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Rockers Amyl and the Sniffers win APRA Song of the Year

Rockers Amyl and the Sniffers win APRA Song of the Year

Song of the Year has gone to punk rock powerhouse Amyl and the Sniffers at the APRA music awards.

Fans love Aussie acts but spend on gigs by global stars

Fans love Aussie acts but spend on gigs by global stars

Fans love Aussie acts but spend on gigs by global stars

Fans love Aussie acts but spend on gigs by global stars

Aussie music fans express strong support for local musicians but spend their cash seeing "once-in-a-lifetime" global tours instead, according to new research.

Diddy pleads not guilty to new charge as trial nears

Diddy pleads not guilty to new charge as trial nears

Diddy pleads not guilty to new charge as trial nears

Diddy pleads not guilty to new charge as trial nears

Sean "Diddy" Combs has pleaded not guilty to a new indictment that accused him of threatening to punish employees who didn't assist his sex trafficking scheme.

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Dad brings the country, daughter the indie-pop

Dad brings the country, daughter the indie-pop

Country star Troy Cassar-Daley has won a record 45 Golden Guitars, but his pop singer daughter Jem might soon be more famous.

Actors win top film awards - without being on screen

Actors win top film awards - without being on screen

At the 2025 AACTA Awards, motion capture performances and voice acting have been recognised for the first time.

Beyonce wins album of year Grammy for country record

Beyonce wins album of year Grammy for country record

Beyonce has secured the prestigious album of the year Grammy Award for her chart-topping country album Cowboy Carter.

Beyonce leads nominees for Grammys shaped by wildfires

Beyonce leads nominees for Grammys shaped by wildfires

The Recording Academy has reformatted the 67th Grammy Awards to help victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.

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'Drugs are illegal': premier's warning over test trial

'Drugs are illegal': premier's warning over test trial

'Drugs are illegal': premier's warning over test trial

'Drugs are illegal': premier's warning over test trial

Drug takers are being warned they could still be arrested despite a state government waving through a pill-testing trial at music festivals over the summer.

Troye Sivan, Royel Otis among the winners at 2024 ARIAs

Troye Sivan, Royel Otis among the winners at 2024 ARIAs

Troye Sivan, Royel Otis among the winners at 2024 ARIAs

Troye Sivan, Royel Otis among the winners at 2024 ARIAs

Pop star Troye Sivan and indie band Royel Otis have had a big night at the 2024 ARIAs, while Missy Higgins was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks bail again, cites new evidence

Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks bail again, cites new evidence

Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks bail again, cites new evidence

Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks bail again, cites new evidence

Sean "Diddy" Combs has proposed a new bail package that the music mogul says would justify releasing him from jail in the US.

Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for restraint after death

Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for restraint after death

Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for restraint after death

Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for restraint after death

Pop singer Cheryl has spoken of her grief at ex-partner Liam Payne's death and called for people to respect the former One Direction member's dignity.

One rainy day from disaster, tough times for festivals

One rainy day from disaster, tough times for festivals

One rainy day from disaster, tough times for festivals

One rainy day from disaster, tough times for festivals

Regional music festivals are facing a precarious future, as figures show Australian musicians are making record amounts overseas.

More Diddy sex assault claims, including against teen

More Diddy sex assault claims, including against teen

More Diddy sex assault claims, including against teen

More Diddy sex assault claims, including against teen

A new wave of lawsuits accuses Sean “Diddy” Combs of raping men and women and molesting a 16-year-old boy.

'Tay Tay tax' could raise $12m a year for live music

'Tay Tay tax' could raise $12m a year for live music

'Tay Tay tax' could raise $12m a year for live music

'Tay Tay tax' could raise $12m a year for live music

A levy on big concerts could raise an estimated $12 million a year to support Australian live music, an inquiry has been told.

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Quit stage diving at concerts, insurers tell musicians

Insurance companies want performers to stop stage diving and throwing things at Australian live music events, an inquiry has been told.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeks release as he awaits trial

Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs have filed an appeal notice over the decision to keep the singer behind bars while he awaits trial on sex trafficking charges.

K-pop phenomenon continues meteoric rise in Australia

The rise and rise of K-pop shows no sign of wavering in Australia, with fans hungry for more show, more fashion and more dance routines.

No harmony in sight as symphony's fight rises in tempo

Lawyers for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra have accused pianist Jayson Gillham of making outrageous demands, further intensifying their dispute.

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Don't Dream it's Over: Crowded House at final Bluesfest

Organisers of the the final Bluesfest are promising it will be 'one for the ages', featuring Crowded House, Vance Joy, Ocean Alley, and Tones and I.

Hitting the wrong note: musicians say AI will take jobs

Thousands of musicians say they will no longer be able to support themselves due to the impact of Artificial Intelligence, according to a major survey.

Jack White, Offspring come out and play at Always Live

US rockers The Offspring along with Jack White feature in Victoria's Always Live music program - but does the it help the struggling live music industry?

Ticket hesitation hits The Forum line-up, inquiry told

Artists have been pulling out of hoped-for gigs at famed live music venue The Forum as fans leave ticket purchases to the last minute, an inquiry has been told.

Streaming charts a course for ruinous music monoculture

Music streaming is creating a monoculture of imported music, with research showing Australian tunes are being swamped by North American artists.

Third child dies in UK attack, Taylor Swift 'in shock'

British police say a third child has died after a stabbing at a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga class.

Even hit band Teen Jesus struggles to make rock pay

A levy on tickets to artists such as Taylor Swift could help the likes of Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, whose musicians still have to work other jobs.

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