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Radio Ratings: First Survey Results for 2026 Are In
Results of the first GfK radio ratings survey of 2026 have landed. In Sydney, Gold 101.7 has recorded the sharpest fall, with breakfast plunging to 6.1% after Christian O’Connell took over. In what…

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Radio Ratings: First Survey Results for 2026 Are In
Results of the first GfK radio ratings survey of 2026 have landed. In Sydney, Gold 101.7 has recorded the sharpest fall, with breakfast plunging to 6.1% after Christian O’Connell took over. In what…

Australian Crawl Trademark Dispute Raises Questions Around Legacy Ownership
On March 12, 2026, the founding members of Australian Crawl filed an application in the Australian Federal Court challenging Bill McDonough’s ownership of the band’s trademarks, which he registered…

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Australian Crawl Trademark Dispute Raises Questions Around Legacy Ownership
On March 12, 2026, the founding members of Australian Crawl filed an application in the Australian Federal Court challenging Bill McDonough’s ownership of the band’s trademarks, which he registered…

Budjerah Set July Release Date for Debut Album 'Gentleman'
Budjerah has finally announced his debut album. Out on July 24th via Warner Music Australia, Gentleman, produced by Om'Mas Keith, captures who the ARIA Award winning artist is - with a nod to the pop…

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Budjerah Set July Release Date for Debut Album 'Gentleman'
Budjerah has finally announced his debut album. Out on July 24th via Warner Music Australia, Gentleman, produced by Om'Mas Keith, captures who the ARIA Award winning artist is - with a nod to the pop…

Lorde Goes Independent After Universal Music Group Deal Quietly Ends
Lorde has hit reset. The New Zealand pop star has revealed she is now operating independently after her long-time deal with Universal Music Group expired late last year. Per Variety, the New Zealand…

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Lorde Goes Independent After Universal Music Group Deal Quietly Ends
Lorde has hit reset. The New Zealand pop star has revealed she is now operating independently after her long-time deal with Universal Music Group expired late last year. Per Variety, the New Zealand…

Australian Music Industry Posts Seventh Year of Growth, Hits $727M in 2025
Australia’s recorded music industry has notched its seventh straight year of growth, though momentum is beginning to stabilise as streaming reaches maturity, according to new figures released by…

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Australian Music Industry Posts Seventh Year of Growth, Hits $727M in 2025
Australia’s recorded music industry has notched its seventh straight year of growth, though momentum is beginning to stabilise as streaming reaches maturity, according to new figures released by…

Live Nation Ticketing Director Apologises After ‘Robbing Them Blind’ Messages Fallout
A Live Nation ticketing director has apologised for internal messages labelling concertgoers “so stupid”, which surfaced earlier this month during legal proceedings in the company’s antitrust case.…

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Live Nation Ticketing Director Apologises After ‘Robbing Them Blind’ Messages Fallout
A Live Nation ticketing director has apologised for internal messages labelling concertgoers “so stupid”, which surfaced earlier this month during legal proceedings in the company’s antitrust case.…

Bluesfest Ticketholders Call For Class Action After Festival Cancellation
Following the cancellation of Bluesfest 2026, it remains unclear if ticketholders will receive refunds, while some are even calling for a class action against the festival. Last Friday, organisers of…

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Bluesfest Ticketholders Call For Class Action After Festival Cancellation
Following the cancellation of Bluesfest 2026, it remains unclear if ticketholders will receive refunds, while some are even calling for a class action against the festival. Last Friday, organisers of…

Noisy Group to Launch New Festival in 2027, Adds Six New Venues to Roster
Noisy Group has expanded its East Coast live music footprint, adding six venues across Queensland and New South Wales to its roster. The company has also taken over the programming for Salty Sounds…

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Noisy Group to Launch New Festival in 2027, Adds Six New Venues to Roster
Noisy Group has expanded its East Coast live music footprint, adding six venues across Queensland and New South Wales to its roster. The company has also taken over the programming for Salty Sounds…

No Fees, More Access: Sunshine Coast Music Awards Open the Door for 2026 Nominees
The Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC) has waived all nomination fees for the 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards, in a move designed to reduce barriers for artists and industry…

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No Fees, More Access: Sunshine Coast Music Awards Open the Door for 2026 Nominees
The Sunshine Coast Music Industry Collective (SCMIC) has waived all nomination fees for the 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards, in a move designed to reduce barriers for artists and industry…

Forthcoming Oasis Documentary is 'Phenomenal', and Four Hours Long
New details have emerged about the upcoming Oasis documentary that captured the Gallagher brothers' whole reunion. Producer Steven Knight, the creator of the acclaimed Peaky Blinders series, told…

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Forthcoming Oasis Documentary is 'Phenomenal', and Four Hours Long
New details have emerged about the upcoming Oasis documentary that captured the Gallagher brothers' whole reunion. Producer Steven Knight, the creator of the acclaimed Peaky Blinders series, told…
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