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Yours & Owls Set to Return in 2026

Yours & Owls Set to Return in 2026

Yours Owls is officially locked in for 2026, with the beloved Wollongong festival confirming its return for 2026. Held in Wollongong, NSW, the two-day festival has confirmed its dates for later this…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 15, 2026
Yours & Owls Set to Return in 2026

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Yours & Owls Set to Return in 2026

Yours Owls is officially locked in for 2026, with the beloved Wollongong festival confirming its return for 2026. Held in Wollongong, NSW, the two-day festival has confirmed its dates for later this…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 15, 2026
New Levels Expands Launching Distribution and Marketing Services

New Levels Expands Launching Distribution and Marketing Services

New Levels has announced the expansion of its distribution and marketing ecosystem. New Levels, a next-generation music company challenging the traditional industry model, was founded by Jelal…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 15, 2026
New Levels Expands Launching Distribution and Marketing Services

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New Levels Expands Launching Distribution and Marketing Services

New Levels has announced the expansion of its distribution and marketing ecosystem. New Levels, a next-generation music company challenging the traditional industry model, was founded by Jelal…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 15, 2026
Justin Bieber Receives Streaming Boost After Coachella

Justin Bieber Receives Streaming Boost After Coachella

Justin Bieber enjoyed a massive surge in streams after his Coachella headline slot. Bieber returned to the stage at the iconic California festival last weekend, and the comeback paid off handsomely…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 15, 2026
Justin Bieber Receives Streaming Boost After Coachella

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Justin Bieber Receives Streaming Boost After Coachella

Justin Bieber enjoyed a massive surge in streams after his Coachella headline slot. Bieber returned to the stage at the iconic California festival last weekend, and the comeback paid off handsomely…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 15, 2026
Kanye West Sued Over 'Cowardly Attack' in LA Restaurant

Kanye West Sued Over 'Cowardly Attack' in LA Restaurant

Another week, another Kanye West controversy. As per Rolling Stone, the US rapper has been accused in a new lawsuit of sucker-punching a man at a Los Angeles restaurant, which he allegedly followed…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 15, 2026
Kanye West Sued Over 'Cowardly Attack' in LA Restaurant

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Kanye West Sued Over 'Cowardly Attack' in LA Restaurant

Another week, another Kanye West controversy. As per Rolling Stone, the US rapper has been accused in a new lawsuit of sucker-punching a man at a Los Angeles restaurant, which he allegedly followed…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 15, 2026
INXS Miss Out as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Is Announced

INXS Miss Out as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Is Announced

Australia's own INXS have missed out on induction into the Rock Roll Hall of Fame as the 2026 class has been unveiled. Despite being among this year’s 17 nominees, the rock icons were not included in…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 14, 2026
INXS Miss Out as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Is Announced

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INXS Miss Out as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Is Announced

Australia's own INXS have missed out on induction into the Rock Roll Hall of Fame as the 2026 class has been unveiled. Despite being among this year’s 17 nominees, the rock icons were not included in…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 14, 2026
MusicNSW Reveals Participants for Inaugural Wamarra Music Lab

MusicNSW Reveals Participants for Inaugural Wamarra Music Lab

The participants and facilitators of MusicNSW's inaugural Wamarra Music Lab - a First Nations led business program - have been revealed. The one-of-a-kind program, happening in Sydney in May, was…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 14, 2026
MusicNSW Reveals Participants for Inaugural Wamarra Music Lab

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MusicNSW Reveals Participants for Inaugural Wamarra Music Lab

The participants and facilitators of MusicNSW's inaugural Wamarra Music Lab - a First Nations led business program - have been revealed. The one-of-a-kind program, happening in Sydney in May, was…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 14, 2026
Billie Eilish and James Cameron Star in New Concert Film Trailer

Billie Eilish and James Cameron Star in New Concert Film Trailer

The Billie Eilish 3D concert documentary has a new trailer. Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft will be released on May 8th via Paramount, as first revealed by James Cameron at the start of the year.…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 14, 2026
Billie Eilish and James Cameron Star in New Concert Film Trailer

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Billie Eilish and James Cameron Star in New Concert Film Trailer

The Billie Eilish 3D concert documentary has a new trailer. Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft will be released on May 8th via Paramount, as first revealed by James Cameron at the start of the year.…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 14, 2026
Katy Perry Denies She Sexually Assaulted Ruby Rose in Australia

Katy Perry Denies She Sexually Assaulted Ruby Rose in Australia

Katy Perry has denied Ruby Rose’s sexual assault claim. A representative for Perry shared a statement (as per Rolling Stone) after Rose claimed the pop superstar sexually assaulted her in a nightclub…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 14, 2026
Katy Perry Denies She Sexually Assaulted Ruby Rose in Australia

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Katy Perry Denies She Sexually Assaulted Ruby Rose in Australia

Katy Perry has denied Ruby Rose’s sexual assault claim. A representative for Perry shared a statement (as per Rolling Stone) after Rose claimed the pop superstar sexually assaulted her in a nightclub…

By Conor Lochrie - Apr 14, 2026
INXS Honoured with Ted Albert Award at 2026 APRA Music Awards

INXS Honoured with Ted Albert Award at 2026 APRA Music Awards

One of Australia’s most successful and internationally recognised bands, INXS are being added to the list of the country’s most celebrated music figures with a top industry award. The five-piece are…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 13, 2026
INXS Honoured with Ted Albert Award at 2026 APRA Music Awards

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INXS Honoured with Ted Albert Award at 2026 APRA Music Awards

One of Australia’s most successful and internationally recognised bands, INXS are being added to the list of the country’s most celebrated music figures with a top industry award. The five-piece are…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 13, 2026
FromThePit Returns in 2026 to Document Aotearoa’s Live Music Scene

FromThePit Returns in 2026 to Document Aotearoa’s Live Music Scene

Aotearoa’s live music scene will once again be documented through the lens of its creative community, with FromThePit set to return for its eighth year in 2026. The annual photography exhibition…

By Jade Kennedy - Apr 13, 2026
FromThePit Returns in 2026 to Document Aotearoa’s Live Music Scene

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FromThePit Returns in 2026 to Document Aotearoa’s Live Music Scene

Aotearoa’s live music scene will once again be documented through the lens of its creative community, with FromThePit set to return for its eighth year in 2026. The annual photography exhibition…

By Jade Kennedy - Apr 13, 2026
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