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Chugg Music's Head of Touring Mark Muggeridge Announces Departure

Chugg Music's Head of Touring Mark Muggeridge Announces Departure

Mark Muggeridge has announced in a statement that he is leaving Chugg Music after nearly 10 years with the company. 

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 17, 2026
Chugg Music's Head of Touring Mark Muggeridge Announces Departure

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Chugg Music's Head of Touring Mark Muggeridge Announces Departure

Mark Muggeridge has announced in a statement that he is leaving Chugg Music after nearly 10 years with the company. 

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 17, 2026
Laneway Festival to Return in 2027

Laneway Festival to Return in 2027

Just a day after wrapping its 2026 duties, Laneway Festival has officially announced it will return in 2027.

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 16, 2026
Laneway Festival to Return in 2027

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Laneway Festival to Return in 2027

Just a day after wrapping its 2026 duties, Laneway Festival has officially announced it will return in 2027.

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 16, 2026
ARIA Charts: Karnivool Just Landed The First No. 1 Local Album For 2026

ARIA Charts: Karnivool Just Landed The First No. 1 Local Album For 2026

Australian hard rockers Karnivool have landed the first top-charting local record of 2026 with their first album in 13 years, 'In Verses'.

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 13, 2026
ARIA Charts: Karnivool Just Landed The First No. 1 Local Album For 2026

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ARIA Charts: Karnivool Just Landed The First No. 1 Local Album For 2026

Australian hard rockers Karnivool have landed the first top-charting local record of 2026 with their first album in 13 years, 'In Verses'.

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 13, 2026
ARIA Charts: Olivia Dean Domination Continues

ARIA Charts: Olivia Dean Domination Continues

Uk superstar Olivia Dean's domination of the Australian music charts continues on both the Albums and Singles lists. 

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 6, 2026
ARIA Charts: Olivia Dean Domination Continues

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ARIA Charts: Olivia Dean Domination Continues

Uk superstar Olivia Dean's domination of the Australian music charts continues on both the Albums and Singles lists. 

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 6, 2026
ARIA Charts: Megadeth Make History With Final Album

ARIA Charts: Megadeth Make History With Final Album

Thrash metal legends Megadeth have made history with their new and final album, which has debuted at No. 1.

By Neil Griffiths - Jan 30, 2026
ARIA Charts: Megadeth Make History With Final Album

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ARIA Charts: Megadeth Make History With Final Album

Thrash metal legends Megadeth have made history with their new and final album, which has debuted at No. 1.

By Neil Griffiths - Jan 30, 2026
Yungblud Hits No. 1 on ARIA Charts After Success of Australia Tour

Yungblud Hits No. 1 on ARIA Charts After Success of Australia Tour

Yungblud has soared to No. 1 on the ARIA chart with his 2025-released album, 'IDOLS', having just wrapped his Australian tour.

By Neil Griffiths - Jan 23, 2026
Yungblud Hits No. 1 on ARIA Charts After Success of Australia Tour

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Yungblud Hits No. 1 on ARIA Charts After Success of Australia Tour

Yungblud has soared to No. 1 on the ARIA chart with his 2025-released album, 'IDOLS', having just wrapped his Australian tour.

By Neil Griffiths - Jan 23, 2026
The Kid LAROI Soars ARIA Charts With New Album 'Before I Forget'

The Kid LAROI Soars ARIA Charts With New Album 'Before I Forget'

Australian superstar The KID LAROI has blitzed this week's ARIA charts with his new album, 'Before I Forget.'

By Neil Griffiths - Jan 16, 2026
The Kid LAROI Soars ARIA Charts With New Album 'Before I Forget'

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The Kid LAROI Soars ARIA Charts With New Album 'Before I Forget'

Australian superstar The KID LAROI has blitzed this week's ARIA charts with his new album, 'Before I Forget.'

By Neil Griffiths - Jan 16, 2026
Pulp Adelaide Show to go Ahead After Writers' Week Controversy

Pulp Adelaide Show to go Ahead After Writers' Week Controversy

Pulp's show at Adelaide Festival next month will go ahead, the band have confirmed in a lengthy statement.

By Neil Griffiths - Jan 16, 2026
Pulp Adelaide Show to go Ahead After Writers' Week Controversy

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Pulp Adelaide Show to go Ahead After Writers' Week Controversy

Pulp's show at Adelaide Festival next month will go ahead, the band have confirmed in a lengthy statement.

By Neil Griffiths - Jan 16, 2026
Kobalt Announces Global Partnership with International Music Company

Kobalt Announces Global Partnership with International Music Company

Kobalt has announced a new publishing partnership with an international tech-driven music and marketing company. 

By Neil Griffiths - Jan 16, 2026
Kobalt Announces Global Partnership with International Music Company

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Kobalt Announces Global Partnership with International Music Company

Kobalt has announced a new publishing partnership with an international tech-driven music and marketing company. 

By Neil Griffiths - Jan 16, 2026
Mushroom Music Co-CEO Chris Maund Reappointed to Merlin Board

Mushroom Music Co-CEO Chris Maund Reappointed to Merlin Board

Chris Maund, the co-CEO of Mushroom Music, has been reappointed to the Merlin board this week for 2026-27.

By Neil Griffiths - Jan 14, 2026
Mushroom Music Co-CEO Chris Maund Reappointed to Merlin Board

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Mushroom Music Co-CEO Chris Maund Reappointed to Merlin Board

Chris Maund, the co-CEO of Mushroom Music, has been reappointed to the Merlin board this week for 2026-27.

By Neil Griffiths - Jan 14, 2026
Bret McKenzie of Flight of the Conchords Announces AU/NZ Tour

Bret McKenzie of Flight of the Conchords Announces AU/NZ Tour

Singer, songwriter, comedian and actor Bret McKenzie has announced a headline tour of Australia and New Zealand.

By Neil Griffiths - Jan 13, 2026
Bret McKenzie of Flight of the Conchords Announces AU/NZ Tour

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Bret McKenzie of Flight of the Conchords Announces AU/NZ Tour

Singer, songwriter, comedian and actor Bret McKenzie has announced a headline tour of Australia and New Zealand.

By Neil Griffiths - Jan 13, 2026
18 Music Publishers Sued by X

18 Music Publishers Sued by X

X (formerly Twitter) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against 18 music publishers and the National Music Publishers Association.

By Neil Griffiths - Jan 12, 2026
18 Music Publishers Sued by X

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18 Music Publishers Sued by X

X (formerly Twitter) has filed an antitrust lawsuit against 18 music publishers and the National Music Publishers Association.

By Neil Griffiths - Jan 12, 2026
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