Australia

The Australian Live Music Business Council says new ATO resources clarify some performer-super obligations but leave smaller gigs facing disproportionate administrative costs.

According to data shared with The Music Network, there's been a 105% increase in metal streams in Australia over the last five years.

The Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) will have a major Australia component this year. 

TEG Live today announced that Dosanjh has made history as the first Indian performer to sell out stadiums across Australia.

The Federal Government is introducing mandatory quotas for Australian streaming platforms.

The standout Australian albums of the decade (so far) have been named in a new Rolling Stone AU/NZ list.

New fans are "located in urban areas didn’t grow up with country music," according to a new report into the explosion of country music.

Government and industry should embrace the Triple Lock Guarantee - Music Australia, content quotas and a live music tax rebate.

Industry bodies and leaders from across the music spectrum are supporting Michael's Rule including ALMBC, APRA and Music Australia.

Through the platform, sources tell The Music Network, venues or promoters would see all the ticketing revenue upfront.