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Australia House Will Open Its Doors at 2025 Amsterdam Dance Event
An initiative of Sounds Australia, Australia House is a two-day chill zone where ADE delegates can meet and greet.

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Australia House Will Open Its Doors at 2025 Amsterdam Dance Event
An initiative of Sounds Australia, Australia House is a two-day chill zone where ADE delegates can meet and greet.

NSW Government Launches Music Competition With $80,000 First Prize
The NSW Music Prize awards $160,000 across three categories, including a $80,000 winner’s cheque -- the biggest of any national music prize.

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NSW Government Launches Music Competition With $80,000 First Prize
The NSW Music Prize awards $160,000 across three categories, including a $80,000 winner’s cheque -- the biggest of any national music prize.

Lorde Keeps ARIA Streak Intact as 'Virgin' Powers to No. 1
Lorde makes it a perfect four-out-of-four as Virgin flies to No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart, published Friday, July 4th.

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Lorde Keeps ARIA Streak Intact as 'Virgin' Powers to No. 1
Lorde makes it a perfect four-out-of-four as Virgin flies to No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart, published Friday, July 4th.

Usher's 2025 Australia Tour Is Cancelled
"We regret to advise Usher's Australian tour, scheduled to take place in November/ December, will no longer be proceeding," reads a statement.

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Usher's 2025 Australia Tour Is Cancelled
"We regret to advise Usher's Australian tour, scheduled to take place in November/ December, will no longer be proceeding," reads a statement.

'No Signs of Slowing Down': Country Music Is Going Gangbusters in Australia (REPORT)
New fans are "located in urban areas didn’t grow up with country music," according to a new report into the explosion of country music.

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'No Signs of Slowing Down': Country Music Is Going Gangbusters in Australia (REPORT)
New fans are "located in urban areas didn’t grow up with country music," according to a new report into the explosion of country music.

Kanye West Blocked From Entering Australia Following 'Heil Hitler' Release
Kanye West has been indefinitely denied entry to Australia, following the release of his controversial song “Heil Hitler”.

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Kanye West Blocked From Entering Australia Following 'Heil Hitler' Release
Kanye West has been indefinitely denied entry to Australia, following the release of his controversial song “Heil Hitler”.

Air Supply Score Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
To celebrate their 50th anniversary, the Australian soft-rock legends will be immortalised with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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Air Supply Score Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
To celebrate their 50th anniversary, the Australian soft-rock legends will be immortalised with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Warner Music’s Global Restructuring: ‘No Immediate Impact’ to ANZ Team
“There is no immediate impact to the team in Australia and New Zealand,” reads a WMG statement, issued to TMN.

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Warner Music’s Global Restructuring: ‘No Immediate Impact’ to ANZ Team
“There is no immediate impact to the team in Australia and New Zealand,” reads a WMG statement, issued to TMN.

Wade Forster Signs with UNIFIED Artist Management
At UAM, Forster joins a roster that includes Vance Joy, Ocean Alley, Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers, Emma Donovan, The Stamps and Azure Ryder.

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Wade Forster Signs with UNIFIED Artist Management
At UAM, Forster joins a roster that includes Vance Joy, Ocean Alley, Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers, Emma Donovan, The Stamps and Azure Ryder.

ABC Head of Music Emily Copeland to Exit (EXCLUSIVE)
Copeland was appointed head of music at the ABC in early 2024, a role that saw her leading the Corporation’s multi-channel music strategy.

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ABC Head of Music Emily Copeland to Exit (EXCLUSIVE)
Copeland was appointed head of music at the ABC in early 2024, a role that saw her leading the Corporation’s multi-channel music strategy.

AC/DC's 'Power Up' Tour of Australia: 'Absolutely No Further Shows Will Be Added'
“This second Perth show will definitely be the final show that will be added to the Australian tour,” explains Christo Van Egmond.

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AC/DC's 'Power Up' Tour of Australia: 'Absolutely No Further Shows Will Be Added'
“This second Perth show will definitely be the final show that will be added to the Australian tour,” explains Christo Van Egmond.

'A Game Changer for Australian Artists’: Industry Reacts to ARIA Charts Revamp
Feedback from the music community, chart anoraks and even international observers has been mostly positive. The Music Network cast the net.

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'A Game Changer for Australian Artists’: Industry Reacts to ARIA Charts Revamp
Feedback from the music community, chart anoraks and even international observers has been mostly positive. The Music Network cast the net.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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