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As Cyclone Alfred Looms, Green Day's Gold Coast Concert Could be Wet And Wild
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to cross the Sunshine State’s coast in the days ahead, and threatens to rain on the rockers' parade.

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As Cyclone Alfred Looms, Green Day's Gold Coast Concert Could be Wet And Wild
Tropical Cyclone Alfred is forecast to cross the Sunshine State’s coast in the days ahead, and threatens to rain on the rockers' parade.

Sony Music Australia Signs Mansionair for Global Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
The Sydney electronic act trio signs with Sony Music on a worldwide basis, with label partners RCA in the UK and Arista in the US.

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Sony Music Australia Signs Mansionair for Global Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
The Sydney electronic act trio signs with Sony Music on a worldwide basis, with label partners RCA in the UK and Arista in the US.

Frontier Touring Expands, Taps Marc Sousley as Tour Director
Marc Sousley joins Frontier Touring as tour director, joining from Secret Sounds, where he served as senior promotor.

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Frontier Touring Expands, Taps Marc Sousley as Tour Director
Marc Sousley joins Frontier Touring as tour director, joining from Secret Sounds, where he served as senior promotor.

Amyl and the Sniffers Are Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s Next Cover Stars
Amyl and the Sniffers grace the cover of the March-May issue, which hits newsstands in Australia and New Zealand from Monday, March 3rd

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Amyl and the Sniffers Are Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s Next Cover Stars
Amyl and the Sniffers grace the cover of the March-May issue, which hits newsstands in Australia and New Zealand from Monday, March 3rd

Simon Cahill, Jono Whyman to Lead SXSW Sydney as Co-Managing Directors
Following the departure of Colin Daniels as SXSW Sydney managing director, the annual event will be guided by not one but two chiefs.

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Simon Cahill, Jono Whyman to Lead SXSW Sydney as Co-Managing Directors
Following the departure of Colin Daniels as SXSW Sydney managing director, the annual event will be guided by not one but two chiefs.

Tate McRae Is ARIA Chart Queen, as Rum Jungle and Ziggy Alberts Land Top 20 Debuts
The Canadian singer and songwriter’s third studio album starts at No. 1 on the ARIA Chart, for her first leader on either main chart.

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Tate McRae Is ARIA Chart Queen, as Rum Jungle and Ziggy Alberts Land Top 20 Debuts
The Canadian singer and songwriter’s third studio album starts at No. 1 on the ARIA Chart, for her first leader on either main chart.

‘All Good Things Must Come to an End’: Matt Rogers Signs Off at UNIFIED
The veteran industry lawyer and executive chalks up his final day with UNIFIED – a “bittersweet” occasion, says Jaddan Comerford.

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‘All Good Things Must Come to an End’: Matt Rogers Signs Off at UNIFIED
The veteran industry lawyer and executive chalks up his final day with UNIFIED – a “bittersweet” occasion, says Jaddan Comerford.

Vanda & Young, Alice Ivy, Dom Dolla Saluted at 2025 MPEG Awards
Harry Vanda and the late George Young were honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 MPEG Awards.

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Vanda & Young, Alice Ivy, Dom Dolla Saluted at 2025 MPEG Awards
Harry Vanda and the late George Young were honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 MPEG Awards.

Phil Tripp, Colourful and Controversial Music Industry Operator, Dies at 75
Phill Tripp, the colourful music industry entrepreneur and raconteur who wore many hats, has died at the age of 75

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Phil Tripp, Colourful and Controversial Music Industry Operator, Dies at 75
Phill Tripp, the colourful music industry entrepreneur and raconteur who wore many hats, has died at the age of 75

White Sky Changes Hands (EXCLUSIVE)
BlueRock strikes a strategic acquisition for the Melbourne-based business, regarded as Australia's biggest music business accounting firm.

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White Sky Changes Hands (EXCLUSIVE)
BlueRock strikes a strategic acquisition for the Melbourne-based business, regarded as Australia's biggest music business accounting firm.

The Disastrous Fyre Festival Is Coming Back for More
A social post spruiks Fyre 2 as a three-day escape from May 30, 2025 on Isla Mujeres in Mexico. No artists have been confirmed to perform.

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The Disastrous Fyre Festival Is Coming Back for More
A social post spruiks Fyre 2 as a three-day escape from May 30, 2025 on Isla Mujeres in Mexico. No artists have been confirmed to perform.

Perfect Pitch Publishing Signs ‘The Voice 2024’ Champ Reuben De Melo
A 31-year-old De Melo captured the hearts of a nation with his perfect run in the 13th season of "The Voice Australia".

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Perfect Pitch Publishing Signs ‘The Voice 2024’ Champ Reuben De Melo
A 31-year-old De Melo captured the hearts of a nation with his perfect run in the 13th season of "The Voice Australia".
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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