Industry

After beginning a “highly successful” pill testing trial in December, the Victorian government have announced plans to expand operations in the coming months.

Following a year that has seen Untitled Group sell 630,00 tickets to their myriad events, co-founder Christian Serrao reflects on the achievement and the company's growth.

"triple j isn’t the problem. Imagine a world without it. I’d rather not," Comerford wrote.

"Their newly restructured responsibilities will position them to continue driving AEG’s international growth," said AEG President and CEO Dan Beckerman.

The writing camp will feature special workshops and sessions helmed by Anna Lunoe, Willo, Graace, Thandi Phoenix and more.

Spotify has paid almost $60 billion to the music industry since its founding.

Three new theatre venues are expected to open up in The Star Sydney complex between the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026.

“Together, we're committed to delivering some of the industry's most exciting and unforgettable performances, ensuring OAF remains a hub for cutting-edge live music,” said Oxford Art Factory founder Mark Gerber.

From new venues to spaces closing down, takeovers, and more, here are the happenings around music venues across Australia.

Little River Band members, TEG's Geoff Jones, and other music names made it to this year's star-studded Australia Day Honours List.

In November, triple j announced that its long-running heavy music show, 'The Racket,' would end and promised to introduce a new show in 2025.

The year of the rat keeps on delivering, with MUDRAT's signing to Select Music Booking Agency serving as a sign of what's to come for the rising artist.