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TikTok's latest music success accused of being an 'industry plant'
GAYLE's viral TikTok hit 'abcdefu' is officially the "biggest song in the world," according to Billboard. The track has hit No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S.…
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TikTok's latest music success accused of being an 'industry plant'
GAYLE's viral TikTok hit 'abcdefu' is officially the "biggest song in the world," according to Billboard. The track has hit No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S.…
A chorus of Australian musicians are slamming the federal government
A chorus of Aussie musicians are slamming the federal government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling it everything from a "shit-show" to a "shambolic mess". Detailing his "scary" symptoms on…
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A chorus of Australian musicians are slamming the federal government
A chorus of Aussie musicians are slamming the federal government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling it everything from a "shit-show" to a "shambolic mess". Detailing his "scary" symptoms on…
QLD festival at centre of COVID outbreak left in dark by govt
The organisers of a Queensland music and arts festival linked to dozens of COVID cases say the state’s current health plans may not go far enough to protect patrons at festivals and events. Elements…
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QLD festival at centre of COVID outbreak left in dark by govt
The organisers of a Queensland music and arts festival linked to dozens of COVID cases say the state’s current health plans may not go far enough to protect patrons at festivals and events. Elements…
Adelaide festival canned due to changing COVID restrictions
A South Australian festival featuring Bad//Dreems, Luke Million, Peter Combe and showcasing over 60 brewers, distillers, winemakers and local food vendors has been canned due to changing COVID…
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Adelaide festival canned due to changing COVID restrictions
A South Australian festival featuring Bad//Dreems, Luke Million, Peter Combe and showcasing over 60 brewers, distillers, winemakers and local food vendors has been canned due to changing COVID…
Karate Boogaloo joins Sydney Festival boycott
Karate Boogaloo has pulled out of this month's Sydney Festival, set to kick off on Thursday. Issuing a statement on Facebook last night, the group said: "In response to the Sydney Festival's decision…
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Karate Boogaloo joins Sydney Festival boycott
Karate Boogaloo has pulled out of this month's Sydney Festival, set to kick off on Thursday. Issuing a statement on Facebook last night, the group said: "In response to the Sydney Festival's decision…
Cancelled WA festival organisers issue statement as race day goes ahead
Organisers of Perth's Origin Fields festival have issued a statement on the cancellation of their New Year's Eve event. But many - including the Origin team themselves - are left wondering why the…
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Cancelled WA festival organisers issue statement as race day goes ahead
Organisers of Perth's Origin Fields festival have issued a statement on the cancellation of their New Year's Eve event. But many - including the Origin team themselves - are left wondering why the…
Judge says all systems go for NYE festival in Coachella
A U.S. judge has declared that Live Nation can continue selling tickets for the New Year's Eve Day One 22 event, rejecting a request from Coachella promoters AEG/Goldenvoice to halt ticket sales…
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Judge says all systems go for NYE festival in Coachella
A U.S. judge has declared that Live Nation can continue selling tickets for the New Year's Eve Day One 22 event, rejecting a request from Coachella promoters AEG/Goldenvoice to halt ticket sales…
Guns N' Roses tour picks up $1.35m total federal government funding
The sixth batch of the federal government's Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) funding was announced late Tuesday, to a mixed industry response. One of the recipients making world…
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Guns N' Roses tour picks up $1.35m total federal government funding
The sixth batch of the federal government's Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) funding was announced late Tuesday, to a mixed industry response. One of the recipients making world…
British YouTuber LadBaby on track for UK chart history thanks to... sausage rolls
British YouTuber LadBaby is on track to make UK chart history this week, seeking a fourth consecutive Christmas No. 1. Graphic designer Mark Hoyle began creating comedic videos under the pseudonym…
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British YouTuber LadBaby on track for UK chart history thanks to... sausage rolls
British YouTuber LadBaby is on track to make UK chart history this week, seeking a fourth consecutive Christmas No. 1. Graphic designer Mark Hoyle began creating comedic videos under the pseudonym…
Coachella promoters win restraining order against Live Nation over 'copycat' festival
A U.S. court has sided with the promoters of Coachella music festival today, issuing a restraining order preventing Live Nation from selling tickets to a 'rival' New Year's Eve event. The decision,…
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Coachella promoters win restraining order against Live Nation over 'copycat' festival
A U.S. court has sided with the promoters of Coachella music festival today, issuing a restraining order preventing Live Nation from selling tickets to a 'rival' New Year's Eve event. The decision,…
Australian music industry to undergo review of sexual harassment and systemic discrimination
A national review to investigate sexual harm, sexual harassment and systemic discrimination in the contemporary Australian music industry has been announced today. Consultants Alexandra (Alex)…
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Australian music industry to undergo review of sexual harassment and systemic discrimination
A national review to investigate sexual harm, sexual harassment and systemic discrimination in the contemporary Australian music industry has been announced today. Consultants Alexandra (Alex)…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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