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Splendour In The Grass announces it will not return in 2025

The festival has taken to social media today to announce that it will not be going ahead for the second year running.

The Daisychain podcast has come to an end after 7 years

The 360th and final instalment of the women and non-binary mix series was created by founder Alicia Greco, AKA Leesh.

Electronic music market projected to double in worth to $39 billion AUD by 2032

According to a forecast from market research firm Wise Guy Reports, house music is worth an estimated $5.6 billion AUD alone.

Freda's announces its reopening at The Abercrombie Hotel

The much beloved Eora venue finally returns to its home suburb of Chippendale, albeit now under the umbrella of Solotel Group.

DJ Koze shares details on first album in 7 years, 'Music Can Hear Us'

Set for release via his imprint Pampa Records in April, Koze has shared the first single from the record 'Unbelievable' featuring Ada.

Boiler Room bought by company linked to US Defence contractor

Superstruct Entertainment, owned by KKR Investments, has promised that Boiler Room will "retain its identity".

The Nowhere Festival announces postponement of its inaugural event

The festival, set to take place only a few weeks from now on Eora/Sydney's Cockatoo Island, has blamed ticket trends & emergency service availability for the postponement.

TikTok confirms that it will shut down in the US by January 19 if ban is upheld

The Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding the ByteDance-owned app's appeal against the ban later today.

South African house singer Winnie Khumalo has died aged 51

The vocalist and actress passed away after a short illness, her family confirmed.

NSW launches ‘Neon Marketplace’, a platform dedicated to nightlife professionals

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek cashed out almost $100m in company stock last month

It comes after complaints that Spotify “deprives” artists of royalties.

Discogs members catalogued a record-breaking 105.7 million pieces of music in 2024

An average of 2 million music items were added each week, with Charli XCX's 'Brat' featuring in over 40,000 collections.

Ibiza to issue £2,500 fines to tourists breaking new alcohol rules in San Antonio

Updated penalties on alcohol sales and consumption will hit the White Isle in 2025

Diplo reaches resolution in stalking and revenge porn lawsuit

Shelly Auguste first filed for a restraining order against the American DJ in November 2020, while the US artist had responded with a separate restraining order in 2021.

Glastonbury Festival’s profits more than doubled in 2024 to £5.9 million

The festival responded to criticism last week, saying it donates millions to charity.

Experimental electronic producer Dax Pierson has died, aged 54

The multi-instrumentalist co-founded experimental hip hop groups Subtle and 13 & God.

Fundraiser launched for drum'n'bass MC Ben Verse following cancer diagnosis

Ben has suffered a series of health issues over the past six months, his family said.

Legendary Ibiza DJ Alfredo has died

The Argentinian DJ, full name Alfredo Fiorito, is regarded among the most influential in dance music history

Albanian authorities bust smuggling efforts involving "cannabis cup noodles" & fake football grass

The drugs were brought into the country from the U.S. & Thailand—by mail, no less.

NSW announces it will introduce pill testing trial from 2025

The decision comes as a result of the state's drug summit which has just concluded.

SYS Sister Sounds releases all Asian Female/NB compilation

The release, featuring producers from Vietnam, Cambodia, Australia and many more, will donate all its profits to PARA Foundation.