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Australian Music Industry Posts Seventh Year of Growth, Hits $727M in 2025

Australian Music Industry Posts Seventh Year of Growth, Hits $727M in 2025

Australia’s recorded music industry has notched its seventh straight year of growth, though momentum is beginning to stabilise as streaming reaches maturity, according to new figures released by…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 19, 2026
Australian Music Industry Posts Seventh Year of Growth, Hits $727M in 2025

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Australian Music Industry Posts Seventh Year of Growth, Hits $727M in 2025

Australia’s recorded music industry has notched its seventh straight year of growth, though momentum is beginning to stabilise as streaming reaches maturity, according to new figures released by…

By Lauren McNamara - Mar 19, 2026
Rolling Stone AU/NZ Lists the 300 Best Songs of the Century So Far

Rolling Stone AU/NZ Lists the 300 Best Songs of the Century So Far

Today, Rolling Stone AU/NZ has unveiled its list of the 300 Best Songs of the 21st Century So Far, spotlighting the most influential, innovative, and era-shaping tracks from Australian and New…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 10, 2025
Rolling Stone AU/NZ Lists the 300 Best Songs of the Century So Far

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Rolling Stone AU/NZ Lists the 300 Best Songs of the Century So Far

Today, Rolling Stone AU/NZ has unveiled its list of the 300 Best Songs of the 21st Century So Far, spotlighting the most influential, innovative, and era-shaping tracks from Australian and New…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 10, 2025
Voting Opens for Triple J's Hottest 100

Voting Opens for Triple J's Hottest 100

Voting has opened for triple j's Hottest 100. The Hottest 100 is back, returning on the last weekend on January next year to celebrate the best music released in 2025. Announced on triple j Breakfast…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 8, 2025
Voting Opens for Triple J's Hottest 100

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Voting Opens for Triple J's Hottest 100

Voting has opened for triple j's Hottest 100. The Hottest 100 is back, returning on the last weekend on January next year to celebrate the best music released in 2025. Announced on triple j Breakfast…

By Lauren McNamara - Dec 8, 2025
Australian Music Consumption Hits Historic Low on Streaming Platforms

Australian Music Consumption Hits Historic Low on Streaming Platforms

A new report by the Australia Institute has confirmed the rapid decline in Australian music consumption on streaming platforms, and APRA AMCOS has called for urgent collaborative action from global…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 27, 2025
Australian Music Consumption Hits Historic Low on Streaming Platforms

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Australian Music Consumption Hits Historic Low on Streaming Platforms

A new report by the Australia Institute has confirmed the rapid decline in Australian music consumption on streaming platforms, and APRA AMCOS has called for urgent collaborative action from global…

By Lauren McNamara - Nov 27, 2025
Less Than 10% of Music Streamed in Australia is Local, These Artists Want to Change That

Less Than 10% of Music Streamed in Australia is Local, These Artists Want to Change That

Thelma Plum, Keli Holiday, G Flip, and Ben Lee, are among the leading Australian musicians calling on music lovers to "AUSIFY" their social media algorithms and champion great homegrown music. By…

By Lauren McNamara - Oct 31, 2025
Less Than 10% of Music Streamed in Australia is Local, These Artists Want to Change That

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Less Than 10% of Music Streamed in Australia is Local, These Artists Want to Change That

Thelma Plum, Keli Holiday, G Flip, and Ben Lee, are among the leading Australian musicians calling on music lovers to "AUSIFY" their social media algorithms and champion great homegrown music. By…

By Lauren McNamara - Oct 31, 2025
Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Backed by Commercial Radio for First Time

Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Backed by Commercial Radio for First Time

For the first time in its entire history, Ausmusic T-Shirt Day (AMTD) will be championed across all of Australia’s major commercial radio networks. It’s part of a national effort to celebrate local…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 28, 2025
Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Backed by Commercial Radio for First Time

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Ausmusic T-Shirt Day Backed by Commercial Radio for First Time

For the first time in its entire history, Ausmusic T-Shirt Day (AMTD) will be championed across all of Australia’s major commercial radio networks. It’s part of a national effort to celebrate local…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 28, 2025
CBAA Launches National Community Radio Airplay Charts

CBAA Launches National Community Radio Airplay Charts

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) has announced the launch of the Community Radio Airplay Charts. These charts will provide a new weekly snapshot of Australian music being…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 24, 2025
CBAA Launches National Community Radio Airplay Charts

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CBAA Launches National Community Radio Airplay Charts

The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) has announced the launch of the Community Radio Airplay Charts. These charts will provide a new weekly snapshot of Australian music being…

By Conor Lochrie - Oct 24, 2025
Rolling Stone AU/NZ Names Best Australian Albums of the 2020s So Far: Genesis Owusu, RÜFÜS DU SOL Lead Way

Rolling Stone AU/NZ Names Best Australian Albums of the 2020s So Far: Genesis Owusu, RÜFÜS DU SOL Lead Way

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…

By sarahdowns.nz@gmail.com - Aug 21, 2025
Rolling Stone AU/NZ Names Best Australian Albums of the 2020s So Far: Genesis Owusu, RÜFÜS DU SOL Lead Way

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Rolling Stone AU/NZ Names Best Australian Albums of the 2020s So Far: Genesis Owusu, RÜFÜS DU SOL Lead Way

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…

By sarahdowns.nz@gmail.com - Aug 21, 2025
Major Changes Announced for ARIA Charts

Major Changes Announced for ARIA Charts

Major changes are coming to the ARIA Charts this year. After over 12 months of modelling and consideration to determine the best way to promote and support new Australian music, the Australian…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 24, 2025
Major Changes Announced for ARIA Charts

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Major Changes Announced for ARIA Charts

Major changes are coming to the ARIA Charts this year. After over 12 months of modelling and consideration to determine the best way to promote and support new Australian music, the Australian…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 24, 2025
Why we Need to Fight to Save Australian Music (Op-Ed)

Why we Need to Fight to Save Australian Music (Op-Ed)

John Graham, NSW Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy Australia has a rich history of music, but today’s artists are getting swamped by American acts. If we don’t take action, we’ll lose our…

By Neil Griffiths - May 12, 2025
Why we Need to Fight to Save Australian Music (Op-Ed)

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Why we Need to Fight to Save Australian Music (Op-Ed)

John Graham, NSW Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy Australia has a rich history of music, but today’s artists are getting swamped by American acts. If we don’t take action, we’ll lose our…

By Neil Griffiths - May 12, 2025
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