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1. Universal Music Group Reaches New Licensing Deal With TikTok

   The joint agreement will see Universal Music Group’s recorded music return to TikTok.

2. Dani Filth: Being In Cradle Of Filth Is A 'Lifestyle', Not Just 'A Musical Choice'

   Ahead of Cradle Of Filth's first Australian tour in five years, vocalist Dani Filth talks about the band's "life code", working with Ed Sheeran, and where their upcoming 14th album is at.

3. Story Of The Year Plot 'Page Avenue' 20th Anniversary Australian Tour

   Senses Fail and Melbourne's own Behind Crimson Eyes will join on all dates.

4. 'Michael's Rule': AAM Calls For Compulsory Aus Artists Opening For International Acts

   'Michael's Rule' is a tribute to Hoodoo Gurus' longtime manager, Michael McMartin, who passed away earlier this year.

5. APRA AMCOS Join Forces With EMI Australia For Curated SongHubs Camp

   Melbourne trio Telenova, now signed to EMI Australia, met and formed their band after meeting at a SongHubs writing camp in 2019.

6. Roxette Announce 2025 Australian Tour

   Special guests Boom Crash Opera will join Roxette on all dates.

7. Why Music Education Is Crucial For A Sustainable Industry

   If we want the live music sector to continue to grow, we need to reset from the ground up.

8. Jordan Rakei: ‘The Loop’ Is ‘The Album I’ve Wanted To Make Since I Was 19’

   From “fun, bedroom jam guy” to musical director conducting 40-plus musicians, Jordan Rakei explores yet another sonic identity on upcoming opus ‘The Loop’.

9. Melbourne Recital Centre Launches Music Workshops For Children Who Are Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing

   The 'Sound Vibrations' workshops ensure that children who are Deaf or hard of hearing aren’t excluded from experiences they might want to have.

10. Aussie Artist Jordie Lane Inks Record Deal While Sledding Through Snow

    "My handwriting was disgusting, but I think it got the job done."

11. Emily Copeland Joins ABC As New Head Of Music

    “Emily will play a pivotal role in bringing a focus back to the ABC as the home of Australian music.”

12. Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) Keyboardist Richard Tandy Passes Away

    "He was a remarkable musician & friend and I’ll cherish the lifetime of memories we had together."

13. The Wiggles' Rave Remixes Album Debuts At #1 On ARIA Dance Albums Chart

    The Wiggles' first foray into dance music took them straight to #1, overtaking Sia and Rüfüs Du Sol.

14. More Venues Share Challenges After Zoo Closure

    “Only the strong will survive and the music scene in Brisbane will suffer as a consequence.”

15. APRA Music Awards 2024: Troye Sivan, Sia & The Teskey Brothers Among Biggest Winners

    APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston called the winners “the living epitome of what it is to be born global in their success”.