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2019 ARIA Awards to be broadcast on Nine Network live from The Star
The country is starting to thaw out as summer approaches, meaning ARIA Award season will soon be upon us. Everything seems to be on track for the music industry's night of nights, with organisers…

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2019 ARIA Awards to be broadcast on Nine Network live from The Star
The country is starting to thaw out as summer approaches, meaning ARIA Award season will soon be upon us. Everything seems to be on track for the music industry's night of nights, with organisers…

Fyre Festival trustee files lawsuits to win back lost millions
The drama that has engulfed Fyre Festival has reignited this week, with news that a Fyre Festival trustee is seeking to win back millions of dollars in fees paid to artists, influencers and various…

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Fyre Festival trustee files lawsuits to win back lost millions
The drama that has engulfed Fyre Festival has reignited this week, with news that a Fyre Festival trustee is seeking to win back millions of dollars in fees paid to artists, influencers and various…

Adrian Eagle joins Island Records Australia, announces debut EP 'MAMA'
Adelaide-born, Melbourne based artist Adrian Eagle is making some series moves at the moment, resulting in considerable buzz that's resonating throughout all the land. Clearly in no mood to slow…

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Adrian Eagle joins Island Records Australia, announces debut EP 'MAMA'
Adelaide-born, Melbourne based artist Adrian Eagle is making some series moves at the moment, resulting in considerable buzz that's resonating throughout all the land. Clearly in no mood to slow…

EMC 2019 announces conference dates, applications to showcase are now open
For the 8th year in a row, the mastermind behind Australia's seminal electronic music conference, EMC, has announced plans to once again put on display a wealth of knowledge, experience and talent.…

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EMC 2019 announces conference dates, applications to showcase are now open
For the 8th year in a row, the mastermind behind Australia's seminal electronic music conference, EMC, has announced plans to once again put on display a wealth of knowledge, experience and talent.…

Fyre Festival's Andy King confirmed as BIGSOUND 2019 Keynote speaker
BIGSOUND Festival has unveiled its full 2019 program, detailing an extensive and impressive list of industry figures, big wigs and titans set to grace the event with their hard-earned expertise. In a…

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Fyre Festival's Andy King confirmed as BIGSOUND 2019 Keynote speaker
BIGSOUND Festival has unveiled its full 2019 program, detailing an extensive and impressive list of industry figures, big wigs and titans set to grace the event with their hard-earned expertise. In a…

Australian Music Prize announces first batch of 2019 nominees
Just as it has for 14 years prior the Australian Music Prize is primed to pour over the latest, and greatest Australian releases to award the coveted prize too. However this year, for the 15th…

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Australian Music Prize announces first batch of 2019 nominees
Just as it has for 14 years prior the Australian Music Prize is primed to pour over the latest, and greatest Australian releases to award the coveted prize too. However this year, for the 15th…

How to not kook a music PR campaign
Not unlike ‘music journalist’, ‘music publicist’ is a title that gets thrown around a lot these days. But there’s a big difference between helping out your mate's band get some write-ups and being an…

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How to not kook a music PR campaign
Not unlike ‘music journalist’, ‘music publicist’ is a title that gets thrown around a lot these days. But there’s a big difference between helping out your mate's band get some write-ups and being an…

Northlane's Josh Smith Announces Open Door Management With Chris O'Brien
Two of the most respected names in the Australian music industry - Josh Smith and Chris O'Brien - have announced their plans to combine powers, forming Open Door Management. The management company…

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Northlane's Josh Smith Announces Open Door Management With Chris O'Brien
Two of the most respected names in the Australian music industry - Josh Smith and Chris O'Brien - have announced their plans to combine powers, forming Open Door Management. The management company…

How to not kook a band interview
Every few years in the music industry, a role gets highlighted somehow as something everyone thinks they can do. Sometimes it's band manager, sometimes it's publicist. At the moment, it seems as…

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How to not kook a band interview
Every few years in the music industry, a role gets highlighted somehow as something everyone thinks they can do. Sometimes it's band manager, sometimes it's publicist. At the moment, it seems as…

Melbourne Prize for Music 2019 opens entries for $100,000 in prizes
Organisers behind the coveted Melbourne Prize for Music Awards have today officially opened entries, seeking submissions from all corners of Victoria's thriving music community. Entrants will go in…

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Melbourne Prize for Music 2019 opens entries for $100,000 in prizes
Organisers behind the coveted Melbourne Prize for Music Awards have today officially opened entries, seeking submissions from all corners of Victoria's thriving music community. Entrants will go in…
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