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Commercial Radio in Australia Sets a Landmark Royalty Hike of 38%

Commercial Radio in Australia Sets a Landmark Royalty Hike of 38%

Changing audio and broadcast landscapes are cited as a motivation for the change, which raised the rate up to 0.55 per cent of gross revenue.

By Alec Jones - Jan 14, 2026
Commercial Radio in Australia Sets a Landmark Royalty Hike of 38%

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Commercial Radio in Australia Sets a Landmark Royalty Hike of 38%

Changing audio and broadcast landscapes are cited as a motivation for the change, which raised the rate up to 0.55 per cent of gross revenue.

By Alec Jones - Jan 14, 2026
TEG Announces That After Three Years SXSW Sydney Will 'Conclude its Run'

TEG Announces That After Three Years SXSW Sydney Will 'Conclude its Run'

After three years, the organisers of SXSW Sydney have confirmed the event will not return in 2026, or seemingly ever again.

By Alec Jones - Jan 14, 2026
TEG Announces That After Three Years SXSW Sydney Will 'Conclude its Run'

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TEG Announces That After Three Years SXSW Sydney Will 'Conclude its Run'

After three years, the organisers of SXSW Sydney have confirmed the event will not return in 2026, or seemingly ever again.

By Alec Jones - Jan 14, 2026
‘Live It Up: The Mental As Anything Story' Documentary Releasing in Theatres

‘Live It Up: The Mental As Anything Story' Documentary Releasing in Theatres

Thousands of gigs, dozens of chart toppers and a huge cultural impact, Mental As Anything have lots to look back on on the big screen.

By Alec Jones - Jan 14, 2026
‘Live It Up: The Mental As Anything Story' Documentary Releasing in Theatres

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‘Live It Up: The Mental As Anything Story' Documentary Releasing in Theatres

Thousands of gigs, dozens of chart toppers and a huge cultural impact, Mental As Anything have lots to look back on on the big screen.

By Alec Jones - Jan 14, 2026
LuliePalooza Announces Busy Lineup for Its March 2026 Return

LuliePalooza Announces Busy Lineup for Its March 2026 Return

LuliePalooza 2026 is just two months away, and the Melbourne rock festival has announced the big acts and big changes to expect this year.

By Alec Jones - Jan 13, 2026
LuliePalooza Announces Busy Lineup for Its March 2026 Return

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LuliePalooza Announces Busy Lineup for Its March 2026 Return

LuliePalooza 2026 is just two months away, and the Melbourne rock festival has announced the big acts and big changes to expect this year.

By Alec Jones - Jan 13, 2026
Universal Music Group Offers Save for European Commission's Block of Downtown Acquisition

Universal Music Group Offers Save for European Commission's Block of Downtown Acquisition

Universal Music Group has offered to divert a key subsidiary to secure regulatory approval of its $775 million acquisition of Downtown.

By Alec Jones - Dec 17, 2025
Universal Music Group Offers Save for European Commission's Block of Downtown Acquisition

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Universal Music Group Offers Save for European Commission's Block of Downtown Acquisition

Universal Music Group has offered to divert a key subsidiary to secure regulatory approval of its $775 million acquisition of Downtown.

By Alec Jones - Dec 17, 2025
New Music Victoria-Backed Report Finds Melbourne to be the Vinyl Record Capital of the World

New Music Victoria-Backed Report Finds Melbourne to be the Vinyl Record Capital of the World

Surveying record stores across Victoria has revealed that Melbourne has one of the biggest vinyl industries worldwide.

By Alec Jones - Dec 10, 2025
New Music Victoria-Backed Report Finds Melbourne to be the Vinyl Record Capital of the World

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New Music Victoria-Backed Report Finds Melbourne to be the Vinyl Record Capital of the World

Surveying record stores across Victoria has revealed that Melbourne has one of the biggest vinyl industries worldwide.

By Alec Jones - Dec 10, 2025
Pollstar Releases Ranking of the Highest Selling Tours of the Millennium so far

Pollstar Releases Ranking of the Highest Selling Tours of the Millennium so far

Coldplay, U2, Ed Sheeran, Dave Matthews and Taylor Swift crown the list of artists who've sold the most tickets to shows since 2000.

By Alec Jones - Dec 10, 2025
Pollstar Releases Ranking of the Highest Selling Tours of the Millennium so far

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Pollstar Releases Ranking of the Highest Selling Tours of the Millennium so far

Coldplay, U2, Ed Sheeran, Dave Matthews and Taylor Swift crown the list of artists who've sold the most tickets to shows since 2000.

By Alec Jones - Dec 10, 2025
APRA AMCOS Announces Lineup and Dates for The Regional Sessions 2026 NSW Tour

APRA AMCOS Announces Lineup and Dates for The Regional Sessions 2026 NSW Tour

The Regional Sessions returns to NSW for a February 2026 tour featuring Anna Laverty, Bec Sandridge, Casey Barnes and more.

By Alec Jones - Dec 2, 2025
APRA AMCOS Announces Lineup and Dates for The Regional Sessions 2026 NSW Tour

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APRA AMCOS Announces Lineup and Dates for The Regional Sessions 2026 NSW Tour

The Regional Sessions returns to NSW for a February 2026 tour featuring Anna Laverty, Bec Sandridge, Casey Barnes and more.

By Alec Jones - Dec 2, 2025
Warner Music Partners with AI Music Platform Suno

Warner Music Partners with AI Music Platform Suno

Warner Music Group is seemingly done fighting AI music, instead opening its library to an AI-powered music creation platform.

By Alec Jones - Nov 26, 2025
Warner Music Partners with AI Music Platform Suno

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Warner Music Partners with AI Music Platform Suno

Warner Music Group is seemingly done fighting AI music, instead opening its library to an AI-powered music creation platform.

By Alec Jones - Nov 26, 2025
Everything You Need to Watch the 2025 ARIA Awards

Everything You Need to Watch the 2025 ARIA Awards

The 2025 ARIA Awards are taking place from 5pm today, here's where you can watch it and what to expect from the show.

By Alec Jones - Nov 19, 2025
Everything You Need to Watch the 2025 ARIA Awards

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Everything You Need to Watch the 2025 ARIA Awards

The 2025 ARIA Awards are taking place from 5pm today, here's where you can watch it and what to expect from the show.

By Alec Jones - Nov 19, 2025
Live Nation Reveals 40% of Australians Prefer Live Music Over All Other Entertainment

Live Nation Reveals 40% of Australians Prefer Live Music Over All Other Entertainment

In a global survey of 40,000 respondents, Live Nation reveals that live music attendees are loyal to the gig above all.

By Alec Jones - Nov 11, 2025
Live Nation Reveals 40% of Australians Prefer Live Music Over All Other Entertainment

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Live Nation Reveals 40% of Australians Prefer Live Music Over All Other Entertainment

In a global survey of 40,000 respondents, Live Nation reveals that live music attendees are loyal to the gig above all.

By Alec Jones - Nov 11, 2025
Australian Outback Festivals Drop Star-Studded 2026 Lineups

Australian Outback Festivals Drop Star-Studded 2026 Lineups

Australia's outback festivals at Birdsville and Broken Hill are returning with Missy Higgins, the Teskey Brothers and more in 2026.

By Alec Jones - Oct 16, 2025
Australian Outback Festivals Drop Star-Studded 2026 Lineups

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Australian Outback Festivals Drop Star-Studded 2026 Lineups

Australia's outback festivals at Birdsville and Broken Hill are returning with Missy Higgins, the Teskey Brothers and more in 2026.

By Alec Jones - Oct 16, 2025
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