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Matt Corby Announces Australian Tour Ahead of New Album Release

Matt Corby Announces Australian Tour Ahead of New Album Release

Matt Corby has announced an Australian tour, set for later this year, in support of his fourth studio album Tragic Magic. The upcoming tour will celebrate the release of Tragic Magic, coming next…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 8, 2026
Matt Corby Announces Australian Tour Ahead of New Album Release

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Matt Corby Announces Australian Tour Ahead of New Album Release

Matt Corby has announced an Australian tour, set for later this year, in support of his fourth studio album Tragic Magic. The upcoming tour will celebrate the release of Tragic Magic, coming next…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 8, 2026
Joel Fletcher Teams Up with Ditto Music to Scale Black Listed Records

Joel Fletcher Teams Up with Ditto Music to Scale Black Listed Records

Australian DJ and producer Joel Fletcher has launched a new joint venture between his independent imprint Black Listed Records and global label service company Ditto Music, signalling a major step…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 7, 2026
Joel Fletcher Teams Up with Ditto Music to Scale Black Listed Records

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Joel Fletcher Teams Up with Ditto Music to Scale Black Listed Records

Australian DJ and producer Joel Fletcher has launched a new joint venture between his independent imprint Black Listed Records and global label service company Ditto Music, signalling a major step…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 7, 2026
Camp Cope Bassist Details New Book Featuring Amy Taylor, Julia Jacklin & More

Camp Cope Bassist Details New Book Featuring Amy Taylor, Julia Jacklin & More

Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich is amplifying the voices that helped change Australian music, with the Camp Cope bassist announcing a new book of interviews with some of the country’s most influential women and…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 2, 2026
Camp Cope Bassist Details New Book Featuring Amy Taylor, Julia Jacklin & More

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Camp Cope Bassist Details New Book Featuring Amy Taylor, Julia Jacklin & More

Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich is amplifying the voices that helped change Australian music, with the Camp Cope bassist announcing a new book of interviews with some of the country’s most influential women and…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 2, 2026
FISHER Collabs With Tones and I for Festival-Ready Single 'Favour'

FISHER Collabs With Tones and I for Festival-Ready Single 'Favour'

Ahead of his OUT 2 LUNCH Festival next month, FISHER has teamed up with Tones and I on a new single, "Favour". The upbeat tech house song seamlessly fuses FISHER's club energy with Tones and I's pop…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 2, 2026
FISHER Collabs With Tones and I for Festival-Ready Single 'Favour'

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FISHER Collabs With Tones and I for Festival-Ready Single 'Favour'

Ahead of his OUT 2 LUNCH Festival next month, FISHER has teamed up with Tones and I on a new single, "Favour". The upbeat tech house song seamlessly fuses FISHER's club energy with Tones and I's pop…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 2, 2026
The Temper Trap Announce Fourth Studio Album, Share Title Track

The Temper Trap Announce Fourth Studio Album, Share Title Track

After a decade between albums, The Temper Trap are officially back. The Australian favourites have announced their long-awaited fourth album Sungazer, after a four-year hiatus from touring and…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 2, 2026
The Temper Trap Announce Fourth Studio Album, Share Title Track

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The Temper Trap Announce Fourth Studio Album, Share Title Track

After a decade between albums, The Temper Trap are officially back. The Australian favourites have announced their long-awaited fourth album Sungazer, after a four-year hiatus from touring and…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 2, 2026
Australian Beach Brand Swim Shady Advances in Trademark Dispute With Eminem

Australian Beach Brand Swim Shady Advances in Trademark Dispute With Eminem

Swim Shady’s trademark battle with Eminem has advanced in Australia, following a hearing before the Registrar of Trade Marks yesterday (April 1st). Proceedings in the ongoing legal fight against the…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 2, 2026
Australian Beach Brand Swim Shady Advances in Trademark Dispute With Eminem

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Australian Beach Brand Swim Shady Advances in Trademark Dispute With Eminem

Swim Shady’s trademark battle with Eminem has advanced in Australia, following a hearing before the Registrar of Trade Marks yesterday (April 1st). Proceedings in the ongoing legal fight against the…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 2, 2026
RAC Arena Unveils Ultra-Exclusive Premium Seating ‘The Terrace’

RAC Arena Unveils Ultra-Exclusive Premium Seating ‘The Terrace’

Perth's RAC Arena has unveiled an exclusive new premium seating offering called the Terrace, designed for "those who want the very best seat in the house, every time". Positioned in two identical…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 1, 2026
RAC Arena Unveils Ultra-Exclusive Premium Seating ‘The Terrace’

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RAC Arena Unveils Ultra-Exclusive Premium Seating ‘The Terrace’

Perth's RAC Arena has unveiled an exclusive new premium seating offering called the Terrace, designed for "those who want the very best seat in the house, every time". Positioned in two identical…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 1, 2026
Against the Grain Festival Returning in 2026, Massive Lineup Revealed

Against the Grain Festival Returning in 2026, Massive Lineup Revealed

Against the Grain is returning in 2026 as part of the Open Season program, with a lineup featuring the likes of Stereolab, Pond, the Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, and the Belair Lip Bombs. In…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 1, 2026
Against the Grain Festival Returning in 2026, Massive Lineup Revealed

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Against the Grain Festival Returning in 2026, Massive Lineup Revealed

Against the Grain is returning in 2026 as part of the Open Season program, with a lineup featuring the likes of Stereolab, Pond, the Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, and the Belair Lip Bombs. In…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 1, 2026
Australian Institute of Music Reveals 2026 Justin Cosby Scholarship Recipients

Australian Institute of Music Reveals 2026 Justin Cosby Scholarship Recipients

The recipients of the Australian Institute of Music's Justin Cosby Scholarship have been revealed. The Justin Cosby Scholarship, jointly funded by AIM through the AIM Education Foundation and an…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 1, 2026
Australian Institute of Music Reveals 2026 Justin Cosby Scholarship Recipients

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Australian Institute of Music Reveals 2026 Justin Cosby Scholarship Recipients

The recipients of the Australian Institute of Music's Justin Cosby Scholarship have been revealed. The Justin Cosby Scholarship, jointly funded by AIM through the AIM Education Foundation and an…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 1, 2026
Documentary About Australia's Summersault Festival to Screen at Sydney Film Festival

Documentary About Australia's Summersault Festival to Screen at Sydney Film Festival

Australia's legendary Summersault Festival is the subject of one of the Sydney Film Festival's documentaries this year. Originally premiering at Sundance, The Best Summer is built from archival…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 1, 2026
Documentary About Australia's Summersault Festival to Screen at Sydney Film Festival

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Documentary About Australia's Summersault Festival to Screen at Sydney Film Festival

Australia's legendary Summersault Festival is the subject of one of the Sydney Film Festival's documentaries this year. Originally premiering at Sundance, The Best Summer is built from archival…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 1, 2026
Sony Music Publishing Elevates Shane Knotts to Senior Vice President Role

Sony Music Publishing Elevates Shane Knotts to Senior Vice President Role

Sony Music Publishing has promoted Shane Knotts to Senior Vice President, Global Royalties, effective immediately. Knotts, who has been with Sony for over 30 tears, will continue to lead the…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 1, 2026
Sony Music Publishing Elevates Shane Knotts to Senior Vice President Role

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Sony Music Publishing Elevates Shane Knotts to Senior Vice President Role

Sony Music Publishing has promoted Shane Knotts to Senior Vice President, Global Royalties, effective immediately. Knotts, who has been with Sony for over 30 tears, will continue to lead the…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 1, 2026
Live Music Drives Deeper Brand Connection with Gen Z, Study Finds

Live Music Drives Deeper Brand Connection with Gen Z, Study Finds

Live music is emerging as one of the most powerful ways for brands to connect with Gen Z, according to new research from Live Nation, which highlights a growing shift toward real-world experiences…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 1, 2026
Live Music Drives Deeper Brand Connection with Gen Z, Study Finds

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Live Music Drives Deeper Brand Connection with Gen Z, Study Finds

Live music is emerging as one of the most powerful ways for brands to connect with Gen Z, according to new research from Live Nation, which highlights a growing shift toward real-world experiences…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 1, 2026
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