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Why won't the Australian music industry talk about Daniel Ek's "private" meetings?

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:53:00 +0000

Following the Spotify co-founder and Ai military start-up Helsing chairman's "lunch with music industry bosses", little has been said publicly.

RISING 2026: The Naarm festival launches inaugural Australian Dance Biennale

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:13:00 +0000

The Naarm/Melbourne festival takes 'dance-focused' to a new level with its 2026 announcement.

Vivid shares its extensive 2026 lineup

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:35:00 +0000

Gadigal Land/Sydney's largest collection of art and music returns with a bang in 2026.

Lobbying Campaign Preceded Visa Failure for Palestinian DJ Sama’ Abdulhadi

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:06:00 +0000

The artist was the subject of a call to ban her from a performance at this year’s WOMADelaide, shortly following the fallout of Adelaide Festival’s removal of Palestinian writer Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah.

10 Years of Moonshoe, the Gadigal Land/Sydney label marks a major milestone

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:41:42 +0000

The label, mix series and promoter celebrates a decade across two venues on April 19.

Daniel Ek in Australia: $200,000 for The Push amid Spotify’s lobbying campaign

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:30:00 +0000

The push comes as Australia's government looks to establish laws which would force streaming services to preference more local content.

Moniker 2026 Expands to Four Days, New Location and 42-Artist Lineup

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:34:02 +0000

The Victorian festival welcomes international acts and offers over 80 hours of programming this Easter long weekend.

Outsider shares international-heavy 2026 lineup

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:08:04 +0000

The festival, set just a few hours north of Gadigal Land/Sydney, appears to have plenty in store for its fifth year.

Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency due to Epstein files fallout

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

In a memo sent to staff, the Wasserman Group CEO wrote: "I have become a distraction ... That is why I have begun the process of selling the company".

Anyma announces return to Gadigal Land/Sydney in 2026

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:22:00 +0000

One of global EDM's largest names returns to tour his brand new "immersive live concept", ÆDEN.

Jyoty, HAAi and Jaguar sign open letter calling for gender equality in club and festival line-ups

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Launched by Not Bad For A Girl, the letter points to examples of gender disparity — including one UK festival with a line-up featuring "80% men".

Suspected mass overdose at Sydney music festival leaves one dead

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Six people were also hospitalised after attending trance and techno festival Dreamstate over the weekend.

Global alcohol market plummets by $1.18 trllion AUD as Gen Z drinking declines

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Bloomberg data shows US$830 billion loss in market value, while the Night Time Industries Association reports young adults moving away from traditional nightlife.

Pure Space launches cross-continental sub-label, Open Phase

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:42:00 +0000

One of Australia's most forward-thinking labels launches a brand-new transmission, in the form of sub-label, Open Phase.

Fela Kuti becomes first African artist to receive GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Fela Kuti becomes first African artist to receive GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award.

Deezer says it has demonetised 85% of all AI-generated music due to fraud

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

The French streaming service is now making its AI-detection tool “commercially available”.

Spotify and "big three" major labels are suing Anna's Archive for $13 trillion

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

A court filing claims that the internet activist group has engaged in the "brazen theft" of 86 million audio files from the platform.

fbi radio's Dance Class returns for 2026, applications now open

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:30:00 +0000

The FLINTA-focused program is designed to uncover, train and mentor a brand new crop of electronic music talent on Gadigal Land.

Gadigal Land/Sydney's final lockout laws repealed, framed as policy milestone

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:12:14 +0000

The 2014 lockout laws have seen total repeal to mixed reactions from both Sydneysiders & the press.

OK EG marks a decade by launching their own label, GEKO

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 23:30:00 +0000

The Naarm/Melbourne-based duo arrive with their own imprint to celebrate the project's 10th year.

UGENIUS celebrates 100th release milestone with two-part compilation series

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 23:33:00 +0000

The Naarm/Melbourne-based label, having worked with 144 artists over 13 years, is ready to celebrate.

Music streams grew by almost 10% to 5.1 trillion in 2025

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Entertainment data specialist Luminate's study also revealed that over 120 million tracks had 10 streams or under last year.

Butter Sessions announces 3-disc compilation to celebrate its milestone 15th birthday

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 23:30:00 +0000

The Naarm/Melbourne label shares yet another extensive release to celebrate a milestone, filled to the brim with collaborators new and old.

Bandcamp bans AI-generated music: "We’re putting human creativity first"

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Any music found to have been generated "wholly or in a substantial part" by AI tools will no longer be permitted on the music distribution platform.

SXSW Sydney announces cancellation despite $276 million "economic impact" claim

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:46:00 +0000

Originally boasted as the first-ever global edition of the revered Austin-born festival, SXSW Sydney has announced its end, three years into a five year licensing deal.

WOMADelaide backs Sama' Abdulhadi booking amid Pro-Israel cancellation campaign

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:13:00 +0000

The Palestinian DJ is the latest target of a campaign reminiscent of Adelaide Festival's recent choice to remove Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from its Adelaide Writers' Week programming.

69% of Gen Z use drugs "daily or weekly" to cope with work stress

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 23:29:00 +0000

In a survey of 1,000 US workers, 34% of respondents said they use drugs on the job.

Musicians Boycott Adelaide Festival in Pro-Palestine Stand as Festival Plunges Into Crisis

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:03:00 +0000

180 members of the festival's program have withdrawn following its board's decision to remove Dr Randa Abdel-Fattah from its lineup.

Activist group claims to have scraped 86 million songs from Spotify

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

The group, named Anna’s Archive, says it now plans to release that music online.

YouTube streams will no longer count towards US Billboard chart position

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

The streaming giant will no longer supply data to the music charting body in opposition to its policy of weighing paid-for streams over those that are ad-supported.

Donna Summer posthumously inducted into Songwriters Hall Of Fame

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Summer’s husband said he knew “how important” the accolade would have been to the legendary disco artist.

A breakthrough treatment for tinnitus could finally be on the way

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Researchers believe they may have found a remedy to alleviate symptoms of the condition.

The Gathering 2025 brings Asia & Australia’s music communities together in Thailand

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:21:07 +0000

Mixmag Asia & EMC’s annual event this year also invites ADE leaders for a focused cultural exchange & collaborative dialogue at Siwilai City Club.

Independent labels pay 77% of all profit to artists, new study finds

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

The "first-of-its-kind" report from ORCA analysed data from labels including XL Recordings, Ninja Tune, and more.

The Wiggles say they don’t condone drugs after appearing in ‘Ecstasy’ music video

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Two members of the children’s music group appeared in a now-deleted visual for a Keli Holiday single.

"Big three" major labels sign licensing deal with AI start-up KLAY

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

The AI-powered streaming service says its models will be trained "entirely on licensed music".

Boiler Room set to undergo “substantial” layoffs amid global boycotts & protests

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 03:55:00 +0000

A leaked internal email cites "changes to the structure of the business" as the key reason.

Warner Music strikes licensing deal with AI start-up Udio following infringement settlement

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

The entertainment conglomerate insists that the agreement will “create new revenue streams for artists and songwriters”.

Spotify's acquisition of WhoSampled sparks fears of "sample snitching"

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

The streaming giant acquired the community-driven database platform as part of its new SongDNA feature.

Reselling gig tickets above face value to be banned in the UK

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Ticket touts, resale platforms such as StubHub and Viagogo, and ordinary customers will no longer be able to sell tickets for anything above purchase price.

97% of people “can’t tell the difference” between AI and human-made music, study finds

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Deezer and Ipsos surveyed around 9,000 people from eight different countries.

Artists to keep 100% of distribution royalties as part of new SoundCloud subscription

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:00:00 +0000

The platform's new all-in-one artist subscription also offers features such as an on-demand vinyl service, artist storefronts and merch.

NSW Labor ignores findings of its own drug summit to instead keep sniffer dogs & strip searches

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:30:00 +0000

The government shared yesterday that it plans to continue using the tactics despite all evidence pointing to them contributing to increased risk.

'No Stages Without Us': Locals mobilise against Boiler Room with series of protest shows

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:15:00 +0000

Local artists and crews in Naarm and Gadigal Land have organised protest events against Boiler Room’s upcoming Australian shows, opposing the brand’s ties to investment firm KKR.

Lokomotiv offshoot sees launch of ‘Tanjun’ label

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:23:29 +0000

The brainchild of Gadigal Land/Sydney artist Tyson Bruun sees the well-known minimal label birth a new, housier sound.

Infected Mushroom respond to growing Australian boycott campaign

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 04:57:00 +0000

The Israeli psytrance duo is set to begin their Australian tour this Friday, but local activists are calling on venues to boycott the events.

KKR-owned Mighty Hoopla announces first-ever Australian edition

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:30:00 +0000

The UK-originating festival is set to feature as part of Mardi Gras 2026.

Pitch reveals much-anticipated 2026 lineup

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 01:01:23 +0000

The festival, returning for its ninth edition on Grampian Plains beneath Gariwerd, has unveiled its most hyped bill yet.

Basement Jaxx, Cut Copy, OK Williams, Djrum & many more to feature at Golden Plains 2026

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:47:00 +0000

The sister to the iconic Meredith music festival returns in March, 2026.

RADAR festival expands to Meanjin with large, locally-driven lineup

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:50:42 +0000

The festival, originally from Boorloo/Perth, ventures to the East coast for the first time.

Rainbow Spirit festival returns after six-year hiatus

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 04:09:24 +0000

The festival, formerly known as Rainbow Serpent, has announced its long-awaited return in March of next year.

S.A.S.H moves its weekly party to Saturday after 15 years of Sundays

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:43:00 +0000

The Gadigal Land/Sydney-based promoter has long been a staple of a Sunday, & now it moves that legacy to Saturday for the first time.

Gilles Peterson announces Australian speaking tour dates

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0000

The iconic radio host & Worldwide FM founder is visiting Australian shores for the first in a very long time.

Sónar founders cut ties with festival amid Superstruct/KKR ownership controversy

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Enric Palau, Ricard Robles, and Sergio Caballero - who founded the Barcelona-based event in 1994 - have stepped back from their roles.

Carriageworks set to house brand-new multi-day warehouse series, 'THE WORKS'

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 23:01:10 +0000

Produced by the team behind Lost Paradise & Lost Sundays, 'THE WORKS' takes over the iconic venue across six nights this summer.

Astral People's Summer Dance series announces its 2025/2026 return

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Summer is officially back, as one of Gadigal Land/Sydney's most beloved daytime affairs returns for yet another year.

Daniel Ek steps down as Spotify CEO amid backlash over military AI ties

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 01:12:00 +0000

The move comes following boycott calls against the platform over Ek's significant investment in military tech start-up, Helsing.

Landmark case sees 2018 strip search victim awarded $93,000 in damages by NSW government

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 06:25:56 +0000

The case is part of a larger class action currently being undertaken towards NSW Police & the NSW Government.

NSW festival Outsider launches first-ever inner city event

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 01:03:19 +0000

The team behind one of NSW's most exciting doofs is taking to the city on Gadigal Land/Sydney for the first time this weekend.

Dayshift announces first-ever interstate expansion

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:58:01 +0000

The Gadigal Land/Sydney-based daytime dance party is back this October, now bringing its sound to Naarm/Melbourne for the first time.

Dro Carey revives Braincamp Rec as fully-fledged label

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 23:10:00 +0000

The Gadigal Land/Sydney-originating producer kicks off a new project that may be familiar to some.

QLD becomes first state to ban pill testing in accused overnight "rushing through" of policy amendments

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:54:00 +0000

Queensland's Crisafulli government has made changes to the Medicines and Poisons Act overnight, which sees all of the state's pill testing services now banned.

Sydney’s Club 77 to Become One of Australia’s Most Accessible Nightlife Venues

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 05:02:50 +0000

The renovation of the venue comes as a successful recipient of Sound NSW’s ‘Venue Upgrade Grants’ initiative.

Local label Sumoclic relaunches as ‘dottidot’

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 22:37:00 +0000

The project of 1tbsp enters a new era, moving outside of just being a label.

NYE festival New Year's At The Bowl shares its inaugural lineup

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 22:21:00 +0000

Roza Terenzi, Tornado Wallace, Alex Kassian, Confidence Man & a whole slew of internationals descend on the Sidney Meyer Music Bowl this NYE.

Aotearoa's longest-running festival, Splore, shares first of its 2026 lineup

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:01:00 +0000

The festival welcomes Röyksopp, Sister Nancy, Nightmares on Wax and General Levy among a slew of local talent.

BDS campaigners urge for boycott of Radiohead 2025 tour

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000

PACBI campaigners pointed to guitarist Jonny Greenwood's string of performances in Israel, where he most recent played in March 2025.

AI firms are "illegally" scraping music, according to new investigation

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000

New evidence suggests that companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Meta are scraping copyrighted music at a scale that is “larger than previously acknowledged".

Homicide investigation launched after man found dead in “pool of blood” at Burning Man

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

The unidentified victim was discovered at just after 9:PM on the penultimate day of the festival, just as crowds had gathered for the annual burning of the wooden effigy.

Homicide investigation launched after man found dead in “pool of blood” at Burning Man

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

The unidentified victim was discovered at just after 9:PM on the penultimate day of the festival, just as crowds had gathered for the annual burning of the wooden effigy.

Apple Music users can now import playlists from Spotify

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

The new feature comes amid growing calls to boycott Spotify over CEO Daniel Ek leading a €600 million investment in a military tech firm.

Pystrance festival organised by alleged IDF soldier cancelled in Portugal amid BDS campaign

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

Organisers of Anta Gathering claim local officials were "pressured" into requiring the festival to implement a fire safe zone around its woodland site in Central Portugal.

Vinyl records, CDs and cassettes will remain exempt from tariff changes, US Customs confirms

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

While de minimis exemptions will remain in place for physical music, other merchandise will now subjected to increased import taxes as part of US President Donald Trump's tariff changes.

The Mixmag Lab lands in Bali with house legend Theo Parrish

Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

The Detroit icon headlines the event at La Brisa on September 13, with support from disco revivalist Munir & Boorloo/Perth selector Rok Riley.

Rhythm & Vines shares its first lineup announce for 2025

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:30:00 +0000

The iconic Aotearoa festival returns for its 23rd edition with a simultaneously eclectic & dance-heavy bill.

Aphex Twin to release extended reissue of Polygon Window album

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

He released two records under the alias via Warp Records in 1993.

Wildlands Festival returns to Meanjin & Boorloo in 2026 with international-heavy lineup

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:30:00 +0000

The festival, run in parallel with Untitled Group's ever-popular Beyond The Valley, has finally dropped its bill.

Beyond The Valley announces massive lineup for its 10th birthday celebrations

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 02:15:00 +0000

Dom Dolla, Addison Rae, Kid Cudi and Turnstile are among a few joining the festival for a New Year's celebration touching almost every possible genre.

Bandcamp Friday generates over US$3.5 million for independent artists in 24 hours

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000

The recent edition saw the music platform waive its share of revenue to support musicians.

Lost Paradise returns with its NYE 2025 lineup

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 01:42:54 +0000

The festival, based in NSW's Glenworth Valley on Darkinjung Country, is back for its 11th year.