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Bigsound announce programmer change-up for 2019
Change is a-coming the way of Bigsound. Bigsound, one of the most premiere and beloved music industry events in Australia, well-known for helping to launch the careers of countless musicians from…

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Bigsound announce programmer change-up for 2019
Change is a-coming the way of Bigsound. Bigsound, one of the most premiere and beloved music industry events in Australia, well-known for helping to launch the careers of countless musicians from…

Viral children's song 'Baby Shark' enters UK Top 40
Once in a while, the internet offers the music industry a quirky moment of hilarity. A new children's song called 'Baby Shark' is one of them. The song, which features lyrics like 'Baby shark, doo…

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Viral children's song 'Baby Shark' enters UK Top 40
Once in a while, the internet offers the music industry a quirky moment of hilarity. A new children's song called 'Baby Shark' is one of them. The song, which features lyrics like 'Baby shark, doo…

The Teskey Brothers ink global publishing deal
Downtown Music Publishing will represent The Teskey Brothers outside of Australia thanks to a new global publishing deal. The announcement follows on from the Melbourne soul-blues outfit’s signing of…

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The Teskey Brothers ink global publishing deal
Downtown Music Publishing will represent The Teskey Brothers outside of Australia thanks to a new global publishing deal. The announcement follows on from the Melbourne soul-blues outfit’s signing of…

Don’t disregard old school promotional tools
Mastering the ever-expanding worlds of streaming and social media are essential skills in today’s music business – but don’t lose sight of the more traditional media platforms either. That was one of…

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Don’t disregard old school promotional tools
Mastering the ever-expanding worlds of streaming and social media are essential skills in today’s music business – but don’t lose sight of the more traditional media platforms either. That was one of…

Do we still need indie labels?
With self-releasing becoming an increasingly popular option for new artists, is there still a need for indie labels? That was one of the issues pondered by Australian delegates at this year’s Going…

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Do we still need indie labels?
With self-releasing becoming an increasingly popular option for new artists, is there still a need for indie labels? That was one of the issues pondered by Australian delegates at this year’s Going…

We need to talk about YouTube download sites
Global recording industry body the IFPI has been talking about it for years, artists have been beleaguered by the increasing take-up of it for even longer, and publishers have been begrudgingly…

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We need to talk about YouTube download sites
Global recording industry body the IFPI has been talking about it for years, artists have been beleaguered by the increasing take-up of it for even longer, and publishers have been begrudgingly…

"I want our anthems to travel" - NZ PM Jacinda Ardern just took the stage at Going Global
Before New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had even finished her address at music industry summit Going Global in Auckland, one US delegate had already asked if she had a clone to lead America,…

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"I want our anthems to travel" - NZ PM Jacinda Ardern just took the stage at Going Global
Before New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had even finished her address at music industry summit Going Global in Auckland, one US delegate had already asked if she had a clone to lead America,…

The Top 5 songwriters in New Zealand have been revealed
Two first time Silver Scroll nominees are among the five finalists shortlisted this year for New Zealand’s premiere songwriting award. The announcement completes the full set of nominees for the 2018…

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The Top 5 songwriters in New Zealand have been revealed
Two first time Silver Scroll nominees are among the five finalists shortlisted this year for New Zealand’s premiere songwriting award. The announcement completes the full set of nominees for the 2018…

Australia is getting a new music export program: Exclusive
When it comes to exporting emerging acts overseas, there's no denying Australia's geographical handicap and declining investment in emerging talent. To help emerging acts connect directly to…

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Australia is getting a new music export program: Exclusive
When it comes to exporting emerging acts overseas, there's no denying Australia's geographical handicap and declining investment in emerging talent. To help emerging acts connect directly to…

We Asked The Industry: Which act are you most excited to see at BIGSOUND?
The countdown is down for Australia's biggest annual music conference and showcase event, Bigsound. Industry figures and artists alike are jam-packing their calendars before they make the pilgrimage…

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We Asked The Industry: Which act are you most excited to see at BIGSOUND?
The countdown is down for Australia's biggest annual music conference and showcase event, Bigsound. Industry figures and artists alike are jam-packing their calendars before they make the pilgrimage…

Poppy Rose inks global publishing deal
Dew Process Publishing has today announced the signing of the up-and-coming artist Poppy Rose. The Melbourne-based emcee is no stranger to pushing boundaries and has even caught the eye of none other…

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Poppy Rose inks global publishing deal
Dew Process Publishing has today announced the signing of the up-and-coming artist Poppy Rose. The Melbourne-based emcee is no stranger to pushing boundaries and has even caught the eye of none other…

Labor MLC John Graham: There is a live music venue crisis in NSW
"I think the MP’s have turned up, not quite sure what’s going on in the industry, and pretty rapidly realised there definitely is a problem." The Hon. John Graham, Labor Member of the Legislative…

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Labor MLC John Graham: There is a live music venue crisis in NSW
"I think the MP’s have turned up, not quite sure what’s going on in the industry, and pretty rapidly realised there definitely is a problem." The Hon. John Graham, Labor Member of the Legislative…
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