Industry

Some of Australia's biggest names in the world of venues and promotion have made it into the latest Mid-Year Report from US trade mag Billboard.

Country music is reigning supreme in Australia lately, and as it's hitting harder, it's staying longer in the charts.

The latest report from the Australian Music Association shows that Pro Audio make up the big numbers in terms of retail value, but guitars aren't far behind.

"In the 13 years since the Live Music Office was established, the landscape has changed dramatically,” explains APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston.

“Amy brings significant depth to the role with over 17 years' experience in our business spanning product, technology, marketing and operations," says TEG CEO Cameron Hoy.

The Music’s Nick McDonald was on the ground, interviewing Spiderbait, Kate Ceberano, The Living End, and Vika & Linda, ahead of their inductions into the ARIA Hall of Fame. Here’s what they had to say about the milestone.

The former QMusic head will start in the newly-created role next month.

Well into his eighth decade, Paul McCartney is still one of the most prominent commanders of the charts – both here and abroad.

The new category comes alongside ARIA outlining its approach to AI-assisted works for the 2026 Awards.

"Joining Memory Music is a dream come true for us. It feels like our music finally has the right home," said Wayside's Thomas Davenport.

While cities around the country are exploring possibilities for their night-time economies, so too have a grants been issued to aid those seeking to improve the night life.