Industry

Adelaide's Swapmeet and Japanese math rock band 水中スピカ Suichu Spica took home this year's prestigious Music Prize.

Owners cited ongoing noise complaints, "the threat of some huge fines," and the inability to host live music as reasons for the venue's closure.

“ATHANASIA is proof of what’s possible when an artist has a clear vision, a defined voice, and finally, the right support system.”

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From expanded special entertainment precincts, venue launches, meltdowns and more, the latest venues round-up has all the essential information about live music in Australia.

"If the music industry doesn’t lead in this moment, AI-powered innovation will happen elsewhere, without rights, consent, or compensation."

"When technology serves the artist, everyone wins. But that also means protecting what’s theirs," Comerford said.

"The recommendations represent a great opportunity for Federal and state governments to work together for the benefit of a struggling live music industry."

From Hatsune Miku to KPop Demon Hunters, Australians are embracing Asian virtual pop stars.

Ninajirachi, Floodlights, Tropical F*ck Storm, Divide And Dissolve, and five other artists have formed this year's Australian Music Prize shortlist.

"This is about creating a unified system of money and data for the music industry globally as a way of incentivising everyone collaborating together,"

“We must continue to bang the drum as loud as we can for our members and advocate for their rights," said APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston.