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PPCA Welcomes Federal Review of Radio Royalty Caps Amid Push for Fairer Artist Pay

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.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 25, 2026
PPCA Welcomes Federal Review of Radio Royalty Caps Amid Push for Fairer Artist Pay

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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.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 25, 2026
Open Season 2026 Strengthens Brisbane’s Position in Australia’s Winter Festival Circuit

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.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 24, 2026
Open Season 2026 Strengthens Brisbane’s Position in Australia’s Winter Festival Circuit

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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.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 24, 2026
Live Nation Expands Support for Emerging Talent With ‘Next On’ Series

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.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 24, 2026
Live Nation Expands Support for Emerging Talent With ‘Next On’ Series

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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.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 24, 2026
Ocean Alley Wrap Record-Breaking AU/NZ Tour, Shift 80,000+ Tickets

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.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 24, 2026
Ocean Alley Wrap Record-Breaking AU/NZ Tour, Shift 80,000+ Tickets

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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.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 24, 2026
Australian Crawl Trademark Dispute Raises Questions Around Legacy Ownership

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.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 19, 2026
Australian Crawl Trademark Dispute Raises Questions Around Legacy Ownership

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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.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 19, 2026
No Fees, More Access: Sunshine Coast Music Awards Open the Door for 2026 Nominees

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.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 18, 2026
No Fees, More Access: Sunshine Coast Music Awards Open the Door for 2026 Nominees

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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.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 18, 2026
Sofar Sounds Relaunches Melbourne Shows After Two-Year Hiatus with New Curator

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.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 17, 2026
Sofar Sounds Relaunches Melbourne Shows After Two-Year Hiatus with New Curator

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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.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 17, 2026
Sydney Symphony Orchestra Scraps Booking Fees for 2026 Season in Transparency Push

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.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 17, 2026
Sydney Symphony Orchestra Scraps Booking Fees for 2026 Season in Transparency Push

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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.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 17, 2026
Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz Asked to Sing on New Gang of Youths Music

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

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 17, 2026
Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz Asked to Sing on New Gang of Youths Music

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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

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 17, 2026
Taylor Swift Drove US Vinyl Sales to a Record High Last Year

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.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 17, 2026
Taylor Swift Drove US Vinyl Sales to a Record High Last Year

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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.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 17, 2026
Margaret Zhang Announced as Keynote Speaker for ARIA Innovator 2026

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.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 16, 2026
Margaret Zhang Announced as Keynote Speaker for ARIA Innovator 2026

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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.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 16, 2026
Qudos Bank Arena Sells 15 Millionth Ticket at Linkin Park’s Sold-Out Sydney Show

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.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 16, 2026
Qudos Bank Arena Sells 15 Millionth Ticket at Linkin Park’s Sold-Out Sydney Show

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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.

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 16, 2026
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