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1. Tyler, The Creator Named Apple Music's Artist Of The Year

   "Please keep supporting folks who are a bit out of the box for how they do things; it means a lot to us," Tyler, The Creator said.

2. The Kid LAROI Confirms Release Date For Second Album 'Before I Forget'

   "It’s my favorite thing I’ve ever made," The Kid LAROI shared. "It’s also the most personal thing I’ve ever made."

3. 'Take 5 With Zan Rowe' Renewed For Fifth Season, More Episodes

   "Thank you for your support and love of this show, and celebration of how songs tell the story of who we are," Rowe said following the show's renewal.

4. John Farnham's Band To Attempt To Smash Australian Book Of Records With 'We Are The Voice'

   “This will be a fun event at one of my favourite venues on the planet, and for a very worthy cause,” John Farnham said.

5. Universal, Sony & Warner Strike Licencing Deal With AI Music Startup Klay

   Klay will have the opportunity to train its “Large Music Model” on the rosters’ music.

6. Opinion: When The Music Breaks: Why We Need A Levy To Support Victorian Music

   Music Victoria CEO and Spiderbait manager Fiona Duncan unpacks why the state's grassroots scene needs a ticket levy.

7. Olivia Dean’s Evening At The Fleet Steps, Sydney

   Olivia Dean did not hide her excitement at playing such an iconic show, which made the moment feel shared, even intimate, despite the scale. 

8. Recipients Announced For Albanese Government's Latest Round Of Revive Live Grants

   “Music lovers should be able to enjoy local gigs, artists should be able to make a career out of their music and Revive Live is doing just that," says Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke.

9. Polaris Announced As Special Guests For Linkin Park's 2026 Australian Tour

   Polaris described the massive support slot as "the honour of a lifetime."

10. 'I Want To Know How We Can Improve': Support Act Shares Its Latest Crisis Relief Support Service Survey Results

    "It's good to know that people are happy with these things but we also want to know if there are any issues that we can improve on," explains Support Act's Angela Doolan.

11. Queensland Music Awards Enters Final Stage Of Self-Nominating

    "These awards not only celebrate Queensland's artists, they help us nurture the next generation," QMA winner Troy Cassar-Daley said.

12. Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever & The Bronx Lead SA Festival 'Nice Day To Go To The Club'

    UK outfit Lambrini Girls and Australian acts, including Cosmic Psychos and Full Flower Moon Band, will also perform at the festival.

13. Stone Roses, Primal Scream Bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield Passes Away, Aged 63

    Mani's death was confirmed by his brother and nephew.

14. Paul Kelly Takes On A Kylie Minogue Classic For 'Like A Version'

    Covering a song in the 'Like A Version' studios for the first time in a record-breaking 18 years, Paul Kelly paid tribute to a fellow Aussie icon.

15. Australian Music Database Jaxsta Announces Its Closure

    As of December 17th, 2025, "Jaxsta will no longer be available for public subscription."