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'Australian Idol' Working With Music Industry to Develop Artists

'Australian Idol' Working With Music Industry to Develop Artists

Australian Idol is doubling down on artist development beyond the TV stage, working closely with the local music industry as the show's top 12 contestants move into the next phase of the competition.…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 16, 2026
'Australian Idol' Working With Music Industry to Develop Artists

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'Australian Idol' Working With Music Industry to Develop Artists

Australian Idol is doubling down on artist development beyond the TV stage, working closely with the local music industry as the show's top 12 contestants move into the next phase of the competition.…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 16, 2026
G Flip to Perform at AFC Women’s Asian Cup Closing Ceremony

G Flip to Perform at AFC Women’s Asian Cup Closing Ceremony

G Flip will headline next week's AFC Women's Asian Cup closing ceremony. The St Kilda-born artist will perform ahead of the final match taking place at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Saturday, March…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 14, 2026
G Flip to Perform at AFC Women’s Asian Cup Closing Ceremony

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G Flip to Perform at AFC Women’s Asian Cup Closing Ceremony

G Flip will headline next week's AFC Women's Asian Cup closing ceremony. The St Kilda-born artist will perform ahead of the final match taking place at Stadium Australia in Sydney on Saturday, March…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 14, 2026
ARIA Charts: Harry Styles Dominates With ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’

ARIA Charts: Harry Styles Dominates With ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’

As expected, Harry Styles has dominated this week's ARIA Charts with his fourth studio album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. The UK superstar's new LP has debuted at the top of both the ARIA…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 13, 2026
ARIA Charts: Harry Styles Dominates With ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’

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ARIA Charts: Harry Styles Dominates With ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally’

As expected, Harry Styles has dominated this week's ARIA Charts with his fourth studio album, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. The UK superstar's new LP has debuted at the top of both the ARIA…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 13, 2026
UPDATE: Bluesfest Confirms 2026 Event Cancelled

UPDATE: Bluesfest Confirms 2026 Event Cancelled

UPDATE: The 2026 Bluesfest is officially cancelled, organisers have confirmed. In a statement on Friday, organisers attributed the decision to "rising production, logistics, insurance and touring…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 13, 2026
UPDATE: Bluesfest Confirms 2026 Event Cancelled

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UPDATE: Bluesfest Confirms 2026 Event Cancelled

UPDATE: The 2026 Bluesfest is officially cancelled, organisers have confirmed. In a statement on Friday, organisers attributed the decision to "rising production, logistics, insurance and touring…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 13, 2026
‘Robbing Them Blind, Baby. That's How We Do’: Live Nation Ticketing Messages Unsealed

‘Robbing Them Blind, Baby. That's How We Do’: Live Nation Ticketing Messages Unsealed

Internal messages from two ticketing directors at Live Nation have been made public in court filings, revealing conversations in which the pair joked about charging concertgoers steep ancillary fees.…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 13, 2026
‘Robbing Them Blind, Baby. That's How We Do’: Live Nation Ticketing Messages Unsealed

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‘Robbing Them Blind, Baby. That's How We Do’: Live Nation Ticketing Messages Unsealed

Internal messages from two ticketing directors at Live Nation have been made public in court filings, revealing conversations in which the pair joked about charging concertgoers steep ancillary fees.…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 13, 2026
Melbourne's Bad Juju Sign to UK-Based Record Label

Melbourne's Bad Juju Sign to UK-Based Record Label

Melbourne nu metalcore outfit Bad Juju have signed to UK-based label Easy Life Records. Bad Juju - comprising vocalist Russell Holland, guitarists Abe Miller and Armarin Saengsri, bassist Matthew…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 12, 2026
Melbourne's Bad Juju Sign to UK-Based Record Label

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Melbourne's Bad Juju Sign to UK-Based Record Label

Melbourne nu metalcore outfit Bad Juju have signed to UK-based label Easy Life Records. Bad Juju - comprising vocalist Russell Holland, guitarists Abe Miller and Armarin Saengsri, bassist Matthew…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 12, 2026
'I Lost My Composure': Garbage's Shirley Manson on Good Things Festival Beach Ball Incident

'I Lost My Composure': Garbage's Shirley Manson on Good Things Festival Beach Ball Incident

Garbage's Shirley Manson has opened up on the famous beach ball incident that took place at Good Things Festival last year in a new interview. The Scottish rocker made headlines following an incident…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 12, 2026
'I Lost My Composure': Garbage's Shirley Manson on Good Things Festival Beach Ball Incident

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'I Lost My Composure': Garbage's Shirley Manson on Good Things Festival Beach Ball Incident

Garbage's Shirley Manson has opened up on the famous beach ball incident that took place at Good Things Festival last year in a new interview. The Scottish rocker made headlines following an incident…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 12, 2026
ARIA Re-Elects Natalie Waller as Chair, Sean Warner Named Deputy Chair

ARIA Re-Elects Natalie Waller as Chair, Sean Warner Named Deputy Chair

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has confirmed its latest leadership lineup, with Natalie Waller re-elected as Chair of the ARIA Board and Sean Warner elected Deputy Chair. The…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 12, 2026
ARIA Re-Elects Natalie Waller as Chair, Sean Warner Named Deputy Chair

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ARIA Re-Elects Natalie Waller as Chair, Sean Warner Named Deputy Chair

The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has confirmed its latest leadership lineup, with Natalie Waller re-elected as Chair of the ARIA Board and Sean Warner elected Deputy Chair. The…

By Jade Kennedy - Mar 12, 2026
Matt Gudinski, Dan Rosen, Sean Warner & Michael Coppel Among 2026 Billboard Global Power Players

Matt Gudinski, Dan Rosen, Sean Warner & Michael Coppel Among 2026 Billboard Global Power Players

Billboard has released its 2026 Global Power Players list, honouring top executives driving the success of the international music business. The list of executives - nominated by their companies and…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 12, 2026
Matt Gudinski, Dan Rosen, Sean Warner & Michael Coppel Among 2026 Billboard Global Power Players

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Matt Gudinski, Dan Rosen, Sean Warner & Michael Coppel Among 2026 Billboard Global Power Players

Billboard has released its 2026 Global Power Players list, honouring top executives driving the success of the international music business. The list of executives - nominated by their companies and…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 12, 2026
Kanye West Found Liable in Mansion Trial

Kanye West Found Liable in Mansion Trial

Kanye West has been found liable after a man said he was seriously injured during construction on the rapper's Malibu mansion in 2021. As per Rolling Stone, the plaintiff, Tony Saxon, had asked for…

By Conor Lochrie - Mar 11, 2026
Kanye West Found Liable in Mansion Trial

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Kanye West Found Liable in Mansion Trial

Kanye West has been found liable after a man said he was seriously injured during construction on the rapper's Malibu mansion in 2021. As per Rolling Stone, the plaintiff, Tony Saxon, had asked for…

By Conor Lochrie - Mar 11, 2026
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