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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.

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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.

NSW Locks In $4.3M Festival Pill Testing Program After Successful Trial
The NSW Government will invest $4.3 million to continue drug checking at up to 15 music festivals a year following a successful 12-month trial.

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NSW Locks In $4.3M Festival Pill Testing Program After Successful Trial
The NSW Government will invest $4.3 million to continue drug checking at up to 15 music festivals a year following a successful 12-month trial.

Paul Kelly on Why AI Can’t Replace the Human Side of Music
Paul Kelly isn’t ready to predict what artificial intelligence will mean for music, but he knows there are some parts of being an artist that AI can’t touch.

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Paul Kelly on Why AI Can’t Replace the Human Side of Music
Paul Kelly isn’t ready to predict what artificial intelligence will mean for music, but he knows there are some parts of being an artist that AI can’t touch.

BIGSOUND Expands Concert Care with Auslan Concierge and Strobe-Free Venues
BIGSOUND 2026 is expanding QMusic's Concert Care program with an Auslan Concierge, live captioning, strobe-free venues and dedicated support services.

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BIGSOUND Expands Concert Care with Auslan Concierge and Strobe-Free Venues
BIGSOUND 2026 is expanding QMusic's Concert Care program with an Auslan Concierge, live captioning, strobe-free venues and dedicated support services.

Kobie Dee Launches Twenny47 Records With BAM as Distribution Partner (EXCLUSIVE)
Kobie Dee is stepping into the label business with the launch of Twenny47 Records, The Music Network can exclusively reveal.

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Kobie Dee Launches Twenny47 Records With BAM as Distribution Partner (EXCLUSIVE)
Kobie Dee is stepping into the label business with the launch of Twenny47 Records, The Music Network can exclusively reveal.

2026 Screen Music Awards Returns to Brisbane This October
APRA AMCOS and the AGSC will bring the 2026 Screen Music Awards back to Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall on October 28th, hosted by Rob Collins.

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2026 Screen Music Awards Returns to Brisbane This October
APRA AMCOS and the AGSC will bring the 2026 Screen Music Awards back to Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall on October 28th, hosted by Rob Collins.

Gaga Music and Warp Publishing Announce New Partnership
Gaga Music and Warp Publishing have today announced a brand new partnership.

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Gaga Music and Warp Publishing Announce New Partnership
Gaga Music and Warp Publishing have today announced a brand new partnership.

Triple J to Broadcast One Night Stand 2026 Nationwide
Triple j is bringing One Night Stand to audiences around the country this weekend, with the Griffith festival set to be broadcast and livestreamed nationwide.

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Triple J to Broadcast One Night Stand 2026 Nationwide
Triple j is bringing One Night Stand to audiences around the country this weekend, with the Griffith festival set to be broadcast and livestreamed nationwide.

The Triffid's Qld Album of the Year to Return This Year
The Triffid's Queensland Album of the Year is confirmed to return in 2026 for its 11th edition.

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The Triffid's Qld Album of the Year to Return This Year
The Triffid's Queensland Album of the Year is confirmed to return in 2026 for its 11th edition.

ARIA Charts: DMA'S Land First-Ever No. 1 Album
DMA'S have scored their first-ever No. 1 album in Australia and in doing so, are just the second local act to reach the top of the ARIA Albums chart in 2026.

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ARIA Charts: DMA'S Land First-Ever No. 1 Album
DMA'S have scored their first-ever No. 1 album in Australia and in doing so, are just the second local act to reach the top of the ARIA Albums chart in 2026.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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