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BTS' Comeback Netflix Special Draws Almost 20 Million Viewers
BTS' comeback special on Netflix was a long time coming for fans and the numbers proved it. As reported by Variety, last weekend's BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang pulled in a staggering 18.4 million…

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BTS' Comeback Netflix Special Draws Almost 20 Million Viewers
BTS' comeback special on Netflix was a long time coming for fans and the numbers proved it. As reported by Variety, last weekend's BTS The Comeback Live: Arirang pulled in a staggering 18.4 million…

Parkway Drive Frontman Issues Statement After Drummer’s Brother Pleads Guilty to Underage Sex Offence
The frontman of Parkway Drive has spoken publicly after it was revealed that the person previously associated with the band who pleaded guilty to an underage sex offence is the brother of their…

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Parkway Drive Frontman Issues Statement After Drummer’s Brother Pleads Guilty to Underage Sex Offence
The frontman of Parkway Drive has spoken publicly after it was revealed that the person previously associated with the band who pleaded guilty to an underage sex offence is the brother of their…

PPCA Welcomes Federal Review of Radio Royalty Caps Amid Push for Fairer Artist Pay
The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s support for a cost-benefit analysis into removing long-standing caps on licence fees paid by radio…

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PPCA Welcomes Federal Review of Radio Royalty Caps Amid Push for Fairer Artist Pay
The Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s support for a cost-benefit analysis into removing long-standing caps on licence fees paid by radio…

APRA AMCOS Opens Applications for 2026 RESONATE Songwriting and Production Program
Applications have opened for the 2026 RESONATE program, a four-day collaborative initiative for mid-career and established Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander songwriters and producers. Taking…

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APRA AMCOS Opens Applications for 2026 RESONATE Songwriting and Production Program
Applications have opened for the 2026 RESONATE program, a four-day collaborative initiative for mid-career and established Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander songwriters and producers. Taking…

Open Season 2026 Strengthens Brisbane’s Position in Australia’s Winter Festival Circuit
Winter is increasingly becoming a key window for live music in Australia, with major city-wide programs continuing to drive touring activity during the traditionally quieter months. In Sydney, Vivid…

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Open Season 2026 Strengthens Brisbane’s Position in Australia’s Winter Festival Circuit
Winter is increasingly becoming a key window for live music in Australia, with major city-wide programs continuing to drive touring activity during the traditionally quieter months. In Sydney, Vivid…

Live Nation Expands Support for Emerging Talent With ‘Next On’ Series
Live Nation ANZ has launched a new initiative aimed at breaking down barriers for emerging artists and photographers, debuting the program with a sold-out Melbourne show earlier this month. Unveiled…

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Live Nation Expands Support for Emerging Talent With ‘Next On’ Series
Live Nation ANZ has launched a new initiative aimed at breaking down barriers for emerging artists and photographers, debuting the program with a sold-out Melbourne show earlier this month. Unveiled…

Ocean Alley Wrap Record-Breaking AU/NZ Tour, Shift 80,000+ Tickets
Ocean Alley have wrapped the biggest headline tour of their career, moving more than 80,000 tickets across an 11-date run through Australia and New Zealand. The tour, which ran from January through…

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Ocean Alley Wrap Record-Breaking AU/NZ Tour, Shift 80,000+ Tickets
Ocean Alley have wrapped the biggest headline tour of their career, moving more than 80,000 tickets across an 11-date run through Australia and New Zealand. The tour, which ran from January through…

Former Exec Says Bluesfest’s Collapse Tied to 'Multi-Year Deficit' and Structural Issues
A former Bluesfest executive has pointed to long-term financial and structural pressures as key drivers behind the festival’s cancellation. Jason Clair, who served as the festival’s head of marketing…

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Former Exec Says Bluesfest’s Collapse Tied to 'Multi-Year Deficit' and Structural Issues
A former Bluesfest executive has pointed to long-term financial and structural pressures as key drivers behind the festival’s cancellation. Jason Clair, who served as the festival’s head of marketing…

Primary Wave Strikes Deal to Acquire Kobalt Music Group
Primary Wave Music is set to acquire Kobalt Music Group in a deal that will create a combined music company valued at approximately US$7 billion, marking one of the most significant transactions in…

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Primary Wave Strikes Deal to Acquire Kobalt Music Group
Primary Wave Music is set to acquire Kobalt Music Group in a deal that will create a combined music company valued at approximately US$7 billion, marking one of the most significant transactions in…

Bluesfest 2026 Artists Confirm AU/NZ Tours as Festival Fallout Continues
The fallout from Bluesfest 2026 continues to unfold, but several artists from the cancelled festival’s lineup have confirmed they will still tour Australia and New Zealand. The festival, which was…

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Bluesfest 2026 Artists Confirm AU/NZ Tours as Festival Fallout Continues
The fallout from Bluesfest 2026 continues to unfold, but several artists from the cancelled festival’s lineup have confirmed they will still tour Australia and New Zealand. The festival, which was…
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