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1. Why Music Education Is Crucial For A Sustainable Industry

   If we want the live music sector to continue to grow, we need to reset from the ground up.

2. Jordan Rakei: ‘The Loop’ Is ‘The Album I’ve Wanted To Make Since I Was 19’

   From “fun, bedroom jam guy” to musical director conducting 40-plus musicians, Jordan Rakei explores yet another sonic identity on upcoming opus ‘The Loop’.

3. Melbourne Recital Centre Launches Music Workshops For Children Who Are Deaf Or Hard Of Hearing

   The 'Sound Vibrations' workshops ensure that children who are Deaf or hard of hearing aren’t excluded from experiences they might want to have.

4. Aussie Artist Jordie Lane Inks Record Deal While Sledding Through Snow

   "My handwriting was disgusting, but I think it got the job done."

5. Emily Copeland Joins ABC As New Head Of Music

   “Emily will play a pivotal role in bringing a focus back to the ABC as the home of Australian music.”

6. Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) Keyboardist Richard Tandy Passes Away

   "He was a remarkable musician & friend and I’ll cherish the lifetime of memories we had together."

7. The Wiggles' Rave Remixes Album Debuts At #1 On ARIA Dance Albums Chart

   The Wiggles' first foray into dance music took them straight to #1, overtaking Sia and Rüfüs Du Sol.

8. More Venues Share Challenges After Zoo Closure

   “Only the strong will survive and the music scene in Brisbane will suffer as a consequence.”

9. APRA Music Awards 2024: Troye Sivan, Sia & The Teskey Brothers Among Biggest Winners

   APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston called the winners “the living epitome of what it is to be born global in their success”.

10. Slipknot Finally Reveal The Identity Of New Drummer

    One of the worst-kept secrets in modern metal music history is finally officially out there.

11. Kim Gordon Is Bringing 'The Collective' To Australia This July

    She'll play two shows in Sydney, as well as dates in Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne.

12. Teskey Brothers, G Flip, Tame Impala Managers Take Home 2024 AAM Awards

    The winners of this year’s AAM Awards are as diverse as their artist rosters suggest, with the group representing the likes of Tame Impala, The Teskey Brothers, G Flip, RVG, Good Morning, and more.

13. Stephen Sanchez, GRAACE @ Forum Melbourne

    Stephen Sanchez transports his audience back in time with an enchanting live spectacle.

14. Beloved Brisbane Venues The Zoo & Stranded Bar Closing Their Doors

    "Despite exploring every avenue available to us, we could not secure the level of support needed to surmount the continued financial strain."

15. The Jesus And Mary Chain Announce Aus Tour To Celebrate 40th Anniversary

    It also comes in support of their just-released eighth album, ‘Glasgow Eyes’.