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The Music NetworkIndustryARIA Charts: Queens of the Stone Age Land Third Australian No. 1 Album US rockers Queen of the Stone Age have scored their third Australian No. 1 album on this week's ARIA charts.

11.06

The Music NetworkIndustrySouthwave Returns to Brisbane in 2027 with Flight Facilities, The Jungle Giants and More Brisbane's free, all-ages dance music series Southwave will return in 2027, with Flight Facilities, The Jungle Giants, Young Franco and Chaos in the CBD leading a lineup of local and international…

11.05

The Music NetworkIndustryThe Weeknd’s ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ Makes History as Highest-Grossing Male Artist Tour The Weeknd has officially broken the record for the highest-grossing tour by a male artist, following the conclusion of his four-year ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ stadium run.

11.05

The Music NetworkIndustryEcca Vandal Wins Australian Music Prize for 'Looking for People to Unfollow' Ecca Vandal has won the 22nd SoundMerch Australian Music Prize, taking home $50,000 for her second studio album.

11.05

The Music NetworkIndustryAstral People’s Summer Dance Forced to Move From Sydney Home Local touring and events company Astral People has slammed a decision to move its popular dance event from its Sydney home.

11.05

The Music NetworkIndustryTriple R Celebrates 50 Years with Courtney Barnett, Party Dozen and KAIIT at Fed Square Melbourne community radio institution Triple R will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a free, all-ages concert at Fed Square on Thursday, November 12th, featuring Courtney Barnett, Party Dozen and…

11.04

The Music NetworkIndustryRiverboats Music Festival Launches New Stage for Emerging Regional Artists Riverboats Music Festival is expanding its commitment to regional Australian music, launching a new stage dedicated to emerging artists as it prepares to celebrate its 15th anniversary in 2027. The…

11.04

The Music NetworkIndustryARIA Week 2026 Program Announced ARIA has today revealed the full program for ARIA Week 2026.

11.04

The Music NetworkIndustryInaugural National Songbook Inductees Revealed APRA AMCOS and the NFSA have unveiled the first inductees into the National Songbook, a new initiative dedicated to songs that have shaped Australia's cultural identity.

11.04

The Music NetworkIndustryLorrae McKenna Appointed Indie-Con Australia Conference Programmer The Australian Independent Record Labels Association (AIR) has appointed music industry veteran Lorrae McKenna as the new programmer of its Indie-Con Australia conference. McKenna, who has served on…

11.03

The Music NetworkIndustryUNIFIED Music Group Announces Next Ground Floor Act UNIFIED Music Group has added Northeast Arnhem Land band Wild Honey to its Ground Floor program.

11.03

The Music NetworkIndustryWatch The Wiggles Join 5SOS on Stage in Melbourne 5 Seconds of Summer gave their fans a treat during their Melbourne show on Monday night, bringing out local legends The Wiggles on stage.

11.03

The Music NetworkIndustryLive Nation Renews Support Act Partnership for On The Steps 2026 Live Nation has renewed its fundraising partnership with Support Act for On The Steps 2026, while also unveiling the concert series’ full lineup.

11.02

The Music NetworkIndustryInside Sonny Fodera’s First-Ever Australian Pop-Up The house DJ took over North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club, performing an intimate show for 250 lucky fans.

11.02

The Music NetworkIndustryAmyl and the Sniffers' Amy Taylor Settles Legal Dispute With US Photographer A highly publicised court battle between Amy Taylor, singer of Amyl and the Sniffers, and a US photographer is officially over.

11.01

The Music NetworkIndustryARIA Charts: Stand Atlantic Score First Ever No. 1 With 'GODBREATH' Australian outfit Stand Atlantic have soared to top spot on this week's ARIA Albums chart with their new record, 'GODBREATH.'

10.30

The Music NetworkIndustryTame Impala Return to Like a Version Studio With Cover of Seal's 'Kiss From a Rose' Tame Impala have capped off a major month on home soil with a Like a Version performance of Seal's 'Kiss From a Rose'.

10.29

The Music NetworkIndustryPowderfinger Lock in More Shows, Cities and Supports For 2027 Tour Powderfinger have extended their 2027 comeback tour with more dates, new cities and some massive support acts.

10.29

The Music NetworkIndustryBMG Signs Parcels to Global Publishing Deal BMG has announced it has signed Australian band Parcels to a global publishing deal.

10.29

The Music NetworkIndustry2026 J Awards Nominees Revealed, Led by Genesis Owusu Triple j has unveiled the nominees of the 2026 J Awards, with Genesis Owusu securing the most nods.

10.28

The Music NetworkIndustryAmy Shark to Headline Adelaide Oval Fundraiser for Young Cancer Patients Amy Shark will take to the stage at Adelaide Oval for Sony Foundation‘s third annual Adelaide4Ward fundraiser.

10.28

The Music NetworkIndustryWinners of the 2026 Screen Music Awards Revealed The winners of the 2026 Screen Music Awards have been revealed, celebrating the composers and creatives behind some of Australia's biggest productions.

10.28

The Music NetworkIndustryI OH YOU and MG Live Join Forces For New Touring Event 'Pressure Point' I OH YOU and MG Live have teamed up for a brand new touring event, Pressure Point.

10.27

The Music NetworkIndustryActa Launches Expanded Talent Directory Following $2 Million Industry Raise Following a $2 million industry-led raise, Australian talent booking platform acta has launched an expanded talent directory.

10.27