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Dance group hits back after venue turfed for padel ball

Dance group hits back after venue turfed for padel ball

Organisers of a popular dance event are complaining they have been forced to move their venue of the last three years, to make way for padel ball courts.

Powderfinger add more gigs to sold-out reunion tour

Powderfinger add more gigs to sold-out reunion tour

Powderfinger add more gigs to sold-out reunion tour

Powderfinger add more gigs to sold-out reunion tour

One of the nation's most popular groups have added gigs in Perth, Canberra and Hobart to their sold-out reunion tour following a massive response from fans.

Consuming AI art compared with 'eating McDonald's'

Consuming AI art compared with 'eating McDonald's'

Consuming AI art compared with 'eating McDonald's'

Consuming AI art compared with 'eating McDonald's'

Australia's screen composers are warning against the creeping use of AI to generate soundtracks, likening the trend to a non-stop diet of fast food.

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Artful Dodger soundtrack composer asked to fix AI music

Artful Dodger soundtrack composer asked to fix AI music

One of Australia's most awarded film composers says he has been asked to recreate AI-generated soundtracks, and "fix up" music made using the technology.

How a humble band rode the Orient express to fame

How a humble band rode the Orient express to fame

The announcement of a 2027 tour by beloved Australian band Powderfinger has made many people happy - and they've never forgotten where it all began.

Cryptic campaign points to Powderfinger reunion

Cryptic campaign points to Powderfinger reunion

Mysterious billboards and social media postings from Australian music legends Powderfinger all point to one thing, one of the band's oldest associates says.

'Get it out': ARIA charts ban AI-generated music

'Get it out': ARIA charts ban AI-generated music

Fully AI-generated music will be banned from Australia's ARIA music charts from Friday in a move to support human artistry.

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Guy Sebastian's manager apologises, settles legal fight

Guy Sebastian's manager apologises, settles legal fight

Guy Sebastian's manager apologises, settles legal fight

Guy Sebastian's manager apologises, settles legal fight

The long-time former manager of singer-songwriter Guy Sebastian has admitted to taking money owed to his client, ending a long-running legal battle.

Pianist's disappointment after bosses claim court win

Pianist's disappointment after bosses claim court win

Pianist's disappointment after bosses claim court win

Pianist's disappointment after bosses claim court win

A pianist sacked after telling an audience Israel deliberately targeted journalists to curb war crimes reporting has opened up on a high-profile court loss.

Free speech legal loss low note for dumped pianist

Free speech legal loss low note for dumped pianist

Free speech legal loss low note for dumped pianist

Free speech legal loss low note for dumped pianist

An orchestra did not take action against an international concert pianist because of his political beliefs, a federal court judge has determined.

Sudden closure of pubs and clubs 'deeply disappointing'

Sudden closure of pubs and clubs 'deeply disappointing'

Sudden closure of pubs and clubs 'deeply disappointing'

Sudden closure of pubs and clubs 'deeply disappointing'

An urgent call-out for buyers has been launched after the owner of a host of pubs and clubs in one capital city entered voluntary administration.

Artists urge big tech to pay up for scraping their work

Artists urge big tech to pay up for scraping their work

Artists urge big tech to pay up for scraping their work

Artists urge big tech to pay up for scraping their work

Australian artists say they are victims of copyright crime due to AI scraping their works, and are urging big tech to negotiate licensing deals.

Aussie music stars furious at big AI song scrape

Aussie music stars furious at big AI song scrape

Aussie music stars furious at big AI song scrape

Aussie music stars furious at big AI song scrape

Australia's greatest musical hits have been used in AI training datasets. Artists who've found their work using a new search tool say they're furious.

Out of juice: theatre on tiny margins as costs soar

Out of juice: theatre on tiny margins as costs soar

Out of juice: theatre on tiny margins as costs soar

Out of juice: theatre on tiny margins as costs soar

The theatre industry wants help to cope with soaring costs that have meant curtains even for certified hits such as Beetlejuice the Musical.

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Howzat! Daryl Braithwaite announces shock retirement

Stars of the Australian music industry have voiced their support for singer Daryl Braithwaite, who has announced he will step back from performing live

'Proud': hall of fame status for Indigenous musician

A man credited with sharing his Indigenous culture with the world has received the highest honour in Australian music, as his family reveal their pride.

Iconic Australian music acts inducted into Hall of Fame

Six Australian acts that have shone over decades-long careers have joined ARIA's Hall of Fame as it celebrates four decades of music.

Farnham gala sells out as fans slam 'outrageous' prices

A gala tribute concert for John Farnham has sold out as fans of the music legend voice their disappointment at ticket prices.

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Strip search appeal could trim festival-goers' payments

Thousands of unlawfully strip searched music festival attendees could receive less compensation as a result of a police challenge against a major court ruling.

Price spike as John Farnham tribute tickets go on sale

Tickets for a charity concert in tribute to John Farnham are selling for as much as $1650, but The Voice himself won't be performing.

'Iconic' Delta act eclipsed in Eurovision boilover

Delta Goodrem has finished fourth at Eurovision, confounding hopes for a first Australian winner as Bulgaria soared to its maiden win.

Jewish musicians describe backlash over Zionist beliefs

An Australian musician who rose to fame in the 1980s says she was viciously targeted and excluded from the industry for being a Jew and a Zionist.

Britney Spears' DUI charge set for court hearing

Britney Spears is set to have a charge of driving under the influence formally read out in a California court, though the star is unlikely to appear in person.

Hall of fame honour for late Indigenous music great

The late Indigenous musician Gurrumul has been honoured for his contribution to Australian music as one of six new inductees to the ARIA Hall of Fame.

With rude punk banger, Amyl sniffs up APRA music awards

It's tricky to quote from the Amyl and the Sniffers track Jerkin' because it's so full of swearing but the song has won the top gongs at the 2026 APRA Awards.

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