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Amy Shark and Gurrumul win big at the 2018 ARIA Awards
Wednesday, November 28th saw the Australian music industry's best, brightest, and most talented descend upon Sydney's Star Event Centre for the Aussie music scene's night of nights. With a who's-who…

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Amy Shark and Gurrumul win big at the 2018 ARIA Awards
Wednesday, November 28th saw the Australian music industry's best, brightest, and most talented descend upon Sydney's Star Event Centre for the Aussie music scene's night of nights. With a who's-who…

Did anyone see the Hilltop Hoods' huge growth coming after they signed to Universal?
This evening's ARIA Awards saw the Hilltop Hoods take home their well-deserved ninth award, winning the Best Urban Release for their Adrian Eagle-featuring single, 'Clark Griswold'. While we join…

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Did anyone see the Hilltop Hoods' huge growth coming after they signed to Universal?
This evening's ARIA Awards saw the Hilltop Hoods take home their well-deserved ninth award, winning the Best Urban Release for their Adrian Eagle-featuring single, 'Clark Griswold'. While we join…

All the best tweets from the 2018 ARIA Awards
Whether it's grumblings from the #SydneyStorm or some backstage gossip from industry insiders, it'll all appear in this one convenient place.

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All the best tweets from the 2018 ARIA Awards
Whether it's grumblings from the #SydneyStorm or some backstage gossip from industry insiders, it'll all appear in this one convenient place.

LL Cool J sues US hip-hop festival promoters over trademark infringement
Hip-hop icon LL Cool J is embroiled in a legal battle, attempting to stop promoters of a US hip-hop festival from trademarking the name of one of his songs. Back in 1985, LL Cool J burst onto the…

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LL Cool J sues US hip-hop festival promoters over trademark infringement
Hip-hop icon LL Cool J is embroiled in a legal battle, attempting to stop promoters of a US hip-hop festival from trademarking the name of one of his songs. Back in 1985, LL Cool J burst onto the…

Sydney’s World Bar calls it quits after 18 years as two more Australian venues prepare to close
A sign reading “See ya later” is posted outside the venue.

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Sydney’s World Bar calls it quits after 18 years as two more Australian venues prepare to close
A sign reading “See ya later” is posted outside the venue.

John Graham promoted to NSW shadow minister of music and night time economy
Graham also takes over minister Daley’s former portfolio of gaming and racing.

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John Graham promoted to NSW shadow minister of music and night time economy
Graham also takes over minister Daley’s former portfolio of gaming and racing.

QMusic is recruiting a new CEO after Joel Edmondson resigns
QMusic is recruiting a new chief executive after Joel Edmondson announced he would leave the trade body after four years in the top job. Edmondson will part on good terms with the organisation, which…

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QMusic is recruiting a new CEO after Joel Edmondson resigns
QMusic is recruiting a new chief executive after Joel Edmondson announced he would leave the trade body after four years in the top job. Edmondson will part on good terms with the organisation, which…

UNIFY Gathering turns 5: how the punk and hardcore fest grew up and added muscles
Punk and hardcore will never die. Depending on who you talk to, it’s growing. And for many fans of the heavier stuff, it’s the stuff of life. The team at UNIFY spotted an opportunity and seized it…

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UNIFY Gathering turns 5: how the punk and hardcore fest grew up and added muscles
Punk and hardcore will never die. Depending on who you talk to, it’s growing. And for many fans of the heavier stuff, it’s the stuff of life. The team at UNIFY spotted an opportunity and seized it…

Watch a bot farm in action which artificially manipulates streaming numbers
In 2015, Vice published a comment piece titled 'I Built a Botnet that Could Destroy Spotify with Fake Listens'. Essentially, its author William Bedell offered an early account of the click fraud…

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Watch a bot farm in action which artificially manipulates streaming numbers
In 2015, Vice published a comment piece titled 'I Built a Botnet that Could Destroy Spotify with Fake Listens'. Essentially, its author William Bedell offered an early account of the click fraud…

Court orders Viagogo to clean up business practises in UK
The CMA launched legal proceedings in August after numerous complaints from consumers.

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Court orders Viagogo to clean up business practises in UK
The CMA launched legal proceedings in August after numerous complaints from consumers.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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