Australia’s recorded music industry has reported a moderate growth of 1.4% to A$727 million ($512 million) in 2025, according to ARIA. This growth is attributed to the increase in consumer appetite for CDs, which added almost A$5 million ($3.5 million) in value, and the income from subscription platforms, which posted a year-on-year lift of about A$7 million ($5 million). The total wholesale sum is the largest ever reported, marking the seventh consecutive year of upward progress.
The growth is slower than the global result, with the IFPI reporting music revenue grew to US$31.7 billion worldwide in 2025, up 6.4% year-on-year. ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd notes that while the pace of growth eased last year, the surge in physical sales shows that fans want to engage with music in deeper, more tangible ways. The industry is also seeing the rapid development of artificial intelligence, which presents new opportunities, but must be built on a foundation of consent, transparency, and fair compensation for artists and rights holders.
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