Neil Griffiths
Neil Griffiths is the Editor-in-Chief of Vinyl Media and Rolling Stone AU/NZ and hosts the 'Rolling Stone Uncut' podcast. He joined Vinyl Group in January 2025.
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Council Approves Motion to Launch New NYE Festival in Sydney
A proposal to launch a new New Year's Eve festival on Bondi Beach in Sydney has been given Council support. On Tuesday (March 18th), Waverley councillor Michelle Stephenson and Waverley Council Mayor…
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Council Approves Motion to Launch New NYE Festival in Sydney
A proposal to launch a new New Year's Eve festival on Bondi Beach in Sydney has been given Council support. On Tuesday (March 18th), Waverley councillor Michelle Stephenson and Waverley Council Mayor…
Council to Hear Proposal to Bring NYE Music Festival Back to Sydney
A proposal to bring a New Year's Eve music festival to a famous Sydney location will be put forward this week. Per the Wentworth Courier, Waverley councillor Michelle Stephenson will raise a notice…
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Council to Hear Proposal to Bring NYE Music Festival Back to Sydney
A proposal to bring a New Year's Eve music festival to a famous Sydney location will be put forward this week. Per the Wentworth Courier, Waverley councillor Michelle Stephenson will raise a notice…
Gasometer Hotel to Close After Building Owners Reject Offers
Building owners of Melbourne's beloved Gasometer Hotel have rejected offers of new ownership, which will see the live music venue close for good this month. Last month, the Collingwood venue…
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Gasometer Hotel to Close After Building Owners Reject Offers
Building owners of Melbourne's beloved Gasometer Hotel have rejected offers of new ownership, which will see the live music venue close for good this month. Last month, the Collingwood venue…
State Government Reveals New Plan to Protect Future of Music Festivals and Events
A new framework aiming to protect and secure the future of major local music festivals and events has been put forward. The Minns Labor Government announced on Saturday (March 15th) that it's…
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State Government Reveals New Plan to Protect Future of Music Festivals and Events
A new framework aiming to protect and secure the future of major local music festivals and events has been put forward. The Minns Labor Government announced on Saturday (March 15th) that it's…
Lady Gaga and Blackpink's Jennie Dominate ARIA Chart
The latest ARIA chart results are in. As expected, the ARIA Albums Chart this week has been topped by US megastar Lady Gaga with her latest LP, Mayhem. It's the fifth-straight #1 Australian record…
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Lady Gaga and Blackpink's Jennie Dominate ARIA Chart
The latest ARIA chart results are in. As expected, the ARIA Albums Chart this week has been topped by US megastar Lady Gaga with her latest LP, Mayhem. It's the fifth-straight #1 Australian record…
Splendour in the Grass Byron Bay Site Being Sold
Splendour in the Grass' spiritual home for over 10 years in Byron Bay is reportedly being sold. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, the North Byron Parklands is expecting to be let go for around…
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Splendour in the Grass Byron Bay Site Being Sold
Splendour in the Grass' spiritual home for over 10 years in Byron Bay is reportedly being sold. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, the North Byron Parklands is expecting to be let go for around…
ARIA and PPCA's Lynne Small to Step Down as COO
ARIA and PPCA have announced that Lynne Small will step down as chief operating officer next month. The news was revealed in a statement from ARIA on Friday (March 14th), with the industry group…
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ARIA and PPCA's Lynne Small to Step Down as COO
ARIA and PPCA have announced that Lynne Small will step down as chief operating officer next month. The news was revealed in a statement from ARIA on Friday (March 14th), with the industry group…
Dom Dolla Hits Another Milestone With Sold-Out Madison Square Garden Gigs
Dom Dolla has wowed thousands of fans at one of the world's most iconic live music venues. Having completed a record-breaking run in Australia last year and nabbing a debut residency in Ibiza last…
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Dom Dolla Hits Another Milestone With Sold-Out Madison Square Garden Gigs
Dom Dolla has wowed thousands of fans at one of the world's most iconic live music venues. Having completed a record-breaking run in Australia last year and nabbing a debut residency in Ibiza last…
APRA Awards Reintroduces Category For 2025 Event
The APRA Music Awards will return in 2025 with a returning category and new hosts. On Thursday (March 13th), APRA reintroduced the International Recognition Award - "designed to honour songwriter…
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APRA Awards Reintroduces Category For 2025 Event
The APRA Music Awards will return in 2025 with a returning category and new hosts. On Thursday (March 13th), APRA reintroduced the International Recognition Award - "designed to honour songwriter…
Australian Acts Call on Fans to 'Vote Climate' Ahead of Federal Election
Australian artists and bands have teamed up with Green Music Australia to urge fans to "vote climate" ahead of the upcoming federal election. Names like Midnight Oil, Jimmy Barnes, Missy Higgins,…
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Australian Acts Call on Fans to 'Vote Climate' Ahead of Federal Election
Australian artists and bands have teamed up with Green Music Australia to urge fans to "vote climate" ahead of the upcoming federal election. Names like Midnight Oil, Jimmy Barnes, Missy Higgins,…
Local Music Festivals Placed into Voluntary Administration
Two Australian and New Zealand live music festivals have been placed into voluntary administration. As reported by the NZ Herald, one of those events is the Timeless Summer Tour, which was scheduled…
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Local Music Festivals Placed into Voluntary Administration
Two Australian and New Zealand live music festivals have been placed into voluntary administration. As reported by the NZ Herald, one of those events is the Timeless Summer Tour, which was scheduled…
Industry Figures Join Forces for New 'Powerhouse' Live Bookings Company
Two key music industry figures have joined forces for a brand new company. Steve Sewell and Matt Wise, founders of venue and events company Kingdom Sounds and New South Wales’ Rolling Sets Festival,…
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Industry Figures Join Forces for New 'Powerhouse' Live Bookings Company
Two key music industry figures have joined forces for a brand new company. Steve Sewell and Matt Wise, founders of venue and events company Kingdom Sounds and New South Wales’ Rolling Sets Festival,…
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