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Special Vinyl Drops Announced for Record Store Day 2026

Special Vinyl Drops Announced for Record Store Day 2026

Several Australian favourites including Empire of the Sun, Spacey Jane, and Holy Holy have announced special vinyl releases for Record Store Day 2026. Arriving on Saturday, April 18th, Record Store…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 5, 2026
Special Vinyl Drops Announced for Record Store Day 2026

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Special Vinyl Drops Announced for Record Store Day 2026

Several Australian favourites including Empire of the Sun, Spacey Jane, and Holy Holy have announced special vinyl releases for Record Store Day 2026. Arriving on Saturday, April 18th, Record Store…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 5, 2026
Great Southern Nights Returns in 2026 With Over 300 Gigs Across NSW

Great Southern Nights Returns in 2026 With Over 300 Gigs Across NSW

Great Southern Nights is set to return in 2026, rolling out a state-wide celebration of live music across NSW with more than 300 shows spanning metro and regional venues. Taking place from May…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 5, 2026
Great Southern Nights Returns in 2026 With Over 300 Gigs Across NSW

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Great Southern Nights Returns in 2026 With Over 300 Gigs Across NSW

Great Southern Nights is set to return in 2026, rolling out a state-wide celebration of live music across NSW with more than 300 shows spanning metro and regional venues. Taking place from May…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 5, 2026
Respected Music Publicist Tracy Zamot Dies Aged 55

Respected Music Publicist Tracy Zamot Dies Aged 55

Veteran music publicist Tracy Zamot, whose career spanned some of the most influential labels and artists of the past three decades, has died at the age of 55, her family has confirmed. Per Rolling…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 4, 2026
Respected Music Publicist Tracy Zamot Dies Aged 55

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Respected Music Publicist Tracy Zamot Dies Aged 55

Veteran music publicist Tracy Zamot, whose career spanned some of the most influential labels and artists of the past three decades, has died at the age of 55, her family has confirmed. Per Rolling…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 4, 2026
Lorde Joins ‘ICE OUT’ Movement With Over $200,000 Donation

Lorde Joins ‘ICE OUT’ Movement With Over $200,000 Donation

Lorde has added her name to the growing “ICE OUT” movement, pledging to donate more than $200,000 from recent tour merch sales. The New Zealand artist took to Instagram today to announce that she is…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 4, 2026
Lorde Joins ‘ICE OUT’ Movement With Over $200,000 Donation

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Lorde Joins ‘ICE OUT’ Movement With Over $200,000 Donation

Lorde has added her name to the growing “ICE OUT” movement, pledging to donate more than $200,000 from recent tour merch sales. The New Zealand artist took to Instagram today to announce that she is…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 4, 2026
ABC's 'Saturday Night Country' Host Beccy Cole Announces Departure

ABC's 'Saturday Night Country' Host Beccy Cole Announces Departure

The host of ABC radio's Saturday Night Country, Beccy Cole, has announced her departure after five years in the role. Officially wrapping at the end of February, Cole has been a mainstay of ABC…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 2, 2026
ABC's 'Saturday Night Country' Host Beccy Cole Announces Departure

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ABC's 'Saturday Night Country' Host Beccy Cole Announces Departure

The host of ABC radio's Saturday Night Country, Beccy Cole, has announced her departure after five years in the role. Officially wrapping at the end of February, Cole has been a mainstay of ABC…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 2, 2026
Nominations Open for Expanded 2026 AIR Awards

Nominations Open for Expanded 2026 AIR Awards

The AIR Awards are coming back in 2026, with nominations now open, marking two decades of championing Australia's independent music sector. Taking place on Thursday, July 30th 2026, at the iconic…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 2, 2026
Nominations Open for Expanded 2026 AIR Awards

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Nominations Open for Expanded 2026 AIR Awards

The AIR Awards are coming back in 2026, with nominations now open, marking two decades of championing Australia's independent music sector. Taking place on Thursday, July 30th 2026, at the iconic…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 2, 2026
Nine Complete $56M Radio Sale to Billionaire Arthur Laundy

Nine Complete $56M Radio Sale to Billionaire Arthur Laundy

Nine has sold its radio business for $56 million to billionaire hotel baron Arthur Laundy, including Sydney's 2GB, Melbourne's 3AW, Brisbane's 4BC and Perth's 6PR. It has also acquired QMS for $850…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 30, 2026
Nine Complete $56M Radio Sale to Billionaire Arthur Laundy

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Nine Complete $56M Radio Sale to Billionaire Arthur Laundy

Nine has sold its radio business for $56 million to billionaire hotel baron Arthur Laundy, including Sydney's 2GB, Melbourne's 3AW, Brisbane's 4BC and Perth's 6PR. It has also acquired QMS for $850…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 30, 2026
Nova Confirms Sweeping National Lineup Reset

Nova Confirms Sweeping National Lineup Reset

Nova has confirmed a major national realignment of its on-air lineup this year, with plans to move Fitzy Wippa with Kate Ritchie out of Sydney Breakfast and into national Drive. Under the new…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 30, 2026
Nova Confirms Sweeping National Lineup Reset

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Nova Confirms Sweeping National Lineup Reset

Nova has confirmed a major national realignment of its on-air lineup this year, with plans to move Fitzy Wippa with Kate Ritchie out of Sydney Breakfast and into national Drive. Under the new…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 30, 2026
White House Slams Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-ICE Single

White House Slams Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-ICE Single

Bruce Springsteen’s new protest song has triggered a blunt response from the White House. Bruce Springsteen dropped a fiery new single this week titled “Streets of Minneapolis”, a raw, urgently…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 30, 2026
White House Slams Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-ICE Single

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White House Slams Bruce Springsteen’s Anti-ICE Single

Bruce Springsteen’s new protest song has triggered a blunt response from the White House. Bruce Springsteen dropped a fiery new single this week titled “Streets of Minneapolis”, a raw, urgently…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 30, 2026
Apple Music Removes Pauline Hanson's Song

Apple Music Removes Pauline Hanson's Song

Pauline Hanson’s controversial song, which hit No. 1 on the iTunes best-selling chart, has been removed from Apple Music. The track, released on January 26th, was a reworked version of Valance’s…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 29, 2026
Apple Music Removes Pauline Hanson's Song

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Apple Music Removes Pauline Hanson's Song

Pauline Hanson’s controversial song, which hit No. 1 on the iTunes best-selling chart, has been removed from Apple Music. The track, released on January 26th, was a reworked version of Valance’s…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 29, 2026
Kid Rock Testifies Against Ticketing Giants in US Senate

Kid Rock Testifies Against Ticketing Giants in US Senate

Kid Rock brought his trademark blunt talk to Capitol Hill this week, criticising the US ticketing industry and urging lawmakers to take action on unfair practices that hurt both fans and artists. The…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 29, 2026
Kid Rock Testifies Against Ticketing Giants in US Senate

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Kid Rock Testifies Against Ticketing Giants in US Senate

Kid Rock brought his trademark blunt talk to Capitol Hill this week, criticising the US ticketing industry and urging lawmakers to take action on unfair practices that hurt both fans and artists. The…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 29, 2026
Cancelled Ariana Grande Tickets Set for Re‑Release in Controlled Ticketmaster Drop

Cancelled Ariana Grande Tickets Set for Re‑Release in Controlled Ticketmaster Drop

Ticketmaster has announced a new opportunity for Ariana Grande fans to secure seats for her highly anticipated Eternal Sunshine tour after pulling back a batch of tickets linked to sellers that…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 29, 2026
Cancelled Ariana Grande Tickets Set for Re‑Release in Controlled Ticketmaster Drop

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Cancelled Ariana Grande Tickets Set for Re‑Release in Controlled Ticketmaster Drop

Ticketmaster has announced a new opportunity for Ariana Grande fans to secure seats for her highly anticipated Eternal Sunshine tour after pulling back a batch of tickets linked to sellers that…

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 29, 2026
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