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Double J Welcomes New 'Friday Mornings' Host Following Zan Rowe Departure
Acclaimed DJ, curator, and radio presenter Tom Ravenscroft has joined Double J to take on hosting duties of Friday Mornings following the departure of Zan Rowe. With over three decades spent deep in…

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Double J Welcomes New 'Friday Mornings' Host Following Zan Rowe Departure
Acclaimed DJ, curator, and radio presenter Tom Ravenscroft has joined Double J to take on hosting duties of Friday Mornings following the departure of Zan Rowe. With over three decades spent deep in…

Global Music Rights Leaders to Gather in Australia for CISAC Meeting
The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) is convening its Board of Directors in Australia for the first time in 25 years, to celebrate 100 years of protecting…

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Global Music Rights Leaders to Gather in Australia for CISAC Meeting
The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) is convening its Board of Directors in Australia for the first time in 25 years, to celebrate 100 years of protecting…

US Government Opens Landmark Antitrust Case Against Live Nation
The US Department of Justice’s antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster commenced in federal court this week, seeking to determine whether the live music giant has unlawfully maintained…

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US Government Opens Landmark Antitrust Case Against Live Nation
The US Department of Justice’s antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster commenced in federal court this week, seeking to determine whether the live music giant has unlawfully maintained…

'A Starting Point': Bad Bunny Opens Door for More Latin Tours
The scale of Bad Bunny’s Australian debut is prompting promoters to reassess the country’s appetite for non-English-language tours. Across two nights at Sydney’s ENGIE Stadium, close to 90,000 fans…

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'A Starting Point': Bad Bunny Opens Door for More Latin Tours
The scale of Bad Bunny’s Australian debut is prompting promoters to reassess the country’s appetite for non-English-language tours. Across two nights at Sydney’s ENGIE Stadium, close to 90,000 fans…

Tina Arena and Ngaiire Reimagine Sia’s ‘Unstoppable’ to Celebrate Australian Blood Donors
Beloved Australian artists Tina Arena and Ngaiire have joined forces to release a reimagined version of Sia's hit song "Unstoppable", to highlight the impact of Australian blood donors in partnership…

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Tina Arena and Ngaiire Reimagine Sia’s ‘Unstoppable’ to Celebrate Australian Blood Donors
Beloved Australian artists Tina Arena and Ngaiire have joined forces to release a reimagined version of Sia's hit song "Unstoppable", to highlight the impact of Australian blood donors in partnership…

Keli Holiday Expands 'Capital Fiction' Tour with Regional Dates
Keli Holiday is hitting the road once again, announcing a fresh run of regional Australian dates in support of his new album, Capital Fiction. From April through to June, he'll travel through…

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Keli Holiday Expands 'Capital Fiction' Tour with Regional Dates
Keli Holiday is hitting the road once again, announcing a fresh run of regional Australian dates in support of his new album, Capital Fiction. From April through to June, he'll travel through…

Vinyl Group to Acquire Val Morgan Digital
Vinyl Group has struck a $10.5 million deal to acquire Val Morgan Digital, a subsidiary of the HOYTS Group, in a move set to significantly expand the scale and commercial reach of its publishing arm,…

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Vinyl Group to Acquire Val Morgan Digital
Vinyl Group has struck a $10.5 million deal to acquire Val Morgan Digital, a subsidiary of the HOYTS Group, in a move set to significantly expand the scale and commercial reach of its publishing arm,…

Rolling Loud Australia Cancellation Dispute Escalates as Local Promoter Responds
After organisers blamed them for the cancellation of Rolling Loud Australia, local promoters Primuse Entertainment have hit back. On Friday, organisers confirmed the Sydney and Melbourne shows set…

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Rolling Loud Australia Cancellation Dispute Escalates as Local Promoter Responds
After organisers blamed them for the cancellation of Rolling Loud Australia, local promoters Primuse Entertainment have hit back. On Friday, organisers confirmed the Sydney and Melbourne shows set…

'You Can Get F*cked': Bernard Fanning Bites Back at Heckler at Sydney Show
A mid-show interruption caused a brief but memorable exchange between Bernard Fanning and a heckler at his tour opener in Sydney. The Powderfinger frontman regularly speaks with his audiences, and…

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'You Can Get F*cked': Bernard Fanning Bites Back at Heckler at Sydney Show
A mid-show interruption caused a brief but memorable exchange between Bernard Fanning and a heckler at his tour opener in Sydney. The Powderfinger frontman regularly speaks with his audiences, and…

The Rolling Stones Deny Involvement in Licensing of ‘Gimme Shelter’ for 'Melania' Documentary
The Rolling Stones have denied approving the use of their song “Gimme Shelter” in the upcoming Melania documentary, pushing back on claims that Mick Jagger personally supported its inclusion. Per…

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The Rolling Stones Deny Involvement in Licensing of ‘Gimme Shelter’ for 'Melania' Documentary
The Rolling Stones have denied approving the use of their song “Gimme Shelter” in the upcoming Melania documentary, pushing back on claims that Mick Jagger personally supported its inclusion. Per…

ABC Names New 'Saturday Night Country' Host Following Beccy Cole Department
ABC Country has revealed the new host of Saturday Night Country, following the departure of Beccy Cole. Singer-songwriter Melody Moko will join the network as the new host, with her first program…

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ABC Names New 'Saturday Night Country' Host Following Beccy Cole Department
ABC Country has revealed the new host of Saturday Night Country, following the departure of Beccy Cole. Singer-songwriter Melody Moko will join the network as the new host, with her first program…

Melbourne's Marvel Stadium Welcomes Ed Sheeran With New Mural
After being named honorary co-Mayor of Ipswich earlier this week, Ed Sheeran has now received another Australian tribute. A new mural has been revealed at Marvel Stadium, celebrating his three…

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Melbourne's Marvel Stadium Welcomes Ed Sheeran With New Mural
After being named honorary co-Mayor of Ipswich earlier this week, Ed Sheeran has now received another Australian tribute. A new mural has been revealed at Marvel Stadium, celebrating his three…
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