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APRA And CISAC Mark 100 Years As Global Copyright Leaders Convene In Sydney

APRA and CISAC unite in Sydney to celebrate a century of creators' rights advocacy, with APRA and CISAC confronting the accelerating impact of Generative AI on the global creative economy.

March 4, 2026
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Bob ‘Bongo’ Starkie Memorial Concert Footage Expands With New Performances

Newly released footage from the Bob ‘Bongo' Starkie memorial show at Archie's Creek Hotel captures more of the Skyhooks guitarist's enduring legacy and the community that celebrated his life

March 2, 2026
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John Hammond Blues Guitar Pioneer Dies Aged 83

Influential American blues artist JOHN HAMMOND, whose six-decade career preserved and reinterpreted traditional blues for modern audiences, has died at the age of 83.

March 2, 2026
Neil Sedaka
Neil Sedaka Dead At 86, Pop Pioneer Behind Breaking Up Is Hard To Do And Laughter In The Rain Remembered

Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, whose timeless pop catalogue shaped early rock and roll and powered a remarkable career revival in the 1970s, has died aged 86, leaving behind one of popular music's most enduring songbooks.

February 28, 2026
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Eso Of Bliss N Eso Hospitalised, Perth Show Postponed As Recovery Begins

Australian hip-hop group Bliss N Eso have postponed their upcoming Perth performance after Eso was hospitalised, with the band confirming the rapper is expected to recover but requires time to rest.

February 27, 2026
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Isaac Hayes Estate Settles Copyright Lawsuit Against Donald Trump

The family of Soul legend Isaac Hayes has reached a resolution with Donald Trump over the unauthorized use of the classic track Hold On, I'm Coming.

February 25, 2026
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NATSIMO Announces Three New Lifecycle Grant Streams For Indigenous Creators

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Music Office, NATSIMO, has launched the 2026 round of Lifecycle Grants to support marketing, recording, and touring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander music creators.

February 25, 2026
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Anthem Strengthens Leadership Team With Phil Day And Ben Birchall Appointments

International entertainment consultancy Anthem has bolstered its executive leadership with the arrival of Phil Day as Executive Director Strategy and Ben Birchall as Executive Director Brand.

February 25, 2026
Jon English performs at the Palais Theatre on 21 October 2007.
Jon English Returns With Three Definitive Releases

A landmark moment in the legacy of Jon English sees the Australian singer, actor and stage icon celebrated with three major album releases, revisiting and reimagining his extraordinary career

February 24, 2026
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2026 Lighthouse Award Opens Applications For Women And Gender Diverse Artist Managers

The 2026 Lighthouse Award, honouring Linda Gebar, offers a $5,000 grant to support the next generation of Australian music managers

February 24, 2026
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Willie Colón, The Architect Of Salsa And Fania Legend, Dies Aged 75

Legendary trombonist, composer, and social activist Willie Colón has passed away, leaving behind a monumental legacy that defined the New York salsa sound and transformed Latin music into a global cultural force.

February 23, 2026
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Elvis Costello Celebrates 40 Years Of King Of America

British Songwriter Elvis Costello Reaches A Milestone For His Landmark Americana Transformation

February 20, 2026
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Amy Taylor And Amyl & The Sniffers Face New Copyright Counterclaims From Photographer Jamie Nelson

Photographer Jamie Nelson takes legal action against Amy Taylor and Amyl & The Sniffers, challenging alleged misuse of her work

February 18, 2026
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Dylan Alcott’s Ability Fest Returns To Melbourne With Electronic Lineup At The Timber Yard

Ability Fest, founded by Dylan Alcott, embraces a new warehouse venue and fully electronic lineup for 2026

February 18, 2026
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Amanda Pelman Reflects On An Evolving Music Industry In Four Weddings And An Encore

Amanda Pelman explores family, four marriages and a front-row view of the music industry from the 1980s to today

February 18, 2026
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Billy Steinberg Dies At 75, Songwriter Behind Like A Virgin, Eternal Flame And I Touch Myself

Billy Steinberg, the American songwriter whose words defined some of the most enduring pop hits of the past four decades including Divinyls’ I Touch Myself, has died aged 75.

February 17, 2026
OneRepublic
OneRepublic Thrill Melbourne Crowd At Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Melbourne witnessed a spectacular night of pop-rock mastery as OneRepublic brought their Sweet Escape tour to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on 15 February 2026, delivering a set that celebrated over a decade of chart-topping hits. Frontman Ryan Tedder led the American band through a career-spanning journey, mixing high-energy anthems with intimate storytelling that left fans both awestruck and deeply connected.

February 16, 2026
John Farnham World Record Singalong Announcement At Sidney Myer Music Bowl
We Are The Voice Announces Line-Up For World Record Singalong At Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Thousands Of Fans Will Celebrate At We Are The Voice In Melbourne This March, As The Farnham Band Reunites To Attempt A World Record And Support Head And Neck Cancer Australia

February 12, 2026
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Amanda Pelman To Launch Four Weddings And An Encore At Melbourne’s Avenue Bookstore

Amanda Pelman returns to Melbourne to celebrate the release of Four Weddings And An Encore, a candid memoir tracing Amanda Pelman's journey through the Australian and international music industries

February 12, 2026
Andrew Ranken of The Pogues
The Pogues Drummer Andrew Ranken Dies Aged 72

Founding member and rhythmic architect Andrew Ranken shaped The Pogues' Celtic punk sound from their earliest London pub shows to global success.

February 12, 2026
Joseph Wooten Reunion of the Heart
Joseph Wooten Unites With Kim Mont For Valentine’s Day Single Reunion Of The Heart

Joseph Wooten steps into 2026 with a deeply personal new release as he teams with Kim Mont on the soulful single Reunion Of The Heart, marking a significant creative moment for the acclaimed musician.

February 12, 2026
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Greg Brown Death Marks The Passing Of A Defining Cake Architect

The death of Greg Brown, founding guitarist and key songwriter of Cake, removes one of the most distinctive creative voices to emerge from American alternative rock in the 1990s, with Brown's work continuing to resonate deeply across generations of musicians and listeners.

February 11, 2026
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Bob Starkie Party To End All Parties Celebrates A Skyhooks Life At Archie’s Creek

Skyhooks guitarist Bob Starkie was honoured at the Bob Starkie Party To End All Parties, celebrating his music, his friendships and his lasting impact on Australian rock culture.

February 10, 2026
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ARIA Charts Under Fire As Radio Proves It Is Still Carrying Australian Artists

ARIA has again pointed the finger at commercial radio while the only Australian song in the current ARIA Top 40 belongs to Tame Impala, raising fresh questions about how the charts are compiled and who is really supporting local music.

February 10, 2026
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Guns N’ Roses To Headline 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final Sunday Concert

Guns N' Roses will bring their world-conquering catalogue and new music to Adelaide as headliners of the 2026 bp Adelaide Grand Final Sunday Concert, closing Australia's biggest domestic motorsport event with a landmark live performance.

February 10, 2026
Bad Bunny at 2026 Super Bowl N11
Bad Bunny Turns Super Bowl Halftime Into A Puerto Rican Cultural Statement

Bad Bunny delivered a Super Bowl Halftime Show that placed Puerto Rican identity, heritage and unity at the centre of the biggest sporting broadcast in the world.

February 9, 2026
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Television Bassist Fred Smith Dies Aged 77

Television bassist Fred Smith, a foundational figure of the New York punk and art rock movement, has died at the age of 77, leaving behind a body of work that helped define one of the most influential bands to emerge from CBGB in the 1970s.

February 9, 2026
Brad Arnold of Three Doors Down photo from the band Facebook tribute
Brad Arnold Of 3 Doors Down Dead At 47 After Cancer Battle

3 Doors Down founder and frontman Brad Arnold has died aged 47, leaving behind a catalogue of songs that defined mainstream American rock in the early 2000s.

February 8, 2026
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Shinedown Withdraw From Rock The Country Festival Amid Fan Backlash

Shinedown say their decision to step away from Rock The Country reflects the band's long-held belief in unity through music, with Shinedown emphasising that their responsibility is to their audience above all else.

February 7, 2026
Dee Snider of Twisted Sister
Twisted Sister Cancel 50th Anniversary Shows As Dee Snider Steps Away

Health issues force the abrupt end of the band's long planned return, casting uncertainty over the future of one of heavy metal's most enduring names.

February 6, 2026