Apra Amcos Reports Drop in Local Music Streaming
Australian music streams increased by approximately 640m in 2026 compared to the previous year, but the share of homegrown songs dropped to 8.5%, according to data released by industry body Apra Amcos and reported by The Guardian.
Offline metrics also declined, with live music venues dropping to 182 per million citizens from 206 per million citizens in 2018.
User-Generated Content Streams Grow While Australian Song Volume Drops
User-generated content featuring band or artist songs grew by 28% over 12 months to total 746.2bn streams, while the volume of user-generated content featuring Australian songs nearly halved.
Sydney Commercial Radio Stations Broadcast Varying Levels of Local Music
An analysis of Sydney commercial radio stations between November 1 and November 7, 2026, during daytime listening hours from 6am to 6pm, showed varying levels of local music broadcast, according to data from theMusic. ABC and triple j led the market with over 50% Australian content, according to Radio Monitor data.
Nova included 20% Australian music in its playlist, embracing the Aussie spirit. Other stations reported lower figures during the monitoring period, with KIIS 1065 and CADA broadcasting 11% and 12% Australian content respectively, and 2Day FM recording 9%. Over at ARN, the solid numbers on Gold are not mirrored on CADA and KIIS 1065.
Campaigns and Live Events Scheduled for November
Tickets for an Ausify event on the steps of the Sydney Opera House Forecourt went on sale at 9am AEDT on November 5, 2026, as reported by LBB – Little Black Book.
That Sydney Opera House Forecourt event is scheduled for Sunday, November 29, 2026, where thousands of attendees are expected to learn an iconic Australian song. Ausify ambassador Ben Lee stated that Australia produces notable music globally, noting that the campaign aims to encourage louder support for domestic artists.
As Ben Lee noted: There has always been something magical about the music that comes out of this country,
and added: The Ausify campaign this year isn’t about convincing people that Aussie music is incredible. Be loud and proud about the Aussie music that you love!
NOVA Network’s Group Programming Director, Brendan Taylor said: Australian music has always been an important part of what we do at NOVA, from the artists we play to the incredible talent we’ve welcomed into Nova’s Red Room. Our partnership with AUSIFY builds on that commitment, drawing on the reach of NOVA’s shows, creators and platforms to champion local artists, drive discovery and encourage more Australians to get behind Australian music.
You can follow and join the PDA movement at ausify.com.au, @ausifyau and #ausify.
Frequently Asked Questions About Australian Music Streaming Data
What was the decline in Australian music streaming share?
The proportion of Australian songs streamed fell from 9.5% in 2025 to 8.5% in 2026, representing the largest annual drop in four years according to Apra Amcos figures reported by The Guardian.
How many live music venues operate in Australia?
Australia currently has 182 live music venues per million citizens, which is a decrease from 206 venues per million citizens recorded in 2018.
What are the policy changes proposed by Apra Amcos?
Apra Amcos is lobbying for minimum local music quotas on streaming services with non-compliance levies, alongside a 30% federal tax rebate for live music venues and artists.
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