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TikTok is a major influence in music according to a new survey

TikTok clearly is a big player in music as up to 75% of their U.S. users say they discover new artists via the platform, a huge figure. 

ROCK THE VAX offering free music to Australians who get the COVID jab

Golden Robot Records have launched ROCK THE VAX, an initiative to encourage music lovers to get vaccinated in exchange for free music.

Guy Sebastian admits he was 'used as a prop' by the Federal Government in bungled arts package rollout

The Australian Idol champ says he is "embarrassed" about appearing alongside Scott Morrison to promote the bungled arts package last year.

New survey confirms TikTok’s major role in discovering new music

The app takes credit for breaking the careers of Lil Nas X, Olivia Rodrigo, Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat.

Australians are miserable with lockdowns. Live music just might be the antidote: Report

MTV celebrates 40th anniversary with Cotton On merchandise

The merchandise collaboration features over 50 different products to celebrate the cultural legacy of MTV.

Genesis Owusu joins Spotify's RADAR emerging artist program

The Canberra-based MC becomes the third AUNZ artist to be selected for the promotional program.

Masked Wolf ranked #1 for Spotify monthly listener growth in first half of 2021

The Australian rapper's monthly listener count rose from one million to 24 million in the span of six months.

Victoria's arts community bands together to urge country to get vaccinated

The effort from Victoria's entertainers comes in the wake of a widely panned campaign from the Federal Government.

When the pandemic crushed live music, Splendour built the ultimate COVIDsafe festival

TIO took a tour of Splendour XR’s digital grounds and discovered an interactive experience that takes the festival brand to the world.