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New Aussie Label Shares Debut Track From First Signing: 'This Is Our Introduction to the World'
Newly-formed Australian label Ninth Life Records has officially kicked off. After launching this week, the artist-run label, dedicated to emo, punk, rock, and grunge, has unveiled its inaugural…

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New Aussie Label Shares Debut Track From First Signing: 'This Is Our Introduction to the World'
Newly-formed Australian label Ninth Life Records has officially kicked off. After launching this week, the artist-run label, dedicated to emo, punk, rock, and grunge, has unveiled its inaugural…

I OH YOU Sign UK Act in Joint Venture with Fiction Records (EXCLUSIVE)
I OH YOU has signed a burgeoning UK act in a joint venture with famous British label Fiction Records, The Music Network can exclusively reveal. It can be confirmed that the Australian indie…

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I OH YOU Sign UK Act in Joint Venture with Fiction Records (EXCLUSIVE)
I OH YOU has signed a burgeoning UK act in a joint venture with famous British label Fiction Records, The Music Network can exclusively reveal. It can be confirmed that the Australian indie…

ARIA and PPCA Recruit New Finance Director
The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) and the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) have announced the appointment of a newly-created Finance Director role. It's been…

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ARIA and PPCA Recruit New Finance Director
The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) and the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) have announced the appointment of a newly-created Finance Director role. It's been…

Former Bluesfest Marketing Head Alleges ‘Toxic Culture’
The former head of marketing for Bluesfest has taken aim at management in a public post just weeks after resigning. In a statement shared to LinkedIn this week, Jay Clair, who first joined the Byron…

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Former Bluesfest Marketing Head Alleges ‘Toxic Culture’
The former head of marketing for Bluesfest has taken aim at management in a public post just weeks after resigning. In a statement shared to LinkedIn this week, Jay Clair, who first joined the Byron…

'She Walked So the Rest of Us Australian Music Makers Could Run': Artists Praise Kylie Minogue Ahead of APRA Awards Top Honour
Some of Australia's best and biggest names in music have paid tribute to Kylie Minogue ahead of the pop icon receiving the APRA Awards' top honour this week. Minogue will receive the Ted Albert Award…

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'She Walked So the Rest of Us Australian Music Makers Could Run': Artists Praise Kylie Minogue Ahead of APRA Awards Top Honour
Some of Australia's best and biggest names in music have paid tribute to Kylie Minogue ahead of the pop icon receiving the APRA Awards' top honour this week. Minogue will receive the Ted Albert Award…

Sabrina Carpenter Returns to Top of ARIA Chart
Sabrina Carpenter has reclaimed the ARIA Albums Chart crown. The US pop star’s Short n’ Sweet has returned to #1 on the ARIA Albums Chart for a 13th non-consecutive week, marking its sixth stint at…

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Sabrina Carpenter Returns to Top of ARIA Chart
Sabrina Carpenter has reclaimed the ARIA Albums Chart crown. The US pop star’s Short n’ Sweet has returned to #1 on the ARIA Albums Chart for a 13th non-consecutive week, marking its sixth stint at…

Applications Open for APRA's Mentorship Program for Women and Gender Diverse Music Creators
APRA AMCOS has announced that applications for its dedicated mentorship program for women and gender diverse music creators are now open. The program, 23%, has 14 available spots and will pair…

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Applications Open for APRA's Mentorship Program for Women and Gender Diverse Music Creators
APRA AMCOS has announced that applications for its dedicated mentorship program for women and gender diverse music creators are now open. The program, 23%, has 14 available spots and will pair…

Nettwerk Signs Prominent New Zealand Indie-Pop Band
Nettwerk Music Group has added another act to its ever-expanding roster. On Tuesday, the independent record label announced the signing of New Zealand indie-pop band, Yumi Zouma. To celebrate the…

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Nettwerk Signs Prominent New Zealand Indie-Pop Band
Nettwerk Music Group has added another act to its ever-expanding roster. On Tuesday, the independent record label announced the signing of New Zealand indie-pop band, Yumi Zouma. To celebrate the…

Bluesfest Will Return in 2026
Though the 2025 event was said to be the final edition, the Byron Bay spectacle will return in 2026, organisers have announced.

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Bluesfest Will Return in 2026
Though the 2025 event was said to be the final edition, the Byron Bay spectacle will return in 2026, organisers have announced.

Australian Artists Turn Out at Iconic Melbourne Venue to Send Message to Politicians
Music fans and both political parties are being urged to make climate change a priority at this year's Federal Election. In support of Green Music Australia's recently-launched ‘No Music on a Dead…

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Australian Artists Turn Out at Iconic Melbourne Venue to Send Message to Politicians
Music fans and both political parties are being urged to make climate change a priority at this year's Federal Election. In support of Green Music Australia's recently-launched ‘No Music on a Dead…

NSW Police Had 'No Lawful Basis' to Strip Search Woman at Music Festival
Trigger warning: The following article contains references that may be triggering. If you’re struggling, please know help is available to you, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. The New South Wales…

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NSW Police Had 'No Lawful Basis' to Strip Search Woman at Music Festival
Trigger warning: The following article contains references that may be triggering. If you’re struggling, please know help is available to you, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14. The New South Wales…

'Music Is Part of What Makes a Future Worth Voting for': ARIA CEO Calls for Govt Support Ahead of Election
Major industry figures are calling on both political parties to make the music sector a key priority at this year's Federal Election. Last week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese officially called the…

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'Music Is Part of What Makes a Future Worth Voting for': ARIA CEO Calls for Govt Support Ahead of Election
Major industry figures are calling on both political parties to make the music sector a key priority at this year's Federal Election. Last week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese officially called the…
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