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Brisbane's Blackened Records Announces Closure

by Mary Varvaris

Blackened Records QLD

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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Claire Harvey, Professor Edward Sandow, Charlie Chan, Rebecca Costello, Jonathan Dworkin

Australian Creative & Media Sectors Present Case For Licensing, AI At Parliament House

The Australian creative and media sectors detailed how issues of AI and copyright are affecting them to parliamentarians, senior public servants, policy advisors, and industry leaders.

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Vivienne Mellish, CMO and co-Founder; Alex Wilson, Head of Operations; Samuel Fernandes, CEO of MusicStream; Andy Irvine, CEO and co-Founder; Matthew Rogers, Chief Commercial Officer

EXCLUSIVE: GYRO.Group Opening First Latin American Office In Brazil

By launching an office on the ground, GYRO.Group is entering the Latin American music market.

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Sunday Lemonade

Sunday Lemonade Sign With Ambition Music

"Far out, this year has been huge, and it’s only March!" Sunday Lemonade commented.

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First International Guests Announced For BIGSOUND 2026

BIGSOUND returns to the Fortitude Valley for its 25th edition this September.

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The Push and group delegates

Young Aussies & The Push Deliver 'National Plan For Young Australians & Music' At Parliament House

A group of young Aussies and The Push called for stronger national infrastructure to support people with dreams of making and participating in music.

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2026 AAM Awards

AAM Awards Reveal Nominees, Host For 2026 Ceremony

The nominated managers represent artists including Boy & Bear, Folk B*tch Trio, Amyl And The Sniffers, SPEED, Miss Kaninna, and many others.

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