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Britney Spears Says She's 'Lucky to Even Be Alive' After Family Mistreatment

Britney Spears Says She's 'Lucky to Even Be Alive' After Family Mistreatment

Britney Spears says she's "incredibly lucky to even be alive" after being mistreated by her family. The pop legend called out her family in a social media post this week. “As people, all we really…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 5, 2026
Britney Spears Says She's 'Lucky to Even Be Alive' After Family Mistreatment

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Britney Spears Says She's 'Lucky to Even Be Alive' After Family Mistreatment

Britney Spears says she's "incredibly lucky to even be alive" after being mistreated by her family. The pop legend called out her family in a social media post this week. “As people, all we really…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 5, 2026
Triple J Unearthed Launches Nine Genre-Focused Programs for 2026

Triple J Unearthed Launches Nine Genre-Focused Programs for 2026

Triple j Unearthed has unveiled its 2026 programming, doubling down on its mission to elevate emerging artists and support the next generation of homegrown talent. Kicking things off is the launch of…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 5, 2026
Triple J Unearthed Launches Nine Genre-Focused Programs for 2026

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Triple J Unearthed Launches Nine Genre-Focused Programs for 2026

Triple j Unearthed has unveiled its 2026 programming, doubling down on its mission to elevate emerging artists and support the next generation of homegrown talent. Kicking things off is the launch of…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 5, 2026
Former Sony Music ANZ CEO Next Move Revealed

Former Sony Music ANZ CEO Next Move Revealed

Ticketek Entertainment Group has unveiled a major evolution of TEG Live, as well as several senior hires including Vanessa Picken. The changes see TEG Live transform into a platform business designed…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 5, 2026
Former Sony Music ANZ CEO Next Move Revealed

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Former Sony Music ANZ CEO Next Move Revealed

Ticketek Entertainment Group has unveiled a major evolution of TEG Live, as well as several senior hires including Vanessa Picken. The changes see TEG Live transform into a platform business designed…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 5, 2026
Special Vinyl Drops Announced for Record Store Day 2026

Special Vinyl Drops Announced for Record Store Day 2026

Several Australian favourites including Empire of the Sun, Spacey Jane, and Holy Holy have announced special vinyl releases for Record Store Day 2026. Arriving on Saturday, April 18th, Record Store…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 5, 2026
Special Vinyl Drops Announced for Record Store Day 2026

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Special Vinyl Drops Announced for Record Store Day 2026

Several Australian favourites including Empire of the Sun, Spacey Jane, and Holy Holy have announced special vinyl releases for Record Store Day 2026. Arriving on Saturday, April 18th, Record Store…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 5, 2026
Great Southern Nights Returns in 2026 With Over 300 Gigs Across NSW

Great Southern Nights Returns in 2026 With Over 300 Gigs Across NSW

Great Southern Nights is set to return in 2026, rolling out a state-wide celebration of live music across NSW with more than 300 shows spanning metro and regional venues. Taking place from May…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 5, 2026
Great Southern Nights Returns in 2026 With Over 300 Gigs Across NSW

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Great Southern Nights Returns in 2026 With Over 300 Gigs Across NSW

Great Southern Nights is set to return in 2026, rolling out a state-wide celebration of live music across NSW with more than 300 shows spanning metro and regional venues. Taking place from May…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 5, 2026
Martin Shkreli Reignites Wu-Tang Clan Album Battle with Lawsuit

Martin Shkreli Reignites Wu-Tang Clan Album Battle with Lawsuit

Martin Shkreli is back in the news. As per Rolling Stone, the controversial pharmaceutical executive has filed a counter lawsuit against RZA, after being involved in a struggle over Wu-Tang Clan's…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 5, 2026
Martin Shkreli Reignites Wu-Tang Clan Album Battle with Lawsuit

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Martin Shkreli Reignites Wu-Tang Clan Album Battle with Lawsuit

Martin Shkreli is back in the news. As per Rolling Stone, the controversial pharmaceutical executive has filed a counter lawsuit against RZA, after being involved in a struggle over Wu-Tang Clan's…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 5, 2026
2026 AAM Awards Set Date and Location, Entries Now Open

2026 AAM Awards Set Date and Location, Entries Now Open

Details for the 2026 Association of Artist Managers (AAM) Awards have been announced. This year's AAM Awards, presented by White Sky, will take place on Wednesday, April 29th, at Crowbar in Sydney.…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 4, 2026
2026 AAM Awards Set Date and Location, Entries Now Open

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2026 AAM Awards Set Date and Location, Entries Now Open

Details for the 2026 Association of Artist Managers (AAM) Awards have been announced. This year's AAM Awards, presented by White Sky, will take place on Wednesday, April 29th, at Crowbar in Sydney.…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 4, 2026
Warner Music Group Makes Major Appointment in Asia Pacific Region

Warner Music Group Makes Major Appointment in Asia Pacific Region

Warner Music Group has announced the appointment of Wan Yin Koh as Vice President, Business Development, Digital, Warner Chappell Music for the Asia Pacific region. Based in Singapore, Wan Yin will…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 4, 2026
Warner Music Group Makes Major Appointment in Asia Pacific Region

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Warner Music Group Makes Major Appointment in Asia Pacific Region

Warner Music Group has announced the appointment of Wan Yin Koh as Vice President, Business Development, Digital, Warner Chappell Music for the Asia Pacific region. Based in Singapore, Wan Yin will…

By Conor Lochrie - Feb 4, 2026
Respected Music Publicist Tracy Zamot Dies Aged 55

Respected Music Publicist Tracy Zamot Dies Aged 55

Veteran music publicist Tracy Zamot, whose career spanned some of the most influential labels and artists of the past three decades, has died at the age of 55, her family has confirmed. Per Rolling…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 4, 2026
Respected Music Publicist Tracy Zamot Dies Aged 55

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Respected Music Publicist Tracy Zamot Dies Aged 55

Veteran music publicist Tracy Zamot, whose career spanned some of the most influential labels and artists of the past three decades, has died at the age of 55, her family has confirmed. Per Rolling…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 4, 2026
Lorde Joins ‘ICE OUT’ Movement With Over $200,000 Donation

Lorde Joins ‘ICE OUT’ Movement With Over $200,000 Donation

Lorde has added her name to the growing “ICE OUT” movement, pledging to donate more than $200,000 from recent tour merch sales. The New Zealand artist took to Instagram today to announce that she is…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 4, 2026
Lorde Joins ‘ICE OUT’ Movement With Over $200,000 Donation

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Lorde Joins ‘ICE OUT’ Movement With Over $200,000 Donation

Lorde has added her name to the growing “ICE OUT” movement, pledging to donate more than $200,000 from recent tour merch sales. The New Zealand artist took to Instagram today to announce that she is…

By Lauren McNamara - Feb 4, 2026
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