Fresh Finds: Class Of 2025 – Aussie Acts To Add To Your Playlist

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Emily Copeland, Kelis, Tones and I, Fred Leone
BIGSOUND Unveils Festival & Conference Schedule, Adds Over 50 New Speakers
Tones And I, Fred Leone, ABC's Head of Music, Emily Copeland, and many more have been added to this year's massive BIGSOUND.
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James Baker
Support Act Launches Fundraising Appeal For Legendary Aus Drummer James Baker
James Baker, who has performed with some of Australia’s all-time greatest rock acts, is in dire need of support.
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Macario De Souza (centre) at Sony Music Publishing
Macario De Souza Signs With Sony Music Publishing
The acclaimed musician and filmmaker (also known as Kid Mac) says he’s “pumped to be releasing new music soon”.
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Void Of Vision
Void Of Vision's Jack Bergin Talks The Aussie Heavy Music Scene 'Cracking The International Market'
Ahead of his Indie-Con appearance next week, Void Of Vision's Jack Bergin details the best things about Australian music.
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Natalie Strijland
Natalie Strijland: ‘Brisbane Could Be The Home Of Live Music In Australia’
Queensland’s peak music association, QMusic, underwent significant changes at the top last week.
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Basil Cook
Basil Cook Departs ABC Music
"I have had the privilege to work with some truly amazing bands, artists, managers, and staff over the years,” Basil Cook said of his time at ABC Music.
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Lithe
Melbourne Hip-Hop Artist Lithe Tops Spotify Aussie Music Global Impact List
The list also tracked the impact of Royel Otis, The Kid LAROI, Keith Urban, Dom Dolla, Tones And I, and more.
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Triple J, Triple M Forced Off Air Through 'Bluescreen' IT Chaos
"Turns out it's not just us - half the world isn't working right now," reads a post from The Night Shift on Triple M.
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Bring Me The Horizon @ Qudos Bank Arena
UK Survey Sees Artist Fees Dropping
Out of the artists surveyed, just 17% reported increased gig fees, while 54% of participants reported no change.
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The Kid LAROI, Barkaa
The Kid LAROI & Barkaa Lead National Indigenous Music Awards Nominations
While The Kid LAROI and Barkaa have been nominated for three awards each, Budjerah, Electric Fields, and 3% are up for two awards each.
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RVG
Our Golden Friend & Collective Artists Plot Free Indie-Con Party Starring RVG'S Romy Vager
The Indie-Con party takes place on the first night of the three-day event: Wednesday, 31 July.
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Instagram Reels
Instagram Gives Reels A Musical Boost With 20-Song Multitrack Update
It comes as Meta pushes harder for Instagram Reels to be a strong competitor to TikTok.