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New Music Awards Event Scores Funding Through 'Revive Live' Program

New Music Awards Event Scores Funding Through 'Revive Live' Program

A new “national contemporary music platform” has scored funding through the Albanese Government's Revive Live funding program.

By Neil Griffiths - May 18, 2026
New Music Awards Event Scores Funding Through 'Revive Live' Program

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New Music Awards Event Scores Funding Through 'Revive Live' Program

A new “national contemporary music platform” has scored funding through the Albanese Government's Revive Live funding program.

By Neil Griffiths - May 18, 2026
Community Radio Drives $153 Million Into Australia’s Music Economy Annually, Study Finds

Community Radio Drives $153 Million Into Australia’s Music Economy Annually, Study Finds

Australian community radio stations contribute more than $153 million annually to the national music economy, according to a landmark new study.

By Lauren McNamara - May 17, 2026
Community Radio Drives $153 Million Into Australia’s Music Economy Annually, Study Finds

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Community Radio Drives $153 Million Into Australia’s Music Economy Annually, Study Finds

Australian community radio stations contribute more than $153 million annually to the national music economy, according to a landmark new study.

By Lauren McNamara - May 17, 2026
Delta Goodrem Makes Australia Proud at Eurovision

Delta Goodrem Makes Australia Proud at Eurovision

Delta Goodrem came up short at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, but made Australia proud in Vienna.Despite one of the year's best performances, Goodrem took Australia to fourth place, only behind…

By Neil Griffiths - May 16, 2026
Delta Goodrem Makes Australia Proud at Eurovision

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Delta Goodrem Makes Australia Proud at Eurovision

Delta Goodrem came up short at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, but made Australia proud in Vienna.Despite one of the year's best performances, Goodrem took Australia to fourth place, only behind…

By Neil Griffiths - May 16, 2026
ARIA Charts: The Jungle Giants Score With New Album 'Experiencing Feelings of Joy'

ARIA Charts: The Jungle Giants Score With New Album 'Experiencing Feelings of Joy'

Australian favourites The Jungle Giants have won big on this week's ARIA charts with their latest album.

By Neil Griffiths - May 15, 2026
ARIA Charts: The Jungle Giants Score With New Album 'Experiencing Feelings of Joy'

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ARIA Charts: The Jungle Giants Score With New Album 'Experiencing Feelings of Joy'

Australian favourites The Jungle Giants have won big on this week's ARIA charts with their latest album.

By Neil Griffiths - May 15, 2026
Genesis Owusu Reimagines 'Paint It, Black' for Like a Version

Genesis Owusu Reimagines 'Paint It, Black' for Like a Version

Genesis Owusu stopped by triple j’s Like a Version studio on Friday, putting his own brooding spin on 'Paint It, Black' by The Rolling Stones.

By Lauren McNamara - May 15, 2026
Genesis Owusu Reimagines 'Paint It, Black' for Like a Version

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Genesis Owusu Reimagines 'Paint It, Black' for Like a Version

Genesis Owusu stopped by triple j’s Like a Version studio on Friday, putting his own brooding spin on 'Paint It, Black' by The Rolling Stones.

By Lauren McNamara - May 15, 2026
Why DMA’S Rejected the Big-Studio Approach on Their Forthcoming Album

Why DMA’S Rejected the Big-Studio Approach on Their Forthcoming Album

DMA’S have intentionally moved away from the polished production style of their past albums for their upcoming self-titled record. Here's why.

By Lauren McNamara - May 15, 2026
Why DMA’S Rejected the Big-Studio Approach on Their Forthcoming Album

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Why DMA’S Rejected the Big-Studio Approach on Their Forthcoming Album

DMA’S have intentionally moved away from the polished production style of their past albums for their upcoming self-titled record. Here's why.

By Lauren McNamara - May 15, 2026
Peter Noble and Bluesfest Finances Face Liquidator Scrutiny

Peter Noble and Bluesfest Finances Face Liquidator Scrutiny

Liquidators handling the collapse of Bluesfest have reportedly flagged investigations into the festival’s finances and director Peter Noble.

By Lauren McNamara - May 14, 2026
Peter Noble and Bluesfest Finances Face Liquidator Scrutiny

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Peter Noble and Bluesfest Finances Face Liquidator Scrutiny

Liquidators handling the collapse of Bluesfest have reportedly flagged investigations into the festival’s finances and director Peter Noble.

By Lauren McNamara - May 14, 2026
Ocean Sleeper Sign Global Deal With Rise Records and BMG

Ocean Sleeper Sign Global Deal With Rise Records and BMG

Australian metalcore favourites Ocean Sleeper have signed a new global recording deal with Rise Records and BMG.

By Lauren McNamara - May 14, 2026
Ocean Sleeper Sign Global Deal With Rise Records and BMG

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Ocean Sleeper Sign Global Deal With Rise Records and BMG

Australian metalcore favourites Ocean Sleeper have signed a new global recording deal with Rise Records and BMG.

By Lauren McNamara - May 14, 2026
Delta Goodrem Takes Australia to Eurovision Grand Final

Delta Goodrem Takes Australia to Eurovision Grand Final

Delta Goodrem is taking Australia to the Eurovision grand final this weekend.The Sydney-born songwriter is representing the country in Vienna at the annual song contest, having just performed her…

By Neil Griffiths - May 14, 2026
Delta Goodrem Takes Australia to Eurovision Grand Final

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Delta Goodrem Takes Australia to Eurovision Grand Final

Delta Goodrem is taking Australia to the Eurovision grand final this weekend.The Sydney-born songwriter is representing the country in Vienna at the annual song contest, having just performed her…

By Neil Griffiths - May 14, 2026
'We Are Wholly Committed to Supporting Members': APRA AMCOS Responds to Claims Artists Are Not Receiving Royalty Payments

'We Are Wholly Committed to Supporting Members': APRA AMCOS Responds to Claims Artists Are Not Receiving Royalty Payments

APRA AMCOS has addressed recent claims made by several members regarding royalty payments. “APRA AMCOS is aware of the claims made by a few members regarding their royalty payments and royalty…

By Conor Lochrie - May 14, 2026
'We Are Wholly Committed to Supporting Members': APRA AMCOS Responds to Claims Artists Are Not Receiving Royalty Payments

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'We Are Wholly Committed to Supporting Members': APRA AMCOS Responds to Claims Artists Are Not Receiving Royalty Payments

APRA AMCOS has addressed recent claims made by several members regarding royalty payments. “APRA AMCOS is aware of the claims made by a few members regarding their royalty payments and royalty…

By Conor Lochrie - May 14, 2026
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