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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…

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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,…

'We Treat These Matters Extremely Seriously': TEG Responds to Allegations of 'Toxic' Workplace
TEG has responded to allegations of a "toxic workplace culture." According to the Australian Financial Review, former staff have alleged that senior management members of the live entertainment,…

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'We Treat These Matters Extremely Seriously': TEG Responds to Allegations of 'Toxic' Workplace
TEG has responded to allegations of a "toxic workplace culture." According to the Australian Financial Review, former staff have alleged that senior management members of the live entertainment,…

Greyscale Records Announce Second Signing for 2025: 'We're Beyond Stoked'
Greyscale Records has recruited a burgeoning act to its roster. In what is the Australian label's second signing for 2025, Melbourne outfit Melting are the newest addition to the Greyscale family,…

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Greyscale Records Announce Second Signing for 2025: 'We're Beyond Stoked'
Greyscale Records has recruited a burgeoning act to its roster. In what is the Australian label's second signing for 2025, Melbourne outfit Melting are the newest addition to the Greyscale family,…

Inaugural NSW Pill Testing Trial at Yours and Owls 'Helped Patrons Make Safer Choices'
The first ever NSW pill testing trial at Yours and Owls festival this past weekend has been declared a success. Announced last month by the Minns Labour Government, punters were given access to a…

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Inaugural NSW Pill Testing Trial at Yours and Owls 'Helped Patrons Make Safer Choices'
The first ever NSW pill testing trial at Yours and Owls festival this past weekend has been declared a success. Announced last month by the Minns Labour Government, punters were given access to a…

NSW Premier Accused of Ignoring Major AC/DC Anniversary
The New South Wales Premier has been grilled for not acknowledging the recent 50th anniversary of AC/DC. During a budget estimates hearing on Wednesday, Legislative Council member and member of the…

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NSW Premier Accused of Ignoring Major AC/DC Anniversary
The New South Wales Premier has been grilled for not acknowledging the recent 50th anniversary of AC/DC. During a budget estimates hearing on Wednesday, Legislative Council member and member of the…

Director of Melbourne's Gasometer Hotel Hits Back at Speculation Regarding Venue's Closure
The outgoing director of Melbourne's Gasometer Hotel has hit back at claims that the venue will close next month for "going woke." Last week, the Collingwood venue announced it would be shutting its…

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Director of Melbourne's Gasometer Hotel Hits Back at Speculation Regarding Venue's Closure
The outgoing director of Melbourne's Gasometer Hotel has hit back at claims that the venue will close next month for "going woke." Last week, the Collingwood venue announced it would be shutting its…

'I'm Truly Honoured': Music Victoria Announces New CEO
Music Victoria has announced a new CEO set to start next month. On Monday (February 24th), the peak body which represents the state's industry sector including musicians, venues and businesses…

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'I'm Truly Honoured': Music Victoria Announces New CEO
Music Victoria has announced a new CEO set to start next month. On Monday (February 24th), the peak body which represents the state's industry sector including musicians, venues and businesses…

Famous Melbourne Live Venue to Shut As it Looks for New Director
One of Melbourne's most famous live music venues, The Gasometer Hotel, will close its doors next month. On Thursday evening (February 20th), the Collingwood venue issued a statement announcing the…

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Famous Melbourne Live Venue to Shut As it Looks for New Director
One of Melbourne's most famous live music venues, The Gasometer Hotel, will close its doors next month. On Thursday evening (February 20th), the Collingwood venue issued a statement announcing the…

Our Golden Friend Announces New Signing to Management Roster
Our Golden Friend has announced a new signing to its roster. This week the management collective confirmed Ella Ion as its latest recruit, which coincides with the announcement of the Adelaide-based…

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Our Golden Friend Announces New Signing to Management Roster
Our Golden Friend has announced a new signing to its roster. This week the management collective confirmed Ella Ion as its latest recruit, which coincides with the announcement of the Adelaide-based…
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