Taylor Swift has become the youngest woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She's among the writers behind some of pop's biggest hits to be inducted in 2026.
APRA Music Awards winners for 2026 announced
Punk rockers Amyl and The Sniffers have bagged three top gongs at the Australian music industry's APRA awards.
Topic:Music Awards
Wed 29 Apr 2026 at 11:10pm
INXS is out, Phil Collins in as Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 inductees announced
INXS has missed out on landing a place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with 2026 inductees including Phil Collins, Queen Latifah and Fela Kuti.
Topic:Music
Tue 14 Apr 2026 at 1:31pm
Leading Australian musicians share how this competition boosted their careers
The ABC Young Performers Awards have launched the careers of some of Australia's most successful musicians. Here are some of their stories.
Topic:Music Awards
Mon 16 Feb 2026 at 2:07pm
Bad Bunny makes Grammys history with Album of the Year win — as it happened
Debí Tirar Más Fotos is the first Spanish-language record to win Album of the Year at the Grammy awards.
Topic:Music
Mon 2 Feb 2026 at 4:19pm
Grammys 2026: Who, what, when, where — and how to watch
From Kendrick Lamar to Lady Gaga, here are all the nominees and performers to look out for at the Grammys this year.
Topic:Music
Sun 1 Feb 2026 at 8:51pm
Getting divorced becomes a successful 'career move' for Kasey Chambers
Kasey Chambers wins three Golden Guitars in Tamworth, including Single and Song of the Year for a track she penned with ex-husband Shane Nicholson.
Topic:Music Awards
Mon 26 Jan 2026 at 11:12am
John Williamson takes his final bow at Tamworth Country Music Festival
Aussie music legend John Williamson will take the Tamworth Country Music Festival stage for the last time as he steps into retirement.
Topic:Music
Sat 24 Jan 2026 at 11:30am
Hottest 100 quiz: How well do you remember past countdowns?
While you wait to hear who is number one this year, test your memory of past Hottest 100 countdowns.
Topic:Music
Sat 24 Jan 2026 at 5:30am
How blind pianist Jann Rutherford blazed a trail for other women in jazz
From a small town in New Zealand to playing in Sydney’s jazz clubs, Jann Rutherford was a pioneer and role model for many. A memorial award ensures her legacy lives on.
Topic:Jazz
Sun 30 Nov 2025 at 8:00am
Musicians say AI songs are 'cheating' amid Golden Guitar controversy
After a snap decision to ban generative tracks made using Artificial Intelligence for the 2026 Golden Guitar Awards, the Country Music Association of Australia is reviewing whether AI has a place in country music.
Topic:AI
Sun 23 Nov 2025 at 8:39am
Amyl and the Sniffers win Album of the Year at ARIAs — as it happened
Amyl and the Sniffers took home four awards, including Album of the Year, while Missy Higgins and Ninajirachi also claimed gongs at this year's ARIAs.
Topic:Music
Wed 19 Nov 2025 at 8:21pm
The history of the J Awards aligns with Australia's best music
The centrepiece of triple j's Ausmusic Month celebrations, the J Awards is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2025. Here's how it all began.
Topic:Music
Sun 9 Nov 2025 at 12:06pm
Australian acts get nod as Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga lead Grammy nominations
Amyl and the Sniffers, Tame Impala and Rüfüs Du Sol will represent Australia at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards next year. Here is the full list of nominees.
Topic:Music
Sat 8 Nov 2025 at 10:53am
Bluey's Joff Bush and Megan Washington among winners at Screen Music Awards
Bluey composer Joff Bush, Megan Washington and the music for Tony Armstrong's Eat the Invaders were among the winners at the 2025 Screen Music Awards.
Topic:Music Awards
Wed 29 Oct 2025 at 1:55pm
From the ARIAs to the AFL we can’t stop watching Baker Boy ‘sonically evolve’
Yolngu musician Baker Boy talks to News Breakfast about channelling difficult emotions after the Voice referendum to create his new album.
Topic:Music
Fri 10 Oct 2025 at 3:40pm
Ruby Hunter, Shellie Morris and Missy Higgins among recipients at Australian Women in Music Awards
The Australian Women in Music Awards recognised contributions across the music sector, from artists, to photographers, journalists, filmmakers, and leaders.
Topic:Music Awards
Fri 10 Oct 2025 at 5:22pm
The 2025 ARIA Award nominees - the full list
All the contenders are hopefuls vying for ARIA Awards glory at the music industry's glitzy ceremony, taking place next month.
Topic:Music
Thu 25 Sep 2025 at 11:34am
Key moments from the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards
Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga took home the biggest awards at this year's MTV VMAs with several nineties stars honoured for their musical legacy.
Topic:Music
Mon 8 Sep 2025 at 3:28pm
A new opera based on one of the world's oldest stories wins big at the 2025 Art Music Awards
Composer Jack Symonds and Sydney Chamber Opera have taken out multiple awards at the annual celebration of art music in Australia.
Topic:Music Awards
Thu 21 Aug 2025 at 9:32pm
Conductor behind 'symbolic' ABC news theme to lead Darwin orchestra
One of Australia's pre-eminent opera maestros, best known for reorchestrating the ABC's radio news theme, will soon lead the Darwin Symphony Orchestra — with grand plans to take the community ensemble to the world.
Topic:Opera and Musical Theatre
Fri 20 Jun 2025 at 6:52am