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Taylor Swift Reportedly Worth $2 Billion

Taylor Swift Reportedly Worth $2 Billion

Taylor Swift is reportedly now worth a lot more money. A lot more. Forbes released its ‘Iconoclast 50’ list earlier this week, which recognises “leaders in finance, business, technology, media,…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 4, 2026
Taylor Swift Reportedly Worth $2 Billion

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Taylor Swift Reportedly Worth $2 Billion

Taylor Swift is reportedly now worth a lot more money. A lot more. Forbes released its ‘Iconoclast 50’ list earlier this week, which recognises “leaders in finance, business, technology, media,…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 4, 2026
Reps From Partisan Records, SXSW, The Great Escape Confirmed For BIGSOUND 2026

Reps From Partisan Records, SXSW, The Great Escape Confirmed For BIGSOUND 2026

BIGSOUND has announced more big industry figures for its 2026 event, as well as its first ‘Artist in Conversation’ names.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 4, 2026
Reps From Partisan Records, SXSW, The Great Escape Confirmed For BIGSOUND 2026

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Reps From Partisan Records, SXSW, The Great Escape Confirmed For BIGSOUND 2026

BIGSOUND has announced more big industry figures for its 2026 event, as well as its first ‘Artist in Conversation’ names.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 4, 2026
Universal Music New Zealand Launches Industry-First Artist Development Programme

Universal Music New Zealand Launches Industry-First Artist Development Programme

Universal Music New Zealand (UMNZ) has launched a first-of-its-kind artist development programme. UMNZ, Aotearoa's largest record label, today announced the launch of next.WAV., which is designed to…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 3, 2026
Universal Music New Zealand Launches Industry-First Artist Development Programme

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Universal Music New Zealand Launches Industry-First Artist Development Programme

Universal Music New Zealand (UMNZ) has launched a first-of-its-kind artist development programme. UMNZ, Aotearoa's largest record label, today announced the launch of next.WAV., which is designed to…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 3, 2026
APRA AMCOS Responds to Tech Council Chair Scott Farquhar: 'The AI Industry Has Had Every Opportunity to Negotiate'

APRA AMCOS Responds to Tech Council Chair Scott Farquhar: 'The AI Industry Has Had Every Opportunity to Negotiate'

APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston has responded to comments made by Scott Farquhar at the Australian Financial Review's AI Summit in Sydney. “Every few months, Scott Farquhar discovers that Australian…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 3, 2026
APRA AMCOS Responds to Tech Council Chair Scott Farquhar: 'The AI Industry Has Had Every Opportunity to Negotiate'

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APRA AMCOS Responds to Tech Council Chair Scott Farquhar: 'The AI Industry Has Had Every Opportunity to Negotiate'

APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston has responded to comments made by Scott Farquhar at the Australian Financial Review's AI Summit in Sydney. “Every few months, Scott Farquhar discovers that Australian…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 3, 2026
New Zealand Radio Institution 95bFM Relocating for First Time in Almost Six Decades

New Zealand Radio Institution 95bFM Relocating for First Time in Almost Six Decades

New Zealand radio institution 95bFM is relocating for the first time in almost six decades. The student radio station today announced it's moving to Karangahape Road in Auckland by Friday, July 31st,…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 2, 2026
New Zealand Radio Institution 95bFM Relocating for First Time in Almost Six Decades

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New Zealand Radio Institution 95bFM Relocating for First Time in Almost Six Decades

New Zealand radio institution 95bFM is relocating for the first time in almost six decades. The student radio station today announced it's moving to Karangahape Road in Auckland by Friday, July 31st,…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 2, 2026
James Johnston Headlines Sweden's Premier Country Music Festival

James Johnston Headlines Sweden's Premier Country Music Festival

Australian artist James Johnston has ticked off another milestone - headlining Sweden's premier country music event — the High Chaparral Country Festival.

By Staff Writer - Jun 2, 2026
James Johnston Headlines Sweden's Premier Country Music Festival

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James Johnston Headlines Sweden's Premier Country Music Festival

Australian artist James Johnston has ticked off another milestone - headlining Sweden's premier country music event — the High Chaparral Country Festival.

By Staff Writer - Jun 2, 2026
Universal Music Publishing Group Appoints New Asia President

Universal Music Publishing Group Appoints New Asia President

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has this week named Sunita Kaur as President, Asia.

By Staff Writer - Jun 2, 2026
Universal Music Publishing Group Appoints New Asia President

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Universal Music Publishing Group Appoints New Asia President

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has this week named Sunita Kaur as President, Asia.

By Staff Writer - Jun 2, 2026
Julia Jacklin Signs First-Ever Global Record Deal with 4AD

Julia Jacklin Signs First-Ever Global Record Deal with 4AD

Julia Jacklin is has landed a major deal with 4AD. The acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter has signed her first-ever global record deal with the independent label. Today's signing news hints at a…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 1, 2026
Julia Jacklin Signs First-Ever Global Record Deal with 4AD

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Julia Jacklin Signs First-Ever Global Record Deal with 4AD

Julia Jacklin is has landed a major deal with 4AD. The acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter has signed her first-ever global record deal with the independent label. Today's signing news hints at a…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 1, 2026
Concord Music Publishing ANZ Acquires Catalogue Interest in The Presets' Julian Hamilton

Concord Music Publishing ANZ Acquires Catalogue Interest in The Presets' Julian Hamilton

Concord Music Publishing ANZ has acquired an interest in the publishing catalogue of Julian Hamilton, one half of seminal electronic duo The Presets. As part of the agreement, Concord Music…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 1, 2026
Concord Music Publishing ANZ Acquires Catalogue Interest in The Presets' Julian Hamilton

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Concord Music Publishing ANZ Acquires Catalogue Interest in The Presets' Julian Hamilton

Concord Music Publishing ANZ has acquired an interest in the publishing catalogue of Julian Hamilton, one half of seminal electronic duo The Presets. As part of the agreement, Concord Music…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 1, 2026
Dom Dolla Sells Out Exclusive Melbourne Show

Dom Dolla Sells Out Exclusive Melbourne Show

Dom Dolla has already sold out his exclusive Melbourne show. The globetrotting Australian DJ and producer recently announced that he was coming home for his debut Marvel Stadium show, set for…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 1, 2026
Dom Dolla Sells Out Exclusive Melbourne Show

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Dom Dolla Sells Out Exclusive Melbourne Show

Dom Dolla has already sold out his exclusive Melbourne show. The globetrotting Australian DJ and producer recently announced that he was coming home for his debut Marvel Stadium show, set for…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 1, 2026
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