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Africa Rising Music Conference Announces Australia Focus

Africa Rising Music Conference Announces Australia Focus

The Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) will have a major Australia component this year. 

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 10, 2026
Africa Rising Music Conference Announces Australia Focus

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Africa Rising Music Conference Announces Australia Focus

The Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) will have a major Australia component this year. 

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 10, 2026
AANT Centre Confirms John Glenn as CEO

AANT Centre Confirms John Glenn as CEO

AANT Centre has officially announced the appointment of John Glenn as its new CEO.

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 9, 2026
AANT Centre Confirms John Glenn as CEO

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AANT Centre Confirms John Glenn as CEO

AANT Centre has officially announced the appointment of John Glenn as its new CEO.

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 9, 2026
An Iconic Elvis Presley Guitar Is Headed to Auction

An Iconic Elvis Presley Guitar Is Headed to Auction

The Hagstrom Viking II electric guitar that the music legend used during his 1968 Comeback Special will be auctioned off by Sotheby's. 

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 9, 2026
An Iconic Elvis Presley Guitar Is Headed to Auction

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An Iconic Elvis Presley Guitar Is Headed to Auction

The Hagstrom Viking II electric guitar that the music legend used during his 1968 Comeback Special will be auctioned off by Sotheby's. 

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 9, 2026
John Glenn Steps Down From MusicSA Board

John Glenn Steps Down From MusicSA Board

John Glenn is stepping down from the MusicSA board, the industry group confirmed in a LinkedIn statement this week.

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 8, 2026
John Glenn Steps Down From MusicSA Board

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John Glenn Steps Down From MusicSA Board

John Glenn is stepping down from the MusicSA board, the industry group confirmed in a LinkedIn statement this week.

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 8, 2026
Mushroom Enters New Era with Flagship Melbourne CBD Headquarters

Mushroom Enters New Era with Flagship Melbourne CBD Headquarters

After spending more than 45 years at Dundas Lane in Victoria's Albert Park, Mushroom Group is on the move.

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 8, 2026
Mushroom Enters New Era with Flagship Melbourne CBD Headquarters

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Mushroom Enters New Era with Flagship Melbourne CBD Headquarters

After spending more than 45 years at Dundas Lane in Victoria's Albert Park, Mushroom Group is on the move.

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 8, 2026
Wireless Festival Cancelled After UK Rejects Kanye West's Visa

Wireless Festival Cancelled After UK Rejects Kanye West's Visa

The English festival announced its cancellation, following controversial headliner Kanye West being denied a visa. 

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 8, 2026
Wireless Festival Cancelled After UK Rejects Kanye West's Visa

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Wireless Festival Cancelled After UK Rejects Kanye West's Visa

The English festival announced its cancellation, following controversial headliner Kanye West being denied a visa. 

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 8, 2026
Charli XCX Team Responds to Sky Ferreira 'Wuthering Heights' Claims

Charli XCX Team Responds to Sky Ferreira 'Wuthering Heights' Claims

Charli XCX's team has responded to claims that Sky Ferreira was involved in the Wuthering Heights soundtrack without proper credit.

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 7, 2026
Charli XCX Team Responds to Sky Ferreira 'Wuthering Heights' Claims

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Charli XCX Team Responds to Sky Ferreira 'Wuthering Heights' Claims

Charli XCX's team has responded to claims that Sky Ferreira was involved in the Wuthering Heights soundtrack without proper credit.

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 7, 2026
Wireless Festival Loses More Sponsorships Over Kanye West Booking

Wireless Festival Loses More Sponsorships Over Kanye West Booking

The English festival recently announced the controversial US hip-hop star as a headliner for its 2026 edition, but backlash soon followed. 

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 6, 2026
Wireless Festival Loses More Sponsorships Over Kanye West Booking

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Wireless Festival Loses More Sponsorships Over Kanye West Booking

The English festival recently announced the controversial US hip-hop star as a headliner for its 2026 edition, but backlash soon followed. 

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 6, 2026
Lil Nas X Granted Mental Health Diversion in Battery Case

Lil Nas X Granted Mental Health Diversion in Battery Case

A judge granted the US rapper entry into a mental health diversion program in a Los Angeles courtroom this week. 

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 6, 2026
Lil Nas X Granted Mental Health Diversion in Battery Case

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Lil Nas X Granted Mental Health Diversion in Battery Case

A judge granted the US rapper entry into a mental health diversion program in a Los Angeles courtroom this week. 

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 6, 2026
Australia’s Wild Thing Music Group Signs Italian Metal Band

Australia’s Wild Thing Music Group Signs Italian Metal Band

Wild Thing Music Group announce their latest management signing, Italy’s burgeoning alternative/industrial metal act Hand of Juno.

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 2, 2026
Australia’s Wild Thing Music Group Signs Italian Metal Band

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Australia’s Wild Thing Music Group Signs Italian Metal Band

Wild Thing Music Group announce their latest management signing, Italy’s burgeoning alternative/industrial metal act Hand of Juno.

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 2, 2026
Kanye West Found Liable in Mansion Trial

Kanye West Found Liable in Mansion Trial

Kanye West has been found liable after a man said he was seriously injured during construction on the rapper's Malibu mansion in 2021. 

By Conor Lochrie - Mar 11, 2026
Kanye West Found Liable in Mansion Trial

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Kanye West Found Liable in Mansion Trial

Kanye West has been found liable after a man said he was seriously injured during construction on the rapper's Malibu mansion in 2021. 

By Conor Lochrie - Mar 11, 2026
Strange Universe Is the Festival Turning Auckland Into an Indie Playground

Strange Universe Is the Festival Turning Auckland Into an Indie Playground

Banished Music’s Reuben Bonner tells us about the origins of Strange Universe and looks ahead to the festival's future.

By Conor Lochrie - Mar 11, 2026
Strange Universe Is the Festival Turning Auckland Into an Indie Playground

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Strange Universe Is the Festival Turning Auckland Into an Indie Playground

Banished Music’s Reuben Bonner tells us about the origins of Strange Universe and looks ahead to the festival's future.

By Conor Lochrie - Mar 11, 2026
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