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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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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,…

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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,…

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…

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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…
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