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Regional & Remote Music Summit Adds Ben Lee, New Talks and Live Shows
The second round of sessions for the Regional & Remote Music Summit has been announced, set for Byron Bay from July 23rd–25th.

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Regional & Remote Music Summit Adds Ben Lee, New Talks and Live Shows
The second round of sessions for the Regional & Remote Music Summit has been announced, set for Byron Bay from July 23rd–25th.

Best New Zealand Albums of the 2020s: Lorde, Fazerdaze, The Beths Lead the Way
Rolling Stone AU/NZ presents the best New Zealand albums of the 2020s so far, featuring Lorde, The Beths, Fazerdaze, and more.

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Best New Zealand Albums of the 2020s: Lorde, Fazerdaze, The Beths Lead the Way
Rolling Stone AU/NZ presents the best New Zealand albums of the 2020s so far, featuring Lorde, The Beths, Fazerdaze, and more.

Collector’s Edition of John Farnham Memoir Revealed
A full-colour collector’s edition of the John Farnham memoir The Voice Inside is coming soon.

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Collector’s Edition of John Farnham Memoir Revealed
A full-colour collector’s edition of the John Farnham memoir The Voice Inside is coming soon.

Sydney Opera House Launches SongRites First Nations Program
The Sydney Opera House has announced SongRites, a new multi-day program highlighting First Nations culture.

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Sydney Opera House Launches SongRites First Nations Program
The Sydney Opera House has announced SongRites, a new multi-day program highlighting First Nations culture.

Cindy James, Dev Sherlock Join BIGSOUND 2025 Speaker Lineup
BIGSOUND has revealed its second group of speakers for 2025, featuring top artists and music industry professionals.

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Cindy James, Dev Sherlock Join BIGSOUND 2025 Speaker Lineup
BIGSOUND has revealed its second group of speakers for 2025, featuring top artists and music industry professionals.

10 NEWS+ Launches on Spotify
Network 10 is bringing its current affairs show '10 NEWS+' to Spotify, making it available to stream ad-free in both video and audio formats.

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10 NEWS+ Launches on Spotify
Network 10 is bringing its current affairs show '10 NEWS+' to Spotify, making it available to stream ad-free in both video and audio formats.

Kylie Minogue’s Iconic Music Video Costumes on Display at Australian Music Vault
Kylie Minogue is the focus of a new display at the Australian Music Vault, featuring six iconic costumes from her music videos.

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Kylie Minogue’s Iconic Music Video Costumes on Display at Australian Music Vault
Kylie Minogue is the focus of a new display at the Australian Music Vault, featuring six iconic costumes from her music videos.

Pub Choir’s Astrid Jorgensen Debuts on Americas' Got Talent Stage
Astrid Jorgensen, founder and director of Brisbane’s Pub Choir, made her America’s Got Talent debut this week.

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Pub Choir’s Astrid Jorgensen Debuts on Americas' Got Talent Stage
Astrid Jorgensen, founder and director of Brisbane’s Pub Choir, made her America’s Got Talent debut this week.

AC/DC Tipped to Rock Australian Stadiums in 2025
Sources suggest that legendary band AC/DC will return home in late 2025 for their first Aussie shows since 2015.

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AC/DC Tipped to Rock Australian Stadiums in 2025
Sources suggest that legendary band AC/DC will return home in late 2025 for their first Aussie shows since 2015.

Australian Festival of Chamber Music to Move to Cairns in 2026
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) will move from Townsville to Cairns in 2026, opening a new chapter for the event.

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Australian Festival of Chamber Music to Move to Cairns in 2026
The Australian Festival of Chamber Music (AFCM) will move from Townsville to Cairns in 2026, opening a new chapter for the event.

Grammys Introduce New Country Album Categories in 2026
The Recording Academy has overhauled its country music categories ahead of the 2026 Grammys, introducing two new distinctions.

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Grammys Introduce New Country Album Categories in 2026
The Recording Academy has overhauled its country music categories ahead of the 2026 Grammys, introducing two new distinctions.

APRA AMCOS Announces Mentorship Program Participants
APRA AMCOS has announced the 14 songwriter and composer members selected for its 2024 23% Mentorship Program.

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APRA AMCOS Announces Mentorship Program Participants
APRA AMCOS has announced the 14 songwriter and composer members selected for its 2024 23% Mentorship Program.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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