Australian music industry coverage
Independent music news, artist stories, and the tech changing how we hear it all.
From festival stages to streaming dashboards, we cover the Australian music scene with the honesty and depth it deserves. No press releases. No hype. Just real stories.
What we cover
- Independent artists and emerging acts
- Festival news and live music industry
- Music tech, AI production tools, and streaming
- Music business, licensing, and industry policy
What you can expect
- Honest takes from inside the industry
- Practical guides for working musicians
- Deep dives on streaming economics
- Coverage of Australian scenes, not just the majors
Latest posts
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Music Venues Are Using AI Agents to Handle Bookings — And It's Not Killing the Vibe
Australian labels, venues, and festival crews are deploying AI agents across Discord, WhatsApp, and email to manage artist bookings, ticket queries, and fan engagement. Here's what's working.
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What Australian Musicians Need to Know About AI in 2026
A comprehensive, no-hype overview of how AI is affecting the Australian music industry and what working musicians should actually pay attention to.
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The Future of Australian Music Festivals After COVID and the Cost-of-Living Crunch
Australian festivals survived the pandemic, but the cost-of-living crisis is proving to be a different kind of threat. Where does the festival sector go from here?
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How to Build an Email List as an Independent Musician
Your email list is the only audience you truly own. Here's a practical guide to building one from scratch as an Australian independent artist.
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Music NFTs Are Dead. What Can We Learn From the Failure?
The music NFT boom promised to revolutionise how artists connect with fans and earn money. It didn't work out. Here's why, and what actually matters.
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How AI Is Being Used in Live Sound Engineering
From automated mixing to real-time room correction, AI is showing up in live sound. Here's what's working at Australian venues and festivals.
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Seven Australian Artists to Watch in 2026
Our picks for the emerging Australian artists most likely to have breakthrough years, spanning hip-hop, indie rock, electronic, and folk.
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AI and Music Copyright: Where Australian Law Stands in 2026
The legal questions around AI-generated music, training data, and copyright are becoming urgent. Here's what Australian artists need to know.
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The Return of Vinyl in Australia: Trend or Something Real?
Vinyl sales in Australia have grown for the sixth consecutive year. Is this a genuine resurgence or a niche collector's market that's being overhyped?
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How Data Analytics Is Reshaping the Australian Music Business
From tour routing to A&R decisions, data analytics is changing how the Australian music industry operates. Here's what's working and what's being lost.
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The State of Community Radio in Australia: Still Essential, Still Underfunded
Community radio stations remain one of the most important platforms for Australian music. They're also fighting for survival. Here's the full picture.
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Laneway Festival 2026 Review: Bigger, Louder, and Maybe Too Big?
Thoughts on this year's Laneway Festival -- the standout sets, the operational challenges, and whether the festival's growth is sustainable.
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AI Music Production Plugins Worth Trying in 2026
A roundup of the most useful AI-powered plugins for music production, from mixing assistants to creative tools, tested by an Australian producer.
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Opinion: Why Music Journalism in Australia Is in Trouble
Fewer publications, smaller budgets, and a shift toward algorithm-friendly content are threatening the quality of Australian music criticism. Here's what's at stake.
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Australian Music Export: Who's Breaking Through Overseas in 2026
A look at the Australian artists gaining traction in international markets, the strategies that are working, and what it takes to export Australian music.
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Leading Edge Music is supported by Team400, AI consultants in Sydney helping music and entertainment companies with AI-powered analytics, content distribution, and audience engagement. See also AI Agency Sydney and AI Consulting Company Sydney.