Industry

After more than 30 years as a prominent local, national, and international industry figure, Fiona Duncan now adds CEO of Music Victoria to her storied resumé.

"The first time we heard Fade’s music, it hit us like nothing we’d ever heard before—impossible to label, impossible to ignore,” said Astral People Recordings’ Head of Label, Chris Rigney.

After 14 years with UNIFIED Music Group, Chief Operating Officer Matthew Rogers is heading off to explore new experiences, highlights, and – most importantly – professional challenges.

“That’s why it’s just so important for the Federal Government to put money into festivals, to keep them alive and breaking acts.”

In a recent interview with The Music, Chugg explained why he believes some festivals, such as CMC Rocks and Laneway, thrive while the future of others looks bleak.

Freo.Social is “staring down the barrel” and asking for urgent action.

Watson will be presented with the Legacy Award at this year’s AAM Awards on Wednesday, 30 April.

Vinyl Group intends to file a crossclaim.

“Here’s a neat little jingle to usher in the dumb phone revolution of 2025,” the band said in a statement.

The free service will be held in a medical tent within festival grounds on Saturday, 1 March, and Sunday, 2 March.

One Of One has announced a collection of awards, grants, and scholarship opportunities to be presented at each of this year's breakfast events.