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The second round of sessions for the Regional Remote Music Summit has been announced. Set for Byron Bay from July 23rd–25th, the MusicNSW-hosted event will focus on building tours and festivals under…

The standout New Zealand albums of the decade (so far) have been named in a new Rolling Stone AU/NZ feature. Titled the 80 Best New Zealand Albums of the 2020s So Far , the list showcases the depth…

A full-colour collector’s edition of the John Farnham memoir The Voice Inside is on the way. Hachette Australia has confirmed a new version of the Australian music legends’s bestselling memoir,…

The Sydney Opera House has announced SongRites, a new multi-day program highlighting First Nations culture, to take place from 3–6 September 2025 across the venue’s Western Foyers. The program will…

BIGSOUND has revealed its second group of speakers for 2025, featuring top artists and music industry professionals. Topping the latest list is Tash Sultana, back in the spotlight with Return to the…

Network 10 is bringing its flagship current affairs show 10 NEWS+ to Spotify, making it available to stream ad-free in both video and audio formats. It's a a global first for commercial free-to-air…

Kylie Minogue's music video style is taking centre stage at the Australian Music Vault. The new display, Kylie Minogue: The Music Videos, features six standout costumes from her biggest video hits,…

Astrid Jorgensen, founder and director of Brisbane’s Pub Choir, made her debut on America’s Got Talent this week, conducting the entire audience in a live singalong of Toto’s “Africa.” Rather than…

AC/DC are gearing up for their first Australian stadium tour in ten years, with several sources telling Rolling Stone AU/NZ the iconic rock band will make a big return home in late 2025. The upcoming…

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) will move from Townsville to Cairns in 2026, opening a new chapter for the event. Following a record-breaking 2024 Festival, the relocation aims to…

The Recording Academy has overhauled its country music categories ahead of the 2026 Grammys, introducing two new distinctions: Best Contemporary Country Album and Best Traditional Country Album. As…

APRA AMCOS has announced the 14 songwriter and composer members selected for its 2025 23% Mentorship Program, which supports women and gender diverse music creators. This year’s mentees are: Alice…