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UPDATE: Katy Perry's Team Responds After Losing Trademark Case to Australian Fashion Designer

UPDATE: Katy Perry's Team Responds After Losing Trademark Case to Australian Fashion Designer

US pop star Katy Perry has lost a trademark case to an Australian fashion designer. The case went to Federal Court in 2019, where the designer, Katie Perry, claimed that her trademark had been…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 11, 2026
UPDATE: Katy Perry's Team Responds After Losing Trademark Case to Australian Fashion Designer

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UPDATE: Katy Perry's Team Responds After Losing Trademark Case to Australian Fashion Designer

US pop star Katy Perry has lost a trademark case to an Australian fashion designer. The case went to Federal Court in 2019, where the designer, Katie Perry, claimed that her trademark had been…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 11, 2026
Strange Universe Is the Festival Turning Auckland Into an Indie Playground

Strange Universe Is the Festival Turning Auckland Into an Indie Playground

Strange Universe is one of the highlights of Auckland's live music calendar this year. Across venues including Powerstation, Double Whammy, Hollywood Avondale, Neck of the Woods and Pitt Street…

By Conor Lochrie - Mar 11, 2026
Strange Universe Is the Festival Turning Auckland Into an Indie Playground

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Strange Universe Is the Festival Turning Auckland Into an Indie Playground

Strange Universe is one of the highlights of Auckland's live music calendar this year. Across venues including Powerstation, Double Whammy, Hollywood Avondale, Neck of the Woods and Pitt Street…

By Conor Lochrie - Mar 11, 2026
Vivid LIVE Returning to Sydney Opera House with Huge 2026 Lineup

Vivid LIVE Returning to Sydney Opera House with Huge 2026 Lineup

The full lineup for Vivid LIVE 2026 has been revealed, with more than 50 international and Australian artists set to perform across the Sydney Opera House during the annual celebrations. Running from…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 11, 2026
Vivid LIVE Returning to Sydney Opera House with Huge 2026 Lineup

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Vivid LIVE Returning to Sydney Opera House with Huge 2026 Lineup

The full lineup for Vivid LIVE 2026 has been revealed, with more than 50 international and Australian artists set to perform across the Sydney Opera House during the annual celebrations. Running from…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 11, 2026
Noah Kahan Backs Chappell Roan After Photographer Incident

Noah Kahan Backs Chappell Roan After Photographer Incident

Noah Kahan has stuck up for Chappell Roan after the latter went viral this week due to an altercation with photographers. Roan made headlines following an encounter with some aggressive photographers…

By Conor Lochrie - Mar 11, 2026
Noah Kahan Backs Chappell Roan After Photographer Incident

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Noah Kahan Backs Chappell Roan After Photographer Incident

Noah Kahan has stuck up for Chappell Roan after the latter went viral this week due to an altercation with photographers. Roan made headlines following an encounter with some aggressive photographers…

By Conor Lochrie - Mar 11, 2026
Amy Shark Announces New Album, Shares Lead Single

Amy Shark Announces New Album, Shares Lead Single

Amy Shark has announced her new album. Set for release on Friday, July 31st, Shark's forthcoming album soft pop was written entirely by her with no co-writes or collaborations, taking the musician…

By Conor Lochrie - Mar 11, 2026
Amy Shark Announces New Album, Shares Lead Single

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Amy Shark Announces New Album, Shares Lead Single

Amy Shark has announced her new album. Set for release on Friday, July 31st, Shark's forthcoming album soft pop was written entirely by her with no co-writes or collaborations, taking the musician…

By Conor Lochrie - Mar 11, 2026
RISING 2026 Programme Revealed

RISING 2026 Programme Revealed

Organisers of RISING Festival have unveiled a packed 2026 programme. The festival has today announced an expansive programme for 2026, set to once again transform Melbourne into a city of music and…

By Conor Lochrie - Mar 10, 2026
RISING 2026 Programme Revealed

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RISING 2026 Programme Revealed

Organisers of RISING Festival have unveiled a packed 2026 programme. The festival has today announced an expansive programme for 2026, set to once again transform Melbourne into a city of music and…

By Conor Lochrie - Mar 10, 2026
Queensland Music Awards Reveal 2026 Finalists

Queensland Music Awards Reveal 2026 Finalists

A mix of household names and emerging voices are among the 80 finalists across 20 categories announced for the 2026 Queensland Music Awards, presented by QMusic. Judged by a panel of more than 100…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 10, 2026
Queensland Music Awards Reveal 2026 Finalists

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Queensland Music Awards Reveal 2026 Finalists

A mix of household names and emerging voices are among the 80 finalists across 20 categories announced for the 2026 Queensland Music Awards, presented by QMusic. Judged by a panel of more than 100…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 10, 2026
New Zealand Named Lead Country Partner for The Great Escape

New Zealand Named Lead Country Partner for The Great Escape

The Great Escape will feature performances by some of the finest acts from Aotearoa this year. The New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation New Zealand today announced a landmark partnership…

By Conor Lochrie - Mar 10, 2026
New Zealand Named Lead Country Partner for The Great Escape

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New Zealand Named Lead Country Partner for The Great Escape

The Great Escape will feature performances by some of the finest acts from Aotearoa this year. The New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation New Zealand today announced a landmark partnership…

By Conor Lochrie - Mar 10, 2026
Respected Australian Publicist Bron Tasker Launches Boutique PR Agency

Respected Australian Publicist Bron Tasker Launches Boutique PR Agency

Respected Australian publicist Bron Tasker is going it alone. After spending over "two decades shaping the public profiles of some of the world’s most recognised artists," at Sony Music Australia…

By Conor Lochrie - Mar 9, 2026
Respected Australian Publicist Bron Tasker Launches Boutique PR Agency

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Respected Australian Publicist Bron Tasker Launches Boutique PR Agency

Respected Australian publicist Bron Tasker is going it alone. After spending over "two decades shaping the public profiles of some of the world’s most recognised artists," at Sony Music Australia…

By Conor Lochrie - Mar 9, 2026
HEADSEND Sign with EMI / Universal Music Australia (EXCLUSIVE)

HEADSEND Sign with EMI / Universal Music Australia (EXCLUSIVE)

Exciting young Australian band HEADSEND have signed with EMI / Universal Music Australia. The Byron Bay three-piece have signed to the label in partnership with American Recordings / Republic Records…

By Conor Lochrie - Mar 9, 2026
HEADSEND Sign with EMI / Universal Music Australia (EXCLUSIVE)

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HEADSEND Sign with EMI / Universal Music Australia (EXCLUSIVE)

Exciting young Australian band HEADSEND have signed with EMI / Universal Music Australia. The Byron Bay three-piece have signed to the label in partnership with American Recordings / Republic Records…

By Conor Lochrie - Mar 9, 2026
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