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Lewis Capaldi Will No Longer Co-Host the 2022 ARIA Awards

Lewis Capaldi Will No Longer Co-Host the 2022 ARIA Awards

Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi has been forced to pull out of co-hosting the 2022 ARIA Music Awards. A scheduling conflict means the pop star can no longer make it to Australia in time for…

By Conor Lochrie - Nov 2, 2022
Lewis Capaldi Will No Longer Co-Host the 2022 ARIA Awards

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Lewis Capaldi Will No Longer Co-Host the 2022 ARIA Awards

Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi has been forced to pull out of co-hosting the 2022 ARIA Music Awards. A scheduling conflict means the pop star can no longer make it to Australia in time for…

By Conor Lochrie - Nov 2, 2022
Triple j Reveals 2022 J Awards Nominees

Triple j Reveals 2022 J Awards Nominees

Triple j has kicked off Ausmusic Month with the reveal of this year's J Awards nominees. Now in its 18th year, the annual J Awards celebrate the finest talent in Australian music. The nominees were…

By Conor Lochrie - Nov 1, 2022
Triple j Reveals 2022 J Awards Nominees

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Triple j Reveals 2022 J Awards Nominees

Triple j has kicked off Ausmusic Month with the reveal of this year's J Awards nominees. Now in its 18th year, the annual J Awards celebrate the finest talent in Australian music. The nominees were…

By Conor Lochrie - Nov 1, 2022
Triple j is Hosting a Free Party at WAMFest

Triple j is Hosting a Free Party at WAMFest

Triple j is throwing a huge free party at WAMFest next month. The annual month-long showcase of WA's flourishing music scene takes place in November, with triple j's free party being held on the 5th…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 20, 2022
Triple j is Hosting a Free Party at WAMFest

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Triple j is Hosting a Free Party at WAMFest

Triple j is throwing a huge free party at WAMFest next month. The annual month-long showcase of WA's flourishing music scene takes place in November, with triple j's free party being held on the 5th…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 20, 2022
WOMADelaide 2023 Adds 30 Artists to Lineup

WOMADelaide 2023 Adds 30 Artists to Lineup

The 30 global names join Florence and the Machine and Bon Iver on the lineup.

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 20, 2022
WOMADelaide 2023 Adds 30 Artists to Lineup

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WOMADelaide 2023 Adds 30 Artists to Lineup

The 30 global names join Florence and the Machine and Bon Iver on the lineup.

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 20, 2022
Trial of Wellington Musician Accused of Rape Begins

Trial of Wellington Musician Accused of Rape Begins

Trigger warning: The following article contains references that may be triggering to survivors of sexual assault. If you’re struggling, please know help is available to you, contact Lifeline on 13 11…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 11, 2022
Trial of Wellington Musician Accused of Rape Begins

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Trial of Wellington Musician Accused of Rape Begins

Trigger warning: The following article contains references that may be triggering to survivors of sexual assault. If you’re struggling, please know help is available to you, contact Lifeline on 13 11…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 11, 2022
Ed Sheeran to Face Trial Over Marvin Gaye Song Copyright Claims

Ed Sheeran to Face Trial Over Marvin Gaye Song Copyright Claims

Ed Sheeran will have to face a jury trial regarding the accusations that he lifted parts of his 2014 hit 'Thinking Out Loud' from Marvin Gaye's classic song 'Let's Get It On'. As per Billboard, the…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 30, 2022
Ed Sheeran to Face Trial Over Marvin Gaye Song Copyright Claims

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Ed Sheeran to Face Trial Over Marvin Gaye Song Copyright Claims

Ed Sheeran will have to face a jury trial regarding the accusations that he lifted parts of his 2014 hit 'Thinking Out Loud' from Marvin Gaye's classic song 'Let's Get It On'. As per Billboard, the…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 30, 2022
Kanye West Is Reportedly Seeking Buyers for His Song Catalogue

Kanye West Is Reportedly Seeking Buyers for His Song Catalogue

Kanye West has reportedly been quietly shopping his publishing catalogue over the past year. As per Billboard, sources claim that representatives for the hip-hop star have been meeting with…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 20, 2022
Kanye West Is Reportedly Seeking Buyers for His Song Catalogue

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Kanye West Is Reportedly Seeking Buyers for His Song Catalogue

Kanye West has reportedly been quietly shopping his publishing catalogue over the past year. As per Billboard, sources claim that representatives for the hip-hop star have been meeting with…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 20, 2022
Tasman Keith Calls Out ARIA Awards Voting System

Tasman Keith Calls Out ARIA Awards Voting System

Tasman Keith has called out the structure of the ARIA Awards voting system in a lengthy social media post. The rapper, a Gumbaynggirr man from New South Wales, took to Instagram to reveal that his…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 13, 2022
Tasman Keith Calls Out ARIA Awards Voting System

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Tasman Keith Calls Out ARIA Awards Voting System

Tasman Keith has called out the structure of the ARIA Awards voting system in a lengthy social media post. The rapper, a Gumbaynggirr man from New South Wales, took to Instagram to reveal that his…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 13, 2022
King Gizzard, Tash Sultana & Many More Confirmed for Bluesfest 2023

King Gizzard, Tash Sultana & Many More Confirmed for Bluesfest 2023

The first artists for next year's Bluesfest have been announced, featuring the likes of Gang of Youths, Elvis Costello, and Jason Isbell. Bluesfest 2023 is set to be a special edition, with the…

By Conor Lochrie - Aug 31, 2022
King Gizzard, Tash Sultana & Many More Confirmed for Bluesfest 2023

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King Gizzard, Tash Sultana & Many More Confirmed for Bluesfest 2023

The first artists for next year's Bluesfest have been announced, featuring the likes of Gang of Youths, Elvis Costello, and Jason Isbell. Bluesfest 2023 is set to be a special edition, with the…

By Conor Lochrie - Aug 31, 2022
Australia’s Prime Minister Gave a Speech About the Impact of Midnight Oil

Australia’s Prime Minister Gave a Speech About the Impact of Midnight Oil

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese presented music icons Midnight Oil with the prestigious Excellence in the Community Award this week, hailing the band as a "force of nature." Music In The…

By Conor Lochrie - Aug 24, 2022
Australia’s Prime Minister Gave a Speech About the Impact of Midnight Oil

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Australia’s Prime Minister Gave a Speech About the Impact of Midnight Oil

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese presented music icons Midnight Oil with the prestigious Excellence in the Community Award this week, hailing the band as a "force of nature." Music In The…

By Conor Lochrie - Aug 24, 2022
Soulful Singer JACOTÉNE Wins triple j Unearthed High 2022

Soulful Singer JACOTÉNE Wins triple j Unearthed High 2022

Naarm/Melbourne artist JACOTÉNE has been named as this year's winner of triple j Unearthed High, seeing off stern competition thanks to her incredible vocals on "I Need Therapy". JACOTÉNE incredibly…

By Conor Lochrie - Aug 11, 2022
Soulful Singer JACOTÉNE Wins triple j Unearthed High 2022

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Soulful Singer JACOTÉNE Wins triple j Unearthed High 2022

Naarm/Melbourne artist JACOTÉNE has been named as this year's winner of triple j Unearthed High, seeing off stern competition thanks to her incredible vocals on "I Need Therapy". JACOTÉNE incredibly…

By Conor Lochrie - Aug 11, 2022
Revealed: 2022 Rolling Stone New Zealand Awards Hosts and Headliners

Revealed: 2022 Rolling Stone New Zealand Awards Hosts and Headliners

Rolling Stone New Zealand has unveiled the hosts and performers for its first annual Panhead Rolling Stone New Zealand Awards, a celebration of Aotearoa music. Following the exciting expansion of the…

By Conor Lochrie - Aug 4, 2022
Revealed: 2022 Rolling Stone New Zealand Awards Hosts and Headliners

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Revealed: 2022 Rolling Stone New Zealand Awards Hosts and Headliners

Rolling Stone New Zealand has unveiled the hosts and performers for its first annual Panhead Rolling Stone New Zealand Awards, a celebration of Aotearoa music. Following the exciting expansion of the…

By Conor Lochrie - Aug 4, 2022
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