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R&B Festival Promoter Souled Out Enters Voluntary Administration

R&B Festival Promoter Souled Out Enters Voluntary Administration

The company behind R&B music festival Souled Out has gone into voluntary administration with debts reportedly exceeding $1 million.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 6, 2026
R&B Festival Promoter Souled Out Enters Voluntary Administration

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R&B Festival Promoter Souled Out Enters Voluntary Administration

The company behind R&B music festival Souled Out has gone into voluntary administration with debts reportedly exceeding $1 million.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 6, 2026
Chris Hemsworth Fronts Amazon Super Bowl Ad With INXS on the Soundtrack

Chris Hemsworth Fronts Amazon Super Bowl Ad With INXS on the Soundtrack

A new Super Bowl ad for Amazon’s Alexa+ starring Chris Hemsworth has been soundtracked by INXS’ classic 'Devil Inside.'

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 6, 2026
Chris Hemsworth Fronts Amazon Super Bowl Ad With INXS on the Soundtrack

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Chris Hemsworth Fronts Amazon Super Bowl Ad With INXS on the Soundtrack

A new Super Bowl ad for Amazon’s Alexa+ starring Chris Hemsworth has been soundtracked by INXS’ classic 'Devil Inside.'

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 6, 2026
Triple J Unearthed Launches Nine Genre-Focused Programs for 2026

Triple J Unearthed Launches Nine Genre-Focused Programs for 2026

Triple j Unearthed has unveiled its 2026 programming, doubling down on its mission to elevate emerging artists.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 5, 2026
Triple J Unearthed Launches Nine Genre-Focused Programs for 2026

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Triple J Unearthed Launches Nine Genre-Focused Programs for 2026

Triple j Unearthed has unveiled its 2026 programming, doubling down on its mission to elevate emerging artists.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 5, 2026
Former Sony Music ANZ CEO Next Move Revealed

Former Sony Music ANZ CEO Next Move Revealed

Ticketek Entertainment Group has unveiled a major evolution of TEG Live, as well as several senior hires including Vanessa Picken.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 5, 2026
Former Sony Music ANZ CEO Next Move Revealed

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Former Sony Music ANZ CEO Next Move Revealed

Ticketek Entertainment Group has unveiled a major evolution of TEG Live, as well as several senior hires including Vanessa Picken.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 5, 2026
Special Vinyl Drops Announced for Record Store Day 2026

Special Vinyl Drops Announced for Record Store Day 2026

The veil has been lifted on the enormous first batch of Australian Record Store Day releases, including Empire of the Sun, Ruel, and more.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 5, 2026
Special Vinyl Drops Announced for Record Store Day 2026

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Special Vinyl Drops Announced for Record Store Day 2026

The veil has been lifted on the enormous first batch of Australian Record Store Day releases, including Empire of the Sun, Ruel, and more.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 5, 2026
Great Southern Nights Returns in 2026 With Over 300 Gigs Across NSW

Great Southern Nights Returns in 2026 With Over 300 Gigs Across NSW

NSW's Great Southern Nights is set to return in 2026, rolling out a state-wide celebration with more than 300 shows.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 5, 2026
Great Southern Nights Returns in 2026 With Over 300 Gigs Across NSW

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Great Southern Nights Returns in 2026 With Over 300 Gigs Across NSW

NSW's Great Southern Nights is set to return in 2026, rolling out a state-wide celebration with more than 300 shows.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 5, 2026
Respected Music Publicist Tracy Zamot Dies Aged 55

Respected Music Publicist Tracy Zamot Dies Aged 55

Veteran music publicist Tracy Zamot, whose career included Atlantic and Virgin Records, has died at the age of 55.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 4, 2026
Respected Music Publicist Tracy Zamot Dies Aged 55

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Respected Music Publicist Tracy Zamot Dies Aged 55

Veteran music publicist Tracy Zamot, whose career included Atlantic and Virgin Records, has died at the age of 55.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 4, 2026
Lorde Joins ‘ICE OUT’ Movement With Over $200,000 Donation

Lorde Joins ‘ICE OUT’ Movement With Over $200,000 Donation

Lorde has added her name to the growing 'ICE OUT' movement, pledging to donate more than $200,000 from recent tour merch sales.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 4, 2026
Lorde Joins ‘ICE OUT’ Movement With Over $200,000 Donation

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Lorde Joins ‘ICE OUT’ Movement With Over $200,000 Donation

Lorde has added her name to the growing 'ICE OUT' movement, pledging to donate more than $200,000 from recent tour merch sales.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 4, 2026
ABC's 'Saturday Night Country' Host Beccy Cole Announces Departure

ABC's 'Saturday Night Country' Host Beccy Cole Announces Departure

The host of ABC's 'Saturday Night Country', Beccy Cole, has announced her departure after five years in the role.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 2, 2026
ABC's 'Saturday Night Country' Host Beccy Cole Announces Departure

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ABC's 'Saturday Night Country' Host Beccy Cole Announces Departure

The host of ABC's 'Saturday Night Country', Beccy Cole, has announced her departure after five years in the role.

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 2, 2026
Nominations Open for Expanded 2026 AIR Awards

Nominations Open for Expanded 2026 AIR Awards

The AIR Awards are coming back in 2026, with nominations now open, marking two decades of championing Australia's independent music sector. 

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 2, 2026
Nominations Open for Expanded 2026 AIR Awards

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Nominations Open for Expanded 2026 AIR Awards

The AIR Awards are coming back in 2026, with nominations now open, marking two decades of championing Australia's independent music sector. 

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 2, 2026
Nine Complete $56M Radio Sale to Billionaire Arthur Laundy

Nine Complete $56M Radio Sale to Billionaire Arthur Laundy

Nine has sold its radio business for $56 million to billionaire hotel baron Arthur Laundy, including 2GB and 3AW.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 30, 2026
Nine Complete $56M Radio Sale to Billionaire Arthur Laundy

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Nine Complete $56M Radio Sale to Billionaire Arthur Laundy

Nine has sold its radio business for $56 million to billionaire hotel baron Arthur Laundy, including 2GB and 3AW.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 30, 2026
Nova Confirms Sweeping National Lineup Reset

Nova Confirms Sweeping National Lineup Reset

The changes represent one of Nova’s most significant programming moves in years, resetting its two most commercially important dayparts.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 30, 2026
Nova Confirms Sweeping National Lineup Reset

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Nova Confirms Sweeping National Lineup Reset

The changes represent one of Nova’s most significant programming moves in years, resetting its two most commercially important dayparts.

By Lauren McNamara - Jan 30, 2026
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