Logo the music network
Logo Vinyl Media

Our Sites

Logo Rolling StoneLogo VarietyLogo MediaweekLogo The Music NetworkLogo Tone DeafLogo BragLogo Concrete PlaygroundLogo Refinery29

Network Partners

Art NewsBGRBillboardCrunchyrollDeadlineDeadlineEnthusiast gamingFootwear newsFunimationGamelancerGoldderbyHypebeastIndiewireKidoodlelifewithoutandysheknowssourcingjournalsporticospystylecasterhollywoodreportertoongogglestvlinevibe

Conor Lochrie

Joined 2022540 posts
CL

Latest stories

Yours & Owls 2026 Unveils New Event Format

Yours & Owls 2026 Unveils New Event Format

Yours Owls 2026 has unveiled a new event format. Following its debut at the spot last year, the festival will return to Flagstaff Hill on Wollongong's foreshore for day one of this year's edition.…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 29, 2026
Yours & Owls 2026 Unveils New Event Format

News

Yours & Owls 2026 Unveils New Event Format

Yours Owls 2026 has unveiled a new event format. Following its debut at the spot last year, the festival will return to Flagstaff Hill on Wollongong's foreshore for day one of this year's edition.…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 29, 2026
Nominations Open for 2026 Australian Women in Music Awards

Nominations Open for 2026 Australian Women in Music Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australian Women in Music Awards. Twenty-two categories spanning all music genres and behind-the-scenes industry roles will be presented this year. A new…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 29, 2026
Nominations Open for 2026 Australian Women in Music Awards

News

Nominations Open for 2026 Australian Women in Music Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Australian Women in Music Awards. Twenty-two categories spanning all music genres and behind-the-scenes industry roles will be presented this year. A new…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 29, 2026
DMA's Announce New Album and Australia Tour

DMA's Announce New Album and Australia Tour

DMA'S have dropped two big announcements. The rock trio have announced a new self-titled album, set for release on August 7th via Wonderlick Entertainment / Sony Music Australia / RCA UK. They've…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 28, 2026
DMA's Announce New Album and Australia Tour

News

DMA's Announce New Album and Australia Tour

DMA'S have dropped two big announcements. The rock trio have announced a new self-titled album, set for release on August 7th via Wonderlick Entertainment / Sony Music Australia / RCA UK. They've…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 28, 2026
Taylor Swift Files Image and Sound Trademarks as AI Use Grows

Taylor Swift Files Image and Sound Trademarks as AI Use Grows

Taylor Swift has filed trademark applications pertaining to her voice and image as concerns grow in the music world over the rise of AI. As per Rolling Stone, the pop superstar's company, TAS Rights…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 28, 2026
Taylor Swift Files Image and Sound Trademarks as AI Use Grows

News

Taylor Swift Files Image and Sound Trademarks as AI Use Grows

Taylor Swift has filed trademark applications pertaining to her voice and image as concerns grow in the music world over the rise of AI. As per Rolling Stone, the pop superstar's company, TAS Rights…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 28, 2026
Man Charged After Shooting at Dolly Parton's Stampede

Man Charged After Shooting at Dolly Parton's Stampede

A suspect has been charged in the fatal shooting of a man at Dolly Parton’s Stampede. The incident took place at the dinner attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. As per Rolling Stone, Evan Cogdill,…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 28, 2026
Man Charged After Shooting at Dolly Parton's Stampede

News

Man Charged After Shooting at Dolly Parton's Stampede

A suspect has been charged in the fatal shooting of a man at Dolly Parton’s Stampede. The incident took place at the dinner attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. As per Rolling Stone, Evan Cogdill,…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 28, 2026
Crew Member Dies Building Concert Stage for Shakira in Brazil

Crew Member Dies Building Concert Stage for Shakira in Brazil

A crew member has died while working on a Shakira concert stage in Brazil. The crew member was helping to build a stage for Shakira's forthcoming concert in the country when he died following a…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 28, 2026
Crew Member Dies Building Concert Stage for Shakira in Brazil

News

Crew Member Dies Building Concert Stage for Shakira in Brazil

A crew member has died while working on a Shakira concert stage in Brazil. The crew member was helping to build a stage for Shakira's forthcoming concert in the country when he died following a…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 28, 2026
Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley Announce 'Together Alone Tour'

Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley Announce 'Together Alone Tour'

Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley are joining forces for another joint Australian tour. Moss and Cassar-Daley will tour Australia together later this year, playing 16 dates through October and December…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 27, 2026
Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley Announce 'Together Alone Tour'

News

Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley Announce 'Together Alone Tour'

Ian Moss and Troy Cassar-Daley are joining forces for another joint Australian tour. Moss and Cassar-Daley will tour Australia together later this year, playing 16 dates through October and December…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 27, 2026
Peter Noble Avoids Questions About Bluesfest Toxic Workplace Allegations

Peter Noble Avoids Questions About Bluesfest Toxic Workplace Allegations

Bluesfest director Peter Noble avoided answering questions when asked about the collapse of his music festival. Noble was confronted for the first time since he called off the 2026 edition of…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 24, 2026
Peter Noble Avoids Questions About Bluesfest Toxic Workplace Allegations

News

Peter Noble Avoids Questions About Bluesfest Toxic Workplace Allegations

Bluesfest director Peter Noble avoided answering questions when asked about the collapse of his music festival. Noble was confronted for the first time since he called off the 2026 edition of…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 24, 2026
NSW Regional Creatives Launch New Label

NSW Regional Creatives Launch New Label

Dashville has announced a new creative co-operative. The new label, Dashville Community Records, opens a new chapter for Dashville, the regional creative team behind long-running festivals The Gum…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 23, 2026
NSW Regional Creatives Launch New Label

News

NSW Regional Creatives Launch New Label

Dashville has announced a new creative co-operative. The new label, Dashville Community Records, opens a new chapter for Dashville, the regional creative team behind long-running festivals The Gum…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 23, 2026
D4vd Had 'Significant Amount of Child Pornography' on iCloud

D4vd Had 'Significant Amount of Child Pornography' on iCloud

D4vd possessed a "significant amount of child pornography," according to prosecutors. As per Rolling Stone, the US musician appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Thursday as a prosecutor revealed…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 23, 2026
D4vd Had 'Significant Amount of Child Pornography' on iCloud

News

D4vd Had 'Significant Amount of Child Pornography' on iCloud

D4vd possessed a "significant amount of child pornography," according to prosecutors. As per Rolling Stone, the US musician appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Thursday as a prosecutor revealed…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 23, 2026
Ball Park Music Win Big at 2026 Queensland Music Awards

Ball Park Music Win Big at 2026 Queensland Music Awards

The 2026 Queensland Music Awards winners have been announced. The winners were revealed at the Gold Coast's Miami Marketta last night (April 22nd). Brisbane indie rock outfit Ball Park Music made…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 23, 2026
Ball Park Music Win Big at 2026 Queensland Music Awards

News

Ball Park Music Win Big at 2026 Queensland Music Awards

The 2026 Queensland Music Awards winners have been announced. The winners were revealed at the Gold Coast's Miami Marketta last night (April 22nd). Brisbane indie rock outfit Ball Park Music made…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 23, 2026
Kraftwerk Finally Lose Decades-Long Copyright Infringement Case

Kraftwerk Finally Lose Decades-Long Copyright Infringement Case

An old Kraftwerk copyright infringement case has finally been settled. The case, which was first brought by the iconic German electronic music outfit in 2004, has now been settled (as per Variety).…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 23, 2026
Kraftwerk Finally Lose Decades-Long Copyright Infringement Case

News

Kraftwerk Finally Lose Decades-Long Copyright Infringement Case

An old Kraftwerk copyright infringement case has finally been settled. The case, which was first brought by the iconic German electronic music outfit in 2004, has now been settled (as per Variety).…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 23, 2026
of 45
THE MUSIC NETWORK NEWSLETTER

Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.

Get our top stories straight to your inbox daily by signing up to our Newsletter

By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services.