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Vampr and Global Producer Lollies Launch 'Flip This Loop' Competition

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 9, 2025
Vampr and Global Producer Lollies Launch 'Flip This Loop' Competition

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 9, 2025
Stray Kids Surpass BTS, Linkin Park with Seventh Billboard No. 1

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 3, 2025
Stray Kids Surpass BTS, Linkin Park with Seventh Billboard No. 1

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 3, 2025
Fuzzy and Elrow Unite for Massive Bondi Beach NYE Festival

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 1, 2025
Fuzzy and Elrow Unite for Massive Bondi Beach NYE Festival

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 1, 2025
New World Artists Signs 14-Year-Old Aussie Artist

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 1, 2025
New World Artists Signs 14-Year-Old Aussie Artist

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 1, 2025
Historic Record Store Marbecks Says Goodbye to its Shopfront

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 1, 2025
Historic Record Store Marbecks Says Goodbye to its Shopfront

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 1, 2025
Snoop Dogg Addresses Same-Sex Couple Remarks Amid Debate Over AFL Grand Final Booking

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 1, 2025
Snoop Dogg Addresses Same-Sex Couple Remarks Amid Debate Over AFL Grand Final Booking

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 1, 2025
Former Triple J Host Ash McGregor Joins G.Y.R.O. as Company Rebrands

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 26, 2025
Former Triple J Host Ash McGregor Joins G.Y.R.O. as Company Rebrands

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 26, 2025
SXSW Sydney Supercharges Program with Over 50 Artists and Industry Leaders

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,…

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 26, 2025
SXSW Sydney Supercharges Program with Over 50 Artists and Industry Leaders

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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,…

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 26, 2025
Details Revealed About Bondi's New Year's Eve Festival

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.

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 25, 2025
Details Revealed About Bondi's New Year's Eve Festival

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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.

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 25, 2025
Kaiit's Top Three Rising Australian R&B Stars

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 20, 2025
Kaiit's Top Three Rising Australian R&B Stars

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 20, 2025
16-year-old DRIZZZ Wins Triple J Unearthed High

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 20, 2025
16-year-old DRIZZZ Wins Triple J Unearthed High

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 20, 2025
NSW Government Rolls Out Live Performance Venue Grants

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 20, 2025
NSW Government Rolls Out Live Performance Venue Grants

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Aug 20, 2025
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