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Alicia Sbrugnera Exits Spotify Australia As Head Of Music Development

Alicia Sbrugnera

Sbrugnera joined Spotify as a Senior Editor in early 2015, taking on the role of Head Of Music five years later, and Head Of Music Development in 2024.

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Gold Coast Music Network co-founder Samantha Morris

Halcyon Days Over, Or Just Beginning? Gold Coast Venues Continue To Ride Highs And Lows

With new venues set to open and expansions for existing spaces locked in, can the Gold Coast revive its “romanticised” halcyon days of live music, or do hard lessons and major changes in attitudes and event delivery need to happen first?

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Mushroom Group Chief Executive Matt Gudinski

Mushroom Group Unveils New Melbourne Headquarters

After more than 45 years at its Dundas Lane, Albert Park location, Mushroom Group is relocating to a new space in Melbourne.

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Eminem, Taylor Swift & Katy Perry

Off The Mark: How 12 Famous Trademark Legal Issues Unfolded

Almost every artist is fiercely protective of their brand, so let's look back at a dozen times copyright battles made the headlines.

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Fans at Spilt Milk Festival

Report: 'Fandom' Is Central To Gen Z's Interaction With Music & Live Events

When it comes to live music, 89% of those surveyed attend concerts alone to meet others and forge new friendships.

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Ocean Alley at Party In The Paddock Festival

Aussie Artists Call On The Federal Government To Introduce A 25% Gas Tax

“It’s time we stopped letting gas giants off the hook and started investing in the communities, culture and climate we all depend on,” said Missy Higgins.

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Blackened Records QLD

Brisbane's Blackened Records Announces Closure

Located in the heart of Woolloongabba, Blackened Records was opened by owner Simon Denis in July 2023.

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Support Act's Catherine Satour with with attendees at Yarning Strong, 2026 Tamworth Country Music Festival

Support Act Leads Landmark First Nations-Led Music Industry Review

"This Review is about listening properly, doing the work in a culturally safe way, and ensuring First Nations music workers are not just consulted, but central to shaping the future of the industry."

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Kylie Minogue @ RAC Arena

Venues: Canberra Precinct Gets Funding, New Spaces Opening, Dilemma For Original Perth Music, Meltdowns & More

The latest venues round-up collects all the pertinent happenings in Australia's live scene, ranging from new additions, new trends, new initiatives, and more.

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Amyl And The Sniffers, Paul Kelly, Dan Kelly, Ninajirachi, Keli Holiday, Kevin Parker

Nominees & Hosts Announced For 2026 APRA Awards

In 2026, there are 52 first-time nominees, seven of whom have been recognised for two awards and five who are recognised for the same song.

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Kris Stewart

Kris Stewart Steps Down As QMusic CEO

“While sad that I'm finishing, I'm proud of everything I've achieved and leave knowing the organisation has never been stronger," Stewart said.

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Fanning Dempsey National Park at Sydney's Enmore Theatre

Report: NSW’s Reforms Quadruple Number Of Music Venues

There's good news for live music venues in Sydney as the NSW Government's vibrancy reforms appear to be working as intended.

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