Industry

As music tourism in the United States of America gets a big boost thanks to a newly-signed law, it's time to wonder if a similar undertaking should occur within Australia.

"Music made here is winning over global audiences and generating record international revenue, yet it is becoming harder to discover on the platforms we use every day," says APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston.

The 2026 event will also see Bad//Dreems inducted into the SA Music Hall Of Fame.

With legendary spots closing, a major report calls for a Night-Time Commissioner to get Canberra back on the live music map.

It's hard not to get excited about exclusive tees featuring INXS, Ninajirachi, The Presets, Becca Hatch, Baker Boy, and tributes to Doc Neeson, Bon Scott, and Rob Hirst.

"We are proud to combine Believe’s global capabilities with our own extensive experience in heavy and alternative music to create a compelling release option for heavy artists of any level."

"If it is used in a way that suggests we endorse any political statements or policies, Daddy Cool says that’s not cool," Wilson explains.

The program is designed to champion gender equality and diverse representation and to elevate artists and music practitioners in regional and remote areas.

Shortlist contenders include Genesis Owusu, Courtney Barnett, Karnivool, Julia Jacklin, Baker Boy, and more.

Dom Dolla's new label, Good Fortune Records, launches with a track from its just-signed first artists.

The latest edition of our regular venues round-up has all the vital information on Australia's live scene, including records being broken, openings, closings, a huge clash for WA, and much more.