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First International Speakers Revealed for Indie-Con Australia 2026

First International Speakers Revealed for Indie-Con Australia 2026

The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) has announced the first wave of international speakers for its Indie-Con Australia Conference and A2IM's Indie Week Australian Edition.…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 16, 2026
First International Speakers Revealed for Indie-Con Australia 2026

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First International Speakers Revealed for Indie-Con Australia 2026

The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) has announced the first wave of international speakers for its Indie-Con Australia Conference and A2IM's Indie Week Australian Edition.…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 16, 2026
TEG Announces Senior Vice President of Country at TEG Live

TEG Announces Senior Vice President of Country at TEG Live

Ticketek Entertainment Group (TEG) has today announced the appointment of Brad Turcotte as Senior Vice President of Country at TEG Live. Turcotte will work out of the new TEG office in Nashville, US,…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 16, 2026
TEG Announces Senior Vice President of Country at TEG Live

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TEG Announces Senior Vice President of Country at TEG Live

Ticketek Entertainment Group (TEG) has today announced the appointment of Brad Turcotte as Senior Vice President of Country at TEG Live. Turcotte will work out of the new TEG office in Nashville, US,…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 16, 2026
Hilary Duff Announces New Zealand and Australia Shows

Hilary Duff Announces New Zealand and Australia Shows

Hilary Duff has announced a global run of tour dates. The iconic actor and pop star is touring the world in support of her upcoming album Luck ... or Something, beginning in June in Florida after the…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 12, 2026
Hilary Duff Announces New Zealand and Australia Shows

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Hilary Duff Announces New Zealand and Australia Shows

Hilary Duff has announced a global run of tour dates. The iconic actor and pop star is touring the world in support of her upcoming album Luck ... or Something, beginning in June in Florida after the…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 12, 2026
Harry Styles Announces Album Listening Parties in New Zealand and Australia

Harry Styles Announces Album Listening Parties in New Zealand and Australia

Fans will be able to listen to the new Harry Styles album ahead of its release. The English pop star has announced album listening parties for Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, which is set for…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 12, 2026
Harry Styles Announces Album Listening Parties in New Zealand and Australia

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Harry Styles Announces Album Listening Parties in New Zealand and Australia

Fans will be able to listen to the new Harry Styles album ahead of its release. The English pop star has announced album listening parties for Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, which is set for…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 12, 2026
Brisbane Singer-Songwriter Lottie McLeod Joins ABC Music (EXCLUSIVE)

Brisbane Singer-Songwriter Lottie McLeod Joins ABC Music (EXCLUSIVE)

Lottie McLeod has signed to ABC Music. The Brisbane-based singer-songwriter joins acclaimed Australian acts including Emily Wurramara and Playlunch on the label. “ABC Music is thrilled to welcome…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 11, 2026
Brisbane Singer-Songwriter Lottie McLeod Joins ABC Music (EXCLUSIVE)

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Brisbane Singer-Songwriter Lottie McLeod Joins ABC Music (EXCLUSIVE)

Lottie McLeod has signed to ABC Music. The Brisbane-based singer-songwriter joins acclaimed Australian acts including Emily Wurramara and Playlunch on the label. “ABC Music is thrilled to welcome…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 11, 2026
'I Feel Like We're Getting Toward the End': The Eagles Set to Retire in 2026

'I Feel Like We're Getting Toward the End': The Eagles Set to Retire in 2026

The Eagles could be about to retire. Don Henley announced in an interview on CBS Sunday Morning this week (as per Louder Sound) that the legendary band will retire in 2026 once their current tour…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
'I Feel Like We're Getting Toward the End': The Eagles Set to Retire in 2026

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'I Feel Like We're Getting Toward the End': The Eagles Set to Retire in 2026

The Eagles could be about to retire. Don Henley announced in an interview on CBS Sunday Morning this week (as per Louder Sound) that the legendary band will retire in 2026 once their current tour…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
Sony Music Publishing Appoints New Asia President

Sony Music Publishing Appoints New Asia President

Sony Music Publishing has appointed a new Asia President. The appointment of Roslyn Pineda to President, Asia, effective immediately, was confirmed in a press statement this week. Pineda will succeed…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
Sony Music Publishing Appoints New Asia President

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Sony Music Publishing Appoints New Asia President

Sony Music Publishing has appointed a new Asia President. The appointment of Roslyn Pineda to President, Asia, effective immediately, was confirmed in a press statement this week. Pineda will succeed…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
Kobalt Signs New Zealand Alt-Pop Duo Balu Brigada

Kobalt Signs New Zealand Alt-Pop Duo Balu Brigada

Kobalt has made a major new signing with the arrival of Balu Brigada on its roster. The leading independent music publisher has signed the New Zealand-born alt-pop duo of brothers Henry and Pierre…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
Kobalt Signs New Zealand Alt-Pop Duo Balu Brigada

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Kobalt Signs New Zealand Alt-Pop Duo Balu Brigada

Kobalt has made a major new signing with the arrival of Balu Brigada on its roster. The leading independent music publisher has signed the New Zealand-born alt-pop duo of brothers Henry and Pierre…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
Jonny Greenwood Wants 'Melania' Doc to Remove 'Phantom Thread' Score

Jonny Greenwood Wants 'Melania' Doc to Remove 'Phantom Thread' Score

Jonny Greenwood and Paul Thomas Anderson aren't happy about one aspect of the new Melania Trump documentary. As per Rolling Stone, the Radiohead musician and Hollywood director have requested that a…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
Jonny Greenwood Wants 'Melania' Doc to Remove 'Phantom Thread' Score

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Jonny Greenwood Wants 'Melania' Doc to Remove 'Phantom Thread' Score

Jonny Greenwood and Paul Thomas Anderson aren't happy about one aspect of the new Melania Trump documentary. As per Rolling Stone, the Radiohead musician and Hollywood director have requested that a…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
John Butler Parts Ways with Manager of 27 Years

John Butler Parts Ways with Manager of 27 Years

John Butler is parting ways with his manager of 27 years. A press statement announced this week that the Australian music icon and his longtime manager, Philip Stevens, will "bring a happy and…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 9, 2026
John Butler Parts Ways with Manager of 27 Years

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John Butler Parts Ways with Manager of 27 Years

John Butler is parting ways with his manager of 27 years. A press statement announced this week that the Australian music icon and his longtime manager, Philip Stevens, will "bring a happy and…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 9, 2026
Guns N' Roses to Play the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final

Guns N' Roses to Play the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final

Guns N' Roses have been unveiled as the headliner for the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final Sunday Concert. The legendary rockers will play the prestigious event on Sunday, November 29th, bringing decades…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 9, 2026
Guns N' Roses to Play the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final

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Guns N' Roses to Play the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final

Guns N' Roses have been unveiled as the headliner for the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final Sunday Concert. The legendary rockers will play the prestigious event on Sunday, November 29th, bringing decades…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 9, 2026
'We're So Grateful': Laneway Gold Coast and Sydney Sell Out Ahead of Final Australian Dates

'We're So Grateful': Laneway Gold Coast and Sydney Sell Out Ahead of Final Australian Dates

Laneway organisers shared in a press statement that the weekend's Gold Coast and Sydney legs completely sold out. Festival co-founders Danny Rogers and Jerome Borazio said: "What a way to kick off…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 9, 2026
'We're So Grateful': Laneway Gold Coast and Sydney Sell Out Ahead of Final Australian Dates

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'We're So Grateful': Laneway Gold Coast and Sydney Sell Out Ahead of Final Australian Dates

Laneway organisers shared in a press statement that the weekend's Gold Coast and Sydney legs completely sold out. Festival co-founders Danny Rogers and Jerome Borazio said: "What a way to kick off…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 9, 2026
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