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Groovin the Moo Plots 'Long-Term' Return With Special One-Off Show

Groovin the Moo Plots 'Long-Term' Return With Special One-Off Show

Australian regional touring festival Groovin the Moo is plotting its comeback... and it starts this year. After a two-year hiatus, the regional festival will return for a one-off show on May 9 in…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 17, 2026
Groovin the Moo Plots 'Long-Term' Return With Special One-Off Show

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Groovin the Moo Plots 'Long-Term' Return With Special One-Off Show

Australian regional touring festival Groovin the Moo is plotting its comeback... and it starts this year. After a two-year hiatus, the regional festival will return for a one-off show on May 9 in…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 17, 2026
Chugg Music's Head of Touring Mark Muggeridge Announces Departure

Chugg Music's Head of Touring Mark Muggeridge Announces Departure

Mark Muggeridge has announced he is leaving Chugg Music after nearly 10 years with the company. Muggeridge, who has worked as Head of Touring for the last five years, said it is time for "new…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 17, 2026
Chugg Music's Head of Touring Mark Muggeridge Announces Departure

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Chugg Music's Head of Touring Mark Muggeridge Announces Departure

Mark Muggeridge has announced he is leaving Chugg Music after nearly 10 years with the company. Muggeridge, who has worked as Head of Touring for the last five years, said it is time for "new…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 17, 2026
RISING and ACMI Announce Major Joint Exhibition

RISING and ACMI Announce Major Joint Exhibition

RISING and ACMI have announced a special new exhibition. "The Vinyl Factory: Reverb" is a groundbreaking, multi-sensory exhibition that explores vinyl culture and music's influence on art, fashion,…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 17, 2026
RISING and ACMI Announce Major Joint Exhibition

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RISING and ACMI Announce Major Joint Exhibition

RISING and ACMI have announced a special new exhibition. "The Vinyl Factory: Reverb" is a groundbreaking, multi-sensory exhibition that explores vinyl culture and music's influence on art, fashion,…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 17, 2026
Casey Barnes Selected for Nine's NRL Theme Song

Casey Barnes Selected for Nine's NRL Theme Song

Casey Barnes has announced his new single, "Made for This", and it's been chosen for a major honour. "Made for This", which will officially drop on Friday, February 27th, has been selected as the…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 17, 2026
Casey Barnes Selected for Nine's NRL Theme Song

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Casey Barnes Selected for Nine's NRL Theme Song

Casey Barnes has announced his new single, "Made for This", and it's been chosen for a major honour. "Made for This", which will officially drop on Friday, February 27th, has been selected as the…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 17, 2026
Entries Now Open for ABC Young Performers Awards

Entries Now Open for ABC Young Performers Awards

The ABC Young Performers Awards, one of Australia's leading competitions for classical musicians, is returning in 2026 as part of ABC Classic's 50th anniversary celebrations. Entries have officially…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
Entries Now Open for ABC Young Performers Awards

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Entries Now Open for ABC Young Performers Awards

The ABC Young Performers Awards, one of Australia's leading competitions for classical musicians, is returning in 2026 as part of ABC Classic's 50th anniversary celebrations. Entries have officially…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
Guy Sebastian Joins Season Two of 'The Piano' on ABC

Guy Sebastian Joins Season Two of 'The Piano' on ABC

ABC’s hit series The Piano is returning for a second season this March, with Guy Sebastian as a new mentor. Hosted by beloved Australian TV and radio presenter Amanda Keller, The Piano is a unique…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
Guy Sebastian Joins Season Two of 'The Piano' on ABC

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Guy Sebastian Joins Season Two of 'The Piano' on ABC

ABC’s hit series The Piano is returning for a second season this March, with Guy Sebastian as a new mentor. Hosted by beloved Australian TV and radio presenter Amanda Keller, The Piano is a unique…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
FISHER Curates Stacked OUT 2 LUNCH 2026 Lineup for Australian Return

FISHER Curates Stacked OUT 2 LUNCH 2026 Lineup for Australian Return

FISHER has locked in the return of OUT 2 LUNCH for 2026, with an expanded run across four Australian cities. After its history-making debut on Coolangatta Beach in 2024, and triumphant encore in…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
FISHER Curates Stacked OUT 2 LUNCH 2026 Lineup for Australian Return

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FISHER Curates Stacked OUT 2 LUNCH 2026 Lineup for Australian Return

FISHER has locked in the return of OUT 2 LUNCH for 2026, with an expanded run across four Australian cities. After its history-making debut on Coolangatta Beach in 2024, and triumphant encore in…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
Laneway Festival to Return in 2027

Laneway Festival to Return in 2027

Just a day after wrapping 2026 duties, Laneway Festival has announced it will return in 2027. Festival co-founders Danny Rogers and Jerome Borazio confirmed the news on Monday after the final leg…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 16, 2026
Laneway Festival to Return in 2027

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Laneway Festival to Return in 2027

Just a day after wrapping 2026 duties, Laneway Festival has announced it will return in 2027. Festival co-founders Danny Rogers and Jerome Borazio confirmed the news on Monday after the final leg…

By Neil Griffiths - Feb 16, 2026
Casey Wasserman to Sell Talent Agency Following Epstein Files Fallout

Casey Wasserman to Sell Talent Agency Following Epstein Files Fallout

Casey Wasserman has confirmed plans to sell his global talent agency, Wasserman, amid growing industry fallout linked to his name appearing in the latest Jeffrey Epstein files. In a memo circulated…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
Casey Wasserman to Sell Talent Agency Following Epstein Files Fallout

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Casey Wasserman to Sell Talent Agency Following Epstein Files Fallout

Casey Wasserman has confirmed plans to sell his global talent agency, Wasserman, amid growing industry fallout linked to his name appearing in the latest Jeffrey Epstein files. In a memo circulated…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 16, 2026
First International Speakers Revealed for Indie-Con Australia 2026

First International Speakers Revealed for Indie-Con Australia 2026

The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) has announced the first wave of international speakers for its Indie-Con Australia Conference and A2IM's Indie Week Australian Edition.…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 16, 2026
First International Speakers Revealed for Indie-Con Australia 2026

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First International Speakers Revealed for Indie-Con Australia 2026

The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) has announced the first wave of international speakers for its Indie-Con Australia Conference and A2IM's Indie Week Australian Edition.…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 16, 2026
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