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Luke Steele Strikes Worldwide Deal With Warner Chappell Music
WCM is now the exclusive administrator of Steele’s works, which include songs by Empire of the Sun, The Sleepy Jackson and solo material.

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Luke Steele Strikes Worldwide Deal With Warner Chappell Music
WCM is now the exclusive administrator of Steele’s works, which include songs by Empire of the Sun, The Sleepy Jackson and solo material.

Untitled Group Expands, Recruits Lukas Setyadi and Kelly McDonnell (EXCLUSIVE)
Following an historic year, Untitled Group continues to expand, this time with the senior recruits Lukas Setyadi and Kelly McDonnell.

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Untitled Group Expands, Recruits Lukas Setyadi and Kelly McDonnell (EXCLUSIVE)
Following an historic year, Untitled Group continues to expand, this time with the senior recruits Lukas Setyadi and Kelly McDonnell.

The Weeknd Blasts to No. 1 on ARIA Chart as Aussie Acts Fail to Launch
For the first time this year, the ARIA Top 50 is bereft of Australian album titles, while two Aussie cuts crack the national singles chart.

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The Weeknd Blasts to No. 1 on ARIA Chart as Aussie Acts Fail to Launch
For the first time this year, the ARIA Top 50 is bereft of Australian album titles, while two Aussie cuts crack the national singles chart.

The Little Indie Promoter That Could: Troubadour Presents Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Founded by Fran Daly, the business has toured over 100 artists, from the late Sinead O’Connor, to Paul Weller, Alabama 3 and Damien Dempsey.

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The Little Indie Promoter That Could: Troubadour Presents Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Founded by Fran Daly, the business has toured over 100 artists, from the late Sinead O’Connor, to Paul Weller, Alabama 3 and Damien Dempsey.

Luke Logemann, Ex-Unified Music Group Exec, Launches Longview
Logemann launches his new venture, a consultancy and project management agency with the aim to help industry adopt more sustainable practices.

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Luke Logemann, Ex-Unified Music Group Exec, Launches Longview
Logemann launches his new venture, a consultancy and project management agency with the aim to help industry adopt more sustainable practices.

Taylor Swift Leads Australia’s 'Hottest 100 Events' For 2024
She didn’t clean up at the Grammy Awards, though as far as Australians were concerned, the year 2024 very much belonged to Taylor Swift. Newly-revealed insights from Tixel reveals that Swift was…

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Taylor Swift Leads Australia’s 'Hottest 100 Events' For 2024
She didn’t clean up at the Grammy Awards, though as far as Australians were concerned, the year 2024 very much belonged to Taylor Swift. Newly-revealed insights from Tixel reveals that Swift was…

Birdsville’s Big Red Bash Will Be Back In 2026
“It wasn't really the current situation or environment,” organisers say. “We needed the break to refresh and recharge.”

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Birdsville’s Big Red Bash Will Be Back In 2026
“It wasn't really the current situation or environment,” organisers say. “We needed the break to refresh and recharge.”

Greyscale Records Signs DIESECT
The Brisbane-based band is the first signing of the year for Greyscale, entering a stable with Alpha Wolf, Make Them Suffer and others.

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Greyscale Records Signs DIESECT
The Brisbane-based band is the first signing of the year for Greyscale, entering a stable with Alpha Wolf, Make Them Suffer and others.

Nominations Close Soon For 2025 Rolling Stone Australia Awards
Time is running out to play your part. Nominations for this year’s show will close late Friday, February 7th.

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Nominations Close Soon For 2025 Rolling Stone Australia Awards
Time is running out to play your part. Nominations for this year’s show will close late Friday, February 7th.

Coldwave Signs With Ground Control Touring For U.S. Bookings
Ahead of showcases at SXSW in Austin, the Adelaide-based post-punk outfit signs with Ground Control Touring for North American bookings.

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Coldwave Signs With Ground Control Touring For U.S. Bookings
Ahead of showcases at SXSW in Austin, the Adelaide-based post-punk outfit signs with Ground Control Touring for North American bookings.

Kevin Parker's Tame Impala Wins First Grammy Award
Tame Impala wins for a first-ever Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Recording with “Neverender,” a collaboration with Justice.

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Kevin Parker's Tame Impala Wins First Grammy Award
Tame Impala wins for a first-ever Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Recording with “Neverender,” a collaboration with Justice.

Teddy Swims, Lola Young Claim ARIA Chart Crowns
Melbourne indie rockers Slowly Slowly score a top 10 appearance with Forgiving Spree, (NWK/MGM), their fifth album.

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Teddy Swims, Lola Young Claim ARIA Chart Crowns
Melbourne indie rockers Slowly Slowly score a top 10 appearance with Forgiving Spree, (NWK/MGM), their fifth album.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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