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Taylor Swift once released a song of white noise that hit #1 in Canada
Days before Taylor Swift released her global #1, 2x Grammy Award-winning album 1989, a slight mishap lead to her topping the iTunes chart in Canada. In October 2014, a song titled 'Track 3' hit #1 on…
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Taylor Swift once released a song of white noise that hit #1 in Canada
Days before Taylor Swift released her global #1, 2x Grammy Award-winning album 1989, a slight mishap lead to her topping the iTunes chart in Canada. In October 2014, a song titled 'Track 3' hit #1 on…
MMAD launches Rhyme & Reason podcast ft. Dustin Tebbutt, Pez, and more
Youth charity Musicians Making a Difference (MMAD) is behind a brand new podcast which gets up close and personal with Australian and international artists and guests as they share their experiences.…
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MMAD launches Rhyme & Reason podcast ft. Dustin Tebbutt, Pez, and more
Youth charity Musicians Making a Difference (MMAD) is behind a brand new podcast which gets up close and personal with Australian and international artists and guests as they share their experiences.…
Australian Women in Music Awards winners spark "unprecedented moment for music"
History was made last night at what was aptly dubbed by co-host Christine Anu, "an unprecedented moment for music and for women." Anu was co-hosting the inaugural Australian Women in Music Awards…
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Australian Women in Music Awards winners spark "unprecedented moment for music"
History was made last night at what was aptly dubbed by co-host Christine Anu, "an unprecedented moment for music and for women." Anu was co-hosting the inaugural Australian Women in Music Awards…
Female empowerment dominates Australian Women in Music conference
The inaugural Australian Women in Music conference and awards kicked off yesterday to dive into pathways for music makers, new and emerging digital platforms, the role of music as a cultural, social…
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Female empowerment dominates Australian Women in Music conference
The inaugural Australian Women in Music conference and awards kicked off yesterday to dive into pathways for music makers, new and emerging digital platforms, the role of music as a cultural, social…
Spotify launches bootcamp for Australian First Nations
Spotify has launched an intensive learning program for Australian based First Nations podcasters. Titled Sound Up Bootcamp Australia, the initiative will be facilitated by Aboriginal/Torres Strait…
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Spotify launches bootcamp for Australian First Nations
Spotify has launched an intensive learning program for Australian based First Nations podcasters. Titled Sound Up Bootcamp Australia, the initiative will be facilitated by Aboriginal/Torres Strait…
Kiwi licensing platform Songbroker has global ambitions
Having perfected its one-stop-shop licensing platform, New Zealand music publisher Songbroker is ready to go global. Founded by singer-songwriter and former Native Tongue Publishing NZ GM Jan…
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Kiwi licensing platform Songbroker has global ambitions
Having perfected its one-stop-shop licensing platform, New Zealand music publisher Songbroker is ready to go global. Founded by singer-songwriter and former Native Tongue Publishing NZ GM Jan…
From Byron Bay busker to global artist, Garrett Kato is the future
Content warning: This article mentions suicide. If you are contemplating suicide or having suicidal thoughts, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 Garrett Kato is one of those rare people who sees the…
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From Byron Bay busker to global artist, Garrett Kato is the future
Content warning: This article mentions suicide. If you are contemplating suicide or having suicidal thoughts, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 Garrett Kato is one of those rare people who sees the…
AWMA's Vicki Gordon responds to those who want to ditch gendered awards
When Vicki Gordon publicly announced the inaugural Australian Women in Music Awards in March, the #MeToo movement was fast gaining momentum in America and had sparked important discussions within the…
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AWMA's Vicki Gordon responds to those who want to ditch gendered awards
When Vicki Gordon publicly announced the inaugural Australian Women in Music Awards in March, the #MeToo movement was fast gaining momentum in America and had sparked important discussions within the…
Competition in the country music festival space is increasing
Just a little over four years ago Australia’s country music scene appeared to be in the doldrums. Mayor of Tamworth, Col Murray was concerned by the decreasing numbers visiting the famous festival in…
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Competition in the country music festival space is increasing
Just a little over four years ago Australia’s country music scene appeared to be in the doldrums. Mayor of Tamworth, Col Murray was concerned by the decreasing numbers visiting the famous festival in…
NZ Music Awards finalists Drax Project tipped to be next international breakout
The early running in the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards – aka The Tuis – is being made by both mainstream chart-toppers and more left field acts. Nine-time winners Six60 and Drax Project – who are…
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NZ Music Awards finalists Drax Project tipped to be next international breakout
The early running in the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards – aka The Tuis – is being made by both mainstream chart-toppers and more left field acts. Nine-time winners Six60 and Drax Project – who are…
Documents reveal Arts Minister Don Harwin personally redirected funding to a special project
Documents obtained by the ABC have shown NSW Arts Minister Don Harwin personally killed off funding for certain projects, with $404,000 stripped from the funding round used for a special unnamed…
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Documents reveal Arts Minister Don Harwin personally redirected funding to a special project
Documents obtained by the ABC have shown NSW Arts Minister Don Harwin personally killed off funding for certain projects, with $404,000 stripped from the funding round used for a special unnamed…
Read an excerpt from Stuart Coupe's book 'Roadies – the Secret History of Australian Rock’n’Roll'
Renowned author Stuart Coupe - the writer behind bold portraits of the Australian music industry like The Promoters and Gudinski - has today released his backstage pass to the hidden side of the…
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Read an excerpt from Stuart Coupe's book 'Roadies – the Secret History of Australian Rock’n’Roll'
Renowned author Stuart Coupe - the writer behind bold portraits of the Australian music industry like The Promoters and Gudinski - has today released his backstage pass to the hidden side of the…
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