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Lucky Group Announces New Director of Artist Management for Teamwrk

Lucky Group Announces New Director of Artist Management for Teamwrk

Natalie Bannister has been appointed Director of Artist Management for Teamwrk, with a roster including 360, Conrad Sewell and Masked Wolf.

By Jade Kennedy - Oct 17, 2025
Lucky Group Announces New Director of Artist Management for Teamwrk

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Lucky Group Announces New Director of Artist Management for Teamwrk

Natalie Bannister has been appointed Director of Artist Management for Teamwrk, with a roster including 360, Conrad Sewell and Masked Wolf.

By Jade Kennedy - Oct 17, 2025
Electric Island Expands in 2026 with Five Beachside Shows and a Massive Electronic Lineup

Electric Island Expands in 2026 with Five Beachside Shows and a Massive Electronic Lineup

Electric Island returns bigger than ever in 2026, bringing headliner Armand Van Helden and more to Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth.

By Jade Kennedy - Oct 16, 2025
Electric Island Expands in 2026 with Five Beachside Shows and a Massive Electronic Lineup

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Electric Island Expands in 2026 with Five Beachside Shows and a Massive Electronic Lineup

Electric Island returns bigger than ever in 2026, bringing headliner Armand Van Helden and more to Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth.

By Jade Kennedy - Oct 16, 2025
UK Festival Mighty Hoopla Announces Australian Debut

UK Festival Mighty Hoopla Announces Australian Debut

Mighty Hoopla, the UK’s leading pop and queer culture festival, will make its Australian debut at Bondi Beach in February 2026.

By Jade Kennedy - Oct 16, 2025
UK Festival Mighty Hoopla Announces Australian Debut

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UK Festival Mighty Hoopla Announces Australian Debut

Mighty Hoopla, the UK’s leading pop and queer culture festival, will make its Australian debut at Bondi Beach in February 2026.

By Jade Kennedy - Oct 16, 2025
Floodlights Ink Global Publishing Deal with Concord Music Publishing ANZ

Floodlights Ink Global Publishing Deal with Concord Music Publishing ANZ

Australian act Floodlights have announced a global publishing deal with Concord Music Publishing ANZ as they release new single, 'Tricky'.

By Jade Kennedy - Oct 15, 2025
Floodlights Ink Global Publishing Deal with Concord Music Publishing ANZ

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Floodlights Ink Global Publishing Deal with Concord Music Publishing ANZ

Australian act Floodlights have announced a global publishing deal with Concord Music Publishing ANZ as they release new single, 'Tricky'.

By Jade Kennedy - Oct 15, 2025
Local Talent, Smart Pre-Sales and Tourism Pull: Why Beyond the Valley Sold Out in Record Time

Local Talent, Smart Pre-Sales and Tourism Pull: Why Beyond the Valley Sold Out in Record Time

Beyond the Valley’s 10th edition sold out in under an hour, with record pre-sales, big local representation, and a $18.5M boost for Victoria.

By Jade Kennedy - Sep 15, 2025
Local Talent, Smart Pre-Sales and Tourism Pull: Why Beyond the Valley Sold Out in Record Time

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Local Talent, Smart Pre-Sales and Tourism Pull: Why Beyond the Valley Sold Out in Record Time

Beyond the Valley’s 10th edition sold out in under an hour, with record pre-sales, big local representation, and a $18.5M boost for Victoria.

By Jade Kennedy - Sep 15, 2025
Country Music Surges in Popularity as Live Nation Research Reveals Gen Z Fuel the Boom

Country Music Surges in Popularity as Live Nation Research Reveals Gen Z Fuel the Boom

Live Nation’s Step Into Country report reveals Australia is now the world’s third-largest country music market, with Gen Z driving growth.

By Jade Kennedy - Sep 8, 2025
Country Music Surges in Popularity as Live Nation Research Reveals Gen Z Fuel the Boom

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Country Music Surges in Popularity as Live Nation Research Reveals Gen Z Fuel the Boom

Live Nation’s Step Into Country report reveals Australia is now the world’s third-largest country music market, with Gen Z driving growth.

By Jade Kennedy - Sep 8, 2025
Kisschasy Return to BIGSOUND With New Single ‘Parasite’ After Anniversary Tour Success

Kisschasy Return to BIGSOUND With New Single ‘Parasite’ After Anniversary Tour Success

Fresh from a sold-out 'Hymns For The Non-Believers' anniversary tour, Kisschasy will perform at BIGSOUND with their new single, 'Parasite'.

By Jade Kennedy - Aug 14, 2025
Kisschasy Return to BIGSOUND With New Single ‘Parasite’ After Anniversary Tour Success

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Kisschasy Return to BIGSOUND With New Single ‘Parasite’ After Anniversary Tour Success

Fresh from a sold-out 'Hymns For The Non-Believers' anniversary tour, Kisschasy will perform at BIGSOUND with their new single, 'Parasite'.

By Jade Kennedy - Aug 14, 2025
Emily Wurramara, BARKAA and Andrew Gurruwiwi Band Win Big at 2025 NIMAs

Emily Wurramara, BARKAA and Andrew Gurruwiwi Band Win Big at 2025 NIMAs

Emily Wurramara, BARKAA, and Andrew Gurruwiwi Band were big winners at the 2025 NIMAs, with Jessica Mauboy inducted into the Hall of Fame.

By Jade Kennedy - Aug 9, 2025
Emily Wurramara, BARKAA and Andrew Gurruwiwi Band Win Big at 2025 NIMAs

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Emily Wurramara, BARKAA and Andrew Gurruwiwi Band Win Big at 2025 NIMAs

Emily Wurramara, BARKAA, and Andrew Gurruwiwi Band were big winners at the 2025 NIMAs, with Jessica Mauboy inducted into the Hall of Fame.

By Jade Kennedy - Aug 9, 2025
Bella LIVE Brings a Game-Changing Live Music Hub to Sydney’s Northwest

Bella LIVE Brings a Game-Changing Live Music Hub to Sydney’s Northwest

Momento Hospitality unveils their new live music and events venue set to transform Sydney’s Northwest with events and world-class production.

By Jade Kennedy - Aug 4, 2025
Bella LIVE Brings a Game-Changing Live Music Hub to Sydney’s Northwest

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Bella LIVE Brings a Game-Changing Live Music Hub to Sydney’s Northwest

Momento Hospitality unveils their new live music and events venue set to transform Sydney’s Northwest with events and world-class production.

By Jade Kennedy - Aug 4, 2025
Crowded House Announce Intimate National Tour

Crowded House Announce Intimate National Tour

Crowded House will hit Australian stages this spring for a limited run of intimate shows, trading arenas for smaller venues in seven cities.

By Jade Kennedy - Aug 1, 2025
Crowded House Announce Intimate National Tour

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Crowded House Announce Intimate National Tour

Crowded House will hit Australian stages this spring for a limited run of intimate shows, trading arenas for smaller venues in seven cities.

By Jade Kennedy - Aug 1, 2025
Brisbane Festival 2025 Puts Australian Artists Centre Stage with Expansive Music Program

Brisbane Festival 2025 Puts Australian Artists Centre Stage with Expansive Music Program

Brisbane Festival’s 2025 lineup celebrates homegrown talent, spotlighting artists across electronic, pop, acoustic and genre-blending styles.

By Jade Kennedy - Jul 31, 2025
Brisbane Festival 2025 Puts Australian Artists Centre Stage with Expansive Music Program

Festivals & Venues

Brisbane Festival 2025 Puts Australian Artists Centre Stage with Expansive Music Program

Brisbane Festival’s 2025 lineup celebrates homegrown talent, spotlighting artists across electronic, pop, acoustic and genre-blending styles.

By Jade Kennedy - Jul 31, 2025
Lost Paradise Returns for 2025/26 with Reimagined Stages and Commitment to Community

Lost Paradise Returns for 2025/26 with Reimagined Stages and Commitment to Community

Lost Paradise returns to Glenworth Valley this New Year's with reimagined stages and a renewed focus on community.

By Jade Kennedy - Jul 30, 2025
Lost Paradise Returns for 2025/26 with Reimagined Stages and Commitment to Community

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Lost Paradise Returns for 2025/26 with Reimagined Stages and Commitment to Community

Lost Paradise returns to Glenworth Valley this New Year's with reimagined stages and a renewed focus on community.

By Jade Kennedy - Jul 30, 2025
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