Industry

“Our aim is to support the discovery and celebration of great Australian music at every stage of its life," says ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd.

"These awards have shown that WA continues to publish the best music in the country," said WAM CEO Owen Whittle.

"There weren't really many programs or opportunities for young First Nations artists, so I feel like it's my duty to help make sure that there's something there for aspiring young First Nations artists – especially women," Lorrae explains.

C.O.F.F.I.N., Robert Baxter, Last Quokka, Mariae Cassandra, and Worm Girlz are just some of the Aussie artists joining the SXSW Sydney line-up.

From The Kinks' 'Lola' to The New Seekers' 'I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony)', The Music examines Coca-Cola's longstanding relationship with song.

Rachel Campbell has been named the Campaign Director for AusMusic T-Shirt Day, while Catherine Satour is the new First Nations Programs Manager.

In Trump’s America, some international acts are claiming to have been profiled, antagonised, and refused entry to the US.

The fundraiser, 'Help Keep Mojos Alive And Evolving,' seeks help "not just to survive, but to grow into something even stronger."

"I want my sound to be up there with some of the best doing it, and I'm so excited to be able to learn from some of the best doing it in the UK," explains Agbinya.

Kate Miller-Heidke, Zan Rowe, and Ricki-Lee also picked up nominations ahead of this year's Logie Awards.

"The Academy's top priority is to represent the music people that we serve each year," said Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr.

A new report finds 42% of respondents would pay for a streaming platform dedicated to Australian music.