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Conor Lochrie

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Sean Combs: Projected Prison Release Date Revealed

Sean Combs: Projected Prison Release Date Revealed

The Federal Bureau of Prisons has released Sean Combs' projected release date, revealing the music mogul is set to complete his 50-month sentence on May 8th, 2028. The calculation stems from his…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 28, 2025
Sean Combs: Projected Prison Release Date Revealed

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Sean Combs: Projected Prison Release Date Revealed

The Federal Bureau of Prisons has released Sean Combs' projected release date, revealing the music mogul is set to complete his 50-month sentence on May 8th, 2028. The calculation stems from his…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 28, 2025
Fridayz Live Sells Out Across Australia, Teases 2026 Shows

Fridayz Live Sells Out Across Australia, Teases 2026 Shows

Fridayz Live is over for another year — and it was a massive year for the festival. The nostalgia-driven hip-hop and R B festival journeyed around the country over the past week, bringing the music…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 27, 2025
Fridayz Live Sells Out Across Australia, Teases 2026 Shows

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Fridayz Live Sells Out Across Australia, Teases 2026 Shows

Fridayz Live is over for another year — and it was a massive year for the festival. The nostalgia-driven hip-hop and R B festival journeyed around the country over the past week, bringing the music…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 27, 2025
Ninajirachi, 3% & BARKAA Lead Inaugural NSW Music Prize Nominations

Ninajirachi, 3% & BARKAA Lead Inaugural NSW Music Prize Nominations

The finalists for the inaugural NSW Music Prize have been revealed. 15 of the state's finest musical talents have been named as finalists for the prestigious new prize, with a combined prize pool of…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 27, 2025
Ninajirachi, 3% & BARKAA Lead Inaugural NSW Music Prize Nominations

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Ninajirachi, 3% & BARKAA Lead Inaugural NSW Music Prize Nominations

The finalists for the inaugural NSW Music Prize have been revealed. 15 of the state's finest musical talents have been named as finalists for the prestigious new prize, with a combined prize pool of…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 27, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Open Door Management Rebrands as Immortal Music Group

EXCLUSIVE: Open Door Management Rebrands as Immortal Music Group

Open Door Management has officially rebranded as Immortal Music Group (IMG), The Music Network can exclusively reveal. This new chapter for the company represents its "commitment to building lasting…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 27, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: Open Door Management Rebrands as Immortal Music Group

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EXCLUSIVE: Open Door Management Rebrands as Immortal Music Group

Open Door Management has officially rebranded as Immortal Music Group (IMG), The Music Network can exclusively reveal. This new chapter for the company represents its "commitment to building lasting…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 27, 2025
ARIA and PPCA Welcome Government's Copyright Law Decision

ARIA and PPCA Welcome Government's Copyright Law Decision

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) have welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement that it will not introduce a Text…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 27, 2025
ARIA and PPCA Welcome Government's Copyright Law Decision

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ARIA and PPCA Welcome Government's Copyright Law Decision

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) have welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement that it will not introduce a Text…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 27, 2025
CBAA Launches National Community Radio Airplay Charts

CBAA Launches National Community Radio Airplay Charts

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) has announced the launch of the Community Radio Airplay Charts. These charts will provide a new weekly snapshot of Australian music being…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 24, 2025
CBAA Launches National Community Radio Airplay Charts

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CBAA Launches National Community Radio Airplay Charts

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) has announced the launch of the Community Radio Airplay Charts. These charts will provide a new weekly snapshot of Australian music being…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 24, 2025
Changing Tides Festival Has Been Cancelled

Changing Tides Festival Has Been Cancelled

Changing Tides Festival has been cancelled for 2025. Organisers confirmed the festival's cancellation in an email to attendees today, adding that it "will not be returning." "This decision has not…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 24, 2025
Changing Tides Festival Has Been Cancelled

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Changing Tides Festival Has Been Cancelled

Changing Tides Festival has been cancelled for 2025. Organisers confirmed the festival's cancellation in an email to attendees today, adding that it "will not be returning." "This decision has not…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 24, 2025
'I Feel Bad': Bruce Springsteen Teases Long-Awaited Australian Tour

'I Feel Bad': Bruce Springsteen Teases Long-Awaited Australian Tour

Bruce Springsteen has teased a long-awaited return to Australia. The legendary US rocker teased a tour of Australia while celebrating his new biographical film at the AFI Fest in Los Angeles.…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 24, 2025
'I Feel Bad': Bruce Springsteen Teases Long-Awaited Australian Tour

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'I Feel Bad': Bruce Springsteen Teases Long-Awaited Australian Tour

Bruce Springsteen has teased a long-awaited return to Australia. The legendary US rocker teased a tour of Australia while celebrating his new biographical film at the AFI Fest in Los Angeles.…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 24, 2025
Soft Cell's David Ball Dead at 66

Soft Cell's David Ball Dead at 66

Soft Cell member David Ball has died in his sleep on Wednesday at age 66. The musician, who formed the influential New Wave act alongside Marc Almond, passed away from natural causes. Ball's…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 24, 2025
Soft Cell's David Ball Dead at 66

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Soft Cell's David Ball Dead at 66

Soft Cell member David Ball has died in his sleep on Wednesday at age 66. The musician, who formed the influential New Wave act alongside Marc Almond, passed away from natural causes. Ball's…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 24, 2025
Original KISS Members Attend Ace Frehley's Funeral

Original KISS Members Attend Ace Frehley's Funeral

Ace Frehley's surviving KISS bandmates gathered in New York to pay their final respects to the legendary guitarist during an intimate funeral service. Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Peter Criss…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 24, 2025
Original KISS Members Attend Ace Frehley's Funeral

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Original KISS Members Attend Ace Frehley's Funeral

Ace Frehley's surviving KISS bandmates gathered in New York to pay their final respects to the legendary guitarist during an intimate funeral service. Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Peter Criss…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 24, 2025
Lizzo Sued Over Song Snippet Referencing Sydney Sweeney

Lizzo Sued Over Song Snippet Referencing Sydney Sweeney

Lizzo faces a copyright infringement lawsuit over an unreleased song snippet that referenced actress Sydney Sweeney, marking another legal challenge for the Grammy-winning artist. As per Rolling…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 22, 2025
Lizzo Sued Over Song Snippet Referencing Sydney Sweeney

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Lizzo Sued Over Song Snippet Referencing Sydney Sweeney

Lizzo faces a copyright infringement lawsuit over an unreleased song snippet that referenced actress Sydney Sweeney, marking another legal challenge for the Grammy-winning artist. As per Rolling…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 22, 2025
Lewis Capaldi Covers Paramore in BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge

Lewis Capaldi Covers Paramore in BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge

Lewis Capaldi transformed Paramore's pop anthem "Still Into You" into a tender, acoustic arrangement during his recent BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge appearance. The Scottish singer-songwriter delivered a…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 22, 2025
Lewis Capaldi Covers Paramore in BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge

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Lewis Capaldi Covers Paramore in BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge

Lewis Capaldi transformed Paramore's pop anthem "Still Into You" into a tender, acoustic arrangement during his recent BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge appearance. The Scottish singer-songwriter delivered a…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 22, 2025
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