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'Michael's Rule' sees NSW Goverment adopting incentives for international acts to add local acts to tours

Named after the late artist manager Michael Martin, the incentive sees the government providing financial assistance of up to $20,000 for participating shows.

Australian music festivals could fall to the climate crisis, a new report warns

The report, coordinated by Green Music, RMIT University and La Trobe University, claims that extreme weather is already changing the way fans experience and attend live music events.

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Videos tagged with electronic music on TikTok surge above indie for the first time

Views on TikToks tagged with #ElectronicMusic grew by 45% last year, with a 50% increase in videos using the genre from the UK alone.

Kneecap accuse Coachella of cutting pro-Palestine message from livestream

The set had reportedly cut out on YouTube shortly after the Irish rap trio had led an anti-Margaret Thatcher chant.

Hopkins Creek announces 2025 return after three-year hiatus

The beloved Naarm/Melbourne festival returns with a cryptic new design & 'save the date' announcement.

Artists pull out of Vivid Sydney over partnership with boycott target Airbnb

The popular homestay marketplace is one of Vivid Sydney's 2025 'Community Partners', and also a target of ‘economic boycott’ by Palestinian-led movement BDS.

Dark Mofo shares its predictably unpredictable 2025 lineup

Thaiboy Digital, DoloRRes, Shackleton, Space Afrika, Rival Consoles and a series run by Berlin Atonal are among those announced.

Napster sold for $207 million to tech startup Infinite Reality

Now a music streaming service, Napster is set to be "reimagined" as a social music platform that will "leverage AI".

Orbit DJ Retreat launches demo competition aimed at new producers

The competition, organised by Orbit, Sweat It Out & Red Bull, will see the winner rewarded with a scholarship to this year's retreat.

Investigation launched following alleged sexual assault at Berghain

Berlin Police are looking into the alleged crime, which was reported earlier in March.

Hiatus Kaiyote robbed of “thousands of dollars” worth of music equipment

The band have urged anyone with information to come forward.

Aphex Twin has put together a 191-track playlist for streetwear brand Supreme

The playlist comprises ‘mostly mellow’ music, including an original cut from AFX himself.

Rabbits Eat Lettuce "faces possible postponement amid political roadblocks"

The festival shared in a social post on Tuesday evening, highlighting "mounting pressures facing the music festival industry".

Vivid Sydney & RISING share their 2025 programs

The two festivals, based on Gadigal Land/Sydney & Naarm/Melbourne respectively, have become key moments in the year's touring schedule.

Palestinian charity withdraws from Boiler Room merch fundraiser

"While the money raised would help greatly, we can’t compromise our ethics and values," the charity shared.

Esoteric Festival cancelled the night before it was set to start

The festival, held in regional Victoria, was in the midst of an appeal for several council approvals.

Las Vegas sphere owners reportedly want to build "mini spheres" in other cities

Said to currently be in the "design stage," the run of 5,000-capacity smaller-scale spheres would address "sustainability" issues currently impacting the Nevada flagship venue.

deadmau5 and mau5trap Records catalogue acquired for $55 million

The deal also marks the start of a joint venture for future recordings.

Prince documentary director says Netflix's cancellation of project is "a joke"

The streaming giant axed the documentary last month following concerns from Prince's estate around it reportedly containing allegations of "physical and emotional abuse" against the musician.

Neo-soul legend behind ‘Everybody Loves The Sunshine’ Roy Ayers has died aged 84

Ayers passed away after battling a long illness, according to a statement.

Korg president and "groundbreaking" instruments engineer Seki Kato has died aged 67

The music tech company paid tribute to his “significant contributions to the music industry”.