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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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…
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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…
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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…
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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…
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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…

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…

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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…
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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…
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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…
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