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ARIA Charts: Olivia Dean's Domination Ended By... Olivia Dean
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (267+ words) Olivia Dean's reign on the ARIA Singles chart has come to an end" sort of. After 19 straight weeks, the UK superstar's "Man I Need" has been knocked off the top spot (only down to No. 2, mind you) by Dean's other…...
Camp Cope Bassist Details New Book 'It's Not For You"
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (207+ words) Kelly-Dawn Hellmrich is amplifying the voices that helped change Australian music, with the Camp Cope bassist announcing a new book of interviews with some of the country's most influential women and gender-diverse artists. Titled'It's Not for You, the book goes…...
Australia’s Wild Thing Music Group Signs Italian Metal Band
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (438+ words) Australia's Wild Thing Music Group Signs Italian Metal Band'themusicnetwork.com Australia's Wild Thing Music Group Signs Italian Metal Band Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Wild Thing Music Group announce their latest management signing, Italy's burgeoning alternative/industrial metal act Hand of…...
Sony Music Publishing Elevates Shane Knotts to SVP Role
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (246+ words) Sony Music Publishing has promoted Shane Knotts to Senior Vice President, Global Royalties, effective immediately. Knotts, who has been with Sony for over 30 tears, will continue to lead the company's Global Royalty Centre while expanding his focus on enhancing data…...
Live Music Drives Deeper Brand Connection with Gen Z
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (318+ words) Live music is emerging as one of the most powerful ways for brands to connect with Gen Z, according to new research from Live Nation, which highlights a growing shift toward real-world experiences and fandom-driven culture. The Love Song study,…...
Eminem and Swim Shady Trademark Dispute Progresses
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (343+ words) Ahead of its first hearing, Australian beach brand Swim Shady has provided an update on its ongoing trademark battle with Eminem. The startup has confirmed proceedings in the ongoing legal fight against the US rapper, real name Marshal Bruce Mathers…...
Queenstown's Snow Machine Festival Unveils Full 2026 Lineup
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (342+ words) Queenstown's Snow Machine festival has revealed its final lineup for 2026, with some more major names added to the mix. Australian hip hop heavyweights Hilltop Hoods, along with UK rapper Example, dancefloor favourite Keli Holiday, Ngarrrindhjeri rapper Trials, and Auckland's own Katayanagi…...
Taylor Swift’s 'The Life of a Showgirl' Sparks Trademark Battle
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (301+ words) A Las Vegas performer has launched a trademark infringement lawsuit against Taylor Swift over the title of her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl. Per Rolling Stone, Maren Flagg " who performs under the name Maren Wade " alleges Swift's use…...
UMG Rejects Drake’s Arguments in ‘Not Like Us’ Appeal
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (345+ words) Drake's bid to revive his defamation lawsuit against Kendrick Lamar's diss track "Not Like Us" has drawn a fierce rebuttal from Universal Music Group. In a new appellate brief, UMG lawyers took aim at that argument, saying Drake's case misunderstands…...
Local-Themed 'Australian Idol' Episodes Most-Watched of 2026
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (329+ words) The'Australian Idol judges said last week's episodes of the show proved how important local music is to the industry and fans. The "Aussie Music Week" episodes of the singing competition show pulled the biggest audiences for the Seven Network. Last…...