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Bumpy, Imani-J & More Named Among 2026 One Off Traks Camp Participants

Bumpy, Imani-J & More Named Among 2026 One Off Traks Camp Participants

Offbeat Collective's One Off Traks has announced the participants of its annual songwriting and production camp, designed to develop women, trans and non-binary songwriters and producers across…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 9, 2026
Bumpy, Imani-J & More Named Among 2026 One Off Traks Camp Participants

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Bumpy, Imani-J & More Named Among 2026 One Off Traks Camp Participants

Offbeat Collective's One Off Traks has announced the participants of its annual songwriting and production camp, designed to develop women, trans and non-binary songwriters and producers across…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 9, 2026
Nick Cave Contributes to New Book About Susie Cave

Nick Cave Contributes to New Book About Susie Cave

A new book titled SUSIE will offer fans a rare glimpse into the life of Susie Cave, combining decades of photography with personal reflections from Nick Cave. Australian publisher Thames Hudson has…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 9, 2026
Nick Cave Contributes to New Book About Susie Cave

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Nick Cave Contributes to New Book About Susie Cave

A new book titled SUSIE will offer fans a rare glimpse into the life of Susie Cave, combining decades of photography with personal reflections from Nick Cave. Australian publisher Thames Hudson has…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 9, 2026
Vanessa Amorosi Makes Surprise Appearance at G Flip’s Melbourne Arena Show

Vanessa Amorosi Makes Surprise Appearance at G Flip’s Melbourne Arena Show

Vanessa Amorosi returned to the spotlight on Saturday night, joining G Flip on stage in Melbourne for a performance of “Absolutely Everybody". The moment unfolded during G Flip’s hometown show at…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 9, 2026
Vanessa Amorosi Makes Surprise Appearance at G Flip’s Melbourne Arena Show

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Vanessa Amorosi Makes Surprise Appearance at G Flip’s Melbourne Arena Show

Vanessa Amorosi returned to the spotlight on Saturday night, joining G Flip on stage in Melbourne for a performance of “Absolutely Everybody". The moment unfolded during G Flip’s hometown show at…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 9, 2026
The Veronicas Cover Sombr for Triple J's Like A Version

The Veronicas Cover Sombr for Triple J's Like A Version

The Veronicas made their proper Like A Version debut on Friday morning with a cover of sombr's "12 to 12". Jess and Lisa Origliasso said they chose it as it's the "perfect" pop hit. "He was such a…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 6, 2026
The Veronicas Cover Sombr for Triple J's Like A Version

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The Veronicas Cover Sombr for Triple J's Like A Version

The Veronicas made their proper Like A Version debut on Friday morning with a cover of sombr's "12 to 12". Jess and Lisa Origliasso said they chose it as it's the "perfect" pop hit. "He was such a…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 6, 2026
APRA and Canada's SOCAN Say Govt Must Work With Music Industry on Rise of AI

APRA and Canada's SOCAN Say Govt Must Work With Music Industry on Rise of AI

Australia and Canada should work together to ensure the rise of artificial intelligence supports, rather than undermines, music creators, according to APRA AMCOS and Canadian counterpart, SOCAN. APRA…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 6, 2026
APRA and Canada's SOCAN Say Govt Must Work With Music Industry on Rise of AI

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APRA and Canada's SOCAN Say Govt Must Work With Music Industry on Rise of AI

Australia and Canada should work together to ensure the rise of artificial intelligence supports, rather than undermines, music creators, according to APRA AMCOS and Canadian counterpart, SOCAN. APRA…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 6, 2026
Major Tours Used as Leverage, US Court Hears in Live Nation Antitrust Case

Major Tours Used as Leverage, US Court Hears in Live Nation Antitrust Case

Major touring artists such as Billie Eilish were allegedly used as leverage to pressure venues into sticking with Ticketmaster, a US federal court has heard as the antitrust case against Live Nation…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 6, 2026
Major Tours Used as Leverage, US Court Hears in Live Nation Antitrust Case

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Major Tours Used as Leverage, US Court Hears in Live Nation Antitrust Case

Major touring artists such as Billie Eilish were allegedly used as leverage to pressure venues into sticking with Ticketmaster, a US federal court has heard as the antitrust case against Live Nation…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 6, 2026
Guns N’ Roses Lock in Australia and New Zealand Stadium Tour

Guns N’ Roses Lock in Australia and New Zealand Stadium Tour

Guns N’ Roses have announced a major stadium tour of Australia and New Zealand, set to hit seven cities later this year. The iconic rockers will kick off the local leg of their world tour on Sunday,…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 6, 2026
Guns N’ Roses Lock in Australia and New Zealand Stadium Tour

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Guns N’ Roses Lock in Australia and New Zealand Stadium Tour

Guns N’ Roses have announced a major stadium tour of Australia and New Zealand, set to hit seven cities later this year. The iconic rockers will kick off the local leg of their world tour on Sunday,…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 6, 2026
An Adelaide Laneway Has Been Renamed in Honour of Hilltop Hoods

An Adelaide Laneway Has Been Renamed in Honour of Hilltop Hoods

An Adelaide CBD laneway is being renamed in honour of hometown heroes Hilltop Hoods. The City of Adelaide has announced plans to rename Clubhouse Lane - located off Hindley Street - as Hilltop Hoods…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 5, 2026
An Adelaide Laneway Has Been Renamed in Honour of Hilltop Hoods

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An Adelaide Laneway Has Been Renamed in Honour of Hilltop Hoods

An Adelaide CBD laneway is being renamed in honour of hometown heroes Hilltop Hoods. The City of Adelaide has announced plans to rename Clubhouse Lane - located off Hindley Street - as Hilltop Hoods…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 5, 2026
Ex-Staffer Reveals What Life Was Like Behind the Scenes at ‘Kyle & Jackie O’

Ex-Staffer Reveals What Life Was Like Behind the Scenes at ‘Kyle & Jackie O’

A former staffer from The Kyle Jackie O Show has spoken publicly about the pressure cooker environment behind the scenes of the breakfast radio juggernaut. Appearing on the podcast Behind the Mic…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 5, 2026
Ex-Staffer Reveals What Life Was Like Behind the Scenes at ‘Kyle & Jackie O’

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Ex-Staffer Reveals What Life Was Like Behind the Scenes at ‘Kyle & Jackie O’

A former staffer from The Kyle Jackie O Show has spoken publicly about the pressure cooker environment behind the scenes of the breakfast radio juggernaut. Appearing on the podcast Behind the Mic…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 5, 2026
Harry Styles is Bringing a Pop-Up Shop to Australia in Celebration of His New Album

Harry Styles is Bringing a Pop-Up Shop to Australia in Celebration of His New Album

Harry Styles has announced 16 pop-ups worldwide - including Australia - to celebrate the release of his album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. The Australian pop-up will take place in Sydney,…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 5, 2026
Harry Styles is Bringing a Pop-Up Shop to Australia in Celebration of His New Album

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Harry Styles is Bringing a Pop-Up Shop to Australia in Celebration of His New Album

Harry Styles has announced 16 pop-ups worldwide - including Australia - to celebrate the release of his album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. The Australian pop-up will take place in Sydney,…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 5, 2026
'One of Our Greatest Flagbearers of Passion': Mushroom Group's Dean McLachlan Announces Retirement

'One of Our Greatest Flagbearers of Passion': Mushroom Group's Dean McLachlan Announces Retirement

Widely respected Mushroom Group music executive Dean McLachlan has announced his retirement. McLachlan has spent the past 30 years with Mushroom, where he's built an incredible reputation for his…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 4, 2026
'One of Our Greatest Flagbearers of Passion': Mushroom Group's Dean McLachlan Announces Retirement

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'One of Our Greatest Flagbearers of Passion': Mushroom Group's Dean McLachlan Announces Retirement

Widely respected Mushroom Group music executive Dean McLachlan has announced his retirement. McLachlan has spent the past 30 years with Mushroom, where he's built an incredible reputation for his…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 4, 2026
GLOW Radio Launches to Spotlight Underrepresented Australian and New Zealand Artists

GLOW Radio Launches to Spotlight Underrepresented Australian and New Zealand Artists

GLOW Radio, a major new platform has been designed to amplify underrepresented Australian and New Zealand artists, has officially gone live today (March 4th). The brand-new, 24/7 digital radio…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 4, 2026
GLOW Radio Launches to Spotlight Underrepresented Australian and New Zealand Artists

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GLOW Radio Launches to Spotlight Underrepresented Australian and New Zealand Artists

GLOW Radio, a major new platform has been designed to amplify underrepresented Australian and New Zealand artists, has officially gone live today (March 4th). The brand-new, 24/7 digital radio…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 4, 2026
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