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Poppy Reid

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Should artists move to Discord to build their fanbases?

Should artists move to Discord to build their fanbases?

In an email sent to newsletter subscribers this morning, Darren Hemmings of label services company Motive Unknown flagged a future opportunity for artists who are challenged by the…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 15, 2019
Should artists move to Discord to build their fanbases?

News

Should artists move to Discord to build their fanbases?

In an email sent to newsletter subscribers this morning, Darren Hemmings of label services company Motive Unknown flagged a future opportunity for artists who are challenged by the…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 15, 2019
A former Federal Police Commissioner has blasted the NSW Govt over pill-testing

A former Federal Police Commissioner has blasted the NSW Govt over pill-testing

Even a former Australian Federal Police Commissioner has blasted the NSW Government over Gladys Berejiklian’s so called “war on festivals”. Former Federal Police Commissioner Mick Palmer and Ted…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 14, 2019
A former Federal Police Commissioner has blasted the NSW Govt over pill-testing

News

A former Federal Police Commissioner has blasted the NSW Govt over pill-testing

Even a former Australian Federal Police Commissioner has blasted the NSW Government over Gladys Berejiklian’s so called “war on festivals”. Former Federal Police Commissioner Mick Palmer and Ted…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 14, 2019
Briggs joins the likes of Elton John and Nicki Minaj, gets his own Beats 1 radio show

Briggs joins the likes of Elton John and Nicki Minaj, gets his own Beats 1 radio show

Australia's own Adam Briggs, aka multi-award-winning artist Briggs, aka one half of A.B Original, aka Netflix series co-writer, has just landed his own Beats 1 radio show. Joining the likes of Nicki…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 13, 2019
Briggs joins the likes of Elton John and Nicki Minaj, gets his own Beats 1 radio show

News

Briggs joins the likes of Elton John and Nicki Minaj, gets his own Beats 1 radio show

Australia's own Adam Briggs, aka multi-award-winning artist Briggs, aka one half of A.B Original, aka Netflix series co-writer, has just landed his own Beats 1 radio show. Joining the likes of Nicki…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 13, 2019
Falcona Agency signs EDM legend Example [EXCLUSIVE]

Falcona Agency signs EDM legend Example [EXCLUSIVE]

Falcona Agency’s latest signing had a handful of UK hits under his belt before we'd all even realised the importance of SoundCloud. The 'Changed The Way You Kissed Me' hitmaker's canon includes three…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 13, 2019
Falcona Agency signs EDM legend Example [EXCLUSIVE]

News

Falcona Agency signs EDM legend Example [EXCLUSIVE]

Falcona Agency’s latest signing had a handful of UK hits under his belt before we'd all even realised the importance of SoundCloud. The 'Changed The Way You Kissed Me' hitmaker's canon includes three…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 13, 2019
Tim Pithouse's new division at The Orchard deepens K-pop ties

Tim Pithouse's new division at The Orchard deepens K-pop ties

Last October, Australia’s very own Tim Pithouse was tapped to head up a new division for independent artists. Moving over from his role as General Manager, International Marketing and Artist…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 12, 2019
Tim Pithouse's new division at The Orchard deepens K-pop ties

News

Tim Pithouse's new division at The Orchard deepens K-pop ties

Last October, Australia’s very own Tim Pithouse was tapped to head up a new division for independent artists. Moving over from his role as General Manager, International Marketing and Artist…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 12, 2019
An open letter from a woman in the Australian music industry

An open letter from a woman in the Australian music industry

“A woman is always accompanied, except when quite alone, and perhaps even then, by her own image of herself. “While she is walking across a room or weeping at the death of her father, she cannot…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 8, 2019
An open letter from a woman in the Australian music industry

Opinion

An open letter from a woman in the Australian music industry

“A woman is always accompanied, except when quite alone, and perhaps even then, by her own image of herself. “While she is walking across a room or weeping at the death of her father, she cannot…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 8, 2019
Incredible quotes from incredible women in Aus music

Incredible quotes from incredible women in Aus music

140 women gathered in Sydney for oneofone's International Women's Day breakfast celebration for a morning of conversation, inspiration - and reprieve from busy schedules. The morning featured three…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 8, 2019
Incredible quotes from incredible women in Aus music

Features

Incredible quotes from incredible women in Aus music

140 women gathered in Sydney for oneofone's International Women's Day breakfast celebration for a morning of conversation, inspiration - and reprieve from busy schedules. The morning featured three…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 8, 2019
Vanessa Picken joins [PIAS], is set to relocate to Los Angeles

Vanessa Picken joins [PIAS], is set to relocate to Los Angeles

Australia's beloved industry authority Vanessa Picken is relocating to Los Angeles in July for a newly created role with global music company [PIAS]. As on July 1, Picken will start her role as Head…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 7, 2019
Vanessa Picken joins [PIAS], is set to relocate to Los Angeles

News

Vanessa Picken joins [PIAS], is set to relocate to Los Angeles

Australia's beloved industry authority Vanessa Picken is relocating to Los Angeles in July for a newly created role with global music company [PIAS]. As on July 1, Picken will start her role as Head…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 7, 2019
Tixel's Zac Leigh: Ticketing companies are recognising the value of resale platforms

Tixel's Zac Leigh: Ticketing companies are recognising the value of resale platforms

Australian ticket resale platform Tixel entered the local market last year after its founders Zac Leigh and Jason Webb fell victim to a fraudulent ticket reseller at a sold-out Tame Impala show in…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 7, 2019
Tixel's Zac Leigh: Ticketing companies are recognising the value of resale platforms

Features

Tixel's Zac Leigh: Ticketing companies are recognising the value of resale platforms

Australian ticket resale platform Tixel entered the local market last year after its founders Zac Leigh and Jason Webb fell victim to a fraudulent ticket reseller at a sold-out Tame Impala show in…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 7, 2019
SongMakers' Tina Broad: 'Partnerships between schools and industry are crucial' [OP-ED]

SongMakers' Tina Broad: 'Partnerships between schools and industry are crucial' [OP-ED]

A Statewide partnership between Tasmania’s Department of Education and APRA AMCOS kicks off today in Hobart under the SongMakers umbrella. ARIA-award winning musicians, Rai Thistlethwayte (Thirsty…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 6, 2019
SongMakers' Tina Broad: 'Partnerships between schools and industry are crucial' [OP-ED]

Opinion

SongMakers' Tina Broad: 'Partnerships between schools and industry are crucial' [OP-ED]

A Statewide partnership between Tasmania’s Department of Education and APRA AMCOS kicks off today in Hobart under the SongMakers umbrella. ARIA-award winning musicians, Rai Thistlethwayte (Thirsty…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 6, 2019
AEG's Australian entrance is imminent as the rumour mill keeps spinning

AEG's Australian entrance is imminent as the rumour mill keeps spinning

UPDATE: 3pm, March 6, 2019 The ever-jovial Michael Gudinski has released a statement regarding reports he is to sell his Mushroom Group to LA-based AEG: “Be assured that rumours that I’m selling…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 6, 2019
AEG's Australian entrance is imminent as the rumour mill keeps spinning

News

AEG's Australian entrance is imminent as the rumour mill keeps spinning

UPDATE: 3pm, March 6, 2019 The ever-jovial Michael Gudinski has released a statement regarding reports he is to sell his Mushroom Group to LA-based AEG: “Be assured that rumours that I’m selling…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 6, 2019
The first computer to ever play music was in Sydney

The first computer to ever play music was in Sydney

British-born Australian computing pioneer Dr Trevor Pearcey may have led the team that built Australia’s first computer, but he'll be known forever in our hearts as the scientist who debuted music…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 5, 2019
The first computer to ever play music was in Sydney

News

The first computer to ever play music was in Sydney

British-born Australian computing pioneer Dr Trevor Pearcey may have led the team that built Australia’s first computer, but he'll be known forever in our hearts as the scientist who debuted music…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 5, 2019
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