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Spotify Embraces AI Music with New Guidelines
Spotify has announced comprehensive new policies regarding AI-generated music on its platform, marking a significant shift in how the streaming giant approaches the growing presence of AI content.…

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Spotify Embraces AI Music with New Guidelines
Spotify has announced comprehensive new policies regarding AI-generated music on its platform, marking a significant shift in how the streaming giant approaches the growing presence of AI content.…

Laneway Tickets in Sydney and Melbourne Sell Out
The Sydney and Melbourne legs of Laneway 2026 have sold out in quick fashion. The festival's organisers yesterday announced that, for the second year in a row — and for just the second time in…

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Laneway Tickets in Sydney and Melbourne Sell Out
The Sydney and Melbourne legs of Laneway 2026 have sold out in quick fashion. The festival's organisers yesterday announced that, for the second year in a row — and for just the second time in…

Australia Is Getting a New Warehouse Music Series
Australia is getting a new warehouse music series this year. Created by local live music curators, Finely Tuned, The Works will take over Sydney's famous Carriageworks over summer for four weeks with…

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Australia Is Getting a New Warehouse Music Series
Australia is getting a new warehouse music series this year. Created by local live music curators, Finely Tuned, The Works will take over Sydney's famous Carriageworks over summer for four weeks with…

5 Seconds of Summer Announce New Album, Share Comeback Single
After a week of mysterious teasers, 5 Seconds of Summer have returned with brand new single, "NOT OK", the first taste of their forthcoming sixth studio album, Everyone’s a Star!. The new record is…

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5 Seconds of Summer Announce New Album, Share Comeback Single
After a week of mysterious teasers, 5 Seconds of Summer have returned with brand new single, "NOT OK", the first taste of their forthcoming sixth studio album, Everyone’s a Star!. The new record is…

Daniel Johns Announces 'In Conversation' Events for Short Film
Daniel Johns is returning to the stage for his first live appearances in over five years. The Silverchair legend today announced four intimate conversation shows, set to take place across Australia…

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Daniel Johns Announces 'In Conversation' Events for Short Film
Daniel Johns is returning to the stage for his first live appearances in over five years. The Silverchair legend today announced four intimate conversation shows, set to take place across Australia…

FTC Sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation Over Unfair Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and seven states have filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, alleging the companies engaged in deceptive practices that allowed scalpers to…

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FTC Sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation Over Unfair Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and seven states have filed a lawsuit against Ticketmaster and Live Nation, alleging the companies engaged in deceptive practices that allowed scalpers to…

Clairo Signs Atlantic Records Deal
Clairo has secured a major new record deal with Atlantic Records, marking a significant shift in the singer-songwriter's career trajectory. Claire Cottrill, known professionally as Clairo, announced…

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Clairo Signs Atlantic Records Deal
Clairo has secured a major new record deal with Atlantic Records, marking a significant shift in the singer-songwriter's career trajectory. Claire Cottrill, known professionally as Clairo, announced…

SXSW Sydney 2025 Adds Teddy Swims as Music Keynote Speaker
Teddy Swims has been confirmed as this year's SXSW Sydney music keynote speaker. Announced today, the US singer-songwriter will follow the likes of Chance the Rapper by giving the keynote speech at…

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SXSW Sydney 2025 Adds Teddy Swims as Music Keynote Speaker
Teddy Swims has been confirmed as this year's SXSW Sydney music keynote speaker. Announced today, the US singer-songwriter will follow the likes of Chance the Rapper by giving the keynote speech at…

Serenade Launches New Platform, Announces Global Hires
The UK-based music-tech company has appointed Matt Drayton as Sales Lead and Jamie Parmenter as Operations and Product Lead.

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Serenade Launches New Platform, Announces Global Hires
The UK-based music-tech company has appointed Matt Drayton as Sales Lead and Jamie Parmenter as Operations and Product Lead.

Teddy Swims Is the 2025 NRL Grand Final Headliner
Teddy Swims has been confirmed as the 2025 NRL Grand Final headliner. The US star confirmed the news on social media today (September 1oth). "AUSTRALIA !! I’m performing live at this year’s NRL Grand…

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Teddy Swims Is the 2025 NRL Grand Final Headliner
Teddy Swims has been confirmed as the 2025 NRL Grand Final headliner. The US star confirmed the news on social media today (September 1oth). "AUSTRALIA !! I’m performing live at this year’s NRL Grand…

Miles Davis' Music Rights Acquired by Reservoir Media
Miles Davis' music rights have found a new home following a significant agreement between the legendary trumpeter's estate and independent music rights company Reservoir Media. As per Rolling Stone,…

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Miles Davis' Music Rights Acquired by Reservoir Media
Miles Davis' music rights have found a new home following a significant agreement between the legendary trumpeter's estate and independent music rights company Reservoir Media. As per Rolling Stone,…

Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Megan Moroney and More Secure 2025 CMA Awards Nominations
The 2025 CMA Awards nominations have been revealed. Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson each secured six nominations for the 59th annual ceremony, establishing themselves as the…

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Lainey Wilson, Luke Combs, Megan Moroney and More Secure 2025 CMA Awards Nominations
The 2025 CMA Awards nominations have been revealed. Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Lainey Wilson each secured six nominations for the 59th annual ceremony, establishing themselves as the…
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