Music

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Music labels funded to nurture Aussie talent

Almost $2 million will be invested in Australian music labels which nurture and promote local talent. Music Australia will support 23 record labels, with an initial

JC’s one-man band grows to a 16-strong ensemble

Queensland’s Night-Life Economy Commissioner has been given a diverse group of back-up performers to help drive the state’s after-hours activity. Appointed in

Dylan blows in as TikTok is knockin’ on heaven’s door

Undeterred by TikTok’s potential ban in the United States, legendary signer-songwriter Bob Dylan made his first appearance on the social media platform this

Core funding for national music organisations

More than a dozen national music organisations have received funding to support their operations as inaugural recipients of Music Australia’s Core Contribution

Secret is out as Serret set to play in South Brisbane

Music inspired by the natural sounds of Mt Coo-tha will waft across South Brisbane in February, when ARIA-nominated violinist Véronique Serret takes the stage. The

Taylor Swift greatest chart topper this century. Drake 2nd

Taylor Swift is Billboard’s top artist of the 21st century. The United States chart-producing music and entertainment company, looked back at its albums and singles

Elvis the King of a new realm, thank you very much

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to breathe new life into long-dead music stars, whom already retain popularity as iconic “necro brands”. Macquarie University

Traditional wedding music losing its appeal

The traditional “Here Comes the Bride” bridal chorus is steadily disappearing from weddings as couples opt for more contemporary services. The New York

Funding boost to promote regional tours of Aussie talent

Three Queensland musicians are among a group of 20 Australian contemporary groups which will visit more than 150 regional cities and towns. Troy Brady, Tenzin Choegyal

Wham and Mariah recapture ghosts of Christmas past

Two old Christmas favourites have returned to the charts decades after their first release. Mariah Carey’s All I Want For Christmas Is You is back at number seven and

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