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Robbie Williams Confirms Big-Name Supports for AU/NZ Stadium Tour
Robbie Williams has revealed the special guests for his upcoming Australian and New Zealand tour - and they're very special indeed.

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Robbie Williams Confirms Big-Name Supports for AU/NZ Stadium Tour
Robbie Williams has revealed the special guests for his upcoming Australian and New Zealand tour - and they're very special indeed.

Association of Artist Managers Announce 2026 Award Finalists, Sydney Ceremony to be Hosted by Matt Okine
The Association of Artist Managers has unveiled the nominees for the 2026 AAM Awards, spotlighting a new cohort of Australian managers.

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Association of Artist Managers Announce 2026 Award Finalists, Sydney Ceremony to be Hosted by Matt Okine
The Association of Artist Managers has unveiled the nominees for the 2026 AAM Awards, spotlighting a new cohort of Australian managers.

Parkway Drive Frontman Issues Statement After Drummer’s Brother Pleads Guilty to Underage Sex Offence
Parkway Drive frontman Winston McCall has spoken publicly after a former associate of the band pleaded guilty to an underage sex offence.

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Parkway Drive Frontman Issues Statement After Drummer’s Brother Pleads Guilty to Underage Sex Offence
Parkway Drive frontman Winston McCall has spoken publicly after a former associate of the band pleaded guilty to an underage sex offence.

APRA AMCOS Opens Applications for 2026 RESONATE Songwriting and Production Program
Applications have opened for the 2026 RESONATE program, a four-day collaborative initiative for Indigenous songwriters and producers.

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APRA AMCOS Opens Applications for 2026 RESONATE Songwriting and Production Program
Applications have opened for the 2026 RESONATE program, a four-day collaborative initiative for Indigenous songwriters and producers.

Former Exec Says Bluesfest’s Collapse Tied to 'Multi-Year Deficit' and Structural Issues
A former Bluesfest executive has pointed to long-term financial and structural pressures as key drivers behind the festival’s cancellation.

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Former Exec Says Bluesfest’s Collapse Tied to 'Multi-Year Deficit' and Structural Issues
A former Bluesfest executive has pointed to long-term financial and structural pressures as key drivers behind the festival’s cancellation.

Primary Wave Strikes Deal to Acquire Kobalt Music Group
Primary Wave Music is set to acquire Kobalt Music Group in a deal that will create a combined company valued at approximately US$7 billion.

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Primary Wave Strikes Deal to Acquire Kobalt Music Group
Primary Wave Music is set to acquire Kobalt Music Group in a deal that will create a combined company valued at approximately US$7 billion.

Bluesfest 2026 Artists Confirm AU/NZ Tours as Festival Fallout Continues
Several artists from the cancelled Bluesfest 2026 lineup have confirmed they will still tour Australia and New Zealand.

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Bluesfest 2026 Artists Confirm AU/NZ Tours as Festival Fallout Continues
Several artists from the cancelled Bluesfest 2026 lineup have confirmed they will still tour Australia and New Zealand.

MAY-A Covers 'Edge of Seventeen' by Stevie Nicks for Like a Version
MAY-A has taken Stevie Nicks’ 1981 classic "Edge of Seventeen” somewhere darker and louder for triple j’s Like a Version.

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MAY-A Covers 'Edge of Seventeen' by Stevie Nicks for Like a Version
MAY-A has taken Stevie Nicks’ 1981 classic "Edge of Seventeen” somewhere darker and louder for triple j’s Like a Version.

Amy Taylor, Photographer Jamie Nelson Steered Toward Settlement in Ongoing Dispute
A US court has urged Amyl and the Sniffers' Amy Taylor and photographer Jamie Nelson to explore a settlement in their ongoing dispute.

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Amy Taylor, Photographer Jamie Nelson Steered Toward Settlement in Ongoing Dispute
A US court has urged Amyl and the Sniffers' Amy Taylor and photographer Jamie Nelson to explore a settlement in their ongoing dispute.

Music and Media Unite to Back Youth Cancer Initiative at Sony Foundation's Wharf4Ward
Australia’s music and media industries once again united for Sony Foundation’s flagship fundraiser Wharf4Ward.

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Music and Media Unite to Back Youth Cancer Initiative at Sony Foundation's Wharf4Ward
Australia’s music and media industries once again united for Sony Foundation’s flagship fundraiser Wharf4Ward.

US Man Pleads Guilty to $8M AI-Driven Streaming Fraud
54-year-old US man Michael Smith has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a large-scale streaming fraud scheme powered by AI.

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US Man Pleads Guilty to $8M AI-Driven Streaming Fraud
54-year-old US man Michael Smith has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a large-scale streaming fraud scheme powered by AI.

Pophouse Entertainment Secures Tina Turner Name, Image, Likeness Rights
The rights to Tina Turner’s name, image, likeness, and a majority stake in her music catalogue have been acquired by Pophouse Entertainment.

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Pophouse Entertainment Secures Tina Turner Name, Image, Likeness Rights
The rights to Tina Turner’s name, image, likeness, and a majority stake in her music catalogue have been acquired by Pophouse Entertainment.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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