Industry

As young social media users face an all-encompassing ban this December, we need to ask how music-lovers will continue to find their new favourites.

With more than 105 million album sales in the US alone, Taylor Swift is the only female act to be found within a very exclusive musical club.

The Music's Power 50 is returning after a six year hiatus. Where did it go and why is it back?

APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston, ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd, and musicians including Adam Briggs and Paul Dempsey presented a united front to the Senate inquiry.

"This year’s finalists showcase the incredible range of independent voices and stories our community continues to produce," said MusicSA CEO Christine Schloithe.

The company's founding CEO will become Executive Chairman in January.

Raya Meredith is also the lead plaintiff in a class action suit against the NSW government regarding illegal strip searches at music festivals.

The Live Music Venues Alliance aims to protect and promote independent music and performance spaces across NSW.

"This proposal masquerades as a 'productivity measure' when it prioritises the commercial interests of global technology companies over Australian workers and industries."

"Australian music workers show up 365 days a year, and AusMusic T-Shirt Day is our chance to show up for them."

From red tape being cut in NSW, to departures, venue upgrades, and more, the latest venues round-up has all the essential information about live music in Australia.

"Making gigs easier to put on will push the Australian music scene forward, give new bands a stage, and strengthen our festival culture."