Poppy Reid

Victoria’s local rock sector will receive a major overhaul by Labor, should the opposition win the election. Announced today at recording studio Sing Sing in Cremorne, Melbourne, Opposition Leader…

Melbourne-based independent label Shock Records has announced its deals with two UK labels, Memphis Industries and Holy Roar Records. The partnership will see Shock release both labels’ titles in…

Former artist manager Irving Azoff has lured songwriters with the promise he can get 30% more for them from radio stations and online platforms than they’re getting from US performing rights…

The duo behind the scores for almost every reality TV show in Australia and countless titles internationally will be honoured at this month’s Screen Music Awards with the International Achievement…

Sony Music Australia has signed another of X Factor’s alumni, taking on Top 4 finalist Reigan Derry. From being dubbed the show’s best performing artist after renditions of Adele’s Someone Like You,…

FEATURE ALBUM King Gizzard The Lizard Wizard - I’m In Your Mind Fuzz [Flightless/Remote Control] After last year’s spaghetti-western LP Eyes Like The Sky, we’ve come to expect the unexpected from the…

Pandora is arguing to lower the music licensing rates it pays to artists, publishers and record labels in the United States. In a document submitted to the US Copyright Royalty Board (CRB), the…

The Australia Council judged its pilot to help artists with disability successful enough to extend for three years and commit $1 million. It is for development grants up to $25,000 and project grants…

Michael Parisi, owner of artist management and consultancy company MPM, venue owner Tim Northeast (The Corner, Northcote and Newtown Social Clubs, The National) and owner of The Ticket Group Harley…

In 1986 Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum was awarded the Order of Australia for services to music and charities, in 1993 he received an ARIA Special Achievement Award for services to the music industry and in…

Apple will make its biggest move yet into the streaming market, with a relaunch of its Beats Music as part of iTunes next year. According to the Wall Street Journal, the tech giant has a clear focus…

Universal Music Publishing Australia has signed Lance Ferguson to a global music publishing deal. The New Zealand-born, Melbourne-based songwriter/producer records as a solo artist under the moniker…