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‘He Was a Maverick’: Split Enz Credit Michael Gudinski for Early Breakthrough
The late Michael Gudinski was instrumental in the rise of Split Enz, signing the band to Mushroom Records in 1975 after seeing them perform at Sydney’s Coogee Bay Hotel. “Particularly for [Split…

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‘He Was a Maverick’: Split Enz Credit Michael Gudinski for Early Breakthrough
The late Michael Gudinski was instrumental in the rise of Split Enz, signing the band to Mushroom Records in 1975 after seeing them perform at Sydney’s Coogee Bay Hotel. “Particularly for [Split…

Violent Soho Announce First Headline Shows in Four Years
After four years off the stage, Violent Soho have confirmed their long-awaited live return, announcing three exclusive Australian headline shows this September. Presented by triple j, the run will…

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Violent Soho Announce First Headline Shows in Four Years
After four years off the stage, Violent Soho have confirmed their long-awaited live return, announcing three exclusive Australian headline shows this September. Presented by triple j, the run will…

The Song Room Launches ‘The Bridge’ to Connect Music Creators with Classrooms Nationwide
The Song Room has unveiled a new national initiative aimed at reshaping how music creators engage with education, alongside announcing a high-profile ambassador lineup. Backed by Creative Australia,…

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The Song Room Launches ‘The Bridge’ to Connect Music Creators with Classrooms Nationwide
The Song Room has unveiled a new national initiative aimed at reshaping how music creators engage with education, alongside announcing a high-profile ambassador lineup. Backed by Creative Australia,…

Amy Taylor Mediation with Photographer Fails, Court to Rule
Photographer Jamie Nelson will push ahead to a judicial ruling after declining a settlement offer in her US federal dispute with Amy Taylor, with the case set to test key issues around copyright and…

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Amy Taylor Mediation with Photographer Fails, Court to Rule
Photographer Jamie Nelson will push ahead to a judicial ruling after declining a settlement offer in her US federal dispute with Amy Taylor, with the case set to test key issues around copyright and…

Former TikTok Exec Ollie Wards to Lead Video and Social Strategy for ARN
ARN has made a major move in its digital evolution, appointing former TikTok and triple j executive Ollie Wards to a newly created senior role focused on video and social. The company announced this…

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Former TikTok Exec Ollie Wards to Lead Video and Social Strategy for ARN
ARN has made a major move in its digital evolution, appointing former TikTok and triple j executive Ollie Wards to a newly created senior role focused on video and social. The company announced this…

Tim Cook to Step Down as Apple CEO, John Ternus to Take Over
Tim Cook is set to step down as CEO of Apple after 15 years in the role, with longtime executive John Ternusannounced as his successor. Per Variety, the leadership transition will take effect on…

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Tim Cook to Step Down as Apple CEO, John Ternus to Take Over
Tim Cook is set to step down as CEO of Apple after 15 years in the role, with longtime executive John Ternusannounced as his successor. Per Variety, the leadership transition will take effect on…

Sydney Clubs Break Into DJ Mag Top 100 as City Emerges From Lockout Era
Sydney’s club scene has picked up a global nod just as the city tries to shake off a decade-long hangover from its lockout era. Two of its most recognisable venues — ivy Sydney and Chinese Laundry —…

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Sydney Clubs Break Into DJ Mag Top 100 as City Emerges From Lockout Era
Sydney’s club scene has picked up a global nod just as the city tries to shake off a decade-long hangover from its lockout era. Two of its most recognisable venues — ivy Sydney and Chinese Laundry —…

How Two New Zealand Artists Cracked 1 Billion Streams 'by Building Global Audiences From the Outset'
A new wave of globally-minded Aotearoa artists is rewriting the traditional playbook — and the numbers are starting to stack up. "Very few artists from New Zealand have crossed a billion streams, and…

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How Two New Zealand Artists Cracked 1 Billion Streams 'by Building Global Audiences From the Outset'
A new wave of globally-minded Aotearoa artists is rewriting the traditional playbook — and the numbers are starting to stack up. "Very few artists from New Zealand have crossed a billion streams, and…

FromThePit Returns in 2026 to Document Aotearoa’s Live Music Scene
Aotearoa’s live music scene will once again be documented through the lens of its creative community, with FromThePit set to return for its eighth year in 2026. The annual photography exhibition…

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FromThePit Returns in 2026 to Document Aotearoa’s Live Music Scene
Aotearoa’s live music scene will once again be documented through the lens of its creative community, with FromThePit set to return for its eighth year in 2026. The annual photography exhibition…

Big Red Bash 2026 Cancelled After Flooding Rules Out Relocation Plans
Organisers of the Birdsville Big Red Bash have confirmed the 2026 event will no longer go ahead, after ongoing flooding made the iconic Birdsville site unusable. The call follows weeks of contingency…

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Big Red Bash 2026 Cancelled After Flooding Rules Out Relocation Plans
Organisers of the Birdsville Big Red Bash have confirmed the 2026 event will no longer go ahead, after ongoing flooding made the iconic Birdsville site unusable. The call follows weeks of contingency…

Bachelor Girl Launch ‘Waiting For The Day’ Redux With Jessica Mauboy Collaboration
Bachelor Girl have kicked off their next chapter with a high-profile collaboration, reworking their 1998 single "Treat Me Good" with Jessica Mauboy. The release marks the first preview of Waiting For…

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Bachelor Girl Launch ‘Waiting For The Day’ Redux With Jessica Mauboy Collaboration
Bachelor Girl have kicked off their next chapter with a high-profile collaboration, reworking their 1998 single "Treat Me Good" with Jessica Mauboy. The release marks the first preview of Waiting For…

Cox Ruling Reshapes Piracy Enforcement as Supreme Court Limits ISP Liability
The US Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that internet service providers cannot be held liable for copyright infringement carried out by their users, delivering a major win for the broadband sector…

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Cox Ruling Reshapes Piracy Enforcement as Supreme Court Limits ISP Liability
The US Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that internet service providers cannot be held liable for copyright infringement carried out by their users, delivering a major win for the broadband sector…
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