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ARIAs' New Best Music Festival Award Will be a 'Key Barometer for Health of Australian Live Music'
For as long as I can remember, the ARIAs have been where we celebrate the songs, albums and artists that shape Australian culture. The big night when the spotlight swings onto the people playing…

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ARIAs' New Best Music Festival Award Will be a 'Key Barometer for Health of Australian Live Music'
For as long as I can remember, the ARIAs have been where we celebrate the songs, albums and artists that shape Australian culture. The big night when the spotlight swings onto the people playing…

Dom Dolla Makes History as First Recipient of New ARIA Award
Dom Dolla has ticked off a number of milestones in the last year and he's just done it again, today being revealed as the first recipient of a brand-new ARIA Award. Ahead of this Wednesday's…

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Dom Dolla Makes History as First Recipient of New ARIA Award
Dom Dolla has ticked off a number of milestones in the last year and he's just done it again, today being revealed as the first recipient of a brand-new ARIA Award. Ahead of this Wednesday's…

Amyl and the Sniffers' Melbourne Gig Shut Down
Amyl and the Sniffers' free gig at Melbourne's Fed Square on Friday night has been shut down before the band's set began. Screens at the venue on Friday night displayed the message: "Due to…

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Amyl and the Sniffers' Melbourne Gig Shut Down
Amyl and the Sniffers' free gig at Melbourne's Fed Square on Friday night has been shut down before the band's set began. Screens at the venue on Friday night displayed the message: "Due to…

Paul Kelly Soars into Top Three of ARIA Albums Chart
Paul Kelly has scored his highest chart debut in four years with his 30th studio album, Seventy. The Australian legend's new record has debuted at No. 2 on the ARIA Albums chart, as well as No. 1 on…

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Paul Kelly Soars into Top Three of ARIA Albums Chart
Paul Kelly has scored his highest chart debut in four years with his 30th studio album, Seventy. The Australian legend's new record has debuted at No. 2 on the ARIA Albums chart, as well as No. 1 on…

'They're The Perfect Home For Us': 5SOS Talk Move to Republic Records
5 Seconds of Summer have discussed the move to Republic Records with their latest album, Everyone's a Star!. After releasing the first batch of records through Capitol and Interscope, the Sydney band…

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'They're The Perfect Home For Us': 5SOS Talk Move to Republic Records
5 Seconds of Summer have discussed the move to Republic Records with their latest album, Everyone's a Star!. After releasing the first batch of records through Capitol and Interscope, the Sydney band…

'Toy Story 5' Trailer Soundtracked by Iconic INXS Song Goes Viral
INXS' iconic track "Never Tear Us Apart" soundtracks the new Toy Story 5 teaser, which is currently the most watched trailer in the world. As reported by Rolling Stone AU/NZ, it's been confirmed that…

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'Toy Story 5' Trailer Soundtracked by Iconic INXS Song Goes Viral
INXS' iconic track "Never Tear Us Apart" soundtracks the new Toy Story 5 teaser, which is currently the most watched trailer in the world. As reported by Rolling Stone AU/NZ, it's been confirmed that…

Metallica Cover The Chats' 'Smoko' at Brisbane Show
Metallica covered an Australian favourite during their show at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane last night. The 'M72 World Tour' has treated fans in every city with surprise covers of local acts -- Perth…

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Metallica Cover The Chats' 'Smoko' at Brisbane Show
Metallica covered an Australian favourite during their show at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane last night. The 'M72 World Tour' has treated fans in every city with surprise covers of local acts -- Perth…

Watch AC/DC Play 'Jailbreak' For First Time in 34 Years in Melbourne
AC/DC kicked off the Australia leg of their Power Up tour in Melbourne last night in spectacular fashion. The rock icons played for over two hours at the MCG in front of over 80,000 fans, which…

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Watch AC/DC Play 'Jailbreak' For First Time in 34 Years in Melbourne
AC/DC kicked off the Australia leg of their Power Up tour in Melbourne last night in spectacular fashion. The rock icons played for over two hours at the MCG in front of over 80,000 fans, which…

2025 J Awards Winners Revealed
The 2025 J Award winners have been revealed. Just days after taking out the SoundMerch Australian Music Prize, Ninajirachi has emerged as the big winner of the event, taking out the triple j Album of…

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2025 J Awards Winners Revealed
The 2025 J Award winners have been revealed. Just days after taking out the SoundMerch Australian Music Prize, Ninajirachi has emerged as the big winner of the event, taking out the triple j Album of…

TEG Announces New Media Agency of Record
Ticketek Entertainment Group (TEG), has announced a new media agency of record. On Wednesday, the company confirmed iProspect, a dentsu company, for the role, which will see Prospect lead overarching…

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TEG Announces New Media Agency of Record
Ticketek Entertainment Group (TEG), has announced a new media agency of record. On Wednesday, the company confirmed iProspect, a dentsu company, for the role, which will see Prospect lead overarching…

AC/DC's Promoter Christo Van Egmond Says Fans Won't be Disappointed as Australia Tour Kicks Off
AC/DC are set to kick off the Power Up tour in Melbourne on Wednesday night, and long-time promoter Christo Van Egmond has teased what fans can expect. Speaking at a press conference at the MCG on…

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AC/DC's Promoter Christo Van Egmond Says Fans Won't be Disappointed as Australia Tour Kicks Off
AC/DC are set to kick off the Power Up tour in Melbourne on Wednesday night, and long-time promoter Christo Van Egmond has teased what fans can expect. Speaking at a press conference at the MCG on…

AC/DC Release New Tickets for Australia Stadium Tour
New tickets for AC/DC's Australian stadium tour starting this week have just been released. The rock icons will start the Power Up tour of Australia in Melbourne on Wednesday night, followed by shows…

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AC/DC Release New Tickets for Australia Stadium Tour
New tickets for AC/DC's Australian stadium tour starting this week have just been released. The rock icons will start the Power Up tour of Australia in Melbourne on Wednesday night, followed by shows…
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