Industry

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.

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.

“Our nightlife and creative industries need events like BIGSOUND, supporting them is supporting a thriving, connected future for our state.”

From RÜFÜS DÜ SOL and Ninajirachi to Spacey Jane, Adela, and many others, find out what Australia's music industry spun in 2025.

"We see a focus on local community as being an essential path forward in our vision for a thriving New South Wales music community."

“Using AI does not make your entry ineligible," says Harry Mason Jr. "It just makes you have to choose the right categories to be considered in.”