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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.

Apple Music launches DJ support across rekordbox, Serato, Denon DJ, djay pro and more

DJ with Apple Music will give DJs access to over 100 million tracks on the platform across a host of software and hardware.

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.

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”.

FUSE London shares lineup for its first ever Australia tour, in partnership with S.A.S.H

The tour, which features an event also co-presented by Naarm/Melbourne's Waves, will see the UK brand bringing some of its favourite selectors along for the ride.

Belgian-based Suntrip Records release sparks petition on 'cultural appropriation'

The Goa trance label's use of Australian First Nations culture is, in their words, "not a coincidence either."

Machine Hall launches M.PWR Series to encourage emerging artists & initiatives

The initiative, in partnership with City of Sydney Council, will see venue hire fees waived.

R&B and soul singer Angie Stone dies in car crash aged 63

“The world has lost a true musical legend,” Carl Cox said in tribute.