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%…

The Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) will have a major Australia component this year. ARMC returns to Johannesburg next month on May 22nd-23rd for its sixth edition. "Bringing together artists,…

Diljit Dosanjh has made history with his recent Australian tour, despite being forced to address racist comments aimed at him during the run. Per Rolling Stone India, the Punjabi popstar last week…

The Federal Government is introducing mandatory quotas for Australian streaming platforms. Under the bill announced on Tuesday, the Albanese Government has confirmed that streamers with more than one…

The best Australian albums of the decade so far have been named in a new Rolling Stone AU/NZ list. Titled the 100 Best Australian Albums of the 2020s So Far, the list reflects the vastness of modern…

New fans are "located in urban areas didn’t grow up with country music," according to a new report into the explosion of country music.

Government and industry should embrace the Triple Lock Guarantee - Music Australia, content quotas and a live music tax rebate.

Industry bodies and leaders from across the music spectrum are supporting Michael's Rule including ALMBC, APRA and Music Australia.

Through the platform, sources tell The Music Network, venues or promoters would see all the ticketing revenue upfront.

UMG is "the most successful company in the history of the music industry and every one of us should be enormously proud," Grainge writes.