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Matthew Rogers Joins GYRO Group as CCO
The former UNIFIED Music Group COO resurfaces at Brisbane-based GYRO Group, where he’s named as Chief Commercial Officer.

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Matthew Rogers Joins GYRO Group as CCO
The former UNIFIED Music Group COO resurfaces at Brisbane-based GYRO Group, where he’s named as Chief Commercial Officer.

Indie-Con 2025: AIR Announces First Wave of International Speakers
A2IM reps Dr. Richard James Burgess (president and CEO) and Lisa Hresko (GM) are among the speakers confirmed for Indie-Con.

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Indie-Con 2025: AIR Announces First Wave of International Speakers
A2IM reps Dr. Richard James Burgess (president and CEO) and Lisa Hresko (GM) are among the speakers confirmed for Indie-Con.

Marcie Jones, Leader of Marcie and the Cookies, Dies at 79
Marcie Jones, leader of the pioneering 1960s “girl group” Marcie & The Cookies, and who enjoyed a six-decade-long career, has died.

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Marcie Jones, Leader of Marcie and the Cookies, Dies at 79
Marcie Jones, leader of the pioneering 1960s “girl group” Marcie & The Cookies, and who enjoyed a six-decade-long career, has died.

Dom Dolla Becomes Rolling Stone AU/NZ's First-Ever Solo Electronic Cover Star
Dolla takes record-setting form into the June edition of RS, for which he becomes the title's first-ever solo electronic cover star.

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Dom Dolla Becomes Rolling Stone AU/NZ's First-Ever Solo Electronic Cover Star
Dolla takes record-setting form into the June edition of RS, for which he becomes the title's first-ever solo electronic cover star.

Morgan Wallen Lassos Another ARIA Chart Crown
Morgan Wallen retains top spot on the albums tally, while Alex Warren extends his reign to 10 straight weeks atop the singles chart.

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Morgan Wallen Lassos Another ARIA Chart Crown
Morgan Wallen retains top spot on the albums tally, while Alex Warren extends his reign to 10 straight weeks atop the singles chart.

IVANA Signs Global Record Deal With German Label
To celebrate her new signing, PCH releases the cut “Burning,” a classy, clean, dancefloor-ready pop piece.

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IVANA Signs Global Record Deal With German Label
To celebrate her new signing, PCH releases the cut “Burning,” a classy, clean, dancefloor-ready pop piece.

APRA AMCOS’ Dean Ormston Elected Chair of CISAC
Ormston becomes just the second Australian ever elected to the helm of CISAC in the organiation's 99-year history.

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APRA AMCOS’ Dean Ormston Elected Chair of CISAC
Ormston becomes just the second Australian ever elected to the helm of CISAC in the organiation's 99-year history.

Jessie Parker Promoted to Festival Director of Laneway Festival
As festival director of Laneway, Parker is one of the highest-ranked female executives in Australia's live music industry.

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Jessie Parker Promoted to Festival Director of Laneway Festival
As festival director of Laneway, Parker is one of the highest-ranked female executives in Australia's live music industry.

The Cat Empire Take the Leap with Tixel for Ticketing Resales
For the first time, the jazz/funk party band has appointed an official global resale partner for their global tour.

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The Cat Empire Take the Leap with Tixel for Ticketing Resales
For the first time, the jazz/funk party band has appointed an official global resale partner for their global tour.

One Night Stand Raises $57,000 for Support Act's WA Activities
Support Act was a beneficiary of One Night Stand 2025, which featured a lineup with Spacey Jane, LUUDE, Ruby Fields, and more.

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One Night Stand Raises $57,000 for Support Act's WA Activities
Support Act was a beneficiary of One Night Stand 2025, which featured a lineup with Spacey Jane, LUUDE, Ruby Fields, and more.

SXSW Sydney 2025: Here's the First Wave of Music Conference Speakers
The hot topics on the conference stages will include the state of independence, digital strategy, and the opportunities and challenges of AI.

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SXSW Sydney 2025: Here's the First Wave of Music Conference Speakers
The hot topics on the conference stages will include the state of independence, digital strategy, and the opportunities and challenges of AI.

Australia’s ‘Music Industry Is Now Bigger Than It Has Ever Been’: Spotify’s Ben Watts Explores ‘Loud & Clear’ Report
CYRIL, FISHER, The Kid LAROI and Royel Otis are among the Class of 2024, Australian acts crashing borders on Spotify.

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Australia’s ‘Music Industry Is Now Bigger Than It Has Ever Been’: Spotify’s Ben Watts Explores ‘Loud & Clear’ Report
CYRIL, FISHER, The Kid LAROI and Royel Otis are among the Class of 2024, Australian acts crashing borders on Spotify.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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