Conor Lochrie

Among the myriad notable names in BIGSOUND 2024's stacked program, which features US R B icon Kelis, Vampr founder and Vinyl Group CEO Josh Simons, Amyl and the Sniffers lead singer Amy Taylor, and…

The first artists for the final Bluesfest have been unveiled, and the departing festival is clearly determined to go out on a high. 20 artists have been announced for the 36th and final Byron Bay…

Renowned Aussie rock journalist and broadcaster Glenn A. Baker is putting his private collection of records, magazines, and more up for auction. Through Lloyds Auctions, Baker's complete collection…

Missy Higgins is set to be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame this year. Announced today, the iconic Melbourne singer-songwriter will be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame during the 2024 ARIA…

BIGSOUND has unveiled its special events program for 2024. Adding to the music and conference programs, the special events are brunches, lunches, parties, mixers, and meetups where BIGSOUND attendees…

Kasey Chambers, Alice Ivy, Deborah Conway, and Katie Noonan are among this year's finalists for the Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMAs). Now in its fifth year, AWMA attracted a record number of…

Three new keynote speakers have joined BIGSOUND 2024. Tones and I will present a keynote in-conversation with ABC personality Myf Warhurst. "As an inimitable vocalist, clever lyricist, and deft…

The finalists for the 2024 National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) have been revealed. The 2024 NIMAs, sponsored by Amazon Music, will take place at Darwin Amphitheatre on August 10th. BARKAA and…

The Tenacious D concert in Newcastle has been postponed, prompting speculation it's due to controversial remarks made about Donald Trump.

First Nations music pathway program Bush Music Fund has announced the three artists they'll be working alongside in 2024. The chosen trio of Ripple Effect Band, Mulga Bore Hard Rock, and James Range…

A second wave of speakers and buyers has been added to BIGSOUND 2024. In May, Amy Taylor, the lead singer of Aussie punk-rock band Amyl and the Sniffers, was announced in the first wave of speakers…

The National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) have unveiled an impressive lineup of performing talent for its 2024 edition. The 2024 NIMAs, sponsored by Amazon Music, will take place at Darwin…