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BTS' Comeback Netflix Special Draws Almost 20 Million Viewers

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…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 25, 2026
BTS' Comeback Netflix Special Draws Almost 20 Million Viewers

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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…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 25, 2026
Parkway Drive Frontman Issues Statement After Drummer’s Brother Pleads Guilty to Underage Sex Offence

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 25, 2026
Parkway Drive Frontman Issues Statement After Drummer’s Brother Pleads Guilty to Underage Sex Offence

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 25, 2026
PPCA Welcomes Federal Review of Radio Royalty Caps Amid Push for Fairer Artist Pay

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…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 25, 2026
PPCA Welcomes Federal Review of Radio Royalty Caps Amid Push for Fairer Artist Pay

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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…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 25, 2026
APRA AMCOS Opens Applications for 2026 RESONATE Songwriting and Production Program

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 24, 2026
APRA AMCOS Opens Applications for 2026 RESONATE Songwriting and Production Program

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 24, 2026
Open Season 2026 Strengthens Brisbane’s Position in Australia’s Winter Festival Circuit

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…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 24, 2026
Open Season 2026 Strengthens Brisbane’s Position in Australia’s Winter Festival Circuit

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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…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 24, 2026
Live Nation Expands Support for Emerging Talent With ‘Next On’ Series

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…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 24, 2026
Live Nation Expands Support for Emerging Talent With ‘Next On’ Series

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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…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 24, 2026
Ocean Alley Wrap Record-Breaking AU/NZ Tour, Shift 80,000+ Tickets

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…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 24, 2026
Ocean Alley Wrap Record-Breaking AU/NZ Tour, Shift 80,000+ Tickets

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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…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 24, 2026
Former Exec Says Bluesfest’s Collapse Tied to 'Multi-Year Deficit' and Structural Issues

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 24, 2026
Former Exec Says Bluesfest’s Collapse Tied to 'Multi-Year Deficit' and Structural Issues

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 24, 2026
Primary Wave Strikes Deal to Acquire Kobalt Music Group

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 24, 2026
Primary Wave Strikes Deal to Acquire Kobalt Music Group

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 24, 2026
Bluesfest 2026 Artists Confirm AU/NZ Tours as Festival Fallout Continues

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…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 23, 2026
Bluesfest 2026 Artists Confirm AU/NZ Tours as Festival Fallout Continues

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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…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 23, 2026
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