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Cherry Bar Owner Says Weekend Protests Are Killing Live Music in Melbourne

Cherry Bar Owner Says Weekend Protests Are Killing Live Music in Melbourne

Cherry Bar owner James Young has had enough of Melbourne’s weekend protests, claiming they’re shutting out punters and putting the city’s live music scene in jeopardy. In a now-deleted post, Young…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 24, 2026
Cherry Bar Owner Says Weekend Protests Are Killing Live Music in Melbourne

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Cherry Bar Owner Says Weekend Protests Are Killing Live Music in Melbourne

Cherry Bar owner James Young has had enough of Melbourne’s weekend protests, claiming they’re shutting out punters and putting the city’s live music scene in jeopardy. In a now-deleted post, Young…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 24, 2026
Tame Impala to Tour Australia Supported by Ninajirachi

Tame Impala to Tour Australia Supported by Ninajirachi

Tame Impala are coming home. Kevin Parker is bringing his genre-bending music project home for arena shows in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth this October (see full dates below). Tickets to…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 23, 2026
Tame Impala to Tour Australia Supported by Ninajirachi

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Tame Impala to Tour Australia Supported by Ninajirachi

Tame Impala are coming home. Kevin Parker is bringing his genre-bending music project home for arena shows in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth this October (see full dates below). Tickets to…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 23, 2026
Simon Cahill Announces Departure From TEG: 'I'm Energised by What's Next'

Simon Cahill Announces Departure From TEG: 'I'm Energised by What's Next'

Simon Cahill is leaving Ticket Entertainment Group (TEG). After spending an "incredible" three years with the company helping establish SXSW Sydney, Cahill revealed in a LinkedIn post that has time…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 23, 2026
Simon Cahill Announces Departure From TEG: 'I'm Energised by What's Next'

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Simon Cahill Announces Departure From TEG: 'I'm Energised by What's Next'

Simon Cahill is leaving Ticket Entertainment Group (TEG). After spending an "incredible" three years with the company helping establish SXSW Sydney, Cahill revealed in a LinkedIn post that has time…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 23, 2026
Virgin Music Group Completes Acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings

Virgin Music Group Completes Acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings

Virgin Music Group has officially completed its acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, with CEO Pieter van Rijn stepping into the role of Virgin’s COO, while founder Justin Kalifowitz exits the…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 23, 2026
Virgin Music Group Completes Acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings

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Virgin Music Group Completes Acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings

Virgin Music Group has officially completed its acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, with CEO Pieter van Rijn stepping into the role of Virgin’s COO, while founder Justin Kalifowitz exits the…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 23, 2026
Triple J Host Concetta Caristo Wins 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'

Triple J Host Concetta Caristo Wins 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'

Triple j host Concetta Caristo has triumphed in I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2026, taking home $100,000 for her chosen charity, Full Stop Australia. In a closely fought finale, Caristo…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 22, 2026
Triple J Host Concetta Caristo Wins 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'

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Triple J Host Concetta Caristo Wins 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'

Triple j host Concetta Caristo has triumphed in I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2026, taking home $100,000 for her chosen charity, Full Stop Australia. In a closely fought finale, Caristo…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 22, 2026
ARIA Charts: Keli Holiday Scores Top Spot on Australian Albums Chart

ARIA Charts: Keli Holiday Scores Top Spot on Australian Albums Chart

Keli Holiday has scored some massive results with his debut album, Capital Fiction, on this week's ARIA charts. The Canberra artist's record has hit No. 1 on the Australian Albums chart, No. 3 on the…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 20, 2026
ARIA Charts: Keli Holiday Scores Top Spot on Australian Albums Chart

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ARIA Charts: Keli Holiday Scores Top Spot on Australian Albums Chart

Keli Holiday has scored some massive results with his debut album, Capital Fiction, on this week's ARIA charts. The Canberra artist's record has hit No. 1 on the Australian Albums chart, No. 3 on the…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 20, 2026
Live Nation Pushes for DOJ Settlement After Judge Narrows Antitrust Case

Live Nation Pushes for DOJ Settlement After Judge Narrows Antitrust Case

Live Nation has called on the US Department of Justice to settle its antitrust lawsuit against the company and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, a day after a federal judge narrowed the scope of the…

By Jade Kennedy - Feb 20, 2026
Live Nation Pushes for DOJ Settlement After Judge Narrows Antitrust Case

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Live Nation Pushes for DOJ Settlement After Judge Narrows Antitrust Case

Live Nation has called on the US Department of Justice to settle its antitrust lawsuit against the company and its subsidiary Ticketmaster, a day after a federal judge narrowed the scope of the…

By Jade Kennedy - Feb 20, 2026
Hilltop Hoods to Auction Off Rare Merch for Cancer Charity

Hilltop Hoods to Auction Off Rare Merch for Cancer Charity

Hilltop Hoods have teamed up with their favourite South Australian charity, Lion Hearts Learning, to raise vital funds for children and families affected by cancer and low immunity. After digging…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 20, 2026
Hilltop Hoods to Auction Off Rare Merch for Cancer Charity

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Hilltop Hoods to Auction Off Rare Merch for Cancer Charity

Hilltop Hoods have teamed up with their favourite South Australian charity, Lion Hearts Learning, to raise vital funds for children and families affected by cancer and low immunity. After digging…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 20, 2026
WATCH: Mushroom Drop Trailer for Australian Doco 'Dance for Your Life'

WATCH: Mushroom Drop Trailer for Australian Doco 'Dance for Your Life'

A new documentary will follow 10 of the country's most exciting up-and-coming dancers. Following the hit docuseries Dance Life, the upcoming doco Dance for Your Life will follow Australian dancers as…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 19, 2026
WATCH: Mushroom Drop Trailer for Australian Doco 'Dance for Your Life'

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WATCH: Mushroom Drop Trailer for Australian Doco 'Dance for Your Life'

A new documentary will follow 10 of the country's most exciting up-and-coming dancers. Following the hit docuseries Dance Life, the upcoming doco Dance for Your Life will follow Australian dancers as…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 19, 2026
G Flip Provides Official Anthem For AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026

G Flip Provides Official Anthem For AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026

The AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 tournament will be soundtracked by none other than G Flip. The Melbourne-born singer-songwriter has reimagined Aussie rock band Rattling Sabres' "All Fired Up," which…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 19, 2026
G Flip Provides Official Anthem For AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026

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G Flip Provides Official Anthem For AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026

The AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 tournament will be soundtracked by none other than G Flip. The Melbourne-born singer-songwriter has reimagined Aussie rock band Rattling Sabres' "All Fired Up," which…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 19, 2026
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