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ARIA Introduces Silver Accreditation, Honours Daniel Johns as First Recipient
The most-awarded artist in ARIA history, Daniel Johns, has added another milestone to his name, receiving the first-ever ARIA silver accreditation for his 2022 album FutureNever. The recognition was…

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ARIA Introduces Silver Accreditation, Honours Daniel Johns as First Recipient
The most-awarded artist in ARIA history, Daniel Johns, has added another milestone to his name, receiving the first-ever ARIA silver accreditation for his 2022 album FutureNever. The recognition was…

TWICE’s ‘This Is For’ Tour Becomes the Highest-Selling K-Pop Tour in Oceania
K-pop’s unstoppable rise has hit Australian shores in full force, with TWICE smashing records for the best-selling K-pop tour in Oceania. According to Live Nation, ticket sales (over 50,000 sold…

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TWICE’s ‘This Is For’ Tour Becomes the Highest-Selling K-Pop Tour in Oceania
K-pop’s unstoppable rise has hit Australian shores in full force, with TWICE smashing records for the best-selling K-pop tour in Oceania. According to Live Nation, ticket sales (over 50,000 sold…

Queensland Music Festival Cancels The Long Sunset Due to Bad Weather
Queensland Music Festival has cancelled The Long Sunset, due to kick off today (October 31st), citing recent heavy rain and damaging weather in the Scenic Rim region. Organisers confirmed the…

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Queensland Music Festival Cancels The Long Sunset Due to Bad Weather
Queensland Music Festival has cancelled The Long Sunset, due to kick off today (October 31st), citing recent heavy rain and damaging weather in the Scenic Rim region. Organisers confirmed the…

Less Than 10% of Music Streamed in Australia is Local, These Artists Want to Change That
Thelma Plum, Keli Holiday, G Flip, and Ben Lee, are among the leading Australian musicians calling on music lovers to "AUSIFY" their social media algorithms and champion great homegrown music. By…

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Less Than 10% of Music Streamed in Australia is Local, These Artists Want to Change That
Thelma Plum, Keli Holiday, G Flip, and Ben Lee, are among the leading Australian musicians calling on music lovers to "AUSIFY" their social media algorithms and champion great homegrown music. By…

2025 ARIA Awards Hosting Team Revealed
The 2025 ARIA Awards will once again be hosted by Nova's Tim Blackwell, as well as triple j's Concetta Caristo, alongside Latifa Tee, Georgie Tunny, and Angela Bishop. In partnership with Spotify,…

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2025 ARIA Awards Hosting Team Revealed
The 2025 ARIA Awards will once again be hosted by Nova's Tim Blackwell, as well as triple j's Concetta Caristo, alongside Latifa Tee, Georgie Tunny, and Angela Bishop. In partnership with Spotify,…

Emerging Victorian Artists to Shine at Inaugural SongMakers LIVE Event
APRA AMCOS' SongMakers program, which pairs high school students with highly acclaimed artist and producer mentors, is going live for the first time ever, with a special night of performances next…

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Emerging Victorian Artists to Shine at Inaugural SongMakers LIVE Event
APRA AMCOS' SongMakers program, which pairs high school students with highly acclaimed artist and producer mentors, is going live for the first time ever, with a special night of performances next…

WOMADelaide Kicks Off 2026 with Stellar First Artist Announcement
WOMADelaide, renowned as Australia’s most diverse and surprising festival, has unveiled the first 49 artists set to perform in 2026. The 29th edition of the festival is taking place from March…

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WOMADelaide Kicks Off 2026 with Stellar First Artist Announcement
WOMADelaide, renowned as Australia’s most diverse and surprising festival, has unveiled the first 49 artists set to perform in 2026. The 29th edition of the festival is taking place from March…

Albanese Government Backs Seven Arts Projects to Showcase Australian Talent on the Global Stage
The Albanese Labor Government has announced support for seven Australian performance and exhibition projects through the International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund, highlighting the country’s…

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Albanese Government Backs Seven Arts Projects to Showcase Australian Talent on the Global Stage
The Albanese Labor Government has announced support for seven Australian performance and exhibition projects through the International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund, highlighting the country’s…

Sycco, Touch Sensitive and Emma Louise to Perform at Future Classic's 20th Birthday
Australian record label and music collective Future Classic will be taking over an iconic Sydney venue for one night only in February, as it celebrates 20 years in the business. Spanning three stages…

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Sycco, Touch Sensitive and Emma Louise to Perform at Future Classic's 20th Birthday
Australian record label and music collective Future Classic will be taking over an iconic Sydney venue for one night only in February, as it celebrates 20 years in the business. Spanning three stages…

Channel 7 to Air New AC/DC Documentary This Sunday
Channel 7 has announced a special television documentary exploring the story of AC/DC's meteoric rise to the top. Going inside the band's legacy this Sunday, November 2nd on Seven and 7plus, AC/DC:…

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Channel 7 to Air New AC/DC Documentary This Sunday
Channel 7 has announced a special television documentary exploring the story of AC/DC's meteoric rise to the top. Going inside the band's legacy this Sunday, November 2nd on Seven and 7plus, AC/DC:…

Keli Holiday Reimagines Bruce Springsteen Classic For Like A Version
Keli Holiday has performed a cover of Bruce Springsteen's 1984 hit "I'm On Fire" in triple j's Like A Version this morning, joined in the studio by Baker Boy and Abbie Chatfield's sister Jolie, among…

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Keli Holiday Reimagines Bruce Springsteen Classic For Like A Version
Keli Holiday has performed a cover of Bruce Springsteen's 1984 hit "I'm On Fire" in triple j's Like A Version this morning, joined in the studio by Baker Boy and Abbie Chatfield's sister Jolie, among…

ARIA Unveils 2025 ARIA Awards Presents Program
ARIA has unveiled the 2025 program for ARIA Awards Presents, its annual program that gives opportunities for aspiring artists and industry folk to celebrate Australia's best established and…

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ARIA Unveils 2025 ARIA Awards Presents Program
ARIA has unveiled the 2025 program for ARIA Awards Presents, its annual program that gives opportunities for aspiring artists and industry folk to celebrate Australia's best established and…
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