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Kasey Thompson

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The Gold Coast Music Awards on Planning and Delivering Live Events during a Pandemic

The Gold Coast Music Awards on Planning and Delivering Live Events during a Pandemic

Since their inaugural awards night in 2015, the Gold Coast Music Awards have worked tirelessly every year to shine a spotlight on and celebrate the incredibly talented artists within the region. When…

By Kasey Thompson - Sep 14, 2021
The Gold Coast Music Awards on Planning and Delivering Live Events during a Pandemic

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The Gold Coast Music Awards on Planning and Delivering Live Events during a Pandemic

Since their inaugural awards night in 2015, the Gold Coast Music Awards have worked tirelessly every year to shine a spotlight on and celebrate the incredibly talented artists within the region. When…

By Kasey Thompson - Sep 14, 2021
A manager's alarming hourly rate and contract red-flags outlined at EMC

A manager's alarming hourly rate and contract red-flags outlined at EMC

The annual Electronic Music Conference kicked off yesterday (Nov. 13) with a full day of spirited debates and knowledge sharing. In the morning session, Jamz Supernova’s In conversation with George…

By Kasey Thompson - Nov 14, 2019
A manager's alarming hourly rate and contract red-flags outlined at EMC

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A manager's alarming hourly rate and contract red-flags outlined at EMC

The annual Electronic Music Conference kicked off yesterday (Nov. 13) with a full day of spirited debates and knowledge sharing. In the morning session, Jamz Supernova’s In conversation with George…

By Kasey Thompson - Nov 14, 2019
How the music industry can navigate, safeguard and improve their mental health in an increasingly challenging environment

How the music industry can navigate, safeguard and improve their mental health in an increasingly challenging environment

Mental health awareness may be higher than ever due to the rise of high profile deaths in the industry, but is this translating to better overall statistics around mental health and a healthier more…

By Kasey Thompson - Nov 9, 2019
How the music industry can navigate, safeguard and improve their mental health in an increasingly challenging environment

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How the music industry can navigate, safeguard and improve their mental health in an increasingly challenging environment

Mental health awareness may be higher than ever due to the rise of high profile deaths in the industry, but is this translating to better overall statistics around mental health and a healthier more…

By Kasey Thompson - Nov 9, 2019
The gender divide and career resilience big topics for day 2 of AMW 2019

The gender divide and career resilience big topics for day 2 of AMW 2019

Day two of the Australian Music week conference was full of rapid-fire panels and keynotes packed with valuable information. Music Management and the Gender Divide In the morning session “Music…

By Kasey Thompson - Nov 8, 2019
The gender divide and career resilience big topics for day 2 of AMW 2019

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The gender divide and career resilience big topics for day 2 of AMW 2019

Day two of the Australian Music week conference was full of rapid-fire panels and keynotes packed with valuable information. Music Management and the Gender Divide In the morning session “Music…

By Kasey Thompson - Nov 8, 2019
Chugg Entertainment sells out arena shows in 2.5 seconds

Chugg Entertainment sells out arena shows in 2.5 seconds

Closing out day one of the Australian Music Week Conference was the “State of Play” panel where the past of the live industry was reflected on and the future of it was forecast. The overarching theme…

By Kasey Thompson - Nov 7, 2019
Chugg Entertainment sells out arena shows in 2.5 seconds

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Chugg Entertainment sells out arena shows in 2.5 seconds

Closing out day one of the Australian Music Week Conference was the “State of Play” panel where the past of the live industry was reflected on and the future of it was forecast. The overarching theme…

By Kasey Thompson - Nov 7, 2019
How art can change politics in an increasingly connected world

How art can change politics in an increasingly connected world

There were many great discussions to come out of the second Australian Women in Music Awards. The event tackled important topics such as the way body image is unfairly connected to a women’s…

By Kasey Thompson - Oct 15, 2019
How art can change politics in an increasingly connected world

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How art can change politics in an increasingly connected world

There were many great discussions to come out of the second Australian Women in Music Awards. The event tackled important topics such as the way body image is unfairly connected to a women’s…

By Kasey Thompson - Oct 15, 2019
Is there inclusive visibility in Australian hip hop?

Is there inclusive visibility in Australian hip hop?

Hip hop is a culture that has resonated across the world to combat oppression since its inception. Women have always been there, but they have also been made to feel like they have to lead with their…

By Kasey Thompson - Oct 10, 2019
Is there inclusive visibility in Australian hip hop?

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Is there inclusive visibility in Australian hip hop?

Hip hop is a culture that has resonated across the world to combat oppression since its inception. Women have always been there, but they have also been made to feel like they have to lead with their…

By Kasey Thompson - Oct 10, 2019
Legislative Council motion marks a huge win for festivals in NSW

Legislative Council motion marks a huge win for festivals in NSW

NSW Legislative Council has rejected the NSW Government’s Music Festival regulations. Earlier today the Legislative Council voted to reject the restrictive music festival licensing regulations. The…

By Kasey Thompson - Sep 26, 2019
Legislative Council motion marks a huge win for festivals in NSW

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Legislative Council motion marks a huge win for festivals in NSW

NSW Legislative Council has rejected the NSW Government’s Music Festival regulations. Earlier today the Legislative Council voted to reject the restrictive music festival licensing regulations. The…

By Kasey Thompson - Sep 26, 2019
Inquiry backs call to scrap music festival licencing amendments

Inquiry backs call to scrap music festival licencing amendments

The NSW Labour Opposition has welcomed a report from the inquiry into music festival regulations in NSW. The report has called for the regulations to be disallowed by the parliament, given the…

By Kasey Thompson - Sep 24, 2019
Inquiry backs call to scrap music festival licencing amendments

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Inquiry backs call to scrap music festival licencing amendments

The NSW Labour Opposition has welcomed a report from the inquiry into music festival regulations in NSW. The report has called for the regulations to be disallowed by the parliament, given the…

By Kasey Thompson - Sep 24, 2019
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