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Anthem and Bolster Join Forces to Supercharge Entertainment Marketing

In a move set to reshape the landscape of live entertainment marketing, Anthem Group has announced a strategic investment in Bolster Group, one of Australia’s most decorated music and culture marketing agencies. While Bolster will maintain its independence, the alliance signals a new era of audience insight, data-driven growth, and campaign innovation across theatre, music, and major events.

Tagged as: Anthem Group, audience insights, Bolster Group, cultural marketing, entertainment marketing, festival marketing, live events, music marketing, theatre marketing, ticket sales

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Shirley Strachan Skyhooks (photo from skyhooks-music.com)

Shirley Strachan of Skyhooks Left Us 24 Years Ago Today 29 August

by Paul Cashmere

It’s hard to believe it’s been 24 years since Australia lost one of its most iconic musical sons—Graeme “Shirley” Strachan, the charismatic lead singer of Skyhooks. Today, on 29 August 2025, fans, friends, and fellow musicians remember the voice that defined a generation, the performer whose presence lit up stages, and the personality who made Australian rock both fun and unforgettable.

Tagged as: 24th anniversary, 70s, Australia, Australian music history, Australian rock, Blue Jeans, I’m Normal, pop, rock, Shirl tribute, Shirley Strachan, Shirley Strachan albums, Skyhooks, Skyhooks hits

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Jordan Davis, Old Dominion and Riley Green to Headline CMC Rocks QLD 2026

by Paul Cashmere

Australia’s biggest international country music festival, CMC Rocks QLD, will return to Willowbank in 2026 with a heavyweight lineup led by Jordan Davis, Old Dominion and Riley Green. The festival runs from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 March 2026, bringing together a mix of Nashville hitmakers, international newcomers and Australian favourites for three days of country music, mateship and memories.

Tagged as: Chugg Entertainment, CMC Rocks QLD 2026, country music festival Australia, Ipswich, Jordan Davis, Old Dominion, Queensland festivals, Riley Green

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On This Day In Music History August 29

by Noise11.com

August 29 is a day that echoes with some of music’s most significant milestones. It marks the birth of Michael Jackson, the “King of Pop,” whose influence on music, dance, and culture remains unmatched. On this day, The Beatles performed their final scheduled concert at Candlestick Park, closing the chapter on their touring years, while Roy Orbison released “Oh, Pretty Woman,” destined to become one of rock’s timeless classics. Michael Jackson also released Bad, the follow-up to Thriller, while in more recent times Kanye West unveiled Donda. With moments of farewell, reinvention, and groundbreaking releases, August 29 holds a unique place in the story of modern music.

Tagged as: Michael Jackson, music history, On this day

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Environmental Music Prize 2025: Last Chance For Entries As Australia’s Eco-Anthem Award Grows

by Noise11.com

The Environmental Music Prize, an award that celebrates artists using music to connect people to nature and drive environmental action, is now open for entries for 2025 – but not for long. Submissions close this Sunday, 31 August 2025.

Tagged as: Australia, Environmental Music Prize, music industry

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Jelly Roll Adds Townsville Show with Shaboozey & Busby Marou For A Homecoming at Queensland Country Bank Stadium

by Noise11.com

Grammy-nominated star Jelly Roll has announced a brand-new show in Townsville as part of his Down Under 2025 Tour for Face To Face Touring. The addition comes after overwhelming demand, making Townsville the northernmost stop on his first ever visit to Australia and New Zealand. The show will take place on 6 November 2025 at Queensland Country Bank Stadium, with a festival-style stage setup on the field and an all-ages audience.

Tagged as: Australian Tour, Busby Marou, country, Drew Bainbridge, Face To Face Touring, Jelly Roll, Shaboozey, Townsville, USA

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Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2025 Unveils Biggest Line-Up In Its History

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne is set to swing harder than ever this spring, with the Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF) 2025 unveiling its most ambitious program to date. From 17 to 26 October, the city will host more than 500 artists from 18 countries, presenting over 150 performances across 40 venues.

Tagged as: Australia, Harry Connick Jr, live music, Melbourne International Jazz Festival

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On This Day in Music History August 28

by Noise11.com

August 28 stands out in music history as a day of endings, beginnings, and cultural milestones. It was on this date that The Beatles played their last official concert at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park, closing the book on their touring years, while Bob Dylan first crossed paths with the band, sparking a new creative direction. Tammy Wynette recorded her defining anthem “Stand by Your Man,” and Tina Turner reached No.1 in the US with “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” cementing her comeback. The day also brought landmark albums from Big Brother and the Holding Company, The Velvet Underground, and R.E.M., while later generations would see Beyoncé and Florence Welch born on this date. August 28 continues to resonate as a turning point where legacies were launched and legends redefined.

Tagged as: Metallica, music history, music industry, On this day

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AXEAN Festival 2025 Reveals Star-Studded Final Lineup Across Southeast Asia

by Noise11.com

Southeast Asia’s premier music export platform, AXEAN Festival, has unveiled its final lineup for this year’s edition, promising two days of electrifying performances across three stages at Jimbaran Hub, Bali. Set for September 13–14, 2025, the festival will showcase 43 acts from Indonesia and across the region, blending established names with rising independent talent.

Tagged as: Alex Teh, AVHATH, AXEAn Festival, Banda Neira, Billyrrom., Blindfold, Capt’n Trips and the Kid, Confined White, DJ Love, Dongker x Jason Ranti, DOOR PLANT, Fauxe, Feel Koplo x Toxicdev!, Gozal, Grizzly Cluive, Indonesia, Jangar, Johnny Mafia, Kelompok Penerbang Roket, L’Alphalpha, La Cima Cartel, Lustbass, MANJA, Ministry Of, Morbid Monke, One Click Straight, S.O.L.E., Sandstorm of Youth, Shanghai Quitian, Shye, SIMILE LAND, sourmilk, Su San, Terrer, Valentina Ploy, Xandega

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CrewCare Opens Doors to Careers in Live Music With “Pathways to Jobs in Live Music” NSW Program 2025

by Noise11.com

The Australian live music industry is built on the people who work behind the curtain. From the audio engineer who balances the mix to the lighting technician who sets the stage ablaze with colour, live shows depend on skilled crew. Now, a new initiative spearheaded by CrewCare is giving the next generation of backstage talent the chance to break into the industry with real training and real jobs.

Tagged as: Australia, CrewCare, music industry

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Melbourne Youth Orchestras Launch The Big Busk at Queen Victoria Market

by Noise11.com

Melbourne Youth Orchestras will debut The Big Busk in 2025, transforming Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market into a full-day celebration of music and fundraising on Saturday 20 September.

Tagged as: Australia, education, Melbourne, Melbourne Youth Orchestra, Queen Victoria Market, The Big Busk

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Miami Horror, Sneaky Sound System and Bag Raiders to Headline Live at the Gardens 2025 in Melbourne

by Noise11.com

Melbourne’s Live at the Gardens series will hit euphoric heights this November with a triple-bill of Australian electronic heavyweights. Miami Horror, Sneaky Sound System and Bag Raiders will join forces for a one-night-only dancefloor celebration under the stars at the Royal Botanic Gardens on Saturday, 29 November 2025.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Bag Raiders, dance, electronica, Live At The Gardens, miami horror, Sneaky Sound System

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On This Day In Music History 27 August

by Noise11.com

Here are the major music events, births, deaths and album releases on this day in music for 27 August:

Tagged as: music history, music industry, On this day, The Clash

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Salt-N-Pepa Double Down: “Time to Fight for Our Rights” in Copyright Clash with Universal

by Noise11.com

Salt-N-Pepa are, taking on Universal Music Group in a battle over copyright ownership that could reshape how legacy artists control their music. Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton launched their lawsuit earlier this year, accusing Universal of unlawfully blocking their attempts to exercise termination rights, provisions in U.S. copyright law that allow artists to reclaim their work 35 years after handing it over in early contracts. Salt-N-Pepa say they followed every legal step, yet Universal refused their claim.

Tagged as: 90s, pop, rap, Salt N Pepa, USA

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Purple Disturbance Sign With New World Artists, Lock In Major Tour Dates

by Noise11.com

Purple Disturbance, the fierce and uncompromising post-punk/alt-rock four-piece from New South Wales, have officially joined forces with New World Artists, the booking agency behind some of Australia’s most trailblazing acts. For a young band already turning heads with their volatile live shows and razor-edged songs, this deal puts them on a major platform heading into 2026.

Tagged as: Australia, Beddy Rays, Dune Rats, Frenzal Rhomb, Goons of Doom, Grinspoon, live music, New World Artists, Purple Disturbance, The Screaming Jets

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On This Day In Music History 26 August

by Noise11.com

Here are the major music events, births, deaths and album releases on this day in music for 26 August:

Tagged as: Alicia Keys, music industry, On This Day in Music History

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On This Day In Music History August 25

by Noise11.com

Here are the major music events, births, deaths and album releases on this day in music for 25 August:

Tagged as: Brice Springsteen, music history, On this day, Paul Simon

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Charlie Watts, The Rolling Stones (photo by Ros O'Gorman)

On This Day in Music History 24 August

by Noise11.com

Here are the major music events, births, deaths and album releases on this day in music for 24 August:

Tagged as: Charlie Watts, music history, On The Day

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The Art Music Awards 2025 Winners List

by Paul Cashmere

The 2025 Art Music Awards were celebrated in grand style at Sydney’s City Recital Hall on Thursday, 21 August, bringing together Australia’s leading voices in contemporary classical, jazz, experimental music and sound art. Presented by APRA AMCOS and the Australian Music Centre (AMC), the event recognised outstanding achievement, innovation, and contribution across the national art music community.

Tagged as: AMCOS, APRA, Art Music Awards, music industry

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On This Day In Music 21 August

by Noise11.com

Here are the major music events, births, deaths and album releases for 21 August:

Tagged as: Kylie Minogue, music history, On this day

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On This Day In Music 20 August

by Noise11.com

Here are the major music events, births, deaths and album releases for 20 August:

Tagged as: On This Day in Music

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Lady Gaga Photo credit Frank LeBon suppilied by Universal

On This Day In Music 19 August

by Noise11.com

Major music events from 19 August. On this day in music history:

Tagged as: August 19, Lady Gaga, music history, On this day

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Wildlands Festival Returns to Brisbane and Perth in 2026

by Noise11.com

Wildlands Festival is officially returning for Summer 2026, with organisers confirming two massive editions in Brisbane on New Year’s Day and Perth on January 3rd.

Tagged as: Australia, music festival, untitled, Wildlands Festival

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On This Day in Music History 18 August

by Noise11.com

Here are the key events that happened on this day in music for 18 August:

Tagged as: music history, music industry, On this day

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The Monkees with Peter Tork and Micky Dolenz perform at the Palais in St Kilda as part of their 50th anniversary tour on Wednesday 7 December 2016. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

On This Day In Music History August 17

by Noise11.com

Here are the key events that happened on this day in music for 17 August:

Tagged as: Monkees, music history, On this day

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Album Releases Scheduled for 15 August 2025

by Noise11.com

Here is a list of notable albums released 15 August 2025.

Tagged as: Album releases, music industry, music releases

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On This Day In Music History 15 August

by Noise11.com

Here are the key music highlights for 15 August.

Tagged as: August 15, music history, On this day

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On This Day In Music History August 14

by Noise11.com

Here are the key events in music history of 14 August.

Tagged as: music history, On this day, The Who

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Applications for 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards Are Now Open

by Announcement

APRA AMCOS is calling on all songwriter and composer members at pivotal stages of their careers to apply for the 2026 APRA Professional Development Awards (PDAs).

Tagged as: ARPA AMCOS, Australia, music industry, Professional Development Awards

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Rivers Cuomo, Weezer, Photo By Ros O'Gorman

Tool, Garbage, Weezer To Play Good Things 2025

by Paul Cashmere

Good Things is back for 2025 with Tool, Weezer and Garbage leading the 2025 line-up.

Tagged as: Australia, Garbage, Good Things, music festival, Tool, Weezer

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