Industry

"The Commission has missed the mark entirely," said APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston.

From venue openings, to launches, upgrades, and on-ground damage, the latest venues round-up has all the important information about live music in Australia.

Music Australia's Export Development Fund has shared more than $1 million between 65 Australian artists, producers, composers and songwriters as part of its latest round of funding.

When infringement occurs at a political rally, for example, who can be sued?

CMAT, FKA twigs, Fontaines D.C. and Sam Fender have been nominated for the Mercury Prize in the past, while Wolf Alice and Pulp have each won the award once.

"A reminder to myself to enjoy the ride and not take things too seriously," says founder Luke Morton.

BIGSOUND 2026 will return to the Fortitude Valley in Brisbane in early September.

“People are definitely spending more,” reports Destroy All Lines' Chris O’Brien.

The 2025 SA Music Awards will take place at a huge new venue this October.

The 'new' ARIA Charts highlight serious progress, but also that the job isn't finished.

"People want to enjoy their life, do great things, and go and see great live music.”

Rowntree advised the next generation of musicians to get on stages and let go of the idea of being “bedroom producers.”