Australian Music's Decline in Charts Amid Globalisation and Streaming

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Australian music's presence in annual charts has declined from 30% in the 90s to single digits, with only 5 Australian artists in the 2023 ARIA Top 100, amidst globalisation, shifts to streaming, and changes in music discovery.

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