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'I’ve Always Been Curious': How Kylie Minogue Has Navigated Decades of Industry Change
In this Q&A about her forthcoming Netflix docuseries, Kylie Minogue reflects on how the music industry has changed, and what she's done to adapt.

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'I’ve Always Been Curious': How Kylie Minogue Has Navigated Decades of Industry Change
In this Q&A about her forthcoming Netflix docuseries, Kylie Minogue reflects on how the music industry has changed, and what she's done to adapt.

Brisbane Nu-Metal Rising Stars Headwreck Join EMPIRE
Brisbane nu-metal outfit Headwreck have partnered with independent label EMPIRE as they set their sights on "world domination".

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Brisbane Nu-Metal Rising Stars Headwreck Join EMPIRE
Brisbane nu-metal outfit Headwreck have partnered with independent label EMPIRE as they set their sights on "world domination".

Universal Music Australia Hosts Ignite Showcase With Katseye, Violet Grohl & Devon Again
Universal Music Australia brought some of the industry’s most buzzed about emerging acts to Sydney this week.

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Universal Music Australia Hosts Ignite Showcase With Katseye, Violet Grohl & Devon Again
Universal Music Australia brought some of the industry’s most buzzed about emerging acts to Sydney this week.

British-Australian Pop Singer Takes NZ Label to Court Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties
Alexandra Hainsworth is embroiled in a legal battle with a New Zealand label, claiming contract breaches left her unpaid.

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British-Australian Pop Singer Takes NZ Label to Court Over Alleged Unpaid Royalties
Alexandra Hainsworth is embroiled in a legal battle with a New Zealand label, claiming contract breaches left her unpaid.

Universal Music Group Pushes Back Against Salt-N-Pepa’s Album Ownership Appeal
Salt-N-Pepa's legal fight with Universal Music Group over ownership of their early master recordings has continued.

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Universal Music Group Pushes Back Against Salt-N-Pepa’s Album Ownership Appeal
Salt-N-Pepa's legal fight with Universal Music Group over ownership of their early master recordings has continued.

Gippsland Next Up for Always Live’s Victorian Vibes Series
Always Live's Victorian Vibes - a free pop-up live music series - is rolling deeper into the state's region to hit up Traralgon next.

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Gippsland Next Up for Always Live’s Victorian Vibes Series
Always Live's Victorian Vibes - a free pop-up live music series - is rolling deeper into the state's region to hit up Traralgon next.

Massive Strummingbird 2026 Lineup Drops
The lineup for country music festival Strummingbird 2026 - taking place over two weekends in October - has been revealed.

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Massive Strummingbird 2026 Lineup Drops
The lineup for country music festival Strummingbird 2026 - taking place over two weekends in October - has been revealed.

Blak Day Out Locks in 2026 Return With Stacked Lineup
Blak Day Out is back for 2026 as part of Brisbane's Open Season, locking in a standout First Nations lineup headed by Dan Sultan.

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Blak Day Out Locks in 2026 Return With Stacked Lineup
Blak Day Out is back for 2026 as part of Brisbane's Open Season, locking in a standout First Nations lineup headed by Dan Sultan.

INXS Endorsed for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction by Voting Member
According to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voter Larry Mestel, INXS’ long-overdue induction could arrive within the next year or two.

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INXS Endorsed for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction by Voting Member
According to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame voter Larry Mestel, INXS’ long-overdue induction could arrive within the next year or two.

Silverback Touring Apologises After Swedish Rock Band Cancel Australian Tour
Swedish rock band Eclipse's local tour, promoted by Silverback Touring, has been cancelled as "agreed terms and conditions have not been met".

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Silverback Touring Apologises After Swedish Rock Band Cancel Australian Tour
Swedish rock band Eclipse's local tour, promoted by Silverback Touring, has been cancelled as "agreed terms and conditions have not been met".

ARIA Celebrates 40 Years With Massive Hall of Fame Induction Class
ARIA has announced six new inductees for its Hall of Fame as part of the organisation’s landmark 40th anniversary celebrations.

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ARIA Celebrates 40 Years With Massive Hall of Fame Induction Class
ARIA has announced six new inductees for its Hall of Fame as part of the organisation’s landmark 40th anniversary celebrations.

Why the NZ Music Month Summit Matters
NZ Music Month will officially kick off tomorrow with the NZ Music Month Summit. We spoke to some of the figures leading it.

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Why the NZ Music Month Summit Matters
NZ Music Month will officially kick off tomorrow with the NZ Music Month Summit. We spoke to some of the figures leading it.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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