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Jade Kennedy

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Triple j’s 'Home & Hosed' Welcomes New Host as Ash McGregor Signs Off

Triple j’s 'Home & Hosed' Welcomes New Host as Ash McGregor Signs Off

Ash McGregor is stepping away from triple j’s Home Hosed, making way for Anika Luna to take the reins from Monday, August 4th. McGregor, who began her triple j journey in 2020 as the Breakfast…

By Jade Kennedy - Jul 17, 2025
Triple j’s 'Home & Hosed' Welcomes New Host as Ash McGregor Signs Off

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Triple j’s 'Home & Hosed' Welcomes New Host as Ash McGregor Signs Off

Ash McGregor is stepping away from triple j’s Home Hosed, making way for Anika Luna to take the reins from Monday, August 4th. McGregor, who began her triple j journey in 2020 as the Breakfast…

By Jade Kennedy - Jul 17, 2025
Inside the 2025 BIGSOUND Artist Hub: Wellness, Workshops and Industry Connections

Inside the 2025 BIGSOUND Artist Hub: Wellness, Workshops and Industry Connections

When BIGSOUND returns to Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley this September, showcasing artists will have more than just the stage to look forward to. Organisers have announced a major expansion of the…

By Jade Kennedy - Jul 17, 2025
Inside the 2025 BIGSOUND Artist Hub: Wellness, Workshops and Industry Connections

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Inside the 2025 BIGSOUND Artist Hub: Wellness, Workshops and Industry Connections

When BIGSOUND returns to Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley this September, showcasing artists will have more than just the stage to look forward to. Organisers have announced a major expansion of the…

By Jade Kennedy - Jul 17, 2025
Lorde Sets 2026 'Ultrasound' Tour of Australia and NZ

Lorde Sets 2026 'Ultrasound' Tour of Australia and NZ

Presented by Frontier Touring, the six-date tour arrives off the back of "Virgin," which debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Chart.

By Jade Kennedy - Jul 11, 2025
Lorde Sets 2026 'Ultrasound' Tour of Australia and NZ

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Lorde Sets 2026 'Ultrasound' Tour of Australia and NZ

Presented by Frontier Touring, the six-date tour arrives off the back of "Virgin," which debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Chart.

By Jade Kennedy - Jul 11, 2025
Indie-Con and A2IM Indie Week Announce Program for Landmark 2025 Event in Adelaide

Indie-Con and A2IM Indie Week Announce Program for Landmark 2025 Event in Adelaide

Adelaide will once again become the centre of the indie music industry this winter, as the Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) and the American Association of Independent Music…

By Jade Kennedy - Jun 24, 2025
Indie-Con and A2IM Indie Week Announce Program for Landmark 2025 Event in Adelaide

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Indie-Con and A2IM Indie Week Announce Program for Landmark 2025 Event in Adelaide

Adelaide will once again become the centre of the indie music industry this winter, as the Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) and the American Association of Independent Music…

By Jade Kennedy - Jun 24, 2025
SXSW Sydney 2025 Expands Lineup Across Music, Screen and Games

SXSW Sydney 2025 Expands Lineup Across Music, Screen and Games

SXSW Sydney has announced a new wave of programming for its 2025 edition, with Hollywood director Paul Feig joining the lineup as a keynote speaker. Feig — best known for Bridesmaids, A Simple Favor,…

By Jade Kennedy - Jun 23, 2025
SXSW Sydney 2025 Expands Lineup Across Music, Screen and Games

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SXSW Sydney 2025 Expands Lineup Across Music, Screen and Games

SXSW Sydney has announced a new wave of programming for its 2025 edition, with Hollywood director Paul Feig joining the lineup as a keynote speaker. Feig — best known for Bridesmaids, A Simple Favor,…

By Jade Kennedy - Jun 23, 2025
Untitled Group Revives The Wool Store for 10-Year Anniversary Event Series

Untitled Group Revives The Wool Store for 10-Year Anniversary Event Series

Untitled Group is marking a decade at the forefront of Australia’s live music scene with the return of a beloved Melbourne venue: The Wool Store. The independent powerhouse behind festivals like…

By Jade Kennedy - Jun 17, 2025
Untitled Group Revives The Wool Store for 10-Year Anniversary Event Series

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Untitled Group Revives The Wool Store for 10-Year Anniversary Event Series

Untitled Group is marking a decade at the forefront of Australia’s live music scene with the return of a beloved Melbourne venue: The Wool Store. The independent powerhouse behind festivals like…

By Jade Kennedy - Jun 17, 2025
Comiskey Group Unveils $350K Renovation of Imperial Hotel Eumundi’s Band Room

Comiskey Group Unveils $350K Renovation of Imperial Hotel Eumundi’s Band Room

The Comiskey Group has unveiled a $350,000 transformation of the band room at the iconic Imperial Hotel Eumundi, breathing new life into one of Queensland’s most beloved regional music venues. The…

By Jade Kennedy - Jun 10, 2025
Comiskey Group Unveils $350K Renovation of Imperial Hotel Eumundi’s Band Room

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Comiskey Group Unveils $350K Renovation of Imperial Hotel Eumundi’s Band Room

The Comiskey Group has unveiled a $350,000 transformation of the band room at the iconic Imperial Hotel Eumundi, breathing new life into one of Queensland’s most beloved regional music venues. The…

By Jade Kennedy - Jun 10, 2025
Bad Neighbour Sign to Ninth Life Records, Drop New Single 'Snarling'

Bad Neighbour Sign to Ninth Life Records, Drop New Single 'Snarling'

Brisbane’s rising indie punk outfit Bad Neighbour have become the latest addition to Australia’s newest emo/punk powerhouse, Ninth Life Records, joining the label as its second official signing. The…

By Jade Kennedy - May 21, 2025
Bad Neighbour Sign to Ninth Life Records, Drop New Single 'Snarling'

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Bad Neighbour Sign to Ninth Life Records, Drop New Single 'Snarling'

Brisbane’s rising indie punk outfit Bad Neighbour have become the latest addition to Australia’s newest emo/punk powerhouse, Ninth Life Records, joining the label as its second official signing. The…

By Jade Kennedy - May 21, 2025
Nick Littlemore and Ladyhawke Revive Teenager After Nearly 20 Years

Nick Littlemore and Ladyhawke Revive Teenager After Nearly 20 Years

Teenager—the alt-pop project from PNAU and Empire of the Sun’s Nick Littlemore and acclaimed solo artist Ladyhawke—have officially re-emerged after nearly two decades. Following a cryptic social…

By Jade Kennedy - May 20, 2025
Nick Littlemore and Ladyhawke Revive Teenager After Nearly 20 Years

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Nick Littlemore and Ladyhawke Revive Teenager After Nearly 20 Years

Teenager—the alt-pop project from PNAU and Empire of the Sun’s Nick Littlemore and acclaimed solo artist Ladyhawke—have officially re-emerged after nearly two decades. Following a cryptic social…

By Jade Kennedy - May 20, 2025
Nick Littlemore and Ladyhawke Tease Return of Beloved '00s Band

Nick Littlemore and Ladyhawke Tease Return of Beloved '00s Band

It appears Australian '00s act Teenager are making a comeback. The news comes via an Instagram post that appeared on the band’s official account today, seemingly penned by founding member Nick…

By Jade Kennedy - May 20, 2025
Nick Littlemore and Ladyhawke Tease Return of Beloved '00s Band

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Nick Littlemore and Ladyhawke Tease Return of Beloved '00s Band

It appears Australian '00s act Teenager are making a comeback. The news comes via an Instagram post that appeared on the band’s official account today, seemingly penned by founding member Nick…

By Jade Kennedy - May 20, 2025
BIGSOUND 2025 Reveals First Conference Speakers, Promises 'Connection That Counts'

BIGSOUND 2025 Reveals First Conference Speakers, Promises 'Connection That Counts'

The first wave of BIGSOUND 2025 conference programming has dropped — and it’s packed with international agents, promoters, broadcasters, and tastemakers set to descend on Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley…

By Jade Kennedy - May 15, 2025
BIGSOUND 2025 Reveals First Conference Speakers, Promises 'Connection That Counts'

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BIGSOUND 2025 Reveals First Conference Speakers, Promises 'Connection That Counts'

The first wave of BIGSOUND 2025 conference programming has dropped — and it’s packed with international agents, promoters, broadcasters, and tastemakers set to descend on Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley…

By Jade Kennedy - May 15, 2025
Night at the Barracks Expands Nationally with Brisbane Launch of Night at the Parkland

Night at the Barracks Expands Nationally with Brisbane Launch of Night at the Parkland

Australian-owned events company Second Sunday has announced the return of its flagship concert series Night at The Barracks for a fourth year—alongside the launch of a new sibling event, Night at The…

By Jade Kennedy - May 15, 2025
Night at the Barracks Expands Nationally with Brisbane Launch of Night at the Parkland

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Night at the Barracks Expands Nationally with Brisbane Launch of Night at the Parkland

Australian-owned events company Second Sunday has announced the return of its flagship concert series Night at The Barracks for a fourth year—alongside the launch of a new sibling event, Night at The…

By Jade Kennedy - May 15, 2025
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