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On Spotify, the search function is just one discovery tool: Our in-app music guide, <\/span>DJ<\/span><\/a> (\u201cHey DJ, play more Australian music\u201d), human-curated editorial lists, and personalized playlists are empowering listeners to control their discovery experience.<\/span> Spotify is proud to support Australian music discovery and to continue innovating with new listener-led tools that help fans connect with new artists every day.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe data tells a positive story: that 81% of listeners feel Australian music is visible, accessible, and easy to explore on streaming platforms,\u201d said <\/span>Alicia Sbrugnera<\/b>,<\/span> Spotify\u2019s Head of Music Development for Australia and New Zealand. <\/span>\u201cWe know that when we support the discoverability of new music, we\u2019re supporting the entire Australian music ecosystem\u2014for artists, venues, labels, and fans\u2014and through this new research, fans have told us that it\u2019s working.\u201d<\/span> The Push CEO Kate Duncan said:<\/b> \u201cWe have heard loud and clear that young audiences are actively looking to discover Australian music, and they\u2019re using platforms like Spotify to do it. This matters because visibility on streaming is often the first step for young audiences forming a lifelong connection to Australian music\u2014the moment where curiosity becomes connection, and connection becomes sustained engagement with homegrown artists.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n MGM Distribution Director Michael Chase said: <\/b>\u201cThe findings in this report are really encouraging for Australian music. Discovery is happening everywhere\u2014at home and across global markets\u2014and it\u2019s great to see the data reflect that. Spotify\u2019s indie team, both globally and here in Australia, are genuine music lovers who consistently show up for artists. You can see that commitment in initiatives like Turn Up Aus, which put local talent at the center. Australian artists have always punched above their weight, and with 42% of local listeners actively seeking out independent or emerging acts, the opportunity for the indie sector is clearer than ever.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Find your next favorite Australian artist on Spotify\u2019s Turn Up Aus playlist today.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n
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<\/span>ARIA Awards winners and RADAR alumni Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers<\/a> said: <\/b>\u201cFor Australian artists like us, discovery is the bridge between making music at home and connecting with audiences around the world. It\u2019s great to see that local listeners feel empowered to find new music\u2014it\u2019s that curiosity that helps our songs travel.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n