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Universal, Sony & Warner Strike Licencing Deal With AI Music Startup Klay
Klay will have the opportunity to train its “Large Music Model” on the rosters’ music.
Opinion: When The Music Breaks: Why We Need A Levy To Support Victorian Music
Music Victoria CEO and Spiderbait manager Fiona Duncan unpacks why the state's grassroots scene needs a ticket levy.
Recipients Announced For Albanese Government's Latest Round Of Revive Live Grants
“Music lovers should be able to enjoy local gigs, artists should be able to make a career out of their music and Revive Live is doing just that," says Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke.
'I Want To Know How We Can Improve': Support Act Shares Its Latest Crisis Relief Support Service Survey Results
"It's good to know that people are happy with these things but we also want to know if there are any issues that we can improve on," explains Support Act's Angela Doolan.
Queensland Music Awards Enters Final Stage Of Self-Nominating
"These awards not only celebrate Queensland's artists, they help us nurture the next generation," QMA winner Troy Cassar-Daley said.
Australian Music Database Jaxsta Announces Its Closure
As of December 17th, 2025, "Jaxsta will no longer be available for public subscription."
Freo.Social To Receive $150,000 In Federal Funding For Sound Insulation
“The support of grassroots music venues across Australia is now more important than ever, and grants such as these assist in protecting the industry.”
'I'm A Bit Speechless': Missy Higgins Reacts To ARIA Award Win
"An album written by a woman in her 40s about divorce and single-parenting is not traditionally the sexiest thing you can do in this industry..."
'F*ck, I Love Rock & Roll': You Am I's ARIA Hall Of Fame Acceptance Speech In Full
You Am I were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame last night. Read their touching acceptance speeches in full below.
Amyl And The Sniffers, Ninajirachi Win Big At 2025 ARIA Awards
"Tonight shows just how extraordinary Australian artists are when they are given a global platform to shine," said ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd.
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