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Iron Maiden to Miss Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony Because of ANZ Tour

Iron Maiden to Miss Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony Because of ANZ Tour

Iron Maiden will skip their Rock Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this year, citing a clash with their scheduled tour of Australia and New Zealand alongside Megadeth. As reported by Rolling…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 20, 2026
Iron Maiden to Miss Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony Because of ANZ Tour

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Iron Maiden to Miss Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony Because of ANZ Tour

Iron Maiden will skip their Rock Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony this year, citing a clash with their scheduled tour of Australia and New Zealand alongside Megadeth. As reported by Rolling…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 20, 2026
Keith Urban Crowns Inaugural Rising Star Scholarship Winner

Keith Urban Crowns Inaugural Rising Star Scholarship Winner

The winner of Keith Urban's Rising Star Scholarship has been revealed. Launched in partnership with the Tamworth Country Music Festival, Urban's scholarship was created for artists who have already…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 20, 2026
Keith Urban Crowns Inaugural Rising Star Scholarship Winner

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Keith Urban Crowns Inaugural Rising Star Scholarship Winner

The winner of Keith Urban's Rising Star Scholarship has been revealed. Launched in partnership with the Tamworth Country Music Festival, Urban's scholarship was created for artists who have already…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 20, 2026
QMusic Announces Interim CEO After Kris Stewart Departure

QMusic Announces Interim CEO After Kris Stewart Departure

QMusic has today announced the appointment of an interim CEO just weeks after Kris Stewart confirmed he will be departing the industry body. In a statement on Friday, QMusic revealed that Kristy…

By Neil Griffiths - Apr 17, 2026
QMusic Announces Interim CEO After Kris Stewart Departure

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QMusic Announces Interim CEO After Kris Stewart Departure

QMusic has today announced the appointment of an interim CEO just weeks after Kris Stewart confirmed he will be departing the industry body. In a statement on Friday, QMusic revealed that Kristy…

By Neil Griffiths - Apr 17, 2026
ARIA Charts: Perth's Sly Withers Take Out Top Spot on Australian Albums List

ARIA Charts: Perth's Sly Withers Take Out Top Spot on Australian Albums List

Australian alt-rockers Sly Withers have had their most successful outing on the ARIA charts to date with their fourth record, To Be Honest. The Perth outfit's LP has topped the Australian Albums…

By Neil Griffiths - Apr 17, 2026
ARIA Charts: Perth's Sly Withers Take Out Top Spot on Australian Albums List

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ARIA Charts: Perth's Sly Withers Take Out Top Spot on Australian Albums List

Australian alt-rockers Sly Withers have had their most successful outing on the ARIA charts to date with their fourth record, To Be Honest. The Perth outfit's LP has topped the Australian Albums…

By Neil Griffiths - Apr 17, 2026
Planning Record Store Day? Here’s What Not to Miss

Planning Record Store Day? Here’s What Not to Miss

Here's what you need to know for Record Store Day tomorrow (April 18th), as independent record stores across Australia and New Zealand pull out all the stops. Now in its 18th year globally, Record…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 17, 2026
Planning Record Store Day? Here’s What Not to Miss

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Planning Record Store Day? Here’s What Not to Miss

Here's what you need to know for Record Store Day tomorrow (April 18th), as independent record stores across Australia and New Zealand pull out all the stops. Now in its 18th year globally, Record…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 17, 2026
'We Didn't Consider the Hurt Our Words Could Cause': Radio Free Alice Apologise for Comments About Usher Song

'We Didn't Consider the Hurt Our Words Could Cause': Radio Free Alice Apologise for Comments About Usher Song

Radio Free Alice have apologised after labelling Usher's "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" “the ugliest duckling of bad songs" while in the triple j Like a Version studio lastk week. The Melbourne band…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 17, 2026
'We Didn't Consider the Hurt Our Words Could Cause': Radio Free Alice Apologise for Comments About Usher Song

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'We Didn't Consider the Hurt Our Words Could Cause': Radio Free Alice Apologise for Comments About Usher Song

Radio Free Alice have apologised after labelling Usher's "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" “the ugliest duckling of bad songs" while in the triple j Like a Version studio lastk week. The Melbourne band…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 17, 2026
Sydney Clubs Break Into DJ Mag Top 100 as City Emerges From Lockout Era

Sydney Clubs Break Into DJ Mag Top 100 as City Emerges From Lockout Era

Sydney’s club scene has picked up a global nod just as the city tries to shake off a decade-long hangover from its lockout era. Two of its most recognisable venues — ivy Sydney and Chinese Laundry —…

By Jade Kennedy - Apr 17, 2026
Sydney Clubs Break Into DJ Mag Top 100 as City Emerges From Lockout Era

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Sydney Clubs Break Into DJ Mag Top 100 as City Emerges From Lockout Era

Sydney’s club scene has picked up a global nod just as the city tries to shake off a decade-long hangover from its lockout era. Two of its most recognisable venues — ivy Sydney and Chinese Laundry —…

By Jade Kennedy - Apr 17, 2026
Triple J Announces New Breakfast and Drive Teams as Concetta Caristo Departs

Triple J Announces New Breakfast and Drive Teams as Concetta Caristo Departs

Comedian and triple j Breakfast host Concetta Caristo is bidding farewell to the station after three-and-a-half years, as part of a major mid-year shake-up to its on-air lineup. Triple j has today…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 17, 2026
Triple J Announces New Breakfast and Drive Teams as Concetta Caristo Departs

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Triple J Announces New Breakfast and Drive Teams as Concetta Caristo Departs

Comedian and triple j Breakfast host Concetta Caristo is bidding farewell to the station after three-and-a-half years, as part of a major mid-year shake-up to its on-air lineup. Triple j has today…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 17, 2026
CAST Appoints Four Industry Leaders to Advisory Board

CAST Appoints Four Industry Leaders to Advisory Board

CAST (Centre for Arts, Sports Technology) has appointed four new Advisory Board members. The appointments strengthen CAST's "mission to bridge the gap between the entertainment industry and the…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 17, 2026
CAST Appoints Four Industry Leaders to Advisory Board

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CAST Appoints Four Industry Leaders to Advisory Board

CAST (Centre for Arts, Sports Technology) has appointed four new Advisory Board members. The appointments strengthen CAST's "mission to bridge the gap between the entertainment industry and the…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 17, 2026
Rihanna Makes Music History in America

Rihanna Makes Music History in America

It's been a while since Rihanna last released a new album, but that hasn't stopped her making history. As per Rolling Stone, the music icon has become the first woman in the history of the music…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 16, 2026
Rihanna Makes Music History in America

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Rihanna Makes Music History in America

It's been a while since Rihanna last released a new album, but that hasn't stopped her making history. As per Rolling Stone, the music icon has become the first woman in the history of the music…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 16, 2026
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