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PPCA Welcomes Federal Review of Radio Royalty Caps Amid Push for Fairer Artist Pay
The PPCA is indicating a potential $4.8m boost for artists if current radio royalty restrictions are removed.

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PPCA Welcomes Federal Review of Radio Royalty Caps Amid Push for Fairer Artist Pay
The PPCA is indicating a potential $4.8m boost for artists if current radio royalty restrictions are removed.

Open Season 2026 Strengthens Brisbane’s Position in Australia’s Winter Festival Circuit
Brisbane’s Open Season returns for 2026, drawing from Vivid Sydney and RISING to deliver a winter program of international and local acts.

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Open Season 2026 Strengthens Brisbane’s Position in Australia’s Winter Festival Circuit
Brisbane’s Open Season returns for 2026, drawing from Vivid Sydney and RISING to deliver a winter program of international and local acts.

Live Nation Expands Support for Emerging Talent With ‘Next On’ Series
The new Live Nation ANZ initiative removes venue fees for emerging artists while creating paid opportunities for up-and-coming photographers.

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Live Nation Expands Support for Emerging Talent With ‘Next On’ Series
The new Live Nation ANZ initiative removes venue fees for emerging artists while creating paid opportunities for up-and-coming photographers.

Ocean Alley Wrap Record-Breaking AU/NZ Tour, Shift 80,000+ Tickets
Ocean Alley close their biggest headline tour to date, selling over 80,000 tickets as 'Love Balloon' returns to No. 1 on the ARIA Chart.

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Ocean Alley Wrap Record-Breaking AU/NZ Tour, Shift 80,000+ Tickets
Ocean Alley close their biggest headline tour to date, selling over 80,000 tickets as 'Love Balloon' returns to No. 1 on the ARIA Chart.

Australian Crawl Trademark Dispute Raises Questions Around Legacy Ownership
Founding members have taken legal action over trademarks held since the ’90s, highlighting ongoing tensions around band IP and control.

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Australian Crawl Trademark Dispute Raises Questions Around Legacy Ownership
Founding members have taken legal action over trademarks held since the ’90s, highlighting ongoing tensions around band IP and control.

No Fees, More Access: Sunshine Coast Music Awards Open the Door for 2026 Nominees
The Sunshine Coast Music Awards have eliminated nomination fees and extended submissions, aiming to remove barriers for artists.

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No Fees, More Access: Sunshine Coast Music Awards Open the Door for 2026 Nominees
The Sunshine Coast Music Awards have eliminated nomination fees and extended submissions, aiming to remove barriers for artists.

Sofar Sounds Relaunches Melbourne Shows After Two-Year Hiatus with New Curator
Sofar Sounds will return to Melbourne with a newly appointed curator, marking a new chapter for the global live music platform.

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Sofar Sounds Relaunches Melbourne Shows After Two-Year Hiatus with New Curator
Sofar Sounds will return to Melbourne with a newly appointed curator, marking a new chapter for the global live music platform.

Sydney Symphony Orchestra Scraps Booking Fees for 2026 Season in Transparency Push
Sydney Symphony Orchestra will remove booking fees from direct ticket purchases, with transparent 'price you see is price you pay' ticketing.

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Sydney Symphony Orchestra Scraps Booking Fees for 2026 Season in Transparency Push
Sydney Symphony Orchestra will remove booking fees from direct ticket purchases, with transparent 'price you see is price you pay' ticketing.

Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz Asked to Sing on New Gang of Youths Music
Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz has revealed that he has been asked to sing on some new Gang of Youths’ tracks

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Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz Asked to Sing on New Gang of Youths Music
Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz has revealed that he has been asked to sing on some new Gang of Youths’ tracks

Taylor Swift Drove US Vinyl Sales to a Record High Last Year
Taylor Swift helped push US vinyl sales past $1 billion for the first time since 1983, with her 'The Life of a Showgirl' release.

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Taylor Swift Drove US Vinyl Sales to a Record High Last Year
Taylor Swift helped push US vinyl sales past $1 billion for the first time since 1983, with her 'The Life of a Showgirl' release.

Margaret Zhang Announced as Keynote Speaker for ARIA Innovator 2026
Filmmaker and former Vogue China editor-in-chief Margaret Zhang will speak at ARIA Innovator 2026 in Sydney.

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Margaret Zhang Announced as Keynote Speaker for ARIA Innovator 2026
Filmmaker and former Vogue China editor-in-chief Margaret Zhang will speak at ARIA Innovator 2026 in Sydney.

Qudos Bank Arena Sells 15 Millionth Ticket at Linkin Park’s Sold-Out Sydney Show
Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena has sold 15 million tickets, highlighting its status as one of the world's top live entertainment arenas.

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Qudos Bank Arena Sells 15 Millionth Ticket at Linkin Park’s Sold-Out Sydney Show
Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena has sold 15 million tickets, highlighting its status as one of the world's top live entertainment arenas.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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