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Earlier this month, the Americana Music Association announced an Australian advisory group, assembled in order to provide US opportunities to Australian artists. This follows the March appointment of…

Re-branded ABC station Double J kicked off today at midday with a live broadcast from the Kelvin Club in Melbourne. Along with live performances from Paul Dempsey and Kate Miller-Heidke, Double J…

Foxtel has appointed Rebecca Batties as General Manager – Foxtel Music Channels and Head of Digital. Batties will oversee the operation of Channel [V], [V] Hits, MAX, CMC, and the recently-launched…

The ACT is considering tougher rules for licensed venues, following the release of a two-year independent review into its 2010 liquor law reforms. While launching the review, Attorney-General Simon…

As reported by TMN earlier this week, a review by the Federal Government’s Auditing Commission advocated cuts of $17.5 million to community radio. In the run-up to next Tuesday’s budget, the…

PPCA, ARIA Music Rights Australia have announced that Adrian Digiacomo has been appointed Communications Manager, effective immediately. Digiacomo will be responsible for working with the executive…

Ministry Of Sound Australia are going through a purple patch at the moment. The rise of EDM music, and commercial radio’s recent deference to the style has seen the Australian branch of the…

The Australian media was rife with rumours last week that in coming days the Attorney General’s office will announce its strategy for combatting online piracy. Coincidentally it was also revealed on…

The City of Sydney has announced its Cultural Policy and Action Plan which was passed in Council on Monday night. The ten-year action plan for "unlocking Sydney’s creative potential and boosting the…

Coldplay won’t be doing any traditional press for their sixth album, Ghost Stories, but they will be heading to Australia for a promotional visit, announcing one intimate Sydney show: June 19 at the…

Coldplay have had a legitimate claim to the title of ’Biggest Band In The World’ since at least 2005, when the band’s third album X+ Y became the highest-selling record of the year, worldwide. Since…

Drummer Bart Willoughby and singer/ guitarist Dave Arden have received fellowships as part of the Australia Council’s National Indigenous Arts Awards, held at the Sydney Opera House this week.…