Industry

"If one of our leading universities walks away from its responsibility, it sends a clear message that we don’t value the next generation of musicians."

The keynote is dubbed a must-attend for music industry professionals.

As Volume Australia puts its money where its mouth is to support Aussie acts, the nascent Volume Foundation will help export-ready Aussie acts as they bring their music overseas.

The unexpected change marks a major overhaul of the app’s functionality that’s been in the making for four years.

“It is an example of who we can be as a community, shown in real time," says managing director Stacia Goninon.

"The Commission has missed the mark entirely," said APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston.

From venue openings, to launches, upgrades, and on-ground damage, the latest venues round-up has all the important information about live music in Australia.

Music Australia's Export Development Fund has shared more than $1 million between 65 Australian artists, producers, composers and songwriters as part of its latest round of funding.

When infringement occurs at a political rally, for example, who can be sued?

CMAT, FKA twigs, Fontaines D.C. and Sam Fender have been nominated for the Mercury Prize in the past, while Wolf Alice and Pulp have each won the award once.

"A reminder to myself to enjoy the ride and not take things too seriously," says founder Luke Morton.

BIGSOUND 2026 will return to the Fortitude Valley in Brisbane in early September.