This year's APRA Professional Development Award recipients include Queenie, REDD., Ruby Gill, Boox Kid, and many others.

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APRA Reveals 2026 APRA Professional Development Award Recipients
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by Mary Varvaris
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ARIA Plans Celebrations For 40th Anniversary Of The ARIA Awards
“Reaching 40 years of the ARIA Awards is a powerful moment to reflect on just how deeply Australian music is woven into our story,” said ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd.
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Chappell Roan, Dropkick Murphys Among Artists Leaving Wasserman Music Amid Epstein Links
"No artist, agent or employee should ever be expected to defend or overlook actions that conflict so deeply with our own moral values," Roan stated.
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One Of One Reveals 2026 Events And Awards
Following years as a national initiative, One of One will hold events only in Melbourne and Sydney in 2026, both taking place next month.
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Balu Brigada Announce Signing With Kobalt
“We’re stoked to be working with Kobalt for the next chapter of our writing career,” said Balu Brigada’s Henry and Pierre Beasley.
Industry / Opinion
ACMA Thumbs Its Nose At Music Industry As Commercial Radio Code Drops
ARIA comes out swinging, accusing the code of allowing radio to self-select lower quota categories and dump most Australian music to off-peak time zones.
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Report: NSW Night-Time Economy Worth $110B
"The NSW Government has committed to unlocking the potential of our night-time economy, and it’s appropriate that we monitor the impact of our work," says 24-Hour Economy Commissioner Michael Rodrigues.
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Sunshine Coast Music Awards Return For 2026, Nominations Now Open
The Sunshine Coast Music Awards return following a hugely successful inaugural event last year.
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John Butler And Longtime Manager Philip Stevens End 27-Year Creative Partnership
After almost three decades of working together, the creative partnership of John Butler and longtime manager Philip Stevens has come to an amicable end.
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Vanessa Picken Leads New Appointments At TEG Live
“TEG Live is investing in a platform that’s built for collaboration, adaptability and one that supports today’s promoters while setting up the next generation for success.”
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triple j Unearthed Launches 'New Music Hour,' Additional Genre-Driven Programs
From First Nations storytelling to pop, heavy music, folk and country, R&B, hip-hop, experimental sounds, and more, triple j Unearthed has something for everyone.
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Entries For 2026 AAM Awards Now Open
The 2026 AAM Awards will take place at Sydney’s Crowbar at lunchtime on Wednesday, 29 April.
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