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Violent Soho's 'Hungry Ghost' Earns ARIA Platinum Certification

Violent Soho's 'Hungry Ghost' Earns ARIA Platinum Certification

Violent Soho's 2013 album 'Hungry Ghost' has reached ARIA Platinum status after more than 120 million streams, as the band prepares for a sold-out tour.

By Jade Kennedy - Sep 7, 2026
Violent Soho's 'Hungry Ghost' Earns ARIA Platinum Certification

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Violent Soho's 'Hungry Ghost' Earns ARIA Platinum Certification

Violent Soho's 2013 album 'Hungry Ghost' has reached ARIA Platinum status after more than 120 million streams, as the band prepares for a sold-out tour.

By Jade Kennedy - Sep 7, 2026
‘We Don’t Aspire to Be Other Festivals’: QMusic CEO Kristy Ellis Reflects on BIGSOUND 2026

‘We Don’t Aspire to Be Other Festivals’: QMusic CEO Kristy Ellis Reflects on BIGSOUND 2026

BIGSOUND won’t chase the model of other major festivals as the organisation begins planning for 2027 and beyond, according to QMusic CEO Kristy Ellis.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 6, 2026
‘We Don’t Aspire to Be Other Festivals’: QMusic CEO Kristy Ellis Reflects on BIGSOUND 2026

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‘We Don’t Aspire to Be Other Festivals’: QMusic CEO Kristy Ellis Reflects on BIGSOUND 2026

BIGSOUND won’t chase the model of other major festivals as the organisation begins planning for 2027 and beyond, according to QMusic CEO Kristy Ellis.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 6, 2026
ARIA Charts: Paul Kelly Returns to No. 1

ARIA Charts: Paul Kelly Returns to No. 1

Paul Kelly has returned to the top of the ARIA Australian Albums chart with his 2025-released album, Seventy, thanks to the new deluxe release of the record.

By Neil Griffiths - Sep 4, 2026
ARIA Charts: Paul Kelly Returns to No. 1

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ARIA Charts: Paul Kelly Returns to No. 1

Paul Kelly has returned to the top of the ARIA Australian Albums chart with his 2025-released album, Seventy, thanks to the new deluxe release of the record.

By Neil Griffiths - Sep 4, 2026
Ticketek Australia Managing Director Phil King Departs

Ticketek Australia Managing Director Phil King Departs

Ticketek Australia Managing Director Phil King Departs

By Neil Griffiths - Sep 4, 2026
Ticketek Australia Managing Director Phil King Departs

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Ticketek Australia Managing Director Phil King Departs

Ticketek Australia Managing Director Phil King Departs

By Neil Griffiths - Sep 4, 2026
Alex Warren Scores First Aotearoa No. 1 Album With 'Wildchild'

Alex Warren Scores First Aotearoa No. 1 Album With 'Wildchild'

Alex Warren has claimed the top spot on the Aotearoa Albums chart this week with his second studio album, Wildchild.

By The Music Network - Sep 4, 2026
Alex Warren Scores First Aotearoa No. 1 Album With 'Wildchild'

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Alex Warren Scores First Aotearoa No. 1 Album With 'Wildchild'

Alex Warren has claimed the top spot on the Aotearoa Albums chart this week with his second studio album, Wildchild.

By The Music Network - Sep 4, 2026
Bluesfest Site Up For Sale For First Time Since 2007

Bluesfest Site Up For Sale For First Time Since 2007

Tyagarah Tea Farm, former home to Bluesfest, is officially on the market.

By Neil Griffiths - Sep 4, 2026
Bluesfest Site Up For Sale For First Time Since 2007

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Bluesfest Site Up For Sale For First Time Since 2007

Tyagarah Tea Farm, former home to Bluesfest, is officially on the market.

By Neil Griffiths - Sep 4, 2026
'You Need People Who Are Going to Protect You': Julia Jacklin Gets Candid About the Music Industry

'You Need People Who Are Going to Protect You': Julia Jacklin Gets Candid About the Music Industry

There’s not much protection in the music industry for artists, according to Julia Jacklin, who says a solid support network has become more crucial than ever.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 3, 2026
'You Need People Who Are Going to Protect You': Julia Jacklin Gets Candid About the Music Industry

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'You Need People Who Are Going to Protect You': Julia Jacklin Gets Candid About the Music Industry

There’s not much protection in the music industry for artists, according to Julia Jacklin, who says a solid support network has become more crucial than ever.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 3, 2026
Paul Kelly Defies The Rules: How Australia's Ultimate Anti-Pop Artist Continues to Find New Audiences at 71

Paul Kelly Defies The Rules: How Australia's Ultimate Anti-Pop Artist Continues to Find New Audiences at 71

40 years after writing 'From St Kilda To Kings Cross,' Paul Kelly returned to Kings Cross last Sunday - and made headlines all over again.

By The Music Network - Sep 3, 2026
Paul Kelly Defies The Rules: How Australia's Ultimate Anti-Pop Artist Continues to Find New Audiences at 71

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Paul Kelly Defies The Rules: How Australia's Ultimate Anti-Pop Artist Continues to Find New Audiences at 71

40 years after writing 'From St Kilda To Kings Cross,' Paul Kelly returned to Kings Cross last Sunday - and made headlines all over again.

By The Music Network - Sep 3, 2026
'I'm Not About Promoting That Music': Annabelle Herd Speaks Out on AI Ban From ARIA Charts

'I'm Not About Promoting That Music': Annabelle Herd Speaks Out on AI Ban From ARIA Charts

ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd has spoken publicly about the recent changes to the local music charts, which now exclude wholly AI made recordings.

By Neil Griffiths - Sep 2, 2026
'I'm Not About Promoting That Music': Annabelle Herd Speaks Out on AI Ban From ARIA Charts

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'I'm Not About Promoting That Music': Annabelle Herd Speaks Out on AI Ban From ARIA Charts

ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd has spoken publicly about the recent changes to the local music charts, which now exclude wholly AI made recordings.

By Neil Griffiths - Sep 2, 2026
Young Australians Are Being 'Locked Out' of Live Music, New Report Finds

Young Australians Are Being 'Locked Out' of Live Music, New Report Finds

Nearly half of young Australians under 18 say age restrictions are stopping them from attending live music, according to new research from The Push.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 2, 2026
Young Australians Are Being 'Locked Out' of Live Music, New Report Finds

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Young Australians Are Being 'Locked Out' of Live Music, New Report Finds

Nearly half of young Australians under 18 say age restrictions are stopping them from attending live music, according to new research from The Push.

By Lauren McNamara - Sep 2, 2026
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