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NZ managers offered $5M public liability cover and affordable gear insurance with MMF
New Zealand's Music Manager Forum has built a reputation as a solid support network for those who have sought professional advice and networking opportunities within the realms of artist management.…
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NZ managers offered $5M public liability cover and affordable gear insurance with MMF
New Zealand's Music Manager Forum has built a reputation as a solid support network for those who have sought professional advice and networking opportunities within the realms of artist management.…
Female label execs have called the Grammys "woefully out of touch"
Last week, Neil R. Portnow the president of The Recording Academy (NARAS) proclaimed at the Grammys that women in music need to "step up" in order to further their careers. The comments were…
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Female label execs have called the Grammys "woefully out of touch"
Last week, Neil R. Portnow the president of The Recording Academy (NARAS) proclaimed at the Grammys that women in music need to "step up" in order to further their careers. The comments were…
2018's 'JP Partnership' between Josh Pyke and APRA AMCOS has been announced
Entering its fifth year, Josh Pyke and APRA AMCOS have again announced their partnership, set to award a lucky Australian musician with a $7500 grant to help develop their career. The winner will…
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2018's 'JP Partnership' between Josh Pyke and APRA AMCOS has been announced
Entering its fifth year, Josh Pyke and APRA AMCOS have again announced their partnership, set to award a lucky Australian musician with a $7500 grant to help develop their career. The winner will…
Applications open for ARIA and Virgin Australia's new scholarship to help upcoming musicians get to the US
ARIA and Virgin Australia have announced a new scholarship aimed at supporting and fostering Australia's brightest up and coming talent, easing the financial pressures of travel. The initiative…
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Applications open for ARIA and Virgin Australia's new scholarship to help upcoming musicians get to the US
ARIA and Virgin Australia have announced a new scholarship aimed at supporting and fostering Australia's brightest up and coming talent, easing the financial pressures of travel. The initiative…
Ed Sheeran has been mistakingly reported dead by an Icelandic newspaper
As one of the world's most popular musicians, it can be tough to keep up with the constant stream of news surrounding Ed Sheeran's colourful life. It seems as though the Icelandic newspaper,…
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Ed Sheeran has been mistakingly reported dead by an Icelandic newspaper
As one of the world's most popular musicians, it can be tough to keep up with the constant stream of news surrounding Ed Sheeran's colourful life. It seems as though the Icelandic newspaper,…
Shane Nicholson's inaugural Americana Music Prize of Australia has been announced
Esteemed Australian roots and country musician Shane Nicholson has announced the launch of a new initiative to support aspiring Americana/alt-country artists in Australia. Launching today as a joint…
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Shane Nicholson's inaugural Americana Music Prize of Australia has been announced
Esteemed Australian roots and country musician Shane Nicholson has announced the launch of a new initiative to support aspiring Americana/alt-country artists in Australia. Launching today as a joint…
Destroy All Lines announce partnership with new UK based content production house 'Twin V'
One of Australia's leading forces in metal and punk tour promotion, Destroy All Lines have announced a partnership with newly founded consultancy and content production house, 'Twin V'. The UK based…
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Destroy All Lines announce partnership with new UK based content production house 'Twin V'
One of Australia's leading forces in metal and punk tour promotion, Destroy All Lines have announced a partnership with newly founded consultancy and content production house, 'Twin V'. The UK based…
A Sex Pistols seven-inch has just sold for nearly $15,000 on Discogs
Punk music was incepted to break away from society's constraints and limitations, working outside of authorities to deliver to the underdog. That original ethos may be a little far removed from…
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A Sex Pistols seven-inch has just sold for nearly $15,000 on Discogs
Punk music was incepted to break away from society's constraints and limitations, working outside of authorities to deliver to the underdog. That original ethos may be a little far removed from…
Jim Burnes, 'MTV Unplugged' co-creator has passed away at 65
MTV's 'Unplugged' offered fans and artists a new avenue for musical intimacy and connection in a pre-internet society. The show's cozy set up, fit with moody lighting and warm sonic arrangements…
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Jim Burnes, 'MTV Unplugged' co-creator has passed away at 65
MTV's 'Unplugged' offered fans and artists a new avenue for musical intimacy and connection in a pre-internet society. The show's cozy set up, fit with moody lighting and warm sonic arrangements…
3 Warner Music Group execs have been accused of sexual misconduct and 'inappropriate behaviour'
A former Warner Music Group staffer has come forward and accused EVP of A R Jeff Fenster, CEO Stephen Cooper and another unnamed staff member of sexual misconduct. WMG have reportedly taken…
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3 Warner Music Group execs have been accused of sexual misconduct and 'inappropriate behaviour'
A former Warner Music Group staffer has come forward and accused EVP of A R Jeff Fenster, CEO Stephen Cooper and another unnamed staff member of sexual misconduct. WMG have reportedly taken…
Moments that rocked the Australian music industry in 2017
2017. A lot happened. A lot of it was terrible, but ultimately led to big change. A lot of it was just terrible. Still, there was a lot of good, too, and we hope to highlight the highs as well as the…
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Moments that rocked the Australian music industry in 2017
2017. A lot happened. A lot of it was terrible, but ultimately led to big change. A lot of it was just terrible. Still, there was a lot of good, too, and we hope to highlight the highs as well as the…
Winners of the 2017 UNIFIED Grant have been announced
The winners for UNIFIED Music Group's $25, 000 grant have been announced this morning. Established by UNIFIED's founder and CEO, Jaddan Comerford, the idea is founded on the prospect that everyone…
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Winners of the 2017 UNIFIED Grant have been announced
The winners for UNIFIED Music Group's $25, 000 grant have been announced this morning. Established by UNIFIED's founder and CEO, Jaddan Comerford, the idea is founded on the prospect that everyone…
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