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Melbourne's Bad Juju Sign to UK-Based Record Label
Melbourne nu metalcore outfit Bad Juju have released their first single via their new record label, UK-based Easy Life Records.

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Melbourne's Bad Juju Sign to UK-Based Record Label
Melbourne nu metalcore outfit Bad Juju have released their first single via their new record label, UK-based Easy Life Records.

Matt Gudinski, Dan Rosen, Sean Warner & Michael Coppel Among 2026 Billboard Global Power Players
A number of Australasian execs have been named in Billboard's Global Power Players list, which honours those driving international success.

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Matt Gudinski, Dan Rosen, Sean Warner & Michael Coppel Among 2026 Billboard Global Power Players
A number of Australasian execs have been named in Billboard's Global Power Players list, which honours those driving international success.

Vivid LIVE Returning to Sydney Opera House with Huge 2026 Lineup
The full lineup for Vivid LIVE 2026 has been revealed, with more than 50 international and Australian artists set to perform.

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Vivid LIVE Returning to Sydney Opera House with Huge 2026 Lineup
The full lineup for Vivid LIVE 2026 has been revealed, with more than 50 international and Australian artists set to perform.

Queensland Music Awards Reveal 2026 Finalists
A mix of household names and emerging voices are among the 80 finalists across 20 categories announced for the 2026 Queensland Music Awards.

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Queensland Music Awards Reveal 2026 Finalists
A mix of household names and emerging voices are among the 80 finalists across 20 categories announced for the 2026 Queensland Music Awards.

Bumpy, Imani-J & More Named Among 2026 One Off Traks Camp Participants
Offbeat Collective's One Off Traks has announced the participants of its annual songwriting and production camp.

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Bumpy, Imani-J & More Named Among 2026 One Off Traks Camp Participants
Offbeat Collective's One Off Traks has announced the participants of its annual songwriting and production camp.

Nick Cave Contributes to New Book About Susie Cave
A new book titled SUSIE will offer fans a rare glimpse into the life of Susie Cave, including personal reflections from Nick Cave.

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Nick Cave Contributes to New Book About Susie Cave
A new book titled SUSIE will offer fans a rare glimpse into the life of Susie Cave, including personal reflections from Nick Cave.

Vanessa Amorosi Makes Surprise Appearance at G Flip’s Melbourne Arena Show
Vanessa Amorosi returned to the spotlight on Saturday night, joining G Flip on stage in Melbourne for a performance of 'Absolutely Everybody'.

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Vanessa Amorosi Makes Surprise Appearance at G Flip’s Melbourne Arena Show
Vanessa Amorosi returned to the spotlight on Saturday night, joining G Flip on stage in Melbourne for a performance of 'Absolutely Everybody'.

The Veronicas Cover Sombr for Triple J's Like A Version
Australian pop favourites The Veronicas made their proper Like A Version debut on Friday morning with a cover of sombr's '12 to 12'.

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The Veronicas Cover Sombr for Triple J's Like A Version
Australian pop favourites The Veronicas made their proper Like A Version debut on Friday morning with a cover of sombr's '12 to 12'.

APRA and Canada's SOCAN Say Govt Must Work With Music Industry on Rise of AI
Australia and Canada should work together to ensure the rise of AI supports, rather than undermines, music creators, according to APRA AMCOS.

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APRA and Canada's SOCAN Say Govt Must Work With Music Industry on Rise of AI
Australia and Canada should work together to ensure the rise of AI supports, rather than undermines, music creators, according to APRA AMCOS.

Major Tours Used as Leverage, US Court Hears in Live Nation Antitrust Case
Major touring artists were allegedly used as leverage to pressure venues into sticking with Ticketmaster, a US federal court has heard.

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Major Tours Used as Leverage, US Court Hears in Live Nation Antitrust Case
Major touring artists were allegedly used as leverage to pressure venues into sticking with Ticketmaster, a US federal court has heard.

Guns N’ Roses Lock in Australia and New Zealand Stadium Tour
Guns N’ Roses have announced a major stadium tour of Australia and New Zealand, set to hit seven cities later this year.

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Guns N’ Roses Lock in Australia and New Zealand Stadium Tour
Guns N’ Roses have announced a major stadium tour of Australia and New Zealand, set to hit seven cities later this year.

An Adelaide Laneway Has Been Renamed in Honour of Hilltop Hoods
An Adelaide CBD laneway is being renamed in honour of hometown heroes Hilltop Hoods, as part of its City of Music initiative.

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An Adelaide Laneway Has Been Renamed in Honour of Hilltop Hoods
An Adelaide CBD laneway is being renamed in honour of hometown heroes Hilltop Hoods, as part of its City of Music initiative.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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