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"Making gigs easier to put on will push the Australian music scene forward, give new bands a stage, and strengthen our festival culture."

"We envision a future where artists and producers are in control of how or if they incorporate AI into their creative processes."

"The frantic attack of the band says it all, and it's exactly what I remember of Jebediah from their first shows..." recalls Murmur's John O'Donnell.

As the 2025 ARIA Awards share nominees chosen from their biggest list of entries to date, it's a clear winner for newcomers and independent acts.

“This year’s nominees are living proof that Australian artists are shaping the global cultural narrative in real time,” said ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd.

“We want to be a one-stop shop for indie artists and democratise music.” 

Days after LPA's latest report showed record highs for Australian festivals, the Australian Festival Industry Conference has discussed the state of play at their latest gathering.

"Massive Attack have made a seperate (sic) request to our label that our music be removed from the Spotify streaming service in all territories," the group wrote on social media last week.

Club 77 will be entirely revamped with the mission of accessibility at the forefront, and upgraded to accommodate punters with disabilities.

“My perception is they’re aware that people are there to have the best times in their lives, and Ocean Alley give them that."

The state's LNP government has fulfilled a promise to crack down on pill testing in Queensland.

"While the overall results paint a positive story, growth was concentrated in a limited number of categories and states," says LPA Chief Executive Eric Lassen.