the Spotlight With New Grant Program
Regional business groups and organisations in New South Wales looking to uplift their night-life could receive support from the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner, with the pilot round of the…

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Regional Nightlife Gets the Spotlight With New Grant Program
Regional business groups and organisations in New South Wales looking to uplift their night-life could receive support from the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner, with the pilot round of the…

Sounds Australia to Champion Australian Music at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025
National music export initiative Sounds Australia is gearing up for Amsterdam Dance Event 2025, a two-day event of radio broadcasts, mixers, and industry networking designed to connect Australia and…

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Sounds Australia to Champion Australian Music at Amsterdam Dance Event 2025
National music export initiative Sounds Australia is gearing up for Amsterdam Dance Event 2025, a two-day event of radio broadcasts, mixers, and industry networking designed to connect Australia and…

‘Give a Gig’: The Push Launches Campaign to Break Cost Barriers for Young Music Fans
Australian youth music charity The Push has launched a simple campaign as part of AusArt Day, encouraging people to 'Give a Gig'. At a time when cost-of-living pressures are keeping young people out…

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‘Give a Gig’: The Push Launches Campaign to Break Cost Barriers for Young Music Fans
Australian youth music charity The Push has launched a simple campaign as part of AusArt Day, encouraging people to 'Give a Gig'. At a time when cost-of-living pressures are keeping young people out…

'We Never Got Asked Again': Kaiser Chiefs Once Said No to The Rolling Stones
Even rockstars have regrets. For Kaiser Chiefs' Simon Rix, his was saying no to supporting one of the world's most infamous rock bands. In a new interview with Rolling Stone AU/NZ, the founding bass…

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'We Never Got Asked Again': Kaiser Chiefs Once Said No to The Rolling Stones
Even rockstars have regrets. For Kaiser Chiefs' Simon Rix, his was saying no to supporting one of the world's most infamous rock bands. In a new interview with Rolling Stone AU/NZ, the founding bass…

The Warratahs Honoured with New Zealand Music Hall of Fame Induction
The Warratahs will be officially inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame during the 2025 APRA Silver Scroll Awards later this month, recognising nearly four decades of storytelling, touring…

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The Warratahs Honoured with New Zealand Music Hall of Fame Induction
The Warratahs will be officially inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame during the 2025 APRA Silver Scroll Awards later this month, recognising nearly four decades of storytelling, touring…
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