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Meet the Female Founders Transforming Music Education
Australian start-ups are leading the charge in the next evolution of music education - and we have a group of visionary female founders to thank

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Meet the Female Founders Transforming Music Education
Australian start-ups are leading the charge in the next evolution of music education - and we have a group of visionary female founders to thank

Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena Will Host First NBA Games in Australia
The NBA's New Orleans Pelicans will play Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix this October. Rod Laver Arena will host the games.

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Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena Will Host First NBA Games in Australia
The NBA's New Orleans Pelicans will play Melbourne United and South East Melbourne Phoenix this October. Rod Laver Arena will host the games.

John Rostron Locked in for Keynote at 2025 Australian Festival Industry Conference
Now entering its fourth event, and heading to Brisbane for the first time, AFIC is the region’s powwow for festival management professionals.

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John Rostron Locked in for Keynote at 2025 Australian Festival Industry Conference
Now entering its fourth event, and heading to Brisbane for the first time, AFIC is the region’s powwow for festival management professionals.

Billie Eilish, Rosé Reign as Australian Artists Locked Out of ARIA Top 50 Charts
As the “Bad Guy” singer works her way around the country for an arena tour, her third and latest studio LP returns No. 1 on the ARIA Chart.

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Billie Eilish, Rosé Reign as Australian Artists Locked Out of ARIA Top 50 Charts
As the “Bad Guy” singer works her way around the country for an arena tour, her third and latest studio LP returns No. 1 on the ARIA Chart.

Parliamentary Report on Australian Live Music Makes Case for Major Reforms
The Committee delivers 20 recommendations. Among them, a tax offset for live music; the expansion of the “Revive Live” program; and more.

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Parliamentary Report on Australian Live Music Makes Case for Major Reforms
The Committee delivers 20 recommendations. Among them, a tax offset for live music; the expansion of the “Revive Live” program; and more.

Esoteric Festival 2025 Cancellation ‘Does Major Reputational Damage’ to Victoria’s Live Scene: AFA
A review of the POPE regime kicked off this week, and “couldn’t have come at a better time,” adds AFA's Arkins.

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Esoteric Festival 2025 Cancellation ‘Does Major Reputational Damage’ to Victoria’s Live Scene: AFA
A review of the POPE regime kicked off this week, and “couldn’t have come at a better time,” adds AFA's Arkins.

Glastonbury Festival 2025: Australian Acts Will Play on Every Day
The first wave of announcements for Glastonbury Festival 2025 includes a steady diet of acts from Down Under.

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Glastonbury Festival 2025: Australian Acts Will Play on Every Day
The first wave of announcements for Glastonbury Festival 2025 includes a steady diet of acts from Down Under.

'We Are Gutted': Esoteric Festival 2025 Is Cancelled at Last Minute
In a message posted to social media, Esoteric Music Festival MD Sam Goldsmith says he's "utterly devastated" by the cancellation.

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'We Are Gutted': Esoteric Festival 2025 Is Cancelled at Last Minute
In a message posted to social media, Esoteric Music Festival MD Sam Goldsmith says he's "utterly devastated" by the cancellation.

Glass Beams Signs With Concord Music Publishing ANZ
Led by the enigmatic, masked Melbourne-based musician Rajan Silva, Glass Beams’ recording career is two EPs deep.

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Glass Beams Signs With Concord Music Publishing ANZ
Led by the enigmatic, masked Melbourne-based musician Rajan Silva, Glass Beams’ recording career is two EPs deep.

Green Day's 'Saviors' Tour Ends Early, Thanks to Cyclone Alfred
As Alfred smashes south east Queensland, operators of CBUS Super Stadium, the venue for Green Day's Gold Coast concert, made the big call.

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Green Day's 'Saviors' Tour Ends Early, Thanks to Cyclone Alfred
As Alfred smashes south east Queensland, operators of CBUS Super Stadium, the venue for Green Day's Gold Coast concert, made the big call.

Universal Music NZ Unveils New Leadership Team as Adam Holt Announces Retirement
Adam Holt will retire from Universal NZ with effect from April 30, after 34 years with the company, including 24 years at the helm.

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Universal Music NZ Unveils New Leadership Team as Adam Holt Announces Retirement
Adam Holt will retire from Universal NZ with effect from April 30, after 34 years with the company, including 24 years at the helm.

Victoria's Esoteric Music Festival Will Go Ahead This Long Weekend
The council’s vote Monday night, March 3rd brought to an end the guessing game on Esoteric’s viability this year.

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Victoria's Esoteric Music Festival Will Go Ahead This Long Weekend
The council’s vote Monday night, March 3rd brought to an end the guessing game on Esoteric’s viability this year.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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