Jim Beam and Rolling Stone Team Up For SXSW Sydney
In Partnership with Jim Beam The Courtyard Presented by Rolling Stone at SXSW Sydney, hosted in partnership with Jim Beam, is officially over after four…
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Russell Crowe Could Soon Be Signing a Record Contract
Russell Crowe has revealed that he’s about to sign a record contract for the first time in almost two decades. The Hollywood legend appeared on…
Triple j Confirms 2023 Hottest 100 Dates & Details
The dates and details for triple j’s Hottest 100 are here. Today, triple j announced the essential dates all Australians need to know ahead of…
Jaxsta Becomes Vinyl Group Following Company Name Change
Jaxsta, Australia’s only ASX-listed music company, has changed its name. As revealed in an official press release, Jaxsta will now become Vinyl Group Ltd following…
Rolling Stone AU/NZ Unveils 50 Living Icons in Special Collector’s Edition
Rolling Stone AU/NZ publisher The Brag Media has revealed its next annual special collector’s edition, celebrating 50 of the most iconic stars from across Australia…
Jessica Ducrou, John Watson Named to Sound NSW Advisory Board (EXCLUSIVE)
Jessica Ducrou, co-CEO of Secret Sounds, organisers of Splendour In The Grass, and legendary artist manager John Watson are among the captains of industry appointed…
Kobalt Signs ‘Rare Talent’ 9lives to Global Deal
Hot producer 9lives signs with Kobalt for a worldwide publishing agreement, including global sync and creative services for his existing catalog and futures. The Hawkes…
Jands’ Shure Holiday Promotion Is Back and Bigger Than Ever
‘Tis the season for content creators and musicians to rejoice. Now in its seventh year, Jands presents the Shure Holiday promotion – it’s back and…
NSW Government’s Vibrancy Reforms Have Passed Parliament
After the lockouts and the lockdowns, a fresh set of reforms to usher-in a “new era for live music” in Sydney and New South Wales.…
Taylor Swift, The Wiggles Dominate 2023 Spotify Wrapped
It’s official: Taylor Swift was ubiquitous in Australians’ wildest dreams in 2023. The pop superstar reigns on Spotify’s 2023 Wrapped campaign for Australia, ahead of…
Concord Music Publishing’s Jaime Gough Reflects on 20-Year Milestone: ‘There Are No Limits to What We Can Achieve’
At 20 years (and counting), Concord Music Publishing ANZ is all grown up. Jaime Gough is guiding the music publisher into adulthood as managing director,…
Troye Sivan, Genesis Owusu, Gretta Ray Lead Australian Music Prize Nominations
Troye Sivan has a chance to add to his bulging collection of industry awards, this time with a chance for the 19th annual Australian Music…
From Triple J to TikTok and The Top 40: The Unusual Journey of Ocean Alley’s ‘Confidence’
Ocean Alley has all the confidence in the world right now. Five years after their breakthrough was declared song of the year by triple j…
‘Mushroom 50 Live’ a Ratings Winner For the Seven Network
Michael Gudinski would’ve predicted it: the Mushroom 50 Live concert was No. 1 in the ratings Sunday night (Nov. 26). The Seven Network hosted the…
5-Steps to a ‘Thriving’ Australian Music Industry: APRA AMCOS’ Dean Ormston Shares Blueprint
Apply a yardstick to Australia’s music industry, the results are always double-edged. Concerts are back, though margins are tight and 1,300 venues have disappeared in…
UNIFIED Grant 2023 Recipients Are Revealed
A long-term pathway program to support First Nations musicians, a dedicated industry meet-up for those with autism, ADHD and the introverts among us, and a…
Crowded House Has a No. 1 In the U.S. With ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over’
Thanks to the power of the small screen, Crowded House has an unexpected No. 1 in the United States. The ARIA Hall of Fame-inducted folk-rock…
Killing Heidi Continue to Trust Their Spirit at Inspired, Hit-Filled Wild Turkey Music 101 Live Session
Wild Turkey’s Music 101 platform was set up as a way of celebrating artists such as Killing Heidi, who have a history of trusting their…
Ticketek Launches Accessible Ticket Booking Platform
Ticketek, one of Australia’s two major ticketing agencies, is making it easier for people with a disability to get tickets to the show. Announced today,…
Patrick ‘Smiley’ Cleary Exits Neon Records
Neon Records boss Patrick “Smiley” Cleary has left the company, The Music Network can confirm. Cleary and Carl West headed the Australia-based electronic music specialist,…