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Billy McFarland Talks Fyre Fest 2: ‘Paying Everybody Back Is The Most Important Thing For Me’
“I’m scared of losing the magic that the chaos of Fyre 1 created,” Billy McFarland reckons, “by making it so professional."

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Billy McFarland Talks Fyre Fest 2: ‘Paying Everybody Back Is The Most Important Thing For Me’
“I’m scared of losing the magic that the chaos of Fyre 1 created,” Billy McFarland reckons, “by making it so professional."

Michael McMartin, Celebrated Hoodoo Gurus Manager, Dies at 79
Despite “the best efforts of his medical team,” reads a statement,” McMartin succumbed to his illness peacefully” on Easter Sunday.

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Michael McMartin, Celebrated Hoodoo Gurus Manager, Dies at 79
Despite “the best efforts of his medical team,” reads a statement,” McMartin succumbed to his illness peacefully” on Easter Sunday.

‘We Are Devastated’: Music Industry Reacts to Splendour 2024 Cancellation
“We are devastated by the news of Splendour’s cancellation,” comments Mitch Wilson, managing director, Australian Festival Association.

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‘We Are Devastated’: Music Industry Reacts to Splendour 2024 Cancellation
“We are devastated by the news of Splendour’s cancellation,” comments Mitch Wilson, managing director, Australian Festival Association.

Splendour in the Grass 2024 Is Cancelled: Sources
Kylie Minogue was set to headline Splendour in the Grass 2024, though sources tell The Brag that this year's edition is canned.

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Splendour in the Grass 2024 Is Cancelled: Sources
Kylie Minogue was set to headline Splendour in the Grass 2024, though sources tell The Brag that this year's edition is canned.

Lemon Tree Music Outlines ‘Vision of Growth,’ Promotes Kristie McCarthy & Krystal Hingston
Rising up the ranks at LTM is Kristie McCarthy, now head of artist management, and Krystal Hingston, as head of operations and projects.

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Lemon Tree Music Outlines ‘Vision of Growth,’ Promotes Kristie McCarthy & Krystal Hingston
Rising up the ranks at LTM is Kristie McCarthy, now head of artist management, and Krystal Hingston, as head of operations and projects.

Crowded House Win Icon Award at 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards
Tones and I, Dom Dolla, Peach PRC, and more were also honoured at the 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards

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Crowded House Win Icon Award at 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards
Tones and I, Dom Dolla, Peach PRC, and more were also honoured at the 2024 Shure Rolling Stone Australia Awards

One Year After Election, Minns’ NSW Gov’t Heralds ‘Live Music Revival’
A year after sweeping into power, Labor is claiming a win for live music, with the number of venues hosting live performances lifting by 84%.

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One Year After Election, Minns’ NSW Gov’t Heralds ‘Live Music Revival’
A year after sweeping into power, Labor is claiming a win for live music, with the number of venues hosting live performances lifting by 84%.

Kim Williams' Message to ABC and Triple J Staff: No More Bias
With Williams at the helm, the ABC is a place of responsible journalism, a source of “contemporary relevance,” facts matter, bias is out.

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Kim Williams' Message to ABC and Triple J Staff: No More Bias
With Williams at the helm, the ABC is a place of responsible journalism, a source of “contemporary relevance,” facts matter, bias is out.

Australia’s Recorded Music Industry Posts Double-Digit Growth In 2023
“The data paints a clear picture: music is a big business in Australia,” comments ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd. But it's not all good news.

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Australia’s Recorded Music Industry Posts Double-Digit Growth In 2023
“The data paints a clear picture: music is a big business in Australia,” comments ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd. But it's not all good news.

IFPI ‘Global Music Report’: Australia Remains In Top 10 as Worldwide Revenue Grows 10.2%
Australia did its part. Revenue lifted by 11.3% year-on-year, as the territory locked in another global top 10 spot, at No. 10.

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IFPI ‘Global Music Report’: Australia Remains In Top 10 as Worldwide Revenue Grows 10.2%
Australia did its part. Revenue lifted by 11.3% year-on-year, as the territory locked in another global top 10 spot, at No. 10.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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