NEWS - Mixmag Australia

Gateway Festival returns for its second year & announces 2025 lineup

The one day festival, held at one of Naarm/Melbourne's most picturesque locations, is back & bigger than ever.

Leaked document shows Boiler Room is "weaponising police against Pro-Palestinian protesters", allege activists

The leaked document, circulated by activist groups, comes as protests at Boiler Room events grow worldwide.

Israeli DJ pulls Tomorrowland performance after report links him to IDF propaganda

The cancellation followed pressure from Belgian pro-Palestine groups.

AI-generated tracks are showing up on deceased musician’s Spotify pages

Spotify said it has removed a track uploaded to the profile of a country musician who was murdered in 1989.

Friends, fans and collaborators pay tribute after passing of Donald's House member James Isaacs

The Naarm/Melbourne-producer and DJ has been remembered as a musical visionary who touched the hearts of many in his community.

Two Israelis questioned by Belgian police over war crimes allegations during Tomorrowland

Belgian authorities questioned the pair after a pro-Palestine group accused them of committing “grave international crimes” during military service.

A3 Festival announces its 2025 lineup

The Victorian festival, now in its second year, is back with a lineup heaving with local and international talent.

Meredith's ballot for 2025 officially opens

The festival, now in its 33rd year, has finally opened its incredibly competitive yearly waitlist.

Spotify’s Head of Dance and Electronic Development, Ronny Ho, on the future of the genre & platform

Visiting Australia to launch Spotify's 'Turn Up Aus Global Impact Report', Mixmag ANZ spoke with Ronny on what the future of dance is, particularly at such a cultural turning point for both the genre and the streaming giant.

Activist interrupts Boiler Room's NYC event amid growing protests

The event at Under the K Bridge, Brooklyn, had been subjected to protest calls by NYC-based collective Boycott Room.

SoundCloud partners with elasticStage to make vinyl releases easier for independent artists

Artist Pro subscribers can now join the waitlist with no upfront costs or minimum order requirements.

Amplify Palestine drops cross-genre compilation exploring resistance through sound

‘Unboundable: BDS Mixtape Vol. 3’ brings together experimental electronics, acoustic traditions, and 20+ musicians in 13 tracks.

Billy McFarland is trying to sell the rights to Fyre Festival on eBay

Bids to own the "trademark, IP, social assets and more" for Fyre Festival are currently higher than $210,000.

Strawberry Fields announces its huge 2025 lineup

With 95% of tickets already having sold via its ballot system, the race to secure a spot at this year's event is almost on.

NYC's The Lot Radio to reopen this week after being shuttered for eight months

A key component in financing the station, The Lot Radio's café kiosk was shuttered by city officials in October due to "health violations".

Kneecap claim they've been banned from running London Underground ads

The trio said a poster for an upcoming show was rejected due to it being "likely to cause serious offence" to the public.

Date set for Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentencing for prostitution charges

The disgraced mogul has been denied bail by a New York court and will remain in prison until his sentencing later this year.

Amsterdam Dance Event announces first artists for 2025

More than 250 artists have been confirmed, including Boys Noize, Dish Dash, Fafi Abdel Nour, Guy J, Guy Mantzur, Nene H and Sedef Adasï.

Plans for Akon’s £5 billion city in Senegal scrapped after seven years

Plans for Akon’s utopia, which was set to be run entirely on his cryptocurrency Akoin, have been halted.

200+ music CEOs sign open letter urging investigation into UMG’s acquisition of Downtown Music

The letter argues that the acquisition represents a "serious risk", with UMG reportedly already controlling 40% of the recorded music market.

Thailand tightens cannabis laws & shifts focus to medical use only

Citing rising addiction rates and youth access concerns, the new regulation could threaten thousands of shops that opened since 2022’s decriminalisation.