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1. Aussie Venues, Promoters, High Ranked In Billboard’s Mid-Year Report

   Some of Australia's biggest names in the world of venues and promotion have made it into the latest Mid-Year Report from US trade mag Billboard.

2. Chart File: Why Country Albums Stay Longer, Especially At #1

   Country music is reigning supreme in Australia lately, and as it's hitting harder, it's staying longer in the charts.

3. New Report Shows Guitars Still Reign Supreme For Aussie Music Makers

   The latest report from the Australian Music Association shows that Pro Audio make up the big numbers in terms of retail value, but guitars aren't far behind.

4. APRA AMCOS To End Its Live Music Office, Live And Local Program After 13 Years

   "In the 13 years since the Live Music Office was established, the landscape has changed dramatically,” explains APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston.

5. WIN Tickets To See Shady Nasty Perform At Open Season 2026!

   Enter now to win tickets to Shady Nasty performing at Open Season!

6. BIGBANG Plot One-Off Australian Stadium Show On Upcoming World Tour

   BIGBANG return to Australia after more than a decade this October for one night only.

7. TEG Appoints Amy Mackie As Managing Director Of Ticketing

   “Amy brings significant depth to the role with over 17 years' experience in our business spanning product, technology, marketing and operations," says TEG CEO Cameron Hoy.

8. Live Review: Thundamentals @ Felons Barrel Room, Sydney

   Thundamentals took their diehard audience on a musical roller coaster through their truly remarkable catalogue of popular music.

9. Live Review: Jewel Owusu @ Palais Theatre, Melbourne

   Jewel Owusu took to the foyer stage at the glorious Palais Theatre in St Kilda, as part of the venue and Live Nation’s Next On series.

10. BIGSOUND Reveals Festival Showcase Line-up For 2026 Event

    “This year’s program is packed with artists pushing boundaries, building real momentum, and creating the kind of moments BIGSOUND is known for,” said programmers Casey O’Shaughnessy and Katie Rynne.

11. Cat Power Announces 'The Greatest' 20th Anniversary Australian Tour

    Cat Power will commemorate the 20th anniversary of 'The Greatest' in Australia and New Zealand later this year.

12. Rolling Sets Reveals Line-up, New Location For 2026 Festival

    Ocean Alley, Royel Otis, G Flip, Violent Soho and many others will perform at Rolling Sets this year.

13. US Musician And Internet Personality Oliver Tree Passes Away, Aged 32

    The musician, producer, and viral performance artist was due to visit Australia in October as part of a 70-date world tour.

14. Lionel Richie Files To Trademark His Voice & Choruses Of Hit Singles

    Lionel Richie has filed a trademark to protect his voice, two months after Taylor Swift did the same.

15. Ticketholders To See Approximately 11c Per Dollar After Bluesfest Collapse

    Bluesfest’s debts reportedly exceed $10 million, with $7.4 million owed to unsecured creditors – mainly ticket holders and suppliers.