ARIA

Annabelle Herd explained it's a "decision to ensure industry recognition of the incredible contributions many artists have made to the Australian music landscape."

The first episode of ARIA Amplified provides a snappy "VIP ticket" to what's happening in Australian music.

The show will be hosted by triple j alum Bridget Hustwaite, offering a “cool, credible and up-to-date voice for Australian music and pop culture”.

The new awards aim to “recognise the importance” of the country’s local charts and artists.

The song remains the same...

PPCA CEO Annabelle Herd tells TheMusic.com.au it “seems like a bit of a no-brainer” to change the way radio pays for the music it airs.

"The data paints a clear picture: music is a big business in Australia."

Australian music has been wiped out of the annual ARIA charts, with not a single Australian album or single released in 2023 reaching the list. But are we measuring the right things?

The commercial radio industry has hit back hard at a push by the recorded music industry to increase its fees for playing music.

"She’s a commanding figure, a special person and a great artist."