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Vampr and Global Producer Lollies Launch 'Flip This Loop' Competition
Vampr, the world's leading social platform for musicians, has partnered with acclaimed songwriter, producer, and composer Lollies to launch 'Flip This Loop', a global music competition. Running from…

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Vampr and Global Producer Lollies Launch 'Flip This Loop' Competition
Vampr, the world's leading social platform for musicians, has partnered with acclaimed songwriter, producer, and composer Lollies to launch 'Flip This Loop', a global music competition. Running from…

Stray Kids Surpass BTS, Linkin Park with Seventh Billboard No. 1
Powerhouse K-pop Stray Kids have made history, achieving their seventh No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with "Karma". The group now holds the record for the most No. 1 albums on the chart this…

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Stray Kids Surpass BTS, Linkin Park with Seventh Billboard No. 1
Powerhouse K-pop Stray Kids have made history, achieving their seventh No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 chart with "Karma". The group now holds the record for the most No. 1 albums on the chart this…

Fuzzy and Elrow Unite for Massive Bondi Beach NYE Festival
Fuzzy's highly anticipated Bondi Beach New Year's Eve festival will be bolstered with the support of European entertainment brand elrow. Born in Barcelona and Ibiza, and now a global nightlife…

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Fuzzy and Elrow Unite for Massive Bondi Beach NYE Festival
Fuzzy's highly anticipated Bondi Beach New Year's Eve festival will be bolstered with the support of European entertainment brand elrow. Born in Barcelona and Ibiza, and now a global nightlife…

New World Artists Signs 14-Year-Old Aussie Artist
14-year-old artist Maple's Pet Dinosaur has been signed by New World Artists for exclusive live touring representation across Australia and New Zealand. New World Artists will support the Australian…

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New World Artists Signs 14-Year-Old Aussie Artist
14-year-old artist Maple's Pet Dinosaur has been signed by New World Artists for exclusive live touring representation across Australia and New Zealand. New World Artists will support the Australian…

Historic Record Store Marbecks Says Goodbye to its Shopfront
One of Auckland's most iconic record stores, Marbecks, is closing its physical doors after more than nine decades. For decades, the retailer has been a cornerstone of Auckland's music culture, known…

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Historic Record Store Marbecks Says Goodbye to its Shopfront
One of Auckland's most iconic record stores, Marbecks, is closing its physical doors after more than nine decades. For decades, the retailer has been a cornerstone of Auckland's music culture, known…

Snoop Dogg Addresses Same-Sex Couple Remarks Amid Debate Over AFL Grand Final Booking
Snoop Dogg has addressed comments made about a same-sex couple in Lightyear, and the backlash that followed, as debate continues around his upcoming appearance at the AFL Grand Final. The rapper…

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Snoop Dogg Addresses Same-Sex Couple Remarks Amid Debate Over AFL Grand Final Booking
Snoop Dogg has addressed comments made about a same-sex couple in Lightyear, and the backlash that followed, as debate continues around his upcoming appearance at the AFL Grand Final. The rapper…

Former Triple J Host Ash McGregor Joins G.Y.R.O. as Company Rebrands
Former triple j host Ash McGregor has joined GYRO.Group's DIY retail distribution platform GYROstream, which has just rebranded to G.Y.R.O. - Get.Your.Record.Out. The independent digital distribution…

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Former Triple J Host Ash McGregor Joins G.Y.R.O. as Company Rebrands
Former triple j host Ash McGregor has joined GYRO.Group's DIY retail distribution platform GYROstream, which has just rebranded to G.Y.R.O. - Get.Your.Record.Out. The independent digital distribution…

SXSW Sydney Supercharges Program with Over 50 Artists and Industry Leaders
SXSW Sydney has added more firepower to its genre-spanning music program, with over 50 new local and international performers. Adding more firepower to the festival's genre-spanning music program,…

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SXSW Sydney Supercharges Program with Over 50 Artists and Industry Leaders
SXSW Sydney has added more firepower to its genre-spanning music program, with over 50 new local and international performers. Adding more firepower to the festival's genre-spanning music program,…

Details Revealed About Bondi's New Year's Eve Festival
The first details have emerged about Fuzzy's New Year's Eve festival set for Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach.

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Details Revealed About Bondi's New Year's Eve Festival
The first details have emerged about Fuzzy's New Year's Eve festival set for Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach.

Kaiit's Top Three Rising Australian R&B Stars
Singer-songwriter Kaiit has shouted out three up-and-coming R B Australian artists she thinks people should keep an eye out. Kaiit will bring her honeyed vocals, magnetic spirit, and blend of…

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Kaiit's Top Three Rising Australian R&B Stars
Singer-songwriter Kaiit has shouted out three up-and-coming R B Australian artists she thinks people should keep an eye out. Kaiit will bring her honeyed vocals, magnetic spirit, and blend of…

16-year-old DRIZZZ Wins Triple J Unearthed High
Triple j has crowned the winner of its 2025 Unearthed High competition. 16-year-old hip-hop artist DRIZZZ's track "Who's Dat!" garnered the team's attention from the first listen. Featuring fierce…

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16-year-old DRIZZZ Wins Triple J Unearthed High
Triple j has crowned the winner of its 2025 Unearthed High competition. 16-year-old hip-hop artist DRIZZZ's track "Who's Dat!" garnered the team's attention from the first listen. Featuring fierce…

NSW Government Rolls Out Live Performance Venue Grants
The NSW Government has expanded its Live Performance Venue Grant Program, encouraging hospitality venues across the state to diversify their live offerings with grants up to $80,000. Delivered…

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NSW Government Rolls Out Live Performance Venue Grants
The NSW Government has expanded its Live Performance Venue Grant Program, encouraging hospitality venues across the state to diversify their live offerings with grants up to $80,000. Delivered…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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