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Geordie Gray

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Best new jobs in the Australian music industry

Best new jobs in the Australian music industry

The Australian music industry is a gratifying place to work, though at times it can be hard to navigate. So we’ve taken it upon ourselves to provide you with a selection of killer music jobs…

By Geordie Gray - May 8, 2019
Best new jobs in the Australian music industry

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Best new jobs in the Australian music industry

The Australian music industry is a gratifying place to work, though at times it can be hard to navigate. So we’ve taken it upon ourselves to provide you with a selection of killer music jobs…

By Geordie Gray - May 8, 2019
Pill-testing trial at Groovin the Moo a "success"

Pill-testing trial at Groovin the Moo a "success"

For the second successive year, a pill-testing trial took place at the Canberra leg of Groovin the Moo. Festival organisers have heralded the controversial trial "overwhelmingly successful." SBS has…

By Geordie Gray - Apr 29, 2019
Pill-testing trial at Groovin the Moo a "success"

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Pill-testing trial at Groovin the Moo a "success"

For the second successive year, a pill-testing trial took place at the Canberra leg of Groovin the Moo. Festival organisers have heralded the controversial trial "overwhelmingly successful." SBS has…

By Geordie Gray - Apr 29, 2019
Cool jobs going at Australian record companies now!

Cool jobs going at Australian record companies now!

The Australian music industry is a gratifying place to work, though at times it can be hard to navigate. So we've taken it upon ourselves to provide you with a selection of killer career options…

By Geordie Gray - Apr 24, 2019
Cool jobs going at Australian record companies now!

News

Cool jobs going at Australian record companies now!

The Australian music industry is a gratifying place to work, though at times it can be hard to navigate. So we've taken it upon ourselves to provide you with a selection of killer career options…

By Geordie Gray - Apr 24, 2019
Lil Nas X’s 'Old Town Road' has broken a streaming record set by Drake

Lil Nas X’s 'Old Town Road' has broken a streaming record set by Drake

Yeehaw legend Lil Nas X continues to reach milestones with his breakthrough single 'Old Town Road'. Last week, the track became the No.1 track in America, topping the Billboard Hot 100. Now 'Old Town…

By Geordie Gray - Apr 16, 2019
Lil Nas X’s 'Old Town Road' has broken a streaming record set by Drake

News

Lil Nas X’s 'Old Town Road' has broken a streaming record set by Drake

Yeehaw legend Lil Nas X continues to reach milestones with his breakthrough single 'Old Town Road'. Last week, the track became the No.1 track in America, topping the Billboard Hot 100. Now 'Old Town…

By Geordie Gray - Apr 16, 2019
Red Bull Music Academy and Red Bull Radio to close in 2019

Red Bull Music Academy and Red Bull Radio to close in 2019

It's the end of an era. After 20 years, Red Bull Radio and Red Bull Music Academy will close in 2019, the company announced on Wednesday. Red Bull Music Academy launched in 1998 and has been an…

By Geordie Gray - Apr 4, 2019
Red Bull Music Academy and Red Bull Radio to close in 2019

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Red Bull Music Academy and Red Bull Radio to close in 2019

It's the end of an era. After 20 years, Red Bull Radio and Red Bull Music Academy will close in 2019, the company announced on Wednesday. Red Bull Music Academy launched in 1998 and has been an…

By Geordie Gray - Apr 4, 2019
We're giving away double passes to Tash Sultana's Hordern Show

We're giving away double passes to Tash Sultana's Hordern Show

Indie-rock juggernaut Tash Sultana is currently in the midst of her biggest Australian headline run to date. The guitar-slinging wunderkind is bringing their psychedelic stylings to some of the most…

By Geordie Gray - Mar 7, 2019
We're giving away double passes to Tash Sultana's Hordern Show

News

We're giving away double passes to Tash Sultana's Hordern Show

Indie-rock juggernaut Tash Sultana is currently in the midst of her biggest Australian headline run to date. The guitar-slinging wunderkind is bringing their psychedelic stylings to some of the most…

By Geordie Gray - Mar 7, 2019
Mountain Sounds festival in liquidation, $1.5 million in debt

Mountain Sounds festival in liquidation, $1.5 million in debt

Earlier this month, Mountain Sounds festival announced its cancellation just one week out from the event. The festival cited The NSW Government's and Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s “war on festivals”…

By Geordie Gray - Feb 25, 2019
Mountain Sounds festival in liquidation, $1.5 million in debt

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Mountain Sounds festival in liquidation, $1.5 million in debt

Earlier this month, Mountain Sounds festival announced its cancellation just one week out from the event. The festival cited The NSW Government's and Premier Gladys Berejiklian’s “war on festivals”…

By Geordie Gray - Feb 25, 2019
Ariana Grande is the first artist to claim top 3 spots on Billboard Hot 100 since The Beatles

Ariana Grande is the first artist to claim top 3 spots on Billboard Hot 100 since The Beatles

Ariana Grande has become the first artist to hold the number 1, 2 and 3 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 charts since The Beatles in 1964. Grande's "7 rings" is currently topping the chart for a fourth…

By Geordie Gray - Feb 20, 2019
Ariana Grande is the first artist to claim top 3 spots on Billboard Hot 100 since The Beatles

News

Ariana Grande is the first artist to claim top 3 spots on Billboard Hot 100 since The Beatles

Ariana Grande has become the first artist to hold the number 1, 2 and 3 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 charts since The Beatles in 1964. Grande's "7 rings" is currently topping the chart for a fourth…

By Geordie Gray - Feb 20, 2019
Is Mountain Sounds festival about to be cancelled?

Is Mountain Sounds festival about to be cancelled?

Industry whispers have suggested the cancellation of next week's Mountain Sounds Festival is imminent. Sources close to the festival have told TIO poor ticket sales and additional police and…

By Geordie Gray - Feb 8, 2019
Is Mountain Sounds festival about to be cancelled?

News

Is Mountain Sounds festival about to be cancelled?

Industry whispers have suggested the cancellation of next week's Mountain Sounds Festival is imminent. Sources close to the festival have told TIO poor ticket sales and additional police and…

By Geordie Gray - Feb 8, 2019
Grant Blackley appointed new Chair Of Commercial Radio Australia

Grant Blackley appointed new Chair Of Commercial Radio Australia

Grant Blackley, chief executive officer of Southern Cross Austereo, has been elected as the new Chair of the Board of Commercial Radio Australia (CRA). Blackley replaces Adam Lang, who stepped down…

By Geordie Gray - Dec 13, 2018
Grant Blackley appointed new Chair Of Commercial Radio Australia

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Grant Blackley appointed new Chair Of Commercial Radio Australia

Grant Blackley, chief executive officer of Southern Cross Austereo, has been elected as the new Chair of the Board of Commercial Radio Australia (CRA). Blackley replaces Adam Lang, who stepped down…

By Geordie Gray - Dec 13, 2018
The Australian Music Prize has revealed its longlist

The Australian Music Prize has revealed its longlist

The Australian Music Prize has released its 2018 longlist. The highly coveted longlist is determined by 21 judges including journalists, retailers, artists, programmers and more. It is a celebration…

By Geordie Gray - Dec 13, 2018
The Australian Music Prize has revealed its longlist

News

The Australian Music Prize has revealed its longlist

The Australian Music Prize has released its 2018 longlist. The highly coveted longlist is determined by 21 judges including journalists, retailers, artists, programmers and more. It is a celebration…

By Geordie Gray - Dec 13, 2018
'Bohemian Rhapsody' is the most streamed song from the 20th century

'Bohemian Rhapsody' is the most streamed song from the 20th century

Earlier today UMG announced that "Bohemian Rhapsody", the seminal 1977 operatic-rock single, by British rock icons Queen, is the most-streamed song from the 20th Century. It also makes it the…

By Geordie Gray - Dec 11, 2018
'Bohemian Rhapsody' is the most streamed song from the 20th century

News

'Bohemian Rhapsody' is the most streamed song from the 20th century

Earlier today UMG announced that "Bohemian Rhapsody", the seminal 1977 operatic-rock single, by British rock icons Queen, is the most-streamed song from the 20th Century. It also makes it the…

By Geordie Gray - Dec 11, 2018
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