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'It's an Institution': Peter Noble Talks Long-Term Future of Bluesfest
"Certain things are going to have to happen now for it to move into the next decade,” Peter Noble tells TMN.

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'It's an Institution': Peter Noble Talks Long-Term Future of Bluesfest
"Certain things are going to have to happen now for it to move into the next decade,” Peter Noble tells TMN.

Applications Open for APRA's Mentorship Program for Women and Gender Diverse Music Creators
APRA AMCOS has announced that applications for its dedicated mentorship program for women and gender diverse music creators are now open. The program, 23%, has 14 available spots and will pair…

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Applications Open for APRA's Mentorship Program for Women and Gender Diverse Music Creators
APRA AMCOS has announced that applications for its dedicated mentorship program for women and gender diverse music creators are now open. The program, 23%, has 14 available spots and will pair…

Bluesfest, Yours and Owls Among Beneficiaries of NSW Government’s ‘Financial Lifeline’
Bluesfest, Yours and Owls, Lost Paradise, Listen Out and Field Day were the five music festivals that got support from the Contemporary Music Festival Viability Fund.

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Bluesfest, Yours and Owls Among Beneficiaries of NSW Government’s ‘Financial Lifeline’
Bluesfest, Yours and Owls, Lost Paradise, Listen Out and Field Day were the five music festivals that got support from the Contemporary Music Festival Viability Fund.

‘Festivals Are Back’: Bluesfest 2025 Boasts Third-Biggest Attendance
“We’ve had the highest attendance of any Australian festival since pre-COVID at 109,000 attendances - the third-biggest event we've done".

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‘Festivals Are Back’: Bluesfest 2025 Boasts Third-Biggest Attendance
“We’ve had the highest attendance of any Australian festival since pre-COVID at 109,000 attendances - the third-biggest event we've done".

Labor's Revive Live Gets $16.4 Million Boost to Back Australian Music
APRA AMCOS has welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to add another $16.4 million to the Revive Live program.

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Labor's Revive Live Gets $16.4 Million Boost to Back Australian Music
APRA AMCOS has welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to add another $16.4 million to the Revive Live program.

Nettwerk Signs Prominent New Zealand Indie-Pop Band
Nettwerk Music Group has added another act to its ever-expanding roster. On Tuesday, the independent record label announced the signing of New Zealand indie-pop band, Yumi Zouma. To celebrate the…

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Nettwerk Signs Prominent New Zealand Indie-Pop Band
Nettwerk Music Group has added another act to its ever-expanding roster. On Tuesday, the independent record label announced the signing of New Zealand indie-pop band, Yumi Zouma. To celebrate the…

Nominations Open for 2025 AWMAs, #NominateThem Campaign Launches
Nominations have officially opened for the 2025 Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMAs), with organisers urging the industry to spotlight under-recognised talent across all sectors of the music…

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Nominations Open for 2025 AWMAs, #NominateThem Campaign Launches
Nominations have officially opened for the 2025 Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMAs), with organisers urging the industry to spotlight under-recognised talent across all sectors of the music…

Bluesfest Will Return in 2026
Though the 2025 event was said to be the final edition, the Byron Bay spectacle will return in 2026, organisers have announced.

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Bluesfest Will Return in 2026
Though the 2025 event was said to be the final edition, the Byron Bay spectacle will return in 2026, organisers have announced.

Australian Greens Announce $20 Million Annual Festivals Support Plan
With Australia’s festival circuit under intense strain from rising insurance costs, climate impacts, and reduced consumer spending, the Australian Greens have announced a $20 million annual Festivals…

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Australian Greens Announce $20 Million Annual Festivals Support Plan
With Australia’s festival circuit under intense strain from rising insurance costs, climate impacts, and reduced consumer spending, the Australian Greens have announced a $20 million annual Festivals…

Bliss n Eso Land Fourth ARIA No. 1 Album Debut with ‘The Moon (The Light Side)’
Australian hip hop veterans Bliss n Eso have debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart with their eighth studio album The Moon (The Light Side), marking their fourth career chart-topper. The album…

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Bliss n Eso Land Fourth ARIA No. 1 Album Debut with ‘The Moon (The Light Side)’
Australian hip hop veterans Bliss n Eso have debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart with their eighth studio album The Moon (The Light Side), marking their fourth career chart-topper. The album…
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