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Would INXS make it today? Rethinking the rise of Aussie icons
As INXS tops Triple J’s all-time Aussie songs list, it’s worth asking: could a band like theirs still break through…
The Velvet Sundown: AI-generated band stirs controversy across global music industry
With millions of streams and a viral retro image, The Velvet Sundown has reignited global debate over AI music, raising…
Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and the arts economy: boom or backlash for local artists?
Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Ed Sheeran delivered economic windfalls in Australia - but are international mega-tours helping or hurting…
triple j launches Hottest 100 of Australian songs for 50th birthday celebrations
To mark its 50th anniversary, triple j launches a one-off Hottest 100 countdown celebrating the Australian songs that have shaped…
The TikTokification of classical music
Young musicians are trading the concert hall for the scroll, using short-form video to reshape the future of classical music…
Darwin Festival 2025 announces Guy Sebastian and L.A.B as opening acts
Two nights of music will launch this year’s Darwin Festival, with a mix of national and international names and Territory…
United in voice: Melt Festival launches 1000 Voices project
Registration is now open for the public to participate in 1000 Voices for Melt Festival – a massed choral event.
APRA Music Awards 2025 celebrate Kylie Minogue and Australian talent
The APRA Music Awards featured Australia's best and brightest music talent, along with recognition of several breakthrough artists.
Ticket chaos as Australian fans pay big for Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga is returning to Australia for the first time in 11 years, and fans are paying hundreds of dollars…
Brisbane mayor slams award-winning musician, withdraws support for QMusic
Kellee Green received the Jazz Award by QMusic for her instrumental ode to the Palestinian cause. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner…