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Applications Are Now Open For APRA AMCOS’s 2026 23% Mentorship Program

by Mary Varvaris

APRA AMCOS's 23% Mentorship Program

Applications are open now until Sunday, 3 May.

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Starley

Aus Singer Starley Joins Spotify’s Billions Club With 'Call On Me'

Starley and collaborator Ryan Riback join a small yet illustrious crew of Australian artists who have reached the milestone, including Tones And I, Sia, Flume, Tame Impala, Empire Of The Sun and AC/DC.

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Kristy Ellis

QMusic Announces Appointment Of Kristy Ellis As Interim CEO

Kristy Ellis' appointment as Interim CEO comes following last month's announcement that Kris Stewart would be departing the top job after almost five years in the role.

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ivy Sydney

Aus Nightclubs ivy Sydney & Chinese Laundry Make It To DJ Mag's Top 100 Clubs Poll

Now in its 20th year, the DJ Mag Top 100 Clubs poll is the definitive guide to the world’s best indoor dancefloors.

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Ticketmaster

Jury Finds Live Nation & Ticketmaster Illegally Monopolised US Event Industry

"Everyone but Live Nation wins with this scenario.”

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2SER

Sydney Community Broadcaster 2SER In Danger Of Closing As Funds Dry Up

“A decision to close would not be taken lightly, and work is being done to avoid that outcome."

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Sweat It Out Details Epic Inaugural Songwriting Camp In Melbourne

The songwriting camp will visit seven studios in Melbourne over three days next month.

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Tommy Gun Records

'Your Centres For Community And Culture': Why Record Store Day Is More Than Just New Releases

In celebration of Record Store Day, we chat to a few veterans of the record store scene about the importance of physical media.

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INXS

INXS To Receive Ted Albert Award For Outstanding Services To Australian Music

"The legacy of INXS lives on. They remain as relevant as ever, continuing to inspire new generations and bring that unmistakable Aussie spirit to fans around the world," said APRA Chair Jenny Morris.

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Adelaide Fringe

Venues: Latest Music Spaces, Sydney’s ‘Noise Furore’ & Restrictions, Hobart Ban Moves, Exec Moves & Meltdowns

The latest venues round-up has all the vital information on Australia's live scene, from record-breaking attendances, new moves, new restrictions, new events, and more.

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Kingswood

Fuel’s Gold As Kingswood & Good Will Remedy Continue On Regional Roads

As fuel prices rise, Aussie acts Kingswood and Good Will Remedy talk through their experiences of continuing to tour the frontlines of regional stages.

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Alicia Sbrugnera

Alicia Sbrugnera Exits Spotify Australia As Head Of Music Development

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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