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

Christie Eliezer, Journalist

Christie Eliezer

Christie Eliezer is the Melbourne-based Australasian Bureau Chief of Pollstar and industry columnist for Mixdown. He was a long-time senior journalist with The Music Network, weekly columnist for Immedia!, Special Project Editor at Beat and Australian/New Zealand Bureau Chief for Billboard. Getting his start as Features Editor at Juke and Contributing Editor of Rolling Stone Australia, his half a dozen books include High Voltage: 7 Movers & Shakers of the Australian Music Industry and the Music Managers Forum’s Introduction to the Music Industry.

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The Wool Store
Venues: Showground’s Best Year, Victoria Reviews Live Rules, Snoop Dogg's Aussie Show Investigated, Meltdowns, & More
From a RÜFÜS DU SOL DJ set, Adelaide losing two beloved bars, Woodford Folk Festival's new powered campsites, and more, the latest venues round-up has all the essential information about live music in Australia.
Industry / News
Oasis at Marvel Stadium
Live Nation Heading For Record 2025, Forecasting 160 Million Ticket Sales
"Strong fan demand drove another record quarter, as we continue to attract more fans to more shows globally,” says President and CEO Michael Rapino.
Industry / News
Casey Barnes @ Groundwater Country Music Festival
Venues: Sydney Entering Live Music Boom, Crowd Records, Meltdowns, Awards & Pepper Spray Rage!
From a new arena, new owners, new curfews, and more, the latest venues round-up has all the essential information about live music in Australia.
Industry / Feature
Savannah In The Round
Funding Boost For Country Music, First Nations, Festivals After Tourism Draws
As country and First Nations music festivals continue to bring in the tourism dollars, governments across the country are ensuring the events are locking in the funds they need to continue.
Features / Music
Tenacious D, Tyler, The Creator & Azealia Banks
10 Times International Music Stars Clashed With Australia
While Australia might seem like a dream location for some performers, a handful of artists have had a complicated and contentious history with the country.
Industry / Feature
Anita's Theatre
Anita’s Theatre Celebrates 100th Anniversary With Live Music & Community Reach-Out
The venue has also launched its Encore Club, celebrating the acts who have graced its stages five or more times.
Industry / News
Flyying Colours @ Crown & Anchor Hotel
Venues: Entertainment Precincts, New Launches, Meltdowns, Name Changes & More Gigs
From expanded special entertainment precincts, venue launches, meltdowns and more, the latest venues round-up has all the essential information about live music in Australia.
Industry / News
Hatsune Miku / LÂLKA
Asia Pop’s Virtual Stars Widening Their Fan Base in Australia & NZ
From Hatsune Miku to KPop Demon Hunters, Australians are embracing Asian virtual pop stars.
Features / Music
Harry Vanda
How Old Can You Be Before You Make Your First Solo Record?
Harry Vanda has been a star since The Easybeats' days, but he's defied expectations by releasing his first solo single last month, aged 79.
Industry / News
Waxahatchee @ Meredith Music Festival
REPORT: Music Overtakes Sport As #1 Passion For Gen Z In Australia
A new report from Vevo deep dives into the economic impact of music superfans.
Industry / News
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s ‘Showgirl’ Already In Top Five Grossing Concert Movies Of All Time
As Taylor Swift releases another massive album, its visual counterpart has already shot to the top of the highest-grossing list.
Industry / Feature
Crowds await FIDLAR.
The Real Reasons Why Gen Z Get Tattoos Of Their Music Heroes
Music is no stranger to the concept of superfans, but more and more fans are going the extra mile to solidify their admiration of their favourite acts.
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