Rolling Stone Australia’s future in doubt as local publisher liquidated

The future of Rolling Stone Australia is in doubt after Paper Riot, the company holding the local rights to the iconic title, was placed into liquidation on Wednesday.

Paper Riot was founded by Rolling Stone Australia editor Matthew Coyte who set up the company in 2013 to take over the title from Bauer Media. 

Matt Coyte, former publisher of Rolling Stone Australia

Coyte told Mumbrella today: “Paper Riot is in liquidation and will no longer be publishing Rolling Stone in Australia. The license has reverted back to the owner, Rolling Stone International. I can’t tell you what their plans are moving forward or make any further comment.”