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Jade Kennedy

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New Podcast Exposes Dark Underbelly of Australia’s Reality TV Music Machine

New Podcast Exposes Dark Underbelly of Australia’s Reality TV Music Machine

A powerful new podcast is lifting the curtain on the high-gloss world of Australian reality music television — and the picture isn’t pretty. The Moment It Changed: Touchdown, created by LiSTNR and…

By Jade Kennedy - May 14, 2025
New Podcast Exposes Dark Underbelly of Australia’s Reality TV Music Machine

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New Podcast Exposes Dark Underbelly of Australia’s Reality TV Music Machine

A powerful new podcast is lifting the curtain on the high-gloss world of Australian reality music television — and the picture isn’t pretty. The Moment It Changed: Touchdown, created by LiSTNR and…

By Jade Kennedy - May 14, 2025
UNIFIED Music Group Bolsters Leadership Team as Company Enters New Growth Phase

UNIFIED Music Group Bolsters Leadership Team as Company Enters New Growth Phase

UNIFIED Music Group has announced a trio of senior promotions as the company enters its next phase of growth, reinforcing its leadership across people and culture, legal, and operations. Kat Gibbs…

By Jade Kennedy - May 13, 2025
UNIFIED Music Group Bolsters Leadership Team as Company Enters New Growth Phase

News

UNIFIED Music Group Bolsters Leadership Team as Company Enters New Growth Phase

UNIFIED Music Group has announced a trio of senior promotions as the company enters its next phase of growth, reinforcing its leadership across people and culture, legal, and operations. Kat Gibbs…

By Jade Kennedy - May 13, 2025
The Adland ARIA Award Is back for 2025

The Adland ARIA Award Is back for 2025

ARIA has confirmed the return of its newest industry-facing accolade, the ARIA Award for Best Use of an Australian Recording in an Advertisement, now entering its third year. The announcement was…

By Jade Kennedy - May 13, 2025
The Adland ARIA Award Is back for 2025

News

The Adland ARIA Award Is back for 2025

ARIA has confirmed the return of its newest industry-facing accolade, the ARIA Award for Best Use of an Australian Recording in an Advertisement, now entering its third year. The announcement was…

By Jade Kennedy - May 13, 2025
Blue Music Services Launches ‘The Blueprint Project’ to Accelerate Australia’s Next Electronic Stars

Blue Music Services Launches ‘The Blueprint Project’ to Accelerate Australia’s Next Electronic Stars

Blue Music Services has launched "The Blueprint Project" - a career-changing new initiative aimed at spotlighting and supporting the next wave of Australian electronic and dance music talent. Open…

By Jade Kennedy - May 6, 2025
Blue Music Services Launches ‘The Blueprint Project’ to Accelerate Australia’s Next Electronic Stars

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Blue Music Services Launches ‘The Blueprint Project’ to Accelerate Australia’s Next Electronic Stars

Blue Music Services has launched "The Blueprint Project" - a career-changing new initiative aimed at spotlighting and supporting the next wave of Australian electronic and dance music talent. Open…

By Jade Kennedy - May 6, 2025
Nominations Open for 2025 AWMAs, #NominateThem Campaign Launches

Nominations Open for 2025 AWMAs, #NominateThem Campaign Launches

Nominations have officially opened for the 2025 Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMAs), with organisers urging the industry to spotlight under-recognised talent across all sectors of the music…

By Jade Kennedy - Apr 22, 2025
Nominations Open for 2025 AWMAs, #NominateThem Campaign Launches

News

Nominations Open for 2025 AWMAs, #NominateThem Campaign Launches

Nominations have officially opened for the 2025 Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMAs), with organisers urging the industry to spotlight under-recognised talent across all sectors of the music…

By Jade Kennedy - Apr 22, 2025
Australian Greens Announce $20 Million Annual Festivals Support Plan

Australian Greens Announce $20 Million Annual Festivals Support Plan

With Australia’s festival circuit under intense strain from rising insurance costs, climate impacts, and reduced consumer spending, the Australian Greens have announced a $20 million annual Festivals…

By Jade Kennedy - Apr 18, 2025
Australian Greens Announce $20 Million Annual Festivals Support Plan

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Australian Greens Announce $20 Million Annual Festivals Support Plan

With Australia’s festival circuit under intense strain from rising insurance costs, climate impacts, and reduced consumer spending, the Australian Greens have announced a $20 million annual Festivals…

By Jade Kennedy - Apr 18, 2025
Bliss n Eso Land Fourth ARIA No. 1 Album Debut with ‘The Moon (The Light Side)’

Bliss n Eso Land Fourth ARIA No. 1 Album Debut with ‘The Moon (The Light Side)’

Australian hip hop veterans Bliss n Eso have debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart with their eighth studio album The Moon (The Light Side), marking their fourth career chart-topper. The album…

By Jade Kennedy - Apr 18, 2025
Bliss n Eso Land Fourth ARIA No. 1 Album Debut with ‘The Moon (The Light Side)’

News

Bliss n Eso Land Fourth ARIA No. 1 Album Debut with ‘The Moon (The Light Side)’

Australian hip hop veterans Bliss n Eso have debuted at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart with their eighth studio album The Moon (The Light Side), marking their fourth career chart-topper. The album…

By Jade Kennedy - Apr 18, 2025
VMDO Launches First-Ever Music Data and Insights Summit in Melbourne

VMDO Launches First-Ever Music Data and Insights Summit in Melbourne

The Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) has announced the launch of its inaugural Music Data and Insights Summit, taking place at Collingwood Yards from April 28–29, 2025. With a focus on the…

By Jade Kennedy - Apr 18, 2025
VMDO Launches First-Ever Music Data and Insights Summit in Melbourne

News

VMDO Launches First-Ever Music Data and Insights Summit in Melbourne

The Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) has announced the launch of its inaugural Music Data and Insights Summit, taking place at Collingwood Yards from April 28–29, 2025. With a focus on the…

By Jade Kennedy - Apr 18, 2025
GoFundMe CEO, 'Girls That Invest' Founder Among First Speakers Announced for SXSW Sydney

GoFundMe CEO, 'Girls That Invest' Founder Among First Speakers Announced for SXSW Sydney

As SXSW Sydney gears up for its third edition this October, the boundary-pushing festival has revealed the first 40 names confirmed for its 2025 conference lineup, offering a taste of the creative…

By Jade Kennedy - Apr 7, 2025
GoFundMe CEO, 'Girls That Invest' Founder Among First Speakers Announced for SXSW Sydney

News

GoFundMe CEO, 'Girls That Invest' Founder Among First Speakers Announced for SXSW Sydney

As SXSW Sydney gears up for its third edition this October, the boundary-pushing festival has revealed the first 40 names confirmed for its 2025 conference lineup, offering a taste of the creative…

By Jade Kennedy - Apr 7, 2025
Youth Listeners Fuel Radio’s Digital-Era Boom

Youth Listeners Fuel Radio’s Digital-Era Boom

Youth-driven radio formats – including triple j – are holding strong in the latest listener numbers, while older-skewing stations continue to lose ground, according to fresh data from GfK’s first…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 27, 2025
Youth Listeners Fuel Radio’s Digital-Era Boom

Radio Wrap

Youth Listeners Fuel Radio’s Digital-Era Boom

Youth-driven radio formats – including triple j – are holding strong in the latest listener numbers, while older-skewing stations continue to lose ground, according to fresh data from GfK’s first…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 27, 2025
Gage Roads Brewery Cancels John Butler Gig, Citing Venue 'Ambience' Concerns

Gage Roads Brewery Cancels John Butler Gig, Citing Venue 'Ambience' Concerns

Gage Roads Brewery has defended its last-minute decision to cancel a gig headlined by John Butler, denying claims that politics played a role and instead citing concerns about the event’s impact on…

By Jade Kennedy - Feb 6, 2025
Gage Roads Brewery Cancels John Butler Gig, Citing Venue 'Ambience' Concerns

News

Gage Roads Brewery Cancels John Butler Gig, Citing Venue 'Ambience' Concerns

Gage Roads Brewery has defended its last-minute decision to cancel a gig headlined by John Butler, denying claims that politics played a role and instead citing concerns about the event’s impact on…

By Jade Kennedy - Feb 6, 2025
The Hottest 100 Has an Australian Music Problem. We Need to Talk About It

The Hottest 100 Has an Australian Music Problem. We Need to Talk About It

As the triple j Hottest 100 countdown looms, music fans are eagerly speculating which tracks will claim the top spots in this year’s iconic poll. According to 100 Warm Tunas —a fan-generated…

By Jade Kennedy - Jan 23, 2025
The Hottest 100 Has an Australian Music Problem. We Need to Talk About It

Opinion

The Hottest 100 Has an Australian Music Problem. We Need to Talk About It

As the triple j Hottest 100 countdown looms, music fans are eagerly speculating which tracks will claim the top spots in this year’s iconic poll. According to 100 Warm Tunas —a fan-generated…

By Jade Kennedy - Jan 23, 2025
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