NEWS - Mixmag Australia

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.

BBC will no longer broadcast "high risk" performances following Glastonbury fallout

The BBC's Head of Music has temporarily stepped down amid criticism of the broadcaster's "failure" to cut the livestream of Bob Vylan's set on the West Holts Stage on Saturday.

In an Australian first, Earth Frequency requires artists sign ethical pledges against human rights abuses

The policy has already resulted in Israeli electronic duo Infected Mushroom withdrawing from their lineup.

Kalahari Oyster Cult pull all music from Spotify following Daniel Ek military AI investment

The Dutch imprint said keeping its catalogue on the streaming platform "would mean going against everything we stand for".

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs found guilty of prostitution charges but cleared of sex trafficking offences

Combs now faces up to 20 years in prison after being found guilty in two of five charges at a trial today.

Hopkins Creek announces its 2025 lineup, brimming with local love

The festival returns for the first time since 2022, paying homage to the scene that made it.

Soft Centre unveils its most ambitious program ever

The Gadigal Land/Sydney-born festival takes over five venues across three days in August.

Skee Mask, Four Tet & many more announced for Mode Festival 2025

The iconic Wareamah/Cockattoo Island festival returns for its fourth edition with its biggest lineup to date.

Four Tet's mysterious 'wingdings' font spotted around Australia

2025 would mark Four Tet’s first Australian appearance since 2023.

Sónar removes McDonalds and Coca-Cola as sponsors following pressure from BDS movement

Palestinian DJ and producer Samaʼ Abdulhadi has urged the festival to "go further" ahead of her set next week.

Andy Garvey, Moktar & Sleep D formally cut ties with Vivid in act of Pro-Palestinian solidarity

With the support of their venue, Carriageworks, the artists are removing all reference to Vivid from their shows across the next two weekends.

Strawberry Fields officially opens its ballot for 2025

The iconic festival returns for another year after totally selling out its 15th edition.

Soft Centre returns for multi-day, multi-venue 2025 and announces its first location, White Bay Power Station

Gadigal Land/Sydney's leading experimental art & music festival is back at one of many incredible locations.

Multiple artists pull out of SXSW London line-up in protest of Tony Blair and David Cameron involvement

Sarra Wild, LVRA, Sam Akpro, and Tara Lily have withdrawn from this week’s event following surprise appearances from the two former Prime Ministers.

fbi.radio calls out, needs $30k before EOFY

The beloved community radio station relies entirely on its community, and has given full transparency on this next goal.

Iconic queer venue The Bearded Tit announces closure after 11 years

The Gadigal Land/Sydney-based bar & creative space has become a much loved home among Australia's queer community.

David Lynch’s possessions, including music gear, put up for auction

Notable items include a red curtain and black and white zig-zag rug in style of Twin Peaks’ Black Lodge and his 1997 Parker Fly electric guitar.

The Guardian to launch new investigative podcast series honouring former Mixmag editor Dom Phillips

Missing in the Amazon will launch on June 5 to mark the third anniversary of the former Mixmag editor's murder.

Brian Eno to donate fee from Windows ‘95 chime to Palestine aid

Eno has called on Microsoft to “suspend all services that support any operations that contribute to violations of international law”.