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Universal Music Group Pushes Back Against Salt-N-Pepa’s Album Ownership Appeal

Universal Music Group Pushes Back Against Salt-N-Pepa’s Album Ownership Appeal

Pioneering hip-hop duo Salt-N-Pepa are continuing their legal fight with Universal Music Group over ownership of their early master recordings, with the label filing a fresh brief in appeals court…

By Lauren McNamara - May 7, 2026
Universal Music Group Pushes Back Against Salt-N-Pepa’s Album Ownership Appeal

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Universal Music Group Pushes Back Against Salt-N-Pepa’s Album Ownership Appeal

Pioneering hip-hop duo Salt-N-Pepa are continuing their legal fight with Universal Music Group over ownership of their early master recordings, with the label filing a fresh brief in appeals court…

By Lauren McNamara - May 7, 2026
UNIFIED Expands Into New Zealand with Key Senior Appointment

UNIFIED Expands Into New Zealand with Key Senior Appointment

UNIFIED Music Group is expanding into Aotearoa New Zealand. Industry veteran Matt Harvey will lead its expansion into the new territory as its newly appointed Senior Artist Manager. "The move signals…

By Conor Lochrie - May 7, 2026
UNIFIED Expands Into New Zealand with Key Senior Appointment

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UNIFIED Expands Into New Zealand with Key Senior Appointment

UNIFIED Music Group is expanding into Aotearoa New Zealand. Industry veteran Matt Harvey will lead its expansion into the new territory as its newly appointed Senior Artist Manager. "The move signals…

By Conor Lochrie - May 7, 2026
Gippsland Next Up for Always Live’s Victorian Vibes Series

Gippsland Next Up for Always Live’s Victorian Vibes Series

Always Live's Victorian Vibes - a free pop-up live music series - is rolling deeper into the state's region to hit up Traralgon next. The announcement comes off the back of a weekend at the Great…

By Lauren McNamara - May 6, 2026
Gippsland Next Up for Always Live’s Victorian Vibes Series

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Gippsland Next Up for Always Live’s Victorian Vibes Series

Always Live's Victorian Vibes - a free pop-up live music series - is rolling deeper into the state's region to hit up Traralgon next. The announcement comes off the back of a weekend at the Great…

By Lauren McNamara - May 6, 2026
Justin Bieber Reaches Streaming Milestone After Coachella Success

Justin Bieber Reaches Streaming Milestone After Coachella Success

Justin Bieber has continued his streaming dominance following his Coachella 2026 appearance. Bieber returned to the stage at the iconic California festival last month, and the comeback has paid off…

By Conor Lochrie - May 6, 2026
Justin Bieber Reaches Streaming Milestone After Coachella Success

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Justin Bieber Reaches Streaming Milestone After Coachella Success

Justin Bieber has continued his streaming dominance following his Coachella 2026 appearance. Bieber returned to the stage at the iconic California festival last month, and the comeback has paid off…

By Conor Lochrie - May 6, 2026
WATCH: First Trailer Released for Kylie Minogue Netflix Docuseries

WATCH: First Trailer Released for Kylie Minogue Netflix Docuseries

Netflix has released the first trailer for its new docuseries about Australian pop legend Kylie Minogue. The docuseries, simply titled Kylie, centres on the life and career of one of the country's…

By Conor Lochrie - May 6, 2026
WATCH: First Trailer Released for Kylie Minogue Netflix Docuseries

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WATCH: First Trailer Released for Kylie Minogue Netflix Docuseries

Netflix has released the first trailer for its new docuseries about Australian pop legend Kylie Minogue. The docuseries, simply titled Kylie, centres on the life and career of one of the country's…

By Conor Lochrie - May 6, 2026
Live Nation's Ones to Watch Heads to The Great Escape Festival

Live Nation's Ones to Watch Heads to The Great Escape Festival

Live Nation's Ones to Watch is heading to a major English festival. The series is teaming up with Sounds Australia to present the Sounds Australia at the Beach x Ones to Watch Stage at The Great…

By Conor Lochrie - May 6, 2026
Live Nation's Ones to Watch Heads to The Great Escape Festival

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Live Nation's Ones to Watch Heads to The Great Escape Festival

Live Nation's Ones to Watch is heading to a major English festival. The series is teaming up with Sounds Australia to present the Sounds Australia at the Beach x Ones to Watch Stage at The Great…

By Conor Lochrie - May 6, 2026
Heavy Music Sees Streaming Surge in Australia

Heavy Music Sees Streaming Surge in Australia

Heavy music is enjoying a streaming surge in Australia. According to data shared with The Music Network, there's been a 105% increase in metal streams in Australia over the last five years; an 80%…

By Conor Lochrie - May 6, 2026
Heavy Music Sees Streaming Surge in Australia

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Heavy Music Sees Streaming Surge in Australia

Heavy music is enjoying a streaming surge in Australia. According to data shared with The Music Network, there's been a 105% increase in metal streams in Australia over the last five years; an 80%…

By Conor Lochrie - May 6, 2026
Massive Strummingbird 2026 Lineup Drops

Massive Strummingbird 2026 Lineup Drops

The lineup for Strummingbird 2026 has been revealed. Headliner Post Malone leads the bill, joined by Bailey Zimmerman, Cooper Alan, Stella Lefty, Dexter the Moonrocks, Brad Cox, Max Jackson, Sara…

By Lauren McNamara - May 5, 2026
Massive Strummingbird 2026 Lineup Drops

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Massive Strummingbird 2026 Lineup Drops

The lineup for Strummingbird 2026 has been revealed. Headliner Post Malone leads the bill, joined by Bailey Zimmerman, Cooper Alan, Stella Lefty, Dexter the Moonrocks, Brad Cox, Max Jackson, Sara…

By Lauren McNamara - May 5, 2026
Blak Day Out Locks in 2026 Return With Stacked Lineup

Blak Day Out Locks in 2026 Return With Stacked Lineup

Blak Day Out is back for 2026, locking in a standout First Nations lineup headed by Dan Sultan. Following a sell-out 2025 edition, the festival - which celebrates the innovative, unstoppable and…

By Lauren McNamara - May 5, 2026
Blak Day Out Locks in 2026 Return With Stacked Lineup

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Blak Day Out Locks in 2026 Return With Stacked Lineup

Blak Day Out is back for 2026, locking in a standout First Nations lineup headed by Dan Sultan. Following a sell-out 2025 edition, the festival - which celebrates the innovative, unstoppable and…

By Lauren McNamara - May 5, 2026
Kobie Dee Announced as A-League Grand Final Performer

Kobie Dee Announced as A-League Grand Final Performer

Kobie Dee will perform at the Isuzu UTE 2026 A-League Grand Final. Dee has been confirmed as this year's live entertainment for the final, marking his first time performing at a major national…

By Conor Lochrie - May 5, 2026
Kobie Dee Announced as A-League Grand Final Performer

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Kobie Dee Announced as A-League Grand Final Performer

Kobie Dee will perform at the Isuzu UTE 2026 A-League Grand Final. Dee has been confirmed as this year's live entertainment for the final, marking his first time performing at a major national…

By Conor Lochrie - May 5, 2026
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