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Ability Fest Announces New Venue and Format for 2026

Ability Fest Announces New Venue and Format for 2026

Ability Fest is returning in 2026 to a new venue with a fresh format. In partnership with Untitled Group, and financially backed by the Australian Government's Revive Live initiative, the accessible…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 18, 2026
Ability Fest Announces New Venue and Format for 2026

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Ability Fest Announces New Venue and Format for 2026

Ability Fest is returning in 2026 to a new venue with a fresh format. In partnership with Untitled Group, and financially backed by the Australian Government's Revive Live initiative, the accessible…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 18, 2026
Sydney's Chinese Laundry Welcomes New Programming Manager

Sydney's Chinese Laundry Welcomes New Programming Manager

Chinese Laundry has welcomed Bryony Calleia as its new Programming Manager, who will take over from Nergal Youkhana. Youkhana, who helped guide Chinese Laundry through a defining chapter of its…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 18, 2026
Sydney's Chinese Laundry Welcomes New Programming Manager

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Sydney's Chinese Laundry Welcomes New Programming Manager

Chinese Laundry has welcomed Bryony Calleia as its new Programming Manager, who will take over from Nergal Youkhana. Youkhana, who helped guide Chinese Laundry through a defining chapter of its…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 18, 2026
Caldecott Music Group's Meng Ru Kuok & More Join ARIA Innovator 2026 Speaker Lineup

Caldecott Music Group's Meng Ru Kuok & More Join ARIA Innovator 2026 Speaker Lineup

The first speakers joining ARIA Innovator in 2026, ARIA's conference addressing the forces shaping the future of the music industry, have been revealed. Returning for its second iteration on March…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 18, 2026
Caldecott Music Group's Meng Ru Kuok & More Join ARIA Innovator 2026 Speaker Lineup

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Caldecott Music Group's Meng Ru Kuok & More Join ARIA Innovator 2026 Speaker Lineup

The first speakers joining ARIA Innovator in 2026, ARIA's conference addressing the forces shaping the future of the music industry, have been revealed. Returning for its second iteration on March…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 18, 2026
Foo Fighters Confirm Australia and New Zealand Tour

Foo Fighters Confirm Australia and New Zealand Tour

Foo Fighters are officially touring Australia and New Zealand. After teasing the tour last week, the iconic US rock band today confirmed an ANZ stadium tour, which will take them to both countries…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 18, 2026
Foo Fighters Confirm Australia and New Zealand Tour

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Foo Fighters Confirm Australia and New Zealand Tour

Foo Fighters are officially touring Australia and New Zealand. After teasing the tour last week, the iconic US rock band today confirmed an ANZ stadium tour, which will take them to both countries…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 18, 2026
Entries Now Open for ABC Young Performers Awards

Entries Now Open for ABC Young Performers Awards

The ABC Young Performers Awards, one of Australia's leading competitions for classical musicians, is returning in 2026 as part of ABC Classic's 50th anniversary celebrations. Entries have officially…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
Entries Now Open for ABC Young Performers Awards

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Entries Now Open for ABC Young Performers Awards

The ABC Young Performers Awards, one of Australia's leading competitions for classical musicians, is returning in 2026 as part of ABC Classic's 50th anniversary celebrations. Entries have officially…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
Guy Sebastian Joins Season Two of 'The Piano' on ABC

Guy Sebastian Joins Season Two of 'The Piano' on ABC

ABC’s hit series The Piano is returning for a second season this March, with Guy Sebastian as a new mentor. Hosted by beloved Australian TV and radio presenter Amanda Keller, The Piano is a unique…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
Guy Sebastian Joins Season Two of 'The Piano' on ABC

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Guy Sebastian Joins Season Two of 'The Piano' on ABC

ABC’s hit series The Piano is returning for a second season this March, with Guy Sebastian as a new mentor. Hosted by beloved Australian TV and radio presenter Amanda Keller, The Piano is a unique…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
FISHER Curates Stacked OUT 2 LUNCH 2026 Lineup for Australian Return

FISHER Curates Stacked OUT 2 LUNCH 2026 Lineup for Australian Return

FISHER has locked in the return of OUT 2 LUNCH for 2026, with an expanded run across four Australian cities. After its history-making debut on Coolangatta Beach in 2024, and triumphant encore in…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
FISHER Curates Stacked OUT 2 LUNCH 2026 Lineup for Australian Return

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FISHER Curates Stacked OUT 2 LUNCH 2026 Lineup for Australian Return

FISHER has locked in the return of OUT 2 LUNCH for 2026, with an expanded run across four Australian cities. After its history-making debut on Coolangatta Beach in 2024, and triumphant encore in…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
Casey Wasserman to Sell Talent Agency Following Epstein Files Fallout

Casey Wasserman to Sell Talent Agency Following Epstein Files Fallout

Casey Wasserman has confirmed plans to sell his global talent agency, Wasserman, amid growing industry fallout linked to his name appearing in the latest Jeffrey Epstein files. In a memo circulated…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
Casey Wasserman to Sell Talent Agency Following Epstein Files Fallout

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Casey Wasserman to Sell Talent Agency Following Epstein Files Fallout

Casey Wasserman has confirmed plans to sell his global talent agency, Wasserman, amid growing industry fallout linked to his name appearing in the latest Jeffrey Epstein files. In a memo circulated…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
Em Rusciano, Jack Jones & More to Perform at John Farnham Singalong

Em Rusciano, Jack Jones & More to Perform at John Farnham Singalong

The full performer lineup for 'We Are The Voice', a world record singalong event celebrating the music of John Farnham, has been revealed. Set to take place at Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Friday, March…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 13, 2026
Em Rusciano, Jack Jones & More to Perform at John Farnham Singalong

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Em Rusciano, Jack Jones & More to Perform at John Farnham Singalong

The full performer lineup for 'We Are The Voice', a world record singalong event celebrating the music of John Farnham, has been revealed. Set to take place at Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Friday, March…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 13, 2026
TEG Activates More Than 200,000 Fans Across Massive Trans-Tasman Weekend

TEG Activates More Than 200,000 Fans Across Massive Trans-Tasman Weekend

Ticketek Entertainment Group is gearing up for what is going to be one of the most diverse and large-scale weekends of live entertainment in its history. With major events spanning stadium…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 13, 2026
TEG Activates More Than 200,000 Fans Across Massive Trans-Tasman Weekend

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TEG Activates More Than 200,000 Fans Across Massive Trans-Tasman Weekend

Ticketek Entertainment Group is gearing up for what is going to be one of the most diverse and large-scale weekends of live entertainment in its history. With major events spanning stadium…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 13, 2026
Taylor Swift’s Launchpad Label Gets a Reboot as Scott Borchetta Exits HYBE

Taylor Swift’s Launchpad Label Gets a Reboot as Scott Borchetta Exits HYBE

Scott Borchetta is stepping away from HYBE America and reclaiming the Big Machine Records name, marking a major shift for the label that helped launch Taylor Swift’s career. Per Rolling Stone,…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 13, 2026
Taylor Swift’s Launchpad Label Gets a Reboot as Scott Borchetta Exits HYBE

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Taylor Swift’s Launchpad Label Gets a Reboot as Scott Borchetta Exits HYBE

Scott Borchetta is stepping away from HYBE America and reclaiming the Big Machine Records name, marking a major shift for the label that helped launch Taylor Swift’s career. Per Rolling Stone,…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 13, 2026
MusicSA Calls for $12 Million Boost Ahead of South Australian State Election

MusicSA Calls for $12 Million Boost Ahead of South Australian State Election

South Australia's peak body for the contemporary music industry, MusicSA, is calling on the state government to invest $12 million to secure the future of its music sector. As the 2026 South…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 13, 2026
MusicSA Calls for $12 Million Boost Ahead of South Australian State Election

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MusicSA Calls for $12 Million Boost Ahead of South Australian State Election

South Australia's peak body for the contemporary music industry, MusicSA, is calling on the state government to invest $12 million to secure the future of its music sector. As the 2026 South…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 13, 2026
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