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From record numbers, to sponsors, openings, and legal matters, the latest venues round-up has all the essential information about live music in Australia.

Wards took on the role of TikTok's Director Of Music for Australia and New Zealand in 2020, having previously spent a decade as Content Director at triple j.

35 years since it first launched, WA's Nannup Music Festival is going strong, with Festival Director spending the past 17 years in the driver's seat.

"We’re thrilled to be working with Don and his team as more people discover his remarkable talent," said Kobalt's Briese Abbott.

Members include Alice Ivy, Briggs, Nina Las Vegas, Mickey Cavs of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard fame, and many others.

Spotify is rolling out a beta test in New Zealand that lets users control their algorithms from today.

“These strategic appointments reflect our unwavering commitment to our mission, to take our local artists global and make our global artists local,” said Dan Rosen.

"The last two decades aren’t just a highlight of my career, they have BEEN my career," Zan Rowe said, farewelling over two decades on 'Friday Mornings.'

We've already seen local acts score some big name supports as a result of Michael's Rule, but how much of a difference is it making?

Shortlisted artists include Baker Boy, Ninajirachi, Ruel, MAY-A, Carla Wehbe, Charley, ASHWARYA, and many others.