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'Australian Idol' Goes Out Big with Star-Studded Finale: 'A True Celebration of What 'Idol' Represents'

'Australian Idol' Goes Out Big with Star-Studded Finale: 'A True Celebration of What 'Idol' Represents'

It's officially Australian Idol finale week. The 2026 season will conclude with a huge two-night broadcast starting tonight (April 13th), including a live finale that brings together leading…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 13, 2026
'Australian Idol' Goes Out Big with Star-Studded Finale: 'A True Celebration of What 'Idol' Represents'

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'Australian Idol' Goes Out Big with Star-Studded Finale: 'A True Celebration of What 'Idol' Represents'

It's officially Australian Idol finale week. The 2026 season will conclude with a huge two-night broadcast starting tonight (April 13th), including a live finale that brings together leading…

By Lauren McNamara - Apr 13, 2026
'When You Back Local Music, Aussies Show Up': Local-Themed 'Australian Idol' Episodes Most-Watched of 2026

'When You Back Local Music, Aussies Show Up': Local-Themed 'Australian Idol' Episodes Most-Watched of 2026

The Australian Idol judges said last week's episodes of the show proved how important local music is to the industry and fans. The "Aussie Music Week" episodes of the singing competition show pulled…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 30, 2026
'When You Back Local Music, Aussies Show Up': Local-Themed 'Australian Idol' Episodes Most-Watched of 2026

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'When You Back Local Music, Aussies Show Up': Local-Themed 'Australian Idol' Episodes Most-Watched of 2026

The Australian Idol judges said last week's episodes of the show proved how important local music is to the industry and fans. The "Aussie Music Week" episodes of the singing competition show pulled…

By Neil Griffiths - Mar 30, 2026
'Australian Idol' Working With Music Industry to Develop Artists

'Australian Idol' Working With Music Industry to Develop Artists

Australian Idol is doubling down on artist development beyond the TV stage, working closely with the local music industry as the show's top 12 contestants move into the next phase of the competition.…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 16, 2026
'Australian Idol' Working With Music Industry to Develop Artists

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'Australian Idol' Working With Music Industry to Develop Artists

Australian Idol is doubling down on artist development beyond the TV stage, working closely with the local music industry as the show's top 12 contestants move into the next phase of the competition.…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 16, 2026
New Podcast Exposes Dark Underbelly of Australia’s Reality TV Music Machine

New Podcast Exposes Dark Underbelly of Australia’s Reality TV Music Machine

A powerful new podcast is lifting the curtain on the high-gloss world of Australian reality music television — and the picture isn’t pretty. The Moment It Changed: Touchdown, created by LiSTNR and…

By Jade Kennedy - May 14, 2025
New Podcast Exposes Dark Underbelly of Australia’s Reality TV Music Machine

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New Podcast Exposes Dark Underbelly of Australia’s Reality TV Music Machine

A powerful new podcast is lifting the curtain on the high-gloss world of Australian reality music television — and the picture isn’t pretty. The Moment It Changed: Touchdown, created by LiSTNR and…

By Jade Kennedy - May 14, 2025
Hey, 'Australian Idol' – it’s a different world than when you left. It’s time to get with the program

Hey, 'Australian Idol' – it’s a different world than when you left. It’s time to get with the program

'Australian Idol' needs to get with the program and ditch its ageist criteria if it wants to be part of the modern music industry.

By Vivienne Kelly - Jul 7, 2022
Hey, 'Australian Idol' – it’s a different world than when you left. It’s time to get with the program

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Hey, 'Australian Idol' – it’s a different world than when you left. It’s time to get with the program

'Australian Idol' needs to get with the program and ditch its ageist criteria if it wants to be part of the modern music industry.

By Vivienne Kelly - Jul 7, 2022
'Australian Idol' Begins Casting With Cut-Off Age of 28

'Australian Idol' Begins Casting With Cut-Off Age of 28

'Australian Idol' has started its hunt for aspiring singers and performers, with the show set to hit Channel 7 later this year.

By Vivienne Kelly - Jul 4, 2022
'Australian Idol' Begins Casting With Cut-Off Age of 28

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'Australian Idol' Begins Casting With Cut-Off Age of 28

'Australian Idol' has started its hunt for aspiring singers and performers, with the show set to hit Channel 7 later this year.

By Vivienne Kelly - Jul 4, 2022
Channel 7 remains coy about Australian Idol return date

Channel 7 remains coy about Australian Idol return date

When will the revived Australian Idol be hitting screens?

By Vivienne Kelly - Mar 22, 2022
Channel 7 remains coy about Australian Idol return date

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Channel 7 remains coy about Australian Idol return date

When will the revived Australian Idol be hitting screens?

By Vivienne Kelly - Mar 22, 2022
Podcast: TMN Talks The Voice Australia & music reality television

Podcast: TMN Talks The Voice Australia & music reality television

Is the flurry of revived music reality formats on television actually good for the music industry?

By Music Network - Jul 22, 2021
Podcast: TMN Talks The Voice Australia & music reality television

TMN Talks Podcast

Podcast: TMN Talks The Voice Australia & music reality television

Is the flurry of revived music reality formats on television actually good for the music industry?

By Music Network - Jul 22, 2021
Australian Idol will be back on TV in 2022

Australian Idol will be back on TV in 2022

Australian Idol is coming back after over a decade off the air. 

By Vivienne Kelly - Oct 21, 2020
Australian Idol will be back on TV in 2022

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Australian Idol will be back on TV in 2022

Australian Idol is coming back after over a decade off the air. 

By Vivienne Kelly - Oct 21, 2020
Fremantle did not 'approve' Mark Holden's Australian Idol podcast, so it's been renamed

Fremantle did not 'approve' Mark Holden's Australian Idol podcast, so it's been renamed

"This podcast is in no way sponsored, approved or affiliated with Fremantle Media."

By Vivienne Kelly - Oct 9, 2020
Fremantle did not 'approve' Mark Holden's Australian Idol podcast, so it's been renamed

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Fremantle did not 'approve' Mark Holden's Australian Idol podcast, so it's been renamed

"This podcast is in no way sponsored, approved or affiliated with Fremantle Media."

By Vivienne Kelly - Oct 9, 2020
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