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Lucky Group Announces New Director of Artist Management for Teamwrk
Lucky Group has tapped Natalie Bannister as its new Director of Artist Management for Teamwrk Management, strengthening the company’s executive bench as it continues an ambitious expansion across…

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Lucky Group Announces New Director of Artist Management for Teamwrk
Lucky Group has tapped Natalie Bannister as its new Director of Artist Management for Teamwrk Management, strengthening the company’s executive bench as it continues an ambitious expansion across…

Electric Island Expands in 2026 with Five Beachside Shows and a Massive Electronic Lineup
Electric Island is turning things up a notch in 2026, expanding into a three-city, five-show run across Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. Topping the bill is American house pioneer Armand Van Helden,…

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Electric Island Expands in 2026 with Five Beachside Shows and a Massive Electronic Lineup
Electric Island is turning things up a notch in 2026, expanding into a three-city, five-show run across Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. Topping the bill is American house pioneer Armand Van Helden,…

UK Festival Mighty Hoopla Announces Australian Debut
The UK’s leading celebration of pop culture and queer joy, Mighty Hoopla, will make its Australian debut on Bondi Beach in February 2026, headlined by global pop powerhouse Kesha. Following almost a…

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UK Festival Mighty Hoopla Announces Australian Debut
The UK’s leading celebration of pop culture and queer joy, Mighty Hoopla, will make its Australian debut on Bondi Beach in February 2026, headlined by global pop powerhouse Kesha. Following almost a…

Floodlights Ink Global Publishing Deal with Concord Music Publishing ANZ
Concord Music Publishing ANZ has today (Wednesday, October 15th) announced the signing of acclaimed Australian rock outfit Floodlights to a global publishing deal. The Melbourne-based band —…

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Floodlights Ink Global Publishing Deal with Concord Music Publishing ANZ
Concord Music Publishing ANZ has today (Wednesday, October 15th) announced the signing of acclaimed Australian rock outfit Floodlights to a global publishing deal. The Melbourne-based band —…

Local Talent, Smart Pre-Sales and Tourism Pull: Why Beyond the Valley Sold Out in Record Time
Beyond the Valley’s 10th edition sold out in under an hour, with record pre-sales, big local representation, and a $18.5M boost for Victoria.

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Local Talent, Smart Pre-Sales and Tourism Pull: Why Beyond the Valley Sold Out in Record Time
Beyond the Valley’s 10th edition sold out in under an hour, with record pre-sales, big local representation, and a $18.5M boost for Victoria.

Country Music Surges in Popularity as Live Nation Research Reveals Gen Z Fuel the Boom
Australia has emerged as the third-largest country music market in the world, behind only the United States and Canada, according to new research released by Connect by Live Nation. The Step Into…

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Country Music Surges in Popularity as Live Nation Research Reveals Gen Z Fuel the Boom
Australia has emerged as the third-largest country music market in the world, behind only the United States and Canada, according to new research released by Connect by Live Nation. The Step Into…

Kisschasy Return to BIGSOUND With New Single ‘Parasite’ After Anniversary Tour Success
BIGSOUND delegates will have the chance to see one of Australia’s most enduring rock outfits in action this September, when Kisschasy take the stage at the Oztix Official BIGSOUND Party at The…

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Kisschasy Return to BIGSOUND With New Single ‘Parasite’ After Anniversary Tour Success
BIGSOUND delegates will have the chance to see one of Australia’s most enduring rock outfits in action this September, when Kisschasy take the stage at the Oztix Official BIGSOUND Party at The…

Emily Wurramara, BARKAA and Andrew Gurruwiwi Band Win Big at 2025 NIMAs
The 2025 National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) have wrapped up in Darwin, celebrating the best in First Nations music with double wins for Emily Wurramara and Andrew Gurruwiwi Band, and a second…

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Emily Wurramara, BARKAA and Andrew Gurruwiwi Band Win Big at 2025 NIMAs
The 2025 National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs) have wrapped up in Darwin, celebrating the best in First Nations music with double wins for Emily Wurramara and Andrew Gurruwiwi Band, and a second…

Bella LIVE Brings a Game-Changing Live Music Hub to Sydney’s Northwest
Momento Hospitality is set to redefine the Hills District's entertainment landscape with the launch of Bella LIVE, a new live music and events venue opening this August in Bella Vista. Following a…

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Bella LIVE Brings a Game-Changing Live Music Hub to Sydney’s Northwest
Momento Hospitality is set to redefine the Hills District's entertainment landscape with the launch of Bella LIVE, a new live music and events venue opening this August in Bella Vista. Following a…

Crowded House Announce Intimate National Tour
After a sold-out arena tour in 2024, Crowded House are shifting gears for their next national run, announcing a series of intimate performances set for October and November. Billed as the 'Pop Up…

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Crowded House Announce Intimate National Tour
After a sold-out arena tour in 2024, Crowded House are shifting gears for their next national run, announcing a series of intimate performances set for October and November. Billed as the 'Pop Up…

Brisbane Festival 2025 Puts Australian Artists Centre Stage with Expansive Music Program
Brisbane Festival has revealed its full contemporary music program for 2025, spotlighting a diverse wave of Australian artists across a broad sonic spectrum, spanning from club-driven electronica and…

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Brisbane Festival 2025 Puts Australian Artists Centre Stage with Expansive Music Program
Brisbane Festival has revealed its full contemporary music program for 2025, spotlighting a diverse wave of Australian artists across a broad sonic spectrum, spanning from club-driven electronica and…

Lost Paradise Returns for 2025/26 with Reimagined Stages and Commitment to Community
Eco-conscious, community-first and musically forward-thinking festival Lost Paradise is officially back to ring in the new year, returning to Glenworth Valley on Darkinjung Country from December…

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Lost Paradise Returns for 2025/26 with Reimagined Stages and Commitment to Community
Eco-conscious, community-first and musically forward-thinking festival Lost Paradise is officially back to ring in the new year, returning to Glenworth Valley on Darkinjung Country from December…
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