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Michael Di Iorio

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The best Australian music magazines still making waves today

The best Australian music magazines still making waves today

We take a look at the best Australian music magazines that are still alive and kicking today, making waves in the music scene through the art form of print magazine. Although many would consider…

By Michael Di Iorio - Apr 6, 2020
The best Australian music magazines still making waves today

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The best Australian music magazines still making waves today

We take a look at the best Australian music magazines that are still alive and kicking today, making waves in the music scene through the art form of print magazine. Although many would consider…

By Michael Di Iorio - Apr 6, 2020
AUS MUSIC AID partners with Cameo to fund Australian music during COVID-19

AUS MUSIC AID partners with Cameo to fund Australian music during COVID-19

Cameo has announced a brand new partnership with AUS MUSIC AID, Support Act and CrewCare to help generate funding for musicians that have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis in Australia. In light…

By Michael Di Iorio - Apr 3, 2020
AUS MUSIC AID partners with Cameo to fund Australian music during COVID-19

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AUS MUSIC AID partners with Cameo to fund Australian music during COVID-19

Cameo has announced a brand new partnership with AUS MUSIC AID, Support Act and CrewCare to help generate funding for musicians that have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis in Australia. In light…

By Michael Di Iorio - Apr 3, 2020
RØDE Microphones is donating $2 million worth of equipment to schools

RØDE Microphones is donating $2 million worth of equipment to schools

Australian pro audio powerhouse RØDE Microphones has announced that it will be donating up to $2 million worth of podcasting equipment to help NSW schools impacted by COVID-19. As teachers face the…

By Michael Di Iorio - Mar 30, 2020
RØDE Microphones is donating $2 million worth of equipment to schools

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RØDE Microphones is donating $2 million worth of equipment to schools

Australian pro audio powerhouse RØDE Microphones has announced that it will be donating up to $2 million worth of podcasting equipment to help NSW schools impacted by COVID-19. As teachers face the…

By Michael Di Iorio - Mar 30, 2020
PPCA offering music artists advances in the wake of COVID-19

PPCA offering music artists advances in the wake of COVID-19

In a recent announcement from the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA), it has been announced that the company will be providing artists advances to help remedy the impact that…

By Michael Di Iorio - Mar 20, 2020
PPCA offering music artists advances in the wake of COVID-19

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PPCA offering music artists advances in the wake of COVID-19

In a recent announcement from the Phonographic Performance Company of Australia (PPCA), it has been announced that the company will be providing artists advances to help remedy the impact that…

By Michael Di Iorio - Mar 20, 2020
I Lost My Gig Australia is here for those losing work in times of crisis

I Lost My Gig Australia is here for those losing work in times of crisis

I Lost My Gig Australia is here to help those in the music industry losing work at this time of crisis and contagion. Their catchphrase is, "Tally the losses. Connect with help. Rebuild stronger."…

By Michael Di Iorio - Mar 15, 2020
I Lost My Gig Australia is here for those losing work in times of crisis

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I Lost My Gig Australia is here for those losing work in times of crisis

I Lost My Gig Australia is here to help those in the music industry losing work at this time of crisis and contagion. Their catchphrase is, "Tally the losses. Connect with help. Rebuild stronger."…

By Michael Di Iorio - Mar 15, 2020
University of Newcastle and BMG Music Australia announce partnership

University of Newcastle and BMG Music Australia announce partnership

An opportunity to work alongside some of the world’s biggest and best-established artists and music industry professionals is now a reality for students at the University of Newcastle. The…

By Michael Di Iorio - Mar 6, 2020
University of Newcastle and BMG Music Australia announce partnership

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University of Newcastle and BMG Music Australia announce partnership

An opportunity to work alongside some of the world’s biggest and best-established artists and music industry professionals is now a reality for students at the University of Newcastle. The…

By Michael Di Iorio - Mar 6, 2020
Tim Minchin to release his debut album through BMG

Tim Minchin to release his debut album through BMG

Distinguished and award-winning composer, musician, comedian, actor, writer and director Tim Minchin has signed an exclusive global label deal with BMG and is set to release his first studio album in…

By Michael Di Iorio - Mar 5, 2020
Tim Minchin to release his debut album through BMG

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Tim Minchin to release his debut album through BMG

Distinguished and award-winning composer, musician, comedian, actor, writer and director Tim Minchin has signed an exclusive global label deal with BMG and is set to release his first studio album in…

By Michael Di Iorio - Mar 5, 2020
Watch: New video shows NSW police physically forcing drug dog to sit

Watch: New video shows NSW police physically forcing drug dog to sit

A brand new video has surfaced of NSW police physically forcing a drug dog to sit, and the implications that this footage has are quite simply, astronomical. In a new video which first debuted on…

By Michael Di Iorio - Dec 16, 2019
Watch: New video shows NSW police physically forcing drug dog to sit

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Watch: New video shows NSW police physically forcing drug dog to sit

A brand new video has surfaced of NSW police physically forcing a drug dog to sit, and the implications that this footage has are quite simply, astronomical. In a new video which first debuted on…

By Michael Di Iorio - Dec 16, 2019
Tones And I beats out Whitney Houston and Rihanna with longest-running Number 1

Tones And I beats out Whitney Houston and Rihanna with longest-running Number 1

Tones and I breaks yet another record this week as her song 'Dance Monkey' claims another week at Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart. This makes 11 weeks that Tones has been in the number one…

By Michael Di Iorio - Dec 14, 2019
Tones And I beats out Whitney Houston and Rihanna with longest-running Number 1

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Tones And I beats out Whitney Houston and Rihanna with longest-running Number 1

Tones and I breaks yet another record this week as her song 'Dance Monkey' claims another week at Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart. This makes 11 weeks that Tones has been in the number one…

By Michael Di Iorio - Dec 14, 2019
Tones And I breaks the all-time ARIA Singles Chart record

Tones And I breaks the all-time ARIA Singles Chart record

Tones And I has shattered the record set by UK superstar Ed Sheeran for the most weeks spent in the #1 position on the ARIA Singles Chart. Last week, the Australian singer and songwriter equalled the…

By Michael Di Iorio - Nov 16, 2019
Tones And I breaks the all-time ARIA Singles Chart record

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Tones And I breaks the all-time ARIA Singles Chart record

Tones And I has shattered the record set by UK superstar Ed Sheeran for the most weeks spent in the #1 position on the ARIA Singles Chart. Last week, the Australian singer and songwriter equalled the…

By Michael Di Iorio - Nov 16, 2019
Big Machine Label Group call Taylor Swift's claims "false information" in new statement

Big Machine Label Group call Taylor Swift's claims "false information" in new statement

The label feud between Scott Borchetta and Scooter Braun from Big Machine Label Group and Taylor Swift has been ongoing and endless, with constant discussions arising over who has the rights to what,…

By Michael Di Iorio - Nov 16, 2019
Big Machine Label Group call Taylor Swift's claims "false information" in new statement

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Big Machine Label Group call Taylor Swift's claims "false information" in new statement

The label feud between Scott Borchetta and Scooter Braun from Big Machine Label Group and Taylor Swift has been ongoing and endless, with constant discussions arising over who has the rights to what,…

By Michael Di Iorio - Nov 16, 2019
Spotify's Sophie Paterson wins Public Relations award at BTWIM Awards

Spotify's Sophie Paterson wins Public Relations award at BTWIM Awards

The historic B T Women in Media Awards has come to a close for yet another successful year, with Spotify's very own Sophie Paterson winning the Public Relations award. The annual awards celebrated…

By Michael Di Iorio - Aug 26, 2019
Spotify's Sophie Paterson wins Public Relations award at BTWIM Awards

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Spotify's Sophie Paterson wins Public Relations award at BTWIM Awards

The historic B T Women in Media Awards has come to a close for yet another successful year, with Spotify's very own Sophie Paterson winning the Public Relations award. The annual awards celebrated…

By Michael Di Iorio - Aug 26, 2019
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