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An "outdated" rule implemented when the state government issued restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic will be scrapped.

The prestigious competition has also introduced new prizes for emerging songwriters.

Powderfinger will receive the 'Excellence In The Community Award' next week. Sarah Blasko, Paul Dempsey, and Troy and Jem Cassar-Daley have discussed their impact for The Music.

The ASX-listed entity expands its growing tentacles in trade media.

The first episode of ARIA Amplified provides a snappy "VIP ticket" to what's happening in Australian music.

This week, in 2003, the final ever concert was held at Brisbane's Festival Hall before its demolition.

Other big winners included Becca Hatch and Dan Sultan, while Sammy Butcher was inducted into the NIMA Hall Of Fame.

'Guess' featuring Billie Eilish was released on 1 August. The 10,000 pairs of underwear in the music video were donated to charity to help those in need.

One of the event's highlights included an impressive speech delivered by Michael Chugg AM.

The event will be hosted by MusicNSW with the support of Sound NSW and Music Australia.