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Terry McBride’s (Nettwerk) Bigsound Keynote was so forward-thinking, it will bug you
Managing the careers of artist like Avril Lavigne and Coldplay, Network’s Terry McBride is a wealth of knowledge which delegates attending Bigsound 2019 were able to tap into and absorb - and boy was…

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Terry McBride’s (Nettwerk) Bigsound Keynote was so forward-thinking, it will bug you
Managing the careers of artist like Avril Lavigne and Coldplay, Network’s Terry McBride is a wealth of knowledge which delegates attending Bigsound 2019 were able to tap into and absorb - and boy was…

Fashions on the Field: BIGSOUND 2019
Many people feel that working in the music industry is a bit like high school, and look it's more than true. Did anyone else feel like the Afterparty felt like your formal afterparty? I kept asking,…

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Fashions on the Field: BIGSOUND 2019
Many people feel that working in the music industry is a bit like high school, and look it's more than true. Did anyone else feel like the Afterparty felt like your formal afterparty? I kept asking,…

11 acts everyone's talking about post-BIGSOUND 2019
Last week, The Industry Observer embarked on the trek up to Bris-Vegas for the annual drink our weight in free bar tab BIGSOUND Festival and Conference. We made lots of good discoveries, mostly that…

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11 acts everyone's talking about post-BIGSOUND 2019
Last week, The Industry Observer embarked on the trek up to Bris-Vegas for the annual drink our weight in free bar tab BIGSOUND Festival and Conference. We made lots of good discoveries, mostly that…

Could peer-led harm reduction lower Australia's festival deaths?
As BIGSOUND is well and truly over after another year of important conversations, and some of the most exciting music Australia has ever delivered, one discussion from last week is still on…

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Could peer-led harm reduction lower Australia's festival deaths?
As BIGSOUND is well and truly over after another year of important conversations, and some of the most exciting music Australia has ever delivered, one discussion from last week is still on…

The very best tweets from BIGSOUND 2019
Some of us watched the sunrise, some of us may sleep through the next one, and some of us are grabbing Bloody Mary's at in Fortitude Valley right now, but sadly Bigsound 2019 - AKA music industry…

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The very best tweets from BIGSOUND 2019
Some of us watched the sunrise, some of us may sleep through the next one, and some of us are grabbing Bloody Mary's at in Fortitude Valley right now, but sadly Bigsound 2019 - AKA music industry…

The music industry's biggest threats are Netflix, podcasts, and sleep
The Australian music industry is undoubtedly back in growth following four straight years of a double-digit uptick, our industry surpassed half a billion dollars in revenues in 2018, but our biggest…

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The music industry's biggest threats are Netflix, podcasts, and sleep
The Australian music industry is undoubtedly back in growth following four straight years of a double-digit uptick, our industry surpassed half a billion dollars in revenues in 2018, but our biggest…

6 things we learned about Mojo Juju from her excellent BIGSOUND keynote
Tears, applause at home truths, and a standing ovation were just a few of the reactions to Mojo Juju's keynote today at BIGSOUND. Mojo Juju Ruiz de Luzuriaga took the stage at the Brisbane music…

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6 things we learned about Mojo Juju from her excellent BIGSOUND keynote
Tears, applause at home truths, and a standing ovation were just a few of the reactions to Mojo Juju's keynote today at BIGSOUND. Mojo Juju Ruiz de Luzuriaga took the stage at the Brisbane music…

Celebrating industry dads: Spotify's Peter Stevens
With Father’s Day coming up on Sunday (September 1), it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate a few music industry dads who are managing work and family life in a sector battling an ‘always-on’…

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Celebrating industry dads: Spotify's Peter Stevens
With Father’s Day coming up on Sunday (September 1), it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate a few music industry dads who are managing work and family life in a sector battling an ‘always-on’…
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Talent and mgmt agency Lucky Ent. launches Lucky Corporate [EXCLUSIVE]
Lucky Ent.,the Australian based, music-focused talent and management agency has added a new division to its group. Joining its management, booking, touring, public relations, events, festivals and…
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Talent and mgmt agency Lucky Ent. launches Lucky Corporate [EXCLUSIVE]
Lucky Ent.,the Australian based, music-focused talent and management agency has added a new division to its group. Joining its management, booking, touring, public relations, events, festivals and…
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Select Music signs Unearthed High finalist Tulliah [EXCLUSIVE]
Select Music's Jimmy Kleiner has wasted no time time since joining the booking agency late last month, having just signed 18-year-old wunderkind Tulliah. TIO can exclusively announce Tulliah, an…
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Select Music signs Unearthed High finalist Tulliah [EXCLUSIVE]
Select Music's Jimmy Kleiner has wasted no time time since joining the booking agency late last month, having just signed 18-year-old wunderkind Tulliah. TIO can exclusively announce Tulliah, an…

Celebrating industry dads: Basil Cook & Stephen Green
With Father’s Day coming up on Sunday September 1, it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate a few music industry dads who are managing work and family life in a sector battling an ‘always-on’…

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Celebrating industry dads: Basil Cook & Stephen Green
With Father’s Day coming up on Sunday September 1, it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate a few music industry dads who are managing work and family life in a sector battling an ‘always-on’…

SongHubs favourite Taka Perry joins Downtown Music Publishing
Downtown Music Publishing's Australian growth cannot be stopped. Following its signing of Australian indie-pop artist Eliott last week, and Sydney singer-songwriter Evie Irie in July, the publisher…

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SongHubs favourite Taka Perry joins Downtown Music Publishing
Downtown Music Publishing's Australian growth cannot be stopped. Following its signing of Australian indie-pop artist Eliott last week, and Sydney singer-songwriter Evie Irie in July, the publisher…
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