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APRA Professional Development Award Recipients Revealed

APRA Professional Development Award Recipients Revealed

The 13 recipients of the 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards have been revealed, each provided with $10,000 to boost their career growth. The PDAs, presented by APRA AMCOS, recognise…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 12, 2026
APRA Professional Development Award Recipients Revealed

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APRA Professional Development Award Recipients Revealed

The 13 recipients of the 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards have been revealed, each provided with $10,000 to boost their career growth. The PDAs, presented by APRA AMCOS, recognise…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 12, 2026
Brisbane Singer-Songwriter Lottie McLeod Joins ABC Music (EXCLUSIVE)

Brisbane Singer-Songwriter Lottie McLeod Joins ABC Music (EXCLUSIVE)

Lottie McLeod has signed to ABC Music. The Brisbane-based singer-songwriter joins acclaimed Australian acts including Emily Wurramara and Playlunch on the label. “ABC Music is thrilled to welcome…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 11, 2026
Brisbane Singer-Songwriter Lottie McLeod Joins ABC Music (EXCLUSIVE)

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Brisbane Singer-Songwriter Lottie McLeod Joins ABC Music (EXCLUSIVE)

Lottie McLeod has signed to ABC Music. The Brisbane-based singer-songwriter joins acclaimed Australian acts including Emily Wurramara and Playlunch on the label. “ABC Music is thrilled to welcome…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 11, 2026
Six Artists to Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame as ARIA Celebrates 40 Years of Music

Six Artists to Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame as ARIA Celebrates 40 Years of Music

The ARIA Awards are celebrating 40 years of Australian music in 2026, with a special Hall of Fame event set to honour six of the nation’s most influential artists. The 2026 ARIA Awards, once again in…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 11, 2026
Six Artists to Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame as ARIA Celebrates 40 Years of Music

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Six Artists to Be Inducted Into Hall of Fame as ARIA Celebrates 40 Years of Music

The ARIA Awards are celebrating 40 years of Australian music in 2026, with a special Hall of Fame event set to honour six of the nation’s most influential artists. The 2026 ARIA Awards, once again in…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 11, 2026
Britney Spears Sells Music Catalogue to Primary Wave

Britney Spears Sells Music Catalogue to Primary Wave

Pop star Britney Spears has reportedly sold her music catalogue and associated rights to publishing company Primary Wave, in a deal tipped to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The terms of…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 11, 2026
Britney Spears Sells Music Catalogue to Primary Wave

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Britney Spears Sells Music Catalogue to Primary Wave

Pop star Britney Spears has reportedly sold her music catalogue and associated rights to publishing company Primary Wave, in a deal tipped to be worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The terms of…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 11, 2026
'I Feel Like We're Getting Toward the End': The Eagles Set to Retire in 2026

'I Feel Like We're Getting Toward the End': The Eagles Set to Retire in 2026

The Eagles could be about to retire. Don Henley announced in an interview on CBS Sunday Morning this week (as per Louder Sound) that the legendary band will retire in 2026 once their current tour…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
'I Feel Like We're Getting Toward the End': The Eagles Set to Retire in 2026

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'I Feel Like We're Getting Toward the End': The Eagles Set to Retire in 2026

The Eagles could be about to retire. Don Henley announced in an interview on CBS Sunday Morning this week (as per Louder Sound) that the legendary band will retire in 2026 once their current tour…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
Sony Music Publishing Appoints New Asia President

Sony Music Publishing Appoints New Asia President

Sony Music Publishing has appointed a new Asia President. The appointment of Roslyn Pineda to President, Asia, effective immediately, was confirmed in a press statement this week. Pineda will succeed…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
Sony Music Publishing Appoints New Asia President

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Sony Music Publishing Appoints New Asia President

Sony Music Publishing has appointed a new Asia President. The appointment of Roslyn Pineda to President, Asia, effective immediately, was confirmed in a press statement this week. Pineda will succeed…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
Kobalt Signs New Zealand Alt-Pop Duo Balu Brigada

Kobalt Signs New Zealand Alt-Pop Duo Balu Brigada

Kobalt has made a major new signing with the arrival of Balu Brigada on its roster. The leading independent music publisher has signed the New Zealand-born alt-pop duo of brothers Henry and Pierre…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
Kobalt Signs New Zealand Alt-Pop Duo Balu Brigada

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Kobalt Signs New Zealand Alt-Pop Duo Balu Brigada

Kobalt has made a major new signing with the arrival of Balu Brigada on its roster. The leading independent music publisher has signed the New Zealand-born alt-pop duo of brothers Henry and Pierre…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
New Commercial Radio Code Critised By ARIA Over Australian Music Quotas

New Commercial Radio Code Critised By ARIA Over Australian Music Quotas

As ACMA moves to force commercial radio stations to disclose the use of synthetic voices on air, the regulator’s newly registered code has sparked backlash from ARIA, which says the reforms fall…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 10, 2026
New Commercial Radio Code Critised By ARIA Over Australian Music Quotas

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New Commercial Radio Code Critised By ARIA Over Australian Music Quotas

As ACMA moves to force commercial radio stations to disclose the use of synthetic voices on air, the regulator’s newly registered code has sparked backlash from ARIA, which says the reforms fall…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 10, 2026
Chappell Roan Joins Artists Leaving Wasserman Amid Epstein Files Fallout

Chappell Roan Joins Artists Leaving Wasserman Amid Epstein Files Fallout

Chappell Roan is the latest artist to part ways with talent agency Wasserman after founder and CEO Casey Wasserman’s name appeared in the Jeffrey Epstein files. Roan, who is currently in Australia…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 10, 2026
Chappell Roan Joins Artists Leaving Wasserman Amid Epstein Files Fallout

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Chappell Roan Joins Artists Leaving Wasserman Amid Epstein Files Fallout

Chappell Roan is the latest artist to part ways with talent agency Wasserman after founder and CEO Casey Wasserman’s name appeared in the Jeffrey Epstein files. Roan, who is currently in Australia…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 10, 2026
Jonny Greenwood Wants 'Melania' Doc to Remove 'Phantom Thread' Score

Jonny Greenwood Wants 'Melania' Doc to Remove 'Phantom Thread' Score

Jonny Greenwood and Paul Thomas Anderson aren't happy about one aspect of the new Melania Trump documentary. As per Rolling Stone, the Radiohead musician and Hollywood director have requested that a…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
Jonny Greenwood Wants 'Melania' Doc to Remove 'Phantom Thread' Score

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Jonny Greenwood Wants 'Melania' Doc to Remove 'Phantom Thread' Score

Jonny Greenwood and Paul Thomas Anderson aren't happy about one aspect of the new Melania Trump documentary. As per Rolling Stone, the Radiohead musician and Hollywood director have requested that a…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 10, 2026
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