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Australian Acts Now Generate $300M In Royalties on Spotify: Report
According to new data published today, Australian artists generated more than $300 million in royalties on Spotify last year.

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Australian Acts Now Generate $300M In Royalties on Spotify: Report
According to new data published today, Australian artists generated more than $300 million in royalties on Spotify last year.

Sleep Token Beat Spacey Jane to ARIA Chart Throne
Sleep Token enjoy their first leader in these parts as "Even In Arcadia" debuts atop the national tally, published Friday, May 16th.

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Sleep Token Beat Spacey Jane to ARIA Chart Throne
Sleep Token enjoy their first leader in these parts as "Even In Arcadia" debuts atop the national tally, published Friday, May 16th.

Australia Knocked Out Early From Eurovision 2025
Australia's representative Go-Jo performed his entry “Milkshake Man” on the second semi-final, but it wasn’t enough to shake up the order.

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Australia Knocked Out Early From Eurovision 2025
Australia's representative Go-Jo performed his entry “Milkshake Man” on the second semi-final, but it wasn’t enough to shake up the order.

Nova 100’s Jase & Lauren Aren't Gloating about Kyle & Jackie O's Difficult Melbourne Entry
Jase & Lauren’s journey is FM radio’s Cinderella story. The pair joined Vinyl Media's Lars Brandle for a Cairns Crocodiles keynote.

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Nova 100’s Jase & Lauren Aren't Gloating about Kyle & Jackie O's Difficult Melbourne Entry
Jase & Lauren’s journey is FM radio’s Cinderella story. The pair joined Vinyl Media's Lars Brandle for a Cairns Crocodiles keynote.

INXS' Kirk Pengilly Talks Rock Hall Snub
“It'd be a great honour,” Kirk Pengilly, INXS’ founding sax player, guitarist and backing vocalist, says of Rock Hall induction.

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INXS' Kirk Pengilly Talks Rock Hall Snub
“It'd be a great honour,” Kirk Pengilly, INXS’ founding sax player, guitarist and backing vocalist, says of Rock Hall induction.

2025 AIR Awards Nominations: Amyl and the Sniffers, Alice Ivy Lead the Way
Amyl and the Sniffers and Alice Ivy could clean up at the 2025 AIR Awards. Announced today, May 13th, the globetrotting punk rockers collect nominations for Independent Album of the Year and Best…

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2025 AIR Awards Nominations: Amyl and the Sniffers, Alice Ivy Lead the Way
Amyl and the Sniffers and Alice Ivy could clean up at the 2025 AIR Awards. Announced today, May 13th, the globetrotting punk rockers collect nominations for Independent Album of the Year and Best…

Tony Burke Reappointed as Minister for the Arts
As Anthony Albanese shuffles the decks, Burke, the creative industries’ federal point person, is reappointed as minister for the arts.

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Tony Burke Reappointed as Minister for the Arts
As Anthony Albanese shuffles the decks, Burke, the creative industries’ federal point person, is reappointed as minister for the arts.

Australian Performing Arts Museum to Open at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall
The first stage of the new Australian Museum of Performing Arts (AMPA) will begin at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall this December.

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Australian Performing Arts Museum to Open at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall
The first stage of the new Australian Museum of Performing Arts (AMPA) will begin at Melbourne’s Hamer Hall this December.

Shazam Launches ‘Viral’ Australia Chart
The new charts, which include Australia, aim to “capture the fastest-moving songs around the globe,” reads a statement from Shazam.

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Shazam Launches ‘Viral’ Australia Chart
The new charts, which include Australia, aim to “capture the fastest-moving songs around the globe,” reads a statement from Shazam.

MPEG, VMDO Launch Jetsetting ‘Fast Track’ Fellowship
Launched today, the Fellowship is a "vital skills development passport that expands pathways to build global network" and more.

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MPEG, VMDO Launch Jetsetting ‘Fast Track’ Fellowship
Launched today, the Fellowship is a "vital skills development passport that expands pathways to build global network" and more.

‘It’s Another Step in the Right Direction’: John Watson Talks NSW Government's Adoption of Michael's Rule
"It’s not going to solve every problem but it’s another step in the right direction", John Watson said when he addressed the AAM Awards.

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‘It’s Another Step in the Right Direction’: John Watson Talks NSW Government's Adoption of Michael's Rule
"It’s not going to solve every problem but it’s another step in the right direction", John Watson said when he addressed the AAM Awards.

LNP Proposes Cuts to Creative Australia
Should it take power at the polls on Saturday, May 3rd, the LNP will cut annual funding for Creative Australia by at least 10%.

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LNP Proposes Cuts to Creative Australia
Should it take power at the polls on Saturday, May 3rd, the LNP will cut annual funding for Creative Australia by at least 10%.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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