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Despite Brutal Conditions, Concert Attendance and Revenue Reached All-Time Highs In 2024: Report
Total revenue last year came in at an all-time high $3.4 billion, a 6.9% increase on the year-before period.

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Despite Brutal Conditions, Concert Attendance and Revenue Reached All-Time Highs In 2024: Report
Total revenue last year came in at an all-time high $3.4 billion, a 6.9% increase on the year-before period.

The Seed Fund Workshop Returns In 2026
Over 19 years, the Fund has delivered 13 management workshop programs, and guided scores of careers in music.

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The Seed Fund Workshop Returns In 2026
Over 19 years, the Fund has delivered 13 management workshop programs, and guided scores of careers in music.

Proposed Exception In Copyright Act Would Be ‘Devastating’ For Independents, Music Publishers Warn
The Commission’s proposed text and data mining (TDM) would deliver a “devastating” blow to the domestic music industry.

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Proposed Exception In Copyright Act Would Be ‘Devastating’ For Independents, Music Publishers Warn
The Commission’s proposed text and data mining (TDM) would deliver a “devastating” blow to the domestic music industry.

‘Missed The Mark Entirely’: APRA AMCOS' Response to Proposed Changes to Copyright Act
"Rather than undermining copyright protections, the Commission should explore investment incentives," reads APRA's submission.

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‘Missed The Mark Entirely’: APRA AMCOS' Response to Proposed Changes to Copyright Act
"Rather than undermining copyright protections, the Commission should explore investment incentives," reads APRA's submission.

Submissions Are Now Open For ‘First Sounds’ Volumes 13 and 14
Independent First Nations musicians are invited to submit “radio-ready music for consideration” at firstsounds.amrap.org.au.

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Submissions Are Now Open For ‘First Sounds’ Volumes 13 and 14
Independent First Nations musicians are invited to submit “radio-ready music for consideration” at firstsounds.amrap.org.au.

ARIA Charts: John Butler’s ‘PRISM’ Powers to No. 3
ARIA Award winner John Butler starts at No. 3 with his solo release PRISM, the third in an expansive, four-part “seasons” project.

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ARIA Charts: John Butler’s ‘PRISM’ Powers to No. 3
ARIA Award winner John Butler starts at No. 3 with his solo release PRISM, the third in an expansive, four-part “seasons” project.

‘Should be Backing Aussie Talent’: Sarah Hanson-Young Weighs In On NRL, AFL Grand Final Entertainment
“Another day, another iconic Aussie sport shipping in an international artist and ignoring our homegrown talent.”

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‘Should be Backing Aussie Talent’: Sarah Hanson-Young Weighs In On NRL, AFL Grand Final Entertainment
“Another day, another iconic Aussie sport shipping in an international artist and ignoring our homegrown talent.”

Global Creatures Grabs Stage Rights For ‘Boy Swallows Universe’
Trent Dalton’s beloved coming-of-age tale will come alive for a stage theatrical adaptation through Global Creatures.

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Global Creatures Grabs Stage Rights For ‘Boy Swallows Universe’
Trent Dalton’s beloved coming-of-age tale will come alive for a stage theatrical adaptation through Global Creatures.

ARIA's New-Look Charts Are Here
Sabrina Carpenter nabs a piece of history as "Man’s Best Friend" blasts to No. 1 on an all-new ARIA Albums Chart.

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ARIA's New-Look Charts Are Here
Sabrina Carpenter nabs a piece of history as "Man’s Best Friend" blasts to No. 1 on an all-new ARIA Albums Chart.

'There's No Limit to How We Can Grow': Industry Leaders Explore Health of Australian Music at BIGSOUND 2025
A “captains of industry” panel discussion pondered the complex evolutions happening behind the scenes, the hot-button topics and more.

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'There's No Limit to How We Can Grow': Industry Leaders Explore Health of Australian Music at BIGSOUND 2025
A “captains of industry” panel discussion pondered the complex evolutions happening behind the scenes, the hot-button topics and more.

Most Music Fans Will Still Pay Above Expectations to See Their Heroes: ‘2025 Ticketing State of Play’ Report
Australians still love going to a show. Though buying a ticket or paying the bills is a dilemma most of us are now faced with.

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Most Music Fans Will Still Pay Above Expectations to See Their Heroes: ‘2025 Ticketing State of Play’ Report
Australians still love going to a show. Though buying a ticket or paying the bills is a dilemma most of us are now faced with.

UNIFIED Music Group Launches ‘Ground Floor’ Artist Development Program
Announced as BIGSOUND gets underway, Ground Floor is a six-month incubator for independent homegrown artists, powered by Community Music.

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UNIFIED Music Group Launches ‘Ground Floor’ Artist Development Program
Announced as BIGSOUND gets underway, Ground Floor is a six-month incubator for independent homegrown artists, powered by Community Music.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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