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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…

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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…

Melbourne to Host Live 'Romeo + Juliet' Experience
Melbourne's Astor Theatre will host an immersive viewing experience of Baz Luhrmann's "Romeo + Juliet" next month, framed by a live choir and band. Presented by Sony Music Australia, the production…

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Melbourne to Host Live 'Romeo + Juliet' Experience
Melbourne's Astor Theatre will host an immersive viewing experience of Baz Luhrmann's "Romeo + Juliet" next month, framed by a live choir and band. Presented by Sony Music Australia, the production…

Hatchie Shares Her Brisbane Hit-List Ahead of BIGSOUND 2025
Beloved Brisbane artist Hatchie has shared her top recommendations for punters heading to BIGSOUND next month. The annual conference and showcase will stretch across 130 bands, 100 industry speakers,…

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Hatchie Shares Her Brisbane Hit-List Ahead of BIGSOUND 2025
Beloved Brisbane artist Hatchie has shared her top recommendations for punters heading to BIGSOUND next month. The annual conference and showcase will stretch across 130 bands, 100 industry speakers,…

Keith Urban Teams with Tamworth Festival for Rising Star Scholarship
Keith Urban has partnered with the Tamworth Country Music Festival for an initiative designed to support emerging Australian country music singers. The Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship will invite…

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Keith Urban Teams with Tamworth Festival for Rising Star Scholarship
Keith Urban has partnered with the Tamworth Country Music Festival for an initiative designed to support emerging Australian country music singers. The Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship will invite…
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