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Jimmy Barnes and Kate Ceberano Join Industry-Wide Tributes to INXS Honour
Australian legends Jimmy Barnes and Kate Ceberano are among several artists who have paid tribute to INXS after news of their Ted Albert Award recognition. The globally influential band will receive…

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Jimmy Barnes and Kate Ceberano Join Industry-Wide Tributes to INXS Honour
Australian legends Jimmy Barnes and Kate Ceberano are among several artists who have paid tribute to INXS after news of their Ted Albert Award recognition. The globally influential band will receive…

Yours & Owls Set to Return in 2026
Yours Owls is officially locked in for 2026, with the beloved Wollongong festival confirming its return for 2026. Held in Wollongong, NSW, the two-day festival has confirmed its dates for later this…

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Yours & Owls Set to Return in 2026
Yours Owls is officially locked in for 2026, with the beloved Wollongong festival confirming its return for 2026. Held in Wollongong, NSW, the two-day festival has confirmed its dates for later this…

INXS Miss Out as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Is Announced
Australia's own INXS have missed out on induction into the Rock Roll Hall of Fame as the 2026 class has been unveiled. Despite being among this year’s 17 nominees, the rock icons were not included in…

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INXS Miss Out as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Is Announced
Australia's own INXS have missed out on induction into the Rock Roll Hall of Fame as the 2026 class has been unveiled. Despite being among this year’s 17 nominees, the rock icons were not included in…

MusicNSW Reveals Participants for Inaugural Wamarra Music Lab
The participants and facilitators of MusicNSW's inaugural Wamarra Music Lab - a First Nations led business program - have been revealed. The one-of-a-kind program, happening in Sydney in May, was…

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MusicNSW Reveals Participants for Inaugural Wamarra Music Lab
The participants and facilitators of MusicNSW's inaugural Wamarra Music Lab - a First Nations led business program - have been revealed. The one-of-a-kind program, happening in Sydney in May, was…

INXS Honoured with Ted Albert Award at 2026 APRA Music Awards
One of Australia’s most successful and internationally recognised bands, INXS are being added to the list of the country’s most celebrated music figures with a top industry award. The five-piece are…

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INXS Honoured with Ted Albert Award at 2026 APRA Music Awards
One of Australia’s most successful and internationally recognised bands, INXS are being added to the list of the country’s most celebrated music figures with a top industry award. The five-piece are…

'Australian Idol' Goes Out Big with Star-Studded Finale: 'A True Celebration of What 'Idol' Represents'
It's officially Australian Idol finale week. The 2026 season will conclude with a huge two-night broadcast starting tonight (April 13th), including a live finale that brings together leading…

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'Australian Idol' Goes Out Big with Star-Studded Finale: 'A True Celebration of What 'Idol' Represents'
It's officially Australian Idol finale week. The 2026 season will conclude with a huge two-night broadcast starting tonight (April 13th), including a live finale that brings together leading…

Radio Free Alice Cover Usher's 'DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love' for Like a Version
Rising indie outfit Radio Free Alice have delivered a twist to a club classic, taking on "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" for their debut appearance on triple j's Like a Version. The Melbourne band…

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Radio Free Alice Cover Usher's 'DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love' for Like a Version
Rising indie outfit Radio Free Alice have delivered a twist to a club classic, taking on "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" for their debut appearance on triple j's Like a Version. The Melbourne band…

Post-Punk Quarter Loose Fit Sign to Dinosaur City, Announce New EP
Sydney-based quartet Loose Fit have announced a new EP Bittersweet Excess, due out via their new label Dinosaur City on May 22nd. The notion of being open to sublimity and grace, while reconciling…

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Post-Punk Quarter Loose Fit Sign to Dinosaur City, Announce New EP
Sydney-based quartet Loose Fit have announced a new EP Bittersweet Excess, due out via their new label Dinosaur City on May 22nd. The notion of being open to sublimity and grace, while reconciling…

Caroline Records Co-Founder Keith Wood Dies Aged 77 Following Battle With ALS
Keith Wood, a pivotal figure in the evolution of independent music, has died at 77 following a long battle with ALS (motor neurone disease). Per Variety, Wood’s family confirmed the news, sharing…

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Caroline Records Co-Founder Keith Wood Dies Aged 77 Following Battle With ALS
Keith Wood, a pivotal figure in the evolution of independent music, has died at 77 following a long battle with ALS (motor neurone disease). Per Variety, Wood’s family confirmed the news, sharing…

VMDO’s Music Data and Insights Summit Returns to Melbourne with Global Keynote
The Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) is bringing its Music Data and Insights Summit back for another year, with a major international voice and new local research set to headline the…

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VMDO’s Music Data and Insights Summit Returns to Melbourne with Global Keynote
The Victorian Music Development Office (VMDO) is bringing its Music Data and Insights Summit back for another year, with a major international voice and new local research set to headline the…

Noah Kahan Is Returning to Australia & New Zealand in 2026
Noah Kahan is taking The Great Divide on the road, confirming a five-show Australia and New Zealand arena tour for later this year. The US singer-songwriter - who's new album is out later this month…

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Noah Kahan Is Returning to Australia & New Zealand in 2026
Noah Kahan is taking The Great Divide on the road, confirming a five-show Australia and New Zealand arena tour for later this year. The US singer-songwriter - who's new album is out later this month…

Sydney's City Recital Hall Welcomes New Director of Programming and Events
Sydney's City Recital Hall has appointed Philippa Martin Reiter as its new director of programming and events, who will lead a merged team. Reiter joins with twenty-years of live entertainment…

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Sydney's City Recital Hall Welcomes New Director of Programming and Events
Sydney's City Recital Hall has appointed Philippa Martin Reiter as its new director of programming and events, who will lead a merged team. Reiter joins with twenty-years of live entertainment…
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