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R.I.P. Mark Moffatt at Age 74

by Paul Cashmere

Australian producer and one time pop star Mark Moffatt has died in Nashville at age 74.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, Mark Moffatt, producer, punk, The Saints

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English Teacher Win Mercury Prize

by Music-News.com

English Teacher have won the Mercury Prize.

Tagged as: 20s, English Teacher, indie rock, UK

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Screen Music Awards 2024 Has Three New Categories @apraamcos

by Noise11.com

The 2024 Screen Music Awards has recognised the changing landscape for the business and has added three new categories for 2024.

Tagged as: APRA, Australia, music industry, Screen Music Awards, Susie Yourself

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FENIX360’s Allan Klepfisz and Sandy Monteiro To Speak At M.I.C.S. On Youth Conference in Melbourne This Weekend

by Paul Cashmere

Allan Klepfisz and Sandy Monteiro, principals of FENIX360, the artist-centric multi-genre social media platform, will speak for the delegates of the M.I.C.S. on Youth youth music forum in Melbourne on Saturday.

Tagged as: Allan Klepfisz, Australia, conference, FENIX360, Forum, JMC Academy, M.I.C.S. On Youth, Melbourne, Sandy Monteiro

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Shit Show Kyle and Jackie O Continues To Stiff In Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

The Survey 5 Australian radio ratings are out and that KIIS-FM shit show Kyle & Jackie O has continued to stiff in Melbourne.

Tagged as: Australia, Kyle & Jackie O. KISSFM, radio, rating

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Nick Kontonicolas, Dawn DePhillips, Stephanie Wooten, Lynn Price and Stacey Schieffelin at the Journey, Def Leppard, Steve Miller Band concert New York 2024

Rock Legends Steve Miller, Journey and Def Leppard Treat New York To A “Live Music Masterclass”

by Noise11.com

Rock legend Steve Miller is currently touring North America with contemporary legends Journey and Def Leppard and Steve Miller is keeping up the pace. With three iconic acts on the bill this concert was essentially a “Rock Masterclass” . From the pulse of the audience with people dancing, people enjoying themselves, it was obvious the experience of all three bands, united energy at the five+ hour event. The Noise Network’s Chief Operating Officer Nick Kontonicolas was at the Queens, New York show at Citifields Mets baseball stadium.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Dawn DePhillips, Def Leppard, Joseph Wooten, Journey, Lynn Price, music industry, Nick Kontonicolas, rock, Stacey Schieffelin, Stephanie Wooten, Steve Miller, The Wooten Brothers, USA

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Missy Higgins AWITG on Sunday 19 November 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

The Artists Missy Higgins Skipped Over For The ARIA Hall of Fame

by Paul Cashmere

Missy Higgins released her debut album ‘The Sound of White’ in 2004 and yes it was huge. It was a number one album that year and she had two more number one albums in a row. A position in the ARIA Hall of Fame is warranted. But for FFS ARIA, how about these artists first:

Tagged as: ARIA, Australia, Hall of Fame, Missy Higgins, music industry

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Ian Kenny of Birds of Tokyo photo by Winston Robinson

Live at the Chapel Is Back With Birds Of Tokyo

by Paul Cashmere

The revered music brand ‘Live At The Chapel’ is returning with a new series of live music events from the historic Chapel Off Chapel in Melbourne.

Tagged as: 00s, Always Live, Australia, Birds Of Tokyo, Chapel Off Chapel, Live At The Chapel, rock

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Meredith 2024, the Line-up is Here and Leo Sayer Is On It

by Paul Cashmere

The 2024 Meredith Festival line-up is here with Jamie xx and Genesis Owusu up front and centre but you’ll also find the real deals down below with appearances from the legend Leo Sayer and a real blast from the past with the reformation of Essendon Airport, the band that became I’m Talking.

Tagged as: Angie McMahon, Australia, Ayebatonye, Barkaa, Billiam & The Split Bills, DJ PGZ, Essendon Airport, Fat White Family, Frenzee, Genesis Owusu, Glass Beams, Good Morning, In2stellar, Jamie XX, Keanu Nelson, Leo Sayer, Mainline Magic Orchestra, Mannequin Pussy, Meredith Festival, Mike, Mk.gee, Olof Dreijer, Party Dozen, Precious Bloom, Princess Superstar, The Central Australian Aboriginal Women’s Choir, The Dare, Victoria, Waxahatchee, Yara, Zapp

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Bluesfest To End in 2025 After One Final Festival

by Paul Cashmere

Bluesfest 36 will be the last Bluesfest ever in 2025.

Tagged as: Australia, bluesfest, music festival

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MTV Postpones VMAs Due To Harris trump Debate

by Music-News.com

The 2024 MTV Video Music Awards have been delayed to make way for a U.S. presidential election debate.

Tagged as: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, MTV, VMAs

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Port Phillip Council Launches Youth Soundcheck Survey

by Noise11.com

Port Phillip Council in Melbourne’s St Kilda district has launched its Youth Soundcheck survey to get a better understanding how to encourage young people to attend live music events.

Tagged as: City of Port Phillip, education, Heather Cunsolo, JMC Academy, M.I.C.S On Youth Tickets, Melbourne, St Kilda, Youth Soundcheck

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The Mercury Prize Nominees For 2024 Are…

by Music-News.com

The 2024 Mercury Prize 12 ‘Albums of the Year’ were announced on Thursday 25 July on BBC Radio 6 Music from 11am by Tom Ravenscroft (standing in for Mary Anne Hobbs).

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Charli XCX, pop, UK

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Music Business Attracted 19.2 Million Tourists To UK in 2023

by Music-News.com

UK Music, the collective voice of the UK music industry, today unveils new research into the value of gigs, concerts and festivals to local economies.

Tagged as: Beyonce, Glastonbury, music industry, UK

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R.I.P. Australian Radio Legend Ron E. Sparks Dies Aged 72

by Paul Cashmere

Ron E. Sparks, one of Australia’s most respected and professional broadcasters, has died from cancer at age 72.

Tagged as: 2DAYFM, 2SM, 70s, 80s, Australia, radio, Ron E Sparks, Triple M, WSFM

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Kyle and Jackie O Is A Million Dollar Failure For KIIS FM In Melbourne

by Paul Cashmere

Kyle and Jackie O’s entry into the Melbourne radio market has become the most expensive commercial failure in radio history.

Tagged as: Australia, Kyle and Jackie O, Melbourne, radio

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The 20th Australian Music Prize Prizemoney Increased To $50,000

by Paul Cashmere

The 20th AMP (Australian Music Prize) has had an increase into the prize pool with the $50,000 now going to the first prize winner.

Tagged as: Australia, Australian Music Prize, music industry, Scott Murphy, SoundMerch, The 20th AMP

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Indonesia’s Voice of Baceprot (VoB) Are Ones To Watch At Glastonbury This Weekend

by Paul Cashmere

Glastonbury has its usual mix of old, new, borrowed and blues lined up for this weekend and the new one to watch will be Indonesia’s Voice of Baceprot (aka VoB).

Tagged as: 20s, Indonesia, metal, VoB, Voice of Baceprot

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Announcement: BigSound Reveal First Acts for 2024

by Announcement

The first 70 names of this year’s BIGSOUND showcase lineup have today been announced, with some of the world’s finest performers making the bill. From Peking Duk’s Keli Holiday and Y.O.G.A projects, to Alex the Astronaut, dust, Dear Seattle, Sly Withers, Stand Atlantic, Gretta Ray, PEPTALK, total tommy, Noah Dillon and far beyond, Brisbane’s Fortitude

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Alex The Astronaut, Australia, folk, indie, pop

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Make Music Day Is Friday 21 June 2024

by Announcement

All the world is a stage, and this week the joy of music-making is stepping into the spotlight at home and abroad. Come and join the worldwide celebration of music this Friday June 21 with the return of Make Music Day, a global day dedicated to celebrating all things music-making.

Tagged as: Australia, Make Music Day, music industry

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Cash Savage Has Put Together A ‘Family Friendly Afternoon’ Show

by Paul Cashmere

Cash Savage Has Put Together A ‘Family Friendly Afternoon’ Show

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Australia, Cash Savage and the Last Drinks, Georgia Knight, Howl At The Moon, indie, Joshua Seymour, Kate Alexander, Nick Finch, Our Carlson, Real Sunnies, Rolling Blackouts DJs, Thomy Sloane & Lucy Waldron, Uncle Kutcha Edwards

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John Collins of Powerfinger Receives Member of the Order of Australia Honor

by Paul Cashmere

Powderfinger co-founder and bass player John Collins has received the Member of the Order of Australia for his services to the arts, music and the community.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, John Collins, Powderfinger, rock

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Recording Legend Bill Armstrong Donates Royalties From Historic Recordings To ARCA

by Paul Cashmere

Australian audio pioneer Bill Armstrong has donated his royalties from 42 historic Australian jazz recordings from his Bilarm Music and Swaggie Records labels.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, ARCA, Armstrong Studios, Australia, Australian Road Crew Association, Bill Armstrong, jazz, music industry

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Legends On The Lawn Was A Massive Success For Face To Face Touring

by Paul Cashmere

Legends On The Lawn was held 1 June 2024, Mackay Queensland. In an era of cancelled tours, this one was massive because the engineers of the event have perfected the touring formula.

Tagged as: Australia, Cold Chisel, Dance McDonald, Face To Face, Icehouse, Legends on the Lawn, live music, music event, Red Hot Summer, rock

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Live At The Gardens Is A New Event For Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne will host a new live music event when Live At The Gardens debuts in November.

Tagged as: A Day On The Green, Australia, Live At The Gardens, live music

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Sony Music Publishing Buys Past, Present and Future Songs of Kevin Parker

by Paul Cashmere

Sony Music Publishing Australia has acquired the works of Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Australia, Kevin Parker, rock, Tame Impala

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Russell Morris The Real Thing Symphonic Concert

AIR Awards Nominees Announced

by Paul Cashmere

The 2024 AIR Awards nominees have been revealed.

Tagged as: AIR Awards. Adelaide, Australia, music industry

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The Australian Music Vault Pays Homage To Bart Willoughby

by Noise11.com

The Australian Music Vault has a new display honoring the world of Bart Willoughby who was received the 2024 Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Service to Australian Music.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, Australia, Australia Music Vault, Bart Willoughby, indigenous, Ted Albert

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If APRA Can Reward Misogynist Act ONEFOUR Then Something Needs To Change

by Paul Cashmere

A misogynist rap song glorifying violence against women and sex acts has won the APRA Award for Most Performed Hip Hop / Rap song at the 2024 APRA Music Awards.

Tagged as: APRA AMCOS, Australia, music industry, ONEFOUR

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APRA Awards Winners For 2024 Announced

by Paul Cashmere

The APRA Awards have been revealed with The Teskey Brothers, Birds of Tokyo and Casey Barnes taking home awards this year.

Tagged as: AMCOS, APRA, APRA Awards, Australia, music industry

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The 2023 Screen Music Awards Nominees Revealed

APRA AMCOS and the AGSC (Australian Guild of Screen Composers) Screen Music Awards for 2023 will be held in Melbourne on 9 November, 2023.

October 5, 2023

Susie Youssef To Host The 2023 Screen Music Awards

The 2023 Screen Music Awards will return to Melbourne this year. The Screen Music Awards honors Australia’s finest creators of film, television, streaming, documentary and advertising music.

September 12, 2023

ANNOUNCEMENT: Applications now open for 2024 APRA Professional Development Awards

APRA AMCOS is proud to announce applications are now open for the 2024 APRA Professional Development Awards, a career-boosting initiative that has helped further the musical success stories of Gotye, Ecca Vandal, Melanie Dyer, Ngaiire, Angie McMahon, Yirrmal, Morgan Evans, Baker Boy, Amanda Cole, Jem Cassar-Daley and many more.

August 8, 2023

2023 APRA Music Awards Nominees Announced

The 2023 APRA Music Awards nominees have been announced ahead of the event taking place in Sydney on 27 April.

March 30, 2023

The Winners of the APRA AMCOS 2022 Screen Music Awards

The APRA AMCOS Screen Music Awards were held in Melbourne tonight (15 November) with dual wins going to dual winners Caitlin Yeo, William Barton, Richard Tognetti and Piers Burbrook de Vere.

November 15, 2022

Screen Music Awards To be Announced 15 November In Melbourne

APRA AMCOS will honour the creators of film, television, documentary and advertising music at the 21st Screen Music Awards in Melbourne/Naarm on Tuesday 15 November 2022.

September 29, 2022

2022 APRA AMCOS Art Music Awards Winners

The APRA AMCOS 2022 Art Music Awards have been held in Melbourne.

August 31, 2022