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The best smart speakers for 2024

There’s never been a better time to get a smart speaker, especially if you’re a music fan. When voice assistants first started infiltrating these devices, hands-free controls were really the star of the show. Even now, one of the most common ways that people interact with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant is through a smart…

York Festival Kicks Off For 2024

York Festival Kicks Off For 2024

Friday night signals the beginning of this year’s York Festival, a celebration of music, theatre, and community held across two weekends in Western Australia’s oldest inland town. Held on Ballardong Noongar country in the midst of wildflower season, the event is backdropped not only by historic buildings but the incredible landscape of the Wheatbelt region….

ARIA Announce The Official Music Teacher Award Nominees For 2024

ARIA Announce The Official Music Teacher Award Nominees For 2024

While the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) is gearing up to honour this year’s most accomplished artists at November’s ARIA Awards, the association will also highlight the vital role of music teachers, who educate and inspire each generation’s music creators.  Pairing up with The Song Room, ARIA has announced the nominees for the ARIA Music…

WA Music Week Postponed For 2024

WA Music Week Postponed For 2024

West Australian Music (WAM) announced yesterday (September 16) that the 2024 WA Music Week will be postponed. The centrepiece of the WA music industry’s calendar, WA Music Week includes events such as WAMFest, WAMCon, Scarbs Beach Party, and the WAMAwards—all crucial in celebrating and promoting local music. In a statement, WAM says the decision is…