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UNLOCK THE STORIES OF AUSTRALIAN MUSIC WITH IMMERSIVE DIGITAL EXPERIENCES, RARE ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE AND SEE ICONIC MUSIC OBJECTS UP CLOSE.

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National Indigenous Music Awards Hall of Fame

Recognising the lifetime achievements of First Nations artists

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Agents of Change

From human and environmental rights to the fight to save live music, Australian musicians have always united to drive social and political change

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The Real Thing

Celebrate the impact our home-grown hit makers and behind-the-scenes heroes have made on the 'Australian sound'

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The Wild Ones

Australian music is full of trailblazers, re-shaping the industry with innovation and boundless imagination

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Strength in Sound

Music brings people together

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Two Way Traffic

From those who call Australia home to expats who have made it to international stages, our musical journey knows no bounds

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APRA AMCOS Ted Albert Memorial Award

Celebrating lifetime contributions to the Australian music industry

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Mushroom 50

2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the Mushroom Group, Australia’s largest independent music and entertainment company.

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Hip Hop

Think you know Australian hip hop? Find out why hip hop is one of the most popular forms of musical storytelling in Australia

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Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio

Explore how electronic instruments have provided musicians with the means to work beyond the boundaries of traditional music making.

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Punk / New Wave

It's loud, it's DIY, it's in your face. See how Australian Punk/New Wave music shook the world

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Maton Guitars

Handmade for the world stage, Maton Guitars have worked with generations of musicians to develop guitars that command centre stage both at home and overseas

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Aria Hall Of Fame

Honouring the artists, writers and producers who have created some of our greatest recorded music

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The Amplifier

Step into The Amplifier and immerse yourself in Australian music

New to the Exhibition

King of Pop Crown presented to John Farnham by TV Week magazine, 1969-73

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Leather bomber jacket by John Farnham in ‘Age of Reason’ video, 1988

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Costume worn by Kylie Minogue in the ‘Come into My World’ video, 2003

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Gown worn by Olivia Newton-John on her ABC-TV variety hour television special Olivia, 1978

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Notebook compiled by Nick Cave, 1984-1985

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Costume worn by Dami Im as Australia's entrant in the Eurovision Song Contest, Stockholm, 2016

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Helmet worn by Jim Keays on the cover of "Boy From The Stars," 1974

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Midnight Oil Beds Are Burning Tour Poster

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Performance outfit worn by Kate Ceberano of I'm Talking at Rocking With The Royals, Melbourne Concert Hall, Victorian Arts Centre, 1985

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Spectator shoes worn by Peter Allen in performance, c.1990

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