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Aussie Venues, Promoters, High Ranked In Billboard’s Mid-Year Report

by Christie Eliezer

The Delta Riggs at Accor Stadium

Some of Australia's biggest names in the world of venues and promotion have made it into the latest Mid-Year Report from US trade mag Billboard.

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Amber Lawrence

Chart File: Why Country Albums Stay Longer, Especially At #1

Country music is reigning supreme in Australia lately, and as it's hitting harder, it's staying longer in the charts.

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Close-up of an electric guitar

New Report Shows Guitars Still Reign Supreme For Aussie Music Makers

The latest report from the Australian Music Association shows that Pro Audio make up the big numbers in terms of retail value, but guitars aren't far behind.

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Betty & Oswald Performing For Live And Local

APRA AMCOS To End Its Live Music Office, Live And Local Program After 13 Years

"In the 13 years since the Live Music Office was established, the landscape has changed dramatically,” explains APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston.

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Amy Mackie

TEG Appoints Amy Mackie As Managing Director Of Ticketing

“Amy brings significant depth to the role with over 17 years' experience in our business spanning product, technology, marketing and operations," says TEG CEO Cameron Hoy.

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Kate Ceberano entering the ARIA Hall of Fame

Australian Music ‘Deserves To Be Taken Seriously’: ARIA Hall Of Fame 2026 Inductees Get Candid

The Music’s Nick McDonald was on the ground, interviewing Spiderbait, Kate Ceberano, The Living End, and Vika & Linda, ahead of their inductions into the ARIA Hall of Fame. Here’s what they had to say about the milestone.

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Kris Stewart

Kris Stewart Appointed Venue Manager Of Kingston Butter Factory Cultural Precinct

The former QMusic head will start in the newly-created role next month.

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Paul McCartney

Chart File: Paul McCartney’s ‘The Boys Of Dungeon’ Lane Cracks The Whip In Australia, UK & US

Well into his eighth decade, Paul McCartney is still one of the most prominent commanders of the charts – both here and abroad.

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Apple Music

Apple Music Announces New Upgrades

Upgrades to the functionality of Siri AI, AutoMix, and more are on the way.

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ARIA Revives Best Alternative Release Category For 2026 Awards

The new category comes alongside ARIA outlining its approach to AI-assisted works for the 2026 Awards.

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Wayside

Wayside Become The First Australian Act To Sign With Will Yip's Memory Music

"Joining Memory Music is a dream come true for us. It feels like our music finally has the right home," said Wayside's Thomas Davenport.

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Ball Park Music at 2019's Born In Geelong Festival

Three More Cities Embrace Night-Time Moves, While Visa Gives Out Eight Grants

While cities around the country are exploring possibilities for their night-time economies, so too have a grants been issued to aid those seeking to improve the night life.

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