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IceBar

IceBar Is Preparing To Open At Surfer's Paradise

After its success in Melbourne, the move to Surfer’s – where people need an IceBar the most – is genius.

TLC

TLC Announce 2024 Australian Tour

The 90s R&B icons will be joined by special guests Busta Rhymes and En Vogue.

Industry / News

SoundMerch Australian Music Prize Reveals 2023 Shortlist

“I’m thrilled that we again have a very strong and incredibly diverse Shortlist."

The Prodigy @ RAC Arena

The Prodigy Alter Lyrics To 'Smack My B*tch Up' Live In London

The rave band haven’t commented on the lyrical change.

Industry / Event

Katja Krstic's Ausmusic T-Shirt Day collection

Two Ultimate Band T-Shirt Collectors Discuss The Impact Of Ausmusic T-Shirt Day

Support Act's Katja Krstic and supporter Cheryl Crabtree are sharing their support for this year’s Ausmusic T-Shirt Day, which takes place on Thursday, 30 November.

Industry / News

WA Venue Convenients Closed Permanently

Citing “rising costs of rents, insurances, wages, liquor, interest rates and tax”, the venue has closed permanently.

HMV Reopens In London… Is Physical Music Back?

The re-opened HMV will stock 20,000 vinyl records and CD albums, over 8,000 Blu-Ray and DVD products, and other music technology items.

Web Story / Gallery

Illy

Live Review: Queenscliff Music Festival 2023

Rain or shine - Queenscliff Music Festival brings love and warmth to all in attendance.

Industry / News

'Critical Support': Vic Govt Backs Music Workers With More Funding

The Allan Labor Government’s boost for Support Act arrives just days ahead of this year’s Ausmusic T-Shirt Day.

Industry / News

NSW Greens Accuse Police Of 'Price Gouging' & 'Killing' Music Festivals

The behaviour of NSW Police has been perceived as “excessive, antagonistic and uneven in its enforcement”.

'Australian Idol' 2024 Airdate Revealed

The 2024 season of 'Australian Idol' stars returning hosts Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie, while Marcia Hines is expected to join Amy Shark and Kyle Sandilands on the judging panel.

Web Story / Gallery

Yothu Yindi

Live Review: Fifty Years Of Making Noise - Mushroom 50 @ Rod Laver Arena

Celebrating Mushroom’s 50th anniversary by travelling through the history and legacy of the label in song and stories was something to behold.

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