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Conor Lochrie

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Warner Music Announces Major Global Restructuring

Warner Music Announces Major Global Restructuring

Warner Music has announced a major restructuring project, just hours after revealing a $1.2 billion joint venture with Bain Capital to invest in music catalogues. As per Variety, the company…

By Conor Lochrie - Jul 2, 2025
Warner Music Announces Major Global Restructuring

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Warner Music Announces Major Global Restructuring

Warner Music has announced a major restructuring project, just hours after revealing a $1.2 billion joint venture with Bain Capital to invest in music catalogues. As per Variety, the company…

By Conor Lochrie - Jul 2, 2025
Major Changes Announced for ARIA Charts

Major Changes Announced for ARIA Charts

Major changes are coming to the ARIA Charts this year. After over 12 months of modelling and consideration to determine the best way to promote and support new Australian music, the Australian…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 24, 2025
Major Changes Announced for ARIA Charts

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Major Changes Announced for ARIA Charts

Major changes are coming to the ARIA Charts this year. After over 12 months of modelling and consideration to determine the best way to promote and support new Australian music, the Australian…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 24, 2025
Mushroom Group & Coles Extends First Nations Pathway Program, Launches 2025 Edition

Mushroom Group & Coles Extends First Nations Pathway Program, Launches 2025 Edition

The Mushroom Group and Coles have announced a significant three-year extension of their First Nations Pathway Program, continuing their commitment to supporting emerging First Nations artists across…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 19, 2025
Mushroom Group & Coles Extends First Nations Pathway Program, Launches 2025 Edition

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Mushroom Group & Coles Extends First Nations Pathway Program, Launches 2025 Edition

The Mushroom Group and Coles have announced a significant three-year extension of their First Nations Pathway Program, continuing their commitment to supporting emerging First Nations artists across…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 19, 2025
SXSW Sydney 2025 Confirms New Artists, Speakers & First Music Conference Sessions

SXSW Sydney 2025 Confirms New Artists, Speakers & First Music Conference Sessions

SXSW Sydney has today announced new additions to its Music Festival program. The latest international additions include boundary-pushing Indian singer-songwriter and Diplo collaborator Rashmeet Kaur,…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 18, 2025
SXSW Sydney 2025 Confirms New Artists, Speakers & First Music Conference Sessions

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SXSW Sydney 2025 Confirms New Artists, Speakers & First Music Conference Sessions

SXSW Sydney has today announced new additions to its Music Festival program. The latest international additions include boundary-pushing Indian singer-songwriter and Diplo collaborator Rashmeet Kaur,…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 18, 2025
Neil Young Surprisingly Invites Donald Trump to World Tour

Neil Young Surprisingly Invites Donald Trump to World Tour

Neil Young has surprisingly invited Donald Trump to his upcoming tour. In a recent post on the Neil Young Archives (as per Rolling Stone), Young wrote: "When I tour the USA this summer, if there is…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 4, 2025
Neil Young Surprisingly Invites Donald Trump to World Tour

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Neil Young Surprisingly Invites Donald Trump to World Tour

Neil Young has surprisingly invited Donald Trump to his upcoming tour. In a recent post on the Neil Young Archives (as per Rolling Stone), Young wrote: "When I tour the USA this summer, if there is…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 4, 2025
Sony Foundation's River4Ward Raises Record-Breaking Amount

Sony Foundation's River4Ward Raises Record-Breaking Amount

Sony Foundation's River4Ward has raised a record-breaking $815,000 for young Australians with cancer at their annual fundraising lunch held at The Glasshouse in Victoria. The event marks 15 years of…

By Conor Lochrie - May 30, 2025
Sony Foundation's River4Ward Raises Record-Breaking Amount

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Sony Foundation's River4Ward Raises Record-Breaking Amount

Sony Foundation's River4Ward has raised a record-breaking $815,000 for young Australians with cancer at their annual fundraising lunch held at The Glasshouse in Victoria. The event marks 15 years of…

By Conor Lochrie - May 30, 2025
Psycroptic Sign to Legendary Metal Label

Psycroptic Sign to Legendary Metal Label

Australian metal titans Psycroptic have announced their signing to legendary label Metal Blade Records, marking a significant milestone in their 25-year career. The Tasmanian death metal outfit are…

By Conor Lochrie - May 30, 2025
Psycroptic Sign to Legendary Metal Label

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Psycroptic Sign to Legendary Metal Label

Australian metal titans Psycroptic have announced their signing to legendary label Metal Blade Records, marking a significant milestone in their 25-year career. The Tasmanian death metal outfit are…

By Conor Lochrie - May 30, 2025
Amy Shark and Media Personalities to Appear at Sony Foundation's River4Ward 2025 Event

Amy Shark and Media Personalities to Appear at Sony Foundation's River4Ward 2025 Event

Amy Shark and Jem Cassar-Daley are set to lead Sony Foundation's River4Ward 2025 event. The event, celebrating the 15th anniversary of Sony Foundation's You Can youth cancer initiative, will take…

By Conor Lochrie - May 28, 2025
Amy Shark and Media Personalities to Appear at Sony Foundation's River4Ward 2025 Event

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Amy Shark and Media Personalities to Appear at Sony Foundation's River4Ward 2025 Event

Amy Shark and Jem Cassar-Daley are set to lead Sony Foundation's River4Ward 2025 event. The event, celebrating the 15th anniversary of Sony Foundation's You Can youth cancer initiative, will take…

By Conor Lochrie - May 28, 2025
Dave Shapiro Death: Parkway Drive, Sum 41 & More Pay Tribute

Dave Shapiro Death: Parkway Drive, Sum 41 & More Pay Tribute

Parkway Drive, The Amity Affliction, and more have paid touching tributes to influential music agent Dave Shapiro. Shapiro, who co-founded Sound Talent Group, died in a plane crash in San Diego,…

By Conor Lochrie - May 26, 2025
Dave Shapiro Death: Parkway Drive, Sum 41 & More Pay Tribute

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Dave Shapiro Death: Parkway Drive, Sum 41 & More Pay Tribute

Parkway Drive, The Amity Affliction, and more have paid touching tributes to influential music agent Dave Shapiro. Shapiro, who co-founded Sound Talent Group, died in a plane crash in San Diego,…

By Conor Lochrie - May 26, 2025
Renowned Industry Veteran Dave Shapiro Dies in Plane Crash

Renowned Industry Veteran Dave Shapiro Dies in Plane Crash

Sound Talent Group co-founder Dave Shapiro, whose roster included Parkway Drive, has died in a plane crash in San Diego, California. The crash took place on Thursday morning, according to the…

By Conor Lochrie - May 23, 2025
Renowned Industry Veteran Dave Shapiro Dies in Plane Crash

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Renowned Industry Veteran Dave Shapiro Dies in Plane Crash

Sound Talent Group co-founder Dave Shapiro, whose roster included Parkway Drive, has died in a plane crash in San Diego, California. The crash took place on Thursday morning, according to the…

By Conor Lochrie - May 23, 2025
Major Music Festival Inks Deal Ahead of Expected International Expansion

Major Music Festival Inks Deal Ahead of Expected International Expansion

CAA has signed independent live entertainment brand and touring music festival company Breakaway for representation, marking a significant step towards the festival's international expansion. Per…

By Conor Lochrie - May 20, 2025
Major Music Festival Inks Deal Ahead of Expected International Expansion

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Major Music Festival Inks Deal Ahead of Expected International Expansion

CAA has signed independent live entertainment brand and touring music festival company Breakaway for representation, marking a significant step towards the festival's international expansion. Per…

By Conor Lochrie - May 20, 2025
Michael's Rule Adopted: NSW Government Confirms Major Boost for Australian Acts

Michael's Rule Adopted: NSW Government Confirms Major Boost for Australian Acts

The Minns Labor Government has announced its plan to incentivise global touring acts to add local Australian musicians as their support when they perform at some of the largest venues across NSW. In…

By Conor Lochrie - May 5, 2025
Michael's Rule Adopted: NSW Government Confirms Major Boost for Australian Acts

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Michael's Rule Adopted: NSW Government Confirms Major Boost for Australian Acts

The Minns Labor Government has announced its plan to incentivise global touring acts to add local Australian musicians as their support when they perform at some of the largest venues across NSW. In…

By Conor Lochrie - May 5, 2025
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