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Taylor Swift, Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons, And More To Be Inducted Into Songwriters Hall Of Fame
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by Mary Varvaris
Taylor Swift, KISS' Gene Simmons
"This year’s line-up not only showcases iconic songs but also celebrates unity across various genres," said Songwriters Hall of Fame Chairman Nile Rodgers.
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ivy Nightclub
Aussie Clubs Continue To Battle Sexual Harassment, Violence
“We need to see real action from government, the police and the venues, to prioritise the safety of patrons."
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Amyl And The Sniffers at the Enmore Theatre, Sydney
NSW Government Ending Remaining Lockout Laws
The remaining remnants of the lockout laws in the Sydney CBD and Kings Cross have been deemed “no longer fit for purpose.”
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Darren Lim, Eliza Hull, Hamed Sadeghi, Jasmin Wing-Yin Leung, Queenie, Zeppelin Hamilton
Finalists Revealed For The 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards
Finalists include Eliza Hull, Annie Hamilton, Adrian Dzvuke, Velvet Trip’s Zeppelin Hamilton, and many others.
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Kylie Minogue @ RAC Arena
Venues: Two Launches In Sydney, New Owners, Financial Dramas, Scalper Fines, Court Dramas & More
From new venues, closures, and legal happenings, the latest venues round-up has all the essential information about live music in Australia.
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Ruel, Ninajirachi
Winners Revealed For The 2025 Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition
Ruel, Ninajirachi and Louis Schoorl took home the top prizes for the 2025 Global Songwriting Competition.
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SXSW Sydney 2024
NSW Government Pulled Funding For SXSW Sydney Following 'Review'
Destination NSW stated that following a review into SXSW Sydney, "it was agreed not to proceed with the event in 2026 and 2027."
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Zac Eden at The Jade Monkey
Adelaide Venue The Jade Permanently Closing In 2026
Previously operated as The Jade Monkey, the Adelaide venue will close its doors at the end of the year.
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Bandcamp logo
Bandcamp: AI Generated Music 'Not Permitted' On The Platform
"We reserve the right to remove any music on suspicion of being AI-generated," the Bandcamp team explained.
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Mushroom Music's Chris Maund
Mushroom's Chris Maund Re-Appointed To Merlin Board
Maund has served as a Board member for digital licensing partner Merlin since 2018.
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Phonographic Performance Company Of Australia (PPCA)
PPCA Responds To Copyright Tribunal's Ruling On New Radio Broadcast Licence Rate
“We have secured more royalties for local artists, but the Tribunal’s ruling proves definitively that we cannot negotiate a fair market rate for artists while the statutory 1 per cent cap remains in place,."
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The Stamps at SXSW Sydney 2025
SXSW Sydney Will Not Proceed In 2026
After three years of music industry conferences and performances in the heart of the city, SXSW Sydney has concluded its run following its 2025 event.
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