Industry

"The last two decades aren’t just a highlight of my career, they have BEEN my career," Zan Rowe said, farewelling over two decades on 'Friday Mornings.'

We've already seen local acts score some big name supports as a result of Michael's Rule, but how much of a difference is it making?

Shortlisted artists include Baker Boy, Ninajirachi, Ruel, MAY-A, Carla Wehbe, Charley, ASHWARYA, and many others.

“Our nightlife and creative industries need events like BIGSOUND, supporting them is supporting a thriving, connected future for our state.”

From RÜFÜS DÜ SOL and Ninajirachi to Spacey Jane, Adela, and many others, find out what Australia's music industry spun in 2025.

"We see a focus on local community as being an essential path forward in our vision for a thriving New South Wales music community."

“Using AI does not make your entry ineligible," says Harry Mason Jr. "It just makes you have to choose the right categories to be considered in.”

"I feel like Spotify is always kind of at the centre of culture, but on Wrapped day we are the centre of culture," says Ben Watts, Spotify's Head Of Music for Australia and New Zealand.

"It’s an incredible result for Australian music’s night of nights, and an even stronger outcome for Australian artists," said ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd.

Australian music is not disappearing, it’s simply going underground.