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Industry Bodies Reject Productivity Commission's AI Proposal: 'It would be devastating'
Music industry bodies have warned the Productivity Commission's proposed changes to the Copyright Act would "devastate" the industry and strip people of the right to control and commercialise their…

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Industry Bodies Reject Productivity Commission's AI Proposal: 'It would be devastating'
Music industry bodies have warned the Productivity Commission's proposed changes to the Copyright Act would "devastate" the industry and strip people of the right to control and commercialise their…

Vanessa Amorosi Opens Up About Secret Trauma Behind Family Feud
Trigger warning: The following article contains references of domestic violence, family trauma and emotional distress. If you’re struggling, please know help is available to you, contact Lifeline on…

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Vanessa Amorosi Opens Up About Secret Trauma Behind Family Feud
Trigger warning: The following article contains references of domestic violence, family trauma and emotional distress. If you’re struggling, please know help is available to you, contact Lifeline on…

Kylie Minogue Releases Live Album From 2025 'Tension Tour'
Kylie Minogue has released Tension Tour//Live 2025, an album from her spectacular 2025 world tour. The 'Tension Tour', Minogue's biggest since 2011, saw the global icon perform 66 shows in cities…

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Kylie Minogue Releases Live Album From 2025 'Tension Tour'
Kylie Minogue has released Tension Tour//Live 2025, an album from her spectacular 2025 world tour. The 'Tension Tour', Minogue's biggest since 2011, saw the global icon perform 66 shows in cities…

Baker Boy Reveals Australian Tour Dates
Baker Boy has announced his first Australian headline tour in over two years, presented by Handsome Tours, Lunatic Entertainment, Select Music, and triple j. Set for April and May 2026, Baker Boy…

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Baker Boy Reveals Australian Tour Dates
Baker Boy has announced his first Australian headline tour in over two years, presented by Handsome Tours, Lunatic Entertainment, Select Music, and triple j. Set for April and May 2026, Baker Boy…

2025 ARIA Awards Introduces New Festival Category, Nominees Revealed
The nominees for the 2025 ARIA Awards have been named, along with a new category celebrating Australian festivals. In partnership with Spotify, the 39th ARIA Awards will celebrate the artists…

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2025 ARIA Awards Introduces New Festival Category, Nominees Revealed
The nominees for the 2025 ARIA Awards have been named, along with a new category celebrating Australian festivals. In partnership with Spotify, the 39th ARIA Awards will celebrate the artists…

Metallica Teams Up with Lifeblood to Boost Blood Donations on Australian Tour
Putting blood donation centre stage, legendary rock band Metallica have joined forces with Australia Red Cross Lifeblood for a donation campaign during its upcoming Australian tour. The band will…

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Metallica Teams Up with Lifeblood to Boost Blood Donations on Australian Tour
Putting blood donation centre stage, legendary rock band Metallica have joined forces with Australia Red Cross Lifeblood for a donation campaign during its upcoming Australian tour. The band will…

Laneway Festival 2026 Lineup Revealed
The Laneway 2026 lineup has landed. Confirmed on next year's bill includes headlining act Chappell Roan, as well as Role Model, PinkPantheress, Wet Leg, BENEE, Gigi Perez, Wolf Alice, and Teen Jesus…

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Laneway Festival 2026 Lineup Revealed
The Laneway 2026 lineup has landed. Confirmed on next year's bill includes headlining act Chappell Roan, as well as Role Model, PinkPantheress, Wet Leg, BENEE, Gigi Perez, Wolf Alice, and Teen Jesus…

Casey Barnes and Chugg Music Part Ways After Six Years
Casey Barnes has amicably ended his six-year partnership with Chugg Music, closing a chapter that helped shape his award-winning career and left a mark on the Australian country music scene. Both…

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Casey Barnes and Chugg Music Part Ways After Six Years
Casey Barnes has amicably ended his six-year partnership with Chugg Music, closing a chapter that helped shape his award-winning career and left a mark on the Australian country music scene. Both…

LimeWire Buys Fyre Festival Brand
LimeWire has acquired the Fyre Festival brand in a US$245,000 deal, promising to give the disaster-plagued name a fresh, and legitimate, future. Per Rolling Stone, the file-sharing company wants to…

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LimeWire Buys Fyre Festival Brand
LimeWire has acquired the Fyre Festival brand in a US$245,000 deal, promising to give the disaster-plagued name a fresh, and legitimate, future. Per Rolling Stone, the file-sharing company wants to…

Royel Otis, Ninajirachi, The Chats Booked For Coachella 2026
Royel Otis take their positions on a bill that is headlined by Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, Anyma, and Justin Bieber.

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Royel Otis, Ninajirachi, The Chats Booked For Coachella 2026
Royel Otis take their positions on a bill that is headlined by Sabrina Carpenter, Karol G, Anyma, and Justin Bieber.

BIGSOUND Confirms 2026 Dates Following Successful 2025 Edition
BIGSOUND has confirmed its dates for 2026, after wrapping up another successful year in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley. Remaining one of the key events on the Australian and global music calendars, the…

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BIGSOUND Confirms 2026 Dates Following Successful 2025 Edition
BIGSOUND has confirmed its dates for 2026, after wrapping up another successful year in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley. Remaining one of the key events on the Australian and global music calendars, the…

New Festival Comes to Melbourne
A new festival is coming to Melbourne this New Year's Eve, lighting up the city's iconic Sidney Myer Music Bowl and Gardens. Nestled in Melbourne's King's Domain, the festival will transform the…

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New Festival Comes to Melbourne
A new festival is coming to Melbourne this New Year's Eve, lighting up the city's iconic Sidney Myer Music Bowl and Gardens. Nestled in Melbourne's King's Domain, the festival will transform the…
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