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Cherry Bar Owner Steps Away Following Anti-Protest Post
Cherry Bar's owner James Young has "stepped away" from the company after a social media post was denounced by his business partners. In a new statement on Facebook, Cherry Bar's partners said they…
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Cherry Bar Owner Steps Away Following Anti-Protest Post
Cherry Bar's owner James Young has "stepped away" from the company after a social media post was denounced by his business partners. In a new statement on Facebook, Cherry Bar's partners said they…
Queensland's Solbar Announces Permanent Closure After Two Decades
Iconic Sunshine Coast venue Solbar has announced it is closing its doors permanently this weekend. In a post shared to social media, the venue said the decision has not been made lightly, nor…
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Queensland's Solbar Announces Permanent Closure After Two Decades
Iconic Sunshine Coast venue Solbar has announced it is closing its doors permanently this weekend. In a post shared to social media, the venue said the decision has not been made lightly, nor…
Revolver Bookkeeper Accused of Misappropriating Nearly $4.5 Million from Nightclub
The owner of the iconic Melbourne nightclub Revolver, Camillo Ippoliti, has filed civil proceedings against his bookkeeper, accusing her of misappropriating nearly $4.5 million from the venue over a…
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Revolver Bookkeeper Accused of Misappropriating Nearly $4.5 Million from Nightclub
The owner of the iconic Melbourne nightclub Revolver, Camillo Ippoliti, has filed civil proceedings against his bookkeeper, accusing her of misappropriating nearly $4.5 million from the venue over a…
Ed Sheeran Makes Surprise Ipswich Visit, Receives Honorary Co-Mayor Title
Ahead of three sold-out Brisbane stadium shows, Ed Sheeran visited the nearby Ipswich, where he was named an honorary co-Mayor. He made the surprise visit to sign a mural painted by local artist…
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Ed Sheeran Makes Surprise Ipswich Visit, Receives Honorary Co-Mayor Title
Ahead of three sold-out Brisbane stadium shows, Ed Sheeran visited the nearby Ipswich, where he was named an honorary co-Mayor. He made the surprise visit to sign a mural painted by local artist…
Fan Engagement Platform Tradable Bits Welcomes New APAC General Manager
Tradable Bits, a fan engagement, data, and marketing solutions company that works across entertainment, sport, and music, has hired a new General Manager for the Asia-Pacific region. Based in…
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Fan Engagement Platform Tradable Bits Welcomes New APAC General Manager
Tradable Bits, a fan engagement, data, and marketing solutions company that works across entertainment, sport, and music, has hired a new General Manager for the Asia-Pacific region. Based in…
Association of Artist Managers Names 2026 Legacy Award Recipient
The Association of Artist Managers has revealed the recipient of the 2026 AAM Awards Legacy Award. The Legacy Award, presented by Frontier Touring, honours an individual whose enduring contributions…
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Association of Artist Managers Names 2026 Legacy Award Recipient
The Association of Artist Managers has revealed the recipient of the 2026 AAM Awards Legacy Award. The Legacy Award, presented by Frontier Touring, honours an individual whose enduring contributions…
Screen Australia Backs Tina Arena, Amy Taylor Documentaries
Documentaries about Tina Arena and Amyl and the Sniffers' Amy Taylor are among a collective receiving a combined $5.6 million in production and development funding from Screen Australia. The funding…
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Screen Australia Backs Tina Arena, Amy Taylor Documentaries
Documentaries about Tina Arena and Amyl and the Sniffers' Amy Taylor are among a collective receiving a combined $5.6 million in production and development funding from Screen Australia. The funding…
Groovin the Moo Announces Lineup for 2026 Comeback
Groovin the Moo has unveiled its 2026 lineup, marking the festival’s return after a two-year hiatus. The regional festival is returning for a one-off show on Saturday, May 9th in Lismore, NSW, with a…
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Groovin the Moo Announces Lineup for 2026 Comeback
Groovin the Moo has unveiled its 2026 lineup, marking the festival’s return after a two-year hiatus. The regional festival is returning for a one-off show on Saturday, May 9th in Lismore, NSW, with a…
Cherry Bar Owner Says Weekend Protests Are Killing Live Music in Melbourne
Cherry Bar owner James Young has had enough of Melbourne’s weekend protests, claiming they’re shutting out punters and putting the city’s live music scene in jeopardy. In a now-deleted post, Young…
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Cherry Bar Owner Says Weekend Protests Are Killing Live Music in Melbourne
Cherry Bar owner James Young has had enough of Melbourne’s weekend protests, claiming they’re shutting out punters and putting the city’s live music scene in jeopardy. In a now-deleted post, Young…
Virgin Music Group Completes Acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings
Virgin Music Group has officially completed its acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, with CEO Pieter van Rijn stepping into the role of Virgin’s COO, while founder Justin Kalifowitz exits the…
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Virgin Music Group Completes Acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings
Virgin Music Group has officially completed its acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, with CEO Pieter van Rijn stepping into the role of Virgin’s COO, while founder Justin Kalifowitz exits the…
One of One Announces Two-City Return for International Women’s Day 2026
After a decade of delivering national International Women’s Day celebrations, One of One has announced it will present two events in March, set for Sydney and Melbourne. Since launching in 2017, One…
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One of One Announces Two-City Return for International Women’s Day 2026
After a decade of delivering national International Women’s Day celebrations, One of One has announced it will present two events in March, set for Sydney and Melbourne. Since launching in 2017, One…
The Temper Trap Curate Inaugural Michael Gudinski SongHubs Program
SongHubs, APRA AMCOS' flagship collaborative songwriting program, has announced a new special program to honour the legacy of Michael Gudinski. As part of its 100 Years of APRA celebrations, the…
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The Temper Trap Curate Inaugural Michael Gudinski SongHubs Program
SongHubs, APRA AMCOS' flagship collaborative songwriting program, has announced a new special program to honour the legacy of Michael Gudinski. As part of its 100 Years of APRA celebrations, the…
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