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Live Nation Adds Trump Appointee to Board
Richard Grenell has joined the board of Live Nation, the live music giant behind some of Australia’s biggest tours.

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Live Nation Adds Trump Appointee to Board
Richard Grenell has joined the board of Live Nation, the live music giant behind some of Australia’s biggest tours.

Jaime Gough, Matt Gudinski & More Among Billboard’s 2025 Global Power Players
Australasia’s growing clout in the global music business is front and centre in the Billboard 2025 Global Power Players list.

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Jaime Gough, Matt Gudinski & More Among Billboard’s 2025 Global Power Players
Australasia’s growing clout in the global music business is front and centre in the Billboard 2025 Global Power Players list.

Dom Dolla Books First-Ever Australian Stadium Show
Dom Dolla has announced his first stadium show in Australia, marking the biggest headline event of his career to date.

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Dom Dolla Books First-Ever Australian Stadium Show
Dom Dolla has announced his first stadium show in Australia, marking the biggest headline event of his career to date.

Kylie Minogue Honoured with New Display at Australian Music Vault
Kylie Minogue has been honoured with the Ted Albert Award, and is the subject of a new display at the Australian Music Vault.

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Kylie Minogue Honoured with New Display at Australian Music Vault
Kylie Minogue has been honoured with the Ted Albert Award, and is the subject of a new display at the Australian Music Vault.

'The Future Is in Good Hands': Music Industry Reacts to Albanese's Election Win
"We know the Albanese Government shares our love of Aussie music and is committed to making local artists shine here and on the global stage."

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'The Future Is in Good Hands': Music Industry Reacts to Albanese's Election Win
"We know the Albanese Government shares our love of Aussie music and is committed to making local artists shine here and on the global stage."

Australian Festival Industry Conference 2025 Unveils New Speakers and Program
The Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC) has revealed its 2025 program, announcing nine more speakers to join the lineup

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Australian Festival Industry Conference 2025 Unveils New Speakers and Program
The Australian Festival Industry Conference (AFIC) has revealed its 2025 program, announcing nine more speakers to join the lineup

Sole Aussie Band Land Spot on Riot Fest 20th Anniversary Alongside Blink-182 and Green Day
One Australian band will join Blink-182, Green Day, and more at the iconic Chicago festival’s biggest year yet

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Sole Aussie Band Land Spot on Riot Fest 20th Anniversary Alongside Blink-182 and Green Day
One Australian band will join Blink-182, Green Day, and more at the iconic Chicago festival’s biggest year yet

Labor's Revive Live Gets $16.4 Million Boost to Back Australian Music
APRA AMCOS has welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to add another $16.4 million to the Revive Live program.

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Labor's Revive Live Gets $16.4 Million Boost to Back Australian Music
APRA AMCOS has welcomed the Australian Government’s decision to add another $16.4 million to the Revive Live program.

LPA Urges Election Candidates to Back Arts and Entertainment
LPA is urging federal election candidates to outline their plans for supporting Australia’s live arts and entertainment sector

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LPA Urges Election Candidates to Back Arts and Entertainment
LPA is urging federal election candidates to outline their plans for supporting Australia’s live arts and entertainment sector

Rolling Stone AU/NZ Unveils Future of Music 2025 List
The annual list is back - spotlighting 25 of the most exciting and forward-thinking artists from Australia and Aotearoa set to define the sound of 2025 and beyond

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Rolling Stone AU/NZ Unveils Future of Music 2025 List
The annual list is back - spotlighting 25 of the most exciting and forward-thinking artists from Australia and Aotearoa set to define the sound of 2025 and beyond

Australian Music Industry Launches 'Vote Music 2025' Campaign
Nineteen music organisations across the country have come together to launch Vote Music 2025 ahead of the federal election

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Australian Music Industry Launches 'Vote Music 2025' Campaign
Nineteen music organisations across the country have come together to launch Vote Music 2025 ahead of the federal election

The Buoys, Annie Hamilton, South Summit & More Join Community Event Series
On April 26, over 50 artists and speakers will gather across eight locations nationwide for Our House, a community-driven event series

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The Buoys, Annie Hamilton, South Summit & More Join Community Event Series
On April 26, over 50 artists and speakers will gather across eight locations nationwide for Our House, a community-driven event series
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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