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What the NSW Music Prize Means to This Year's Finalists
Fifteen of NSW's hottest musical talents, including RÜFÜS DU SOL, Ninajirachi, BARKAA, and Don West, have been named as finalists in the first-ever NSW Music Prize, which will be revealed today. The…

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What the NSW Music Prize Means to This Year's Finalists
Fifteen of NSW's hottest musical talents, including RÜFÜS DU SOL, Ninajirachi, BARKAA, and Don West, have been named as finalists in the first-ever NSW Music Prize, which will be revealed today. The…

Coke Studio Delivers Largest Cross-Regional Music Campaign
Coca Cola has undertaken its most ambitious cross-regional Coke Studio project to date, deepening its footprint in the local music ecosystem while uniting artists and audiences across the…

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Coke Studio Delivers Largest Cross-Regional Music Campaign
Coca Cola has undertaken its most ambitious cross-regional Coke Studio project to date, deepening its footprint in the local music ecosystem while uniting artists and audiences across the…

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Appoints New CEO
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has appointed a new chief executive officer, Jesse Matheson. Matheson has been a part of the leadership team for several years, having served as a board member…

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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Appoints New CEO
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has appointed a new chief executive officer, Jesse Matheson. Matheson has been a part of the leadership team for several years, having served as a board member…

Farnham Band to Reunite for World Record Bid in Melbourne
Thousands of John Farnham fans are expected to descend on Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl in March next year, to collectively attempt to set a world record. On March 13th, 2026, fans will get to…

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Farnham Band to Reunite for World Record Bid in Melbourne
Thousands of John Farnham fans are expected to descend on Melbourne's Sidney Myer Music Bowl in March next year, to collectively attempt to set a world record. On March 13th, 2026, fans will get to…

Albanese Government Announces Recipients of Revive Live Initiative
105 Australian music venues and festivals will receive federal funding to keep their doors open and stages lit, as the Albanese Government responds to a wave of cancellations and closures threatening…

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Albanese Government Announces Recipients of Revive Live Initiative
105 Australian music venues and festivals will receive federal funding to keep their doors open and stages lit, as the Albanese Government responds to a wave of cancellations and closures threatening…

Lighthouse Rock Confirms New Date and Lineup, Led by Barnesy, for 2026
Lighthouse Rock has confirmed a new date and lineup for 2026, after quietly postponing this year's event. Returning to Queensland's Burnett Heads on Saturday, May 23rd, the festival will be headlined…

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Lighthouse Rock Confirms New Date and Lineup, Led by Barnesy, for 2026
Lighthouse Rock has confirmed a new date and lineup for 2026, after quietly postponing this year's event. Returning to Queensland's Burnett Heads on Saturday, May 23rd, the festival will be headlined…

More AC/DC 'Power Up' Tour Tickets Released
The crowd can’t get enough. AC/DC have opened up more tickets for the remaining Power Up tour shows, as excitement builds for tomorrow night (November 21st) in Sydney. AC/DC have been hitting the…

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More AC/DC 'Power Up' Tour Tickets Released
The crowd can’t get enough. AC/DC have opened up more tickets for the remaining Power Up tour shows, as excitement builds for tomorrow night (November 21st) in Sydney. AC/DC have been hitting the…

You Am I Honoured With Australian Music Vault Showcase
The Australian Music Vault is celebrating ARIA Hall of Fame inductees You Am I with a new display featuring iconic posters and archival ephemera. The display includes an original media release and…

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You Am I Honoured With Australian Music Vault Showcase
The Australian Music Vault is celebrating ARIA Hall of Fame inductees You Am I with a new display featuring iconic posters and archival ephemera. The display includes an original media release and…

Meg Washington Announces 23-Date National Tour
ARIA winning singer-songwriter Meg Washington is heading on a 23-date national tour of Australia in 2026. In celebration of her critically acclaimed recent album GEM, the masterful storyteller will…

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Meg Washington Announces 23-Date National Tour
ARIA winning singer-songwriter Meg Washington is heading on a 23-date national tour of Australia in 2026. In celebration of her critically acclaimed recent album GEM, the masterful storyteller will…

Blues on Broadbeach is Returning in 2026 With Stacked First Lineup
Blues on Broadbeach is returning in 2026, with a lineup featuring American blues legend Charlie Musselwhite and Australian favourites the Teskey Brothers. Taking over the Gold Coast from May 14-17th,…

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Blues on Broadbeach is Returning in 2026 With Stacked First Lineup
Blues on Broadbeach is returning in 2026, with a lineup featuring American blues legend Charlie Musselwhite and Australian favourites the Teskey Brothers. Taking over the Gold Coast from May 14-17th,…

The Wiggles Acknowledge Safety Breach Over ‘Emma Bow’ Headbands
The Wiggles have acknowledged they likely violated Australian consumer law by selling light-up “Emma Bow” headbands that lacked the mandatory safety warnings for products containing button batteries.…

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The Wiggles Acknowledge Safety Breach Over ‘Emma Bow’ Headbands
The Wiggles have acknowledged they likely violated Australian consumer law by selling light-up “Emma Bow” headbands that lacked the mandatory safety warnings for products containing button batteries.…

TEG Strengthens Marketing Power with New Agency Launch and Strategic Acquisition
Ticketek Entertainment Group (TEG) has strengthened its in-house marketing capabilities with the launch of Ovation amp, a new full-service creative agency, and the strategic acquisition of Twenty3…

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TEG Strengthens Marketing Power with New Agency Launch and Strategic Acquisition
Ticketek Entertainment Group (TEG) has strengthened its in-house marketing capabilities with the launch of Ovation amp, a new full-service creative agency, and the strategic acquisition of Twenty3…
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