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Cherry Bar Owner Says Weekend Protests Are Killing Live Music in Melbourne
Over the weekend, Cherry Bar's owner James Young took to Facebook to say the ongoing demonstrations have turned patrons away.

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Cherry Bar Owner Says Weekend Protests Are Killing Live Music in Melbourne
Over the weekend, Cherry Bar's owner James Young took to Facebook to say the ongoing demonstrations have turned patrons away.

Virgin Music Group Completes Acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings
Virgin Music Group has acquired Downtown Music Holdings, appointing Pieter van Rijn as COO as founder Justin Kalifowitz exits.

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Virgin Music Group Completes Acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings
Virgin Music Group has acquired Downtown Music Holdings, appointing Pieter van Rijn as COO as founder Justin Kalifowitz exits.

One of One Announces Two-City Return for International Women’s Day 2026
One of One has announced it will present two events for International Women's Day in March, set for Sydney and Melbourne.

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One of One Announces Two-City Return for International Women’s Day 2026
One of One has announced it will present two events for International Women's Day in March, set for Sydney and Melbourne.

The Temper Trap Curate Inaugural Michael Gudinski SongHubs Program
APRA AMCOS' flagship initiative SongHubs has announced a new special program to honour the legacy of Michael Gudinski.

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The Temper Trap Curate Inaugural Michael Gudinski SongHubs Program
APRA AMCOS' flagship initiative SongHubs has announced a new special program to honour the legacy of Michael Gudinski.

Ability Fest Announces New Venue and Format for 2026
Accessible and inclusive music festival Ability Fest is returning in 2026 to a new venue with a fresh format.

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Ability Fest Announces New Venue and Format for 2026
Accessible and inclusive music festival Ability Fest is returning in 2026 to a new venue with a fresh format.

Sydney's Chinese Laundry Welcomes New Programming Manager
Chinese Laundry has welcomed Bryony Calleia as its new Programming Manager, who will take over from Nergal Youkhana.

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Sydney's Chinese Laundry Welcomes New Programming Manager
Chinese Laundry has welcomed Bryony Calleia as its new Programming Manager, who will take over from Nergal Youkhana.

Caldecott Music Group's Meng Ru Kuok & More Join ARIA Innovator 2026 Speaker Lineup
The first speakers joining ARIA's Innovator conference in 2026 have been revealed, including Caldecott Music Group's Meng Ru Kuok.

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Caldecott Music Group's Meng Ru Kuok & More Join ARIA Innovator 2026 Speaker Lineup
The first speakers joining ARIA's Innovator conference in 2026 have been revealed, including Caldecott Music Group's Meng Ru Kuok.

Foo Fighters Confirm Australia and New Zealand Tour
Foo Fighters have announced they are officially touring Australia and New Zealand, kicking off in November 2026.

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Foo Fighters Confirm Australia and New Zealand Tour
Foo Fighters have announced they are officially touring Australia and New Zealand, kicking off in November 2026.

Entries Now Open for ABC Young Performers Awards
The ABC Young Performers Awards, one of Australia's leading competitions for classical musicians, is returning in 2026.

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Entries Now Open for ABC Young Performers Awards
The ABC Young Performers Awards, one of Australia's leading competitions for classical musicians, is returning in 2026.

Guy Sebastian Joins Season Two of 'The Piano' on ABC
ABC’s hit series 'The Piano' is returning for a second season this March, with Guy Sebastian as a new mentor.

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Guy Sebastian Joins Season Two of 'The Piano' on ABC
ABC’s hit series 'The Piano' is returning for a second season this March, with Guy Sebastian as a new mentor.

FISHER Curates Stacked OUT 2 LUNCH 2026 Lineup for Australian Return
FISHER will bring OUT 2 LUNCH Festival back in 2026, expanding the festival to four Australian cities in May.

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FISHER Curates Stacked OUT 2 LUNCH 2026 Lineup for Australian Return
FISHER will bring OUT 2 LUNCH Festival back in 2026, expanding the festival to four Australian cities in May.

Casey Wasserman to Sell Talent Agency Following Epstein Files Fallout
Casey Wasserman has confirmed plans to sell his global talent agency amid growing fallout after his name appeared in the Epstein files.

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Casey Wasserman to Sell Talent Agency Following Epstein Files Fallout
Casey Wasserman has confirmed plans to sell his global talent agency amid growing fallout after his name appeared in the Epstein files.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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