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Billboard's Hannah Karp Joins Warner Music Group as EVP and Chief Comms Officer
Warner Music Group has nabbed Billboard's Editor-in-Chief Hannah Karp as its new EVP and Chief Communications Officer.

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Billboard's Hannah Karp Joins Warner Music Group as EVP and Chief Comms Officer
Warner Music Group has nabbed Billboard's Editor-in-Chief Hannah Karp as its new EVP and Chief Communications Officer.

Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst Passes Away After Cancer Battle
Midnight Oil's founding drummer, Rob Hirst, has died aged 70 after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

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Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst Passes Away After Cancer Battle
Midnight Oil's founding drummer, Rob Hirst, has died aged 70 after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

2charm's 'Boyfriend' Crowned Australia’s Steamiest Bedroom Soundtrack of 2025
According to new research, music helps create intimacy in the bedroom for 49% of Australians - and here are the "steamiest" songs from 2025.

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2charm's 'Boyfriend' Crowned Australia’s Steamiest Bedroom Soundtrack of 2025
According to new research, music helps create intimacy in the bedroom for 49% of Australians - and here are the "steamiest" songs from 2025.

Universal Music Group Signs Multi-Year Licensing Deal With China's NetEase Cloud Music
Universal Music Group has announced a new multi-year license agreement with NetEase Cloud Music, a leading music streaming provider in China.

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Universal Music Group Signs Multi-Year Licensing Deal With China's NetEase Cloud Music
Universal Music Group has announced a new multi-year license agreement with NetEase Cloud Music, a leading music streaming provider in China.

2026 APRA Professional Development Awards Finalists Unveiled
The 61 songwriter and composer finalists for the 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards have been revealed.

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2026 APRA Professional Development Awards Finalists Unveiled
The 61 songwriter and composer finalists for the 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards have been revealed.

'Going from Strength to Strength': Finely Tuned Founder Reflects on 20 Years at the Heart of Live Music
The Music Network caught up with Finely Tuned's founder Simon Beckingham to reflect on what has been built over the past 20 years.

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'Going from Strength to Strength': Finely Tuned Founder Reflects on 20 Years at the Heart of Live Music
The Music Network caught up with Finely Tuned's founder Simon Beckingham to reflect on what has been built over the past 20 years.

Applications Open for Keith Urban Country Rising Star Scholarship
Applications for the new Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship are now open, and will close in one month's time.

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Applications Open for Keith Urban Country Rising Star Scholarship
Applications for the new Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship are now open, and will close in one month's time.

Young Henrys Named Official Beer Partner for Laneway Sydney
Laneway has named Sydney-based brewer Young Henrys as the official beer partner for the 2026 Sydney edition.

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Young Henrys Named Official Beer Partner for Laneway Sydney
Laneway has named Sydney-based brewer Young Henrys as the official beer partner for the 2026 Sydney edition.

Voting Opens for 2026 QMAs People's Choice Awards
Fans and music lovers can play a crucial role in this year's QMAs, by casting a vote in the People's Choice categories.

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Voting Opens for 2026 QMAs People's Choice Awards
Fans and music lovers can play a crucial role in this year's QMAs, by casting a vote in the People's Choice categories.

Music and Entertainment Stars Among 2026 Cast of 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' Australia
Australian audiences are returning to the jungle with a new batch of familiar faces - including several music and entertainment stars.

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Music and Entertainment Stars Among 2026 Cast of 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' Australia
Australian audiences are returning to the jungle with a new batch of familiar faces - including several music and entertainment stars.

Lime Cordiale Are Building an Off-Grid Music Festival
Australian indie favourites Lime Cordiale have announced a brand-new off-grid festival, arriving in Australia in April 2026.

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Lime Cordiale Are Building an Off-Grid Music Festival
Australian indie favourites Lime Cordiale have announced a brand-new off-grid festival, arriving in Australia in April 2026.

Empire of the Sun Release 'Alive (Reimagined)' EP
A star-studded list of DJs have taken on Empire of the Sun's iconic 2013 track "Alive", in a new EP released today from the Australian duo.

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Empire of the Sun Release 'Alive (Reimagined)' EP
A star-studded list of DJs have taken on Empire of the Sun's iconic 2013 track "Alive", in a new EP released today from the Australian duo.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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