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Eurogliders' Bernie Lynch Passes Away

Eurogliders' Bernie Lynch Passes Away

Founding member of Australian band Eurogliders, Bernie Lynch, is confirmed to have passed away. Fellow band member of the Perth-founded pop group, Grace Knight, announced the news in a statement…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 17, 2026
Eurogliders' Bernie Lynch Passes Away

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Eurogliders' Bernie Lynch Passes Away

Founding member of Australian band Eurogliders, Bernie Lynch, is confirmed to have passed away. Fellow band member of the Perth-founded pop group, Grace Knight, announced the news in a statement…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 17, 2026
Sofar Sounds Relaunches Melbourne Shows After Two-Year Hiatus with New Curator

Sofar Sounds Relaunches Melbourne Shows After Two-Year Hiatus with New Curator

Global live music platform Sofar Sounds is set to return to Melbourne after a two-year hiatus, with a relaunch event scheduled for Sunday, March 22nd at a secret location. The organisation has also…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 17, 2026
Sofar Sounds Relaunches Melbourne Shows After Two-Year Hiatus with New Curator

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Sofar Sounds Relaunches Melbourne Shows After Two-Year Hiatus with New Curator

Global live music platform Sofar Sounds is set to return to Melbourne after a two-year hiatus, with a relaunch event scheduled for Sunday, March 22nd at a secret location. The organisation has also…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 17, 2026
Sydney Symphony Orchestra Scraps Booking Fees for 2026 Season in Transparency Push

Sydney Symphony Orchestra Scraps Booking Fees for 2026 Season in Transparency Push

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra will remove booking fees from all ticket purchases starting with its 2026 season, positioning itself among the first major Australian arts organisations to adopt fully…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 17, 2026
Sydney Symphony Orchestra Scraps Booking Fees for 2026 Season in Transparency Push

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Sydney Symphony Orchestra Scraps Booking Fees for 2026 Season in Transparency Push

The Sydney Symphony Orchestra will remove booking fees from all ticket purchases starting with its 2026 season, positioning itself among the first major Australian arts organisations to adopt fully…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 17, 2026
Lucky Group Launches Live Representation Arm; Liam Saunders to Lead

Lucky Group Launches Live Representation Arm; Liam Saunders to Lead

Lucky Group has today announced the launch of a new live representation arm, Pillar Talent Agency. The Australian group says its new agency will work across touring, events and management in a bid to…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 17, 2026
Lucky Group Launches Live Representation Arm; Liam Saunders to Lead

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Lucky Group Launches Live Representation Arm; Liam Saunders to Lead

Lucky Group has today announced the launch of a new live representation arm, Pillar Talent Agency. The Australian group says its new agency will work across touring, events and management in a bid to…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 17, 2026
Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz Asked to Sing on New Gang of Youths Music

Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz Asked to Sing on New Gang of Youths Music

Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz has revealed that he has been asked to sing on some new Gang of Youths‘ tracks. Appearing on the latest episode of the Rolling Stone Uncut podcast, the 61-year-old…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 17, 2026
Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz Asked to Sing on New Gang of Youths Music

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Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz Asked to Sing on New Gang of Youths Music

Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz has revealed that he has been asked to sing on some new Gang of Youths‘ tracks. Appearing on the latest episode of the Rolling Stone Uncut podcast, the 61-year-old…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 17, 2026
Taylor Swift Drove US Vinyl Sales to a Record High Last Year

Taylor Swift Drove US Vinyl Sales to a Record High Last Year

US vinyl sales have surpassed $1 billion in annual revenue for the first time since 1983, highlighting the format’s continued resurgence and the growing influence of blockbuster releases on physical…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 17, 2026
Taylor Swift Drove US Vinyl Sales to a Record High Last Year

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Taylor Swift Drove US Vinyl Sales to a Record High Last Year

US vinyl sales have surpassed $1 billion in annual revenue for the first time since 1983, highlighting the format’s continued resurgence and the growing influence of blockbuster releases on physical…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 17, 2026
Former 'The Voice Australia' Winner Judah Kelly Wins an Oscar

Former 'The Voice Australia' Winner Judah Kelly Wins an Oscar

Australian singer Judah Kelly, best known as the winner of The Voice Australia in 2017, is one of the stars in the short film The Singers, which took home Best Live Action Short at the 98th Academy…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 16, 2026
Former 'The Voice Australia' Winner Judah Kelly Wins an Oscar

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Former 'The Voice Australia' Winner Judah Kelly Wins an Oscar

Australian singer Judah Kelly, best known as the winner of The Voice Australia in 2017, is one of the stars in the short film The Singers, which took home Best Live Action Short at the 98th Academy…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 16, 2026
Margaret Zhang Announced as Keynote Speaker for ARIA Innovator 2026

Margaret Zhang Announced as Keynote Speaker for ARIA Innovator 2026

Filmmaker, creative director and producer Margaret Zhang has been announced as the latest speaker for ARIA Innovator 2026, set to take place on Tuesday, March 24th at the State Library of New South…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 16, 2026
Margaret Zhang Announced as Keynote Speaker for ARIA Innovator 2026

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Margaret Zhang Announced as Keynote Speaker for ARIA Innovator 2026

Filmmaker, creative director and producer Margaret Zhang has been announced as the latest speaker for ARIA Innovator 2026, set to take place on Tuesday, March 24th at the State Library of New South…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 16, 2026
Qudos Bank Arena Sells 15 Millionth Ticket at Linkin Park’s Sold-Out Sydney Show

Qudos Bank Arena Sells 15 Millionth Ticket at Linkin Park’s Sold-Out Sydney Show

Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena has reached a major milestone, announcing it sold its 15 millionth ticket during Linkin Park’s sold-out concert over the weekend. The landmark purchase was made by Jarrod…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 16, 2026
Qudos Bank Arena Sells 15 Millionth Ticket at Linkin Park’s Sold-Out Sydney Show

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Qudos Bank Arena Sells 15 Millionth Ticket at Linkin Park’s Sold-Out Sydney Show

Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena has reached a major milestone, announcing it sold its 15 millionth ticket during Linkin Park’s sold-out concert over the weekend. The landmark purchase was made by Jarrod…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 16, 2026
A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Announce Massive Australia/New Zealand Tour

A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Announce Massive Australia/New Zealand Tour

Rock supergroup A Perfect Circle will return to Australia and New Zealand later this year for a headline tour, joined by special guests Puscifer. The run marks A Perfect Circle’s first visit to…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 16, 2026
A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Announce Massive Australia/New Zealand Tour

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A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, Announce Massive Australia/New Zealand Tour

Rock supergroup A Perfect Circle will return to Australia and New Zealand later this year for a headline tour, joined by special guests Puscifer. The run marks A Perfect Circle’s first visit to…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 16, 2026
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