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Why NZ On Air is also airborne in Australia
As the name suggests, NZ On Air is all about connecting Kiwis with New Zealand content. But when it comes to music, Australia is becoming an increasingly important part of the promotional mix. All…

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Why NZ On Air is also airborne in Australia
As the name suggests, NZ On Air is all about connecting Kiwis with New Zealand content. But when it comes to music, Australia is becoming an increasingly important part of the promotional mix. All…

AMIN working with Monash Uni to change social and commercial conditions in music
AMIN, the peak body of state music industry development associations like QMusic and MusicNSW, is working with Monash University's Behaviourworks team to deliver initiatives to change workplace…

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AMIN working with Monash Uni to change social and commercial conditions in music
AMIN, the peak body of state music industry development associations like QMusic and MusicNSW, is working with Monash University's Behaviourworks team to deliver initiatives to change workplace…

Australia's groundbreaking TV series 'Cleverman' up for NZ music award
This year’s APRA Silver Scroll Awards in New Zealand are starting to take shape with the nominations now in for the specialist categories and the main shortlist set to be announced next week. APRA…

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Australia's groundbreaking TV series 'Cleverman' up for NZ music award
This year’s APRA Silver Scroll Awards in New Zealand are starting to take shape with the nominations now in for the specialist categories and the main shortlist set to be announced next week. APRA…

Viagogo set up a fake Facebook account to con music fans: Exclusive
Viagogo, arguably the most hated ticket resale company in the world, has created a Facebook account to hijack upcoming music events in Australia. Through posts to an account called ‘Things To Do in…

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Viagogo set up a fake Facebook account to con music fans: Exclusive
Viagogo, arguably the most hated ticket resale company in the world, has created a Facebook account to hijack upcoming music events in Australia. Through posts to an account called ‘Things To Do in…

Austen inks deal with Melbourne agency Vita Artists: Exclusive
When Brisbane singer-songwriter Austen caught the attention of Nicole Millar, KLP, Just A Gent and Running Touch with her debut single ‘Faded’ in late 2015, Vita Artists was watching. Now, after her…

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Austen inks deal with Melbourne agency Vita Artists: Exclusive
When Brisbane singer-songwriter Austen caught the attention of Nicole Millar, KLP, Just A Gent and Running Touch with her debut single ‘Faded’ in late 2015, Vita Artists was watching. Now, after her…

Five new Australian speakers added to Going Global Music Summit in NZ
Five new Australian speakers have been added to the line-up for the Going Global Music Summit in New Zealand. The annual indie conference, organised by Independent Music NZ, is this year being held…

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Five new Australian speakers added to Going Global Music Summit in NZ
Five new Australian speakers have been added to the line-up for the Going Global Music Summit in New Zealand. The annual indie conference, organised by Independent Music NZ, is this year being held…

Sync Licensing Agent Tyler McLoughlan: 'Your discarded songs could find a home in the corporate sector'
Whether you’re an artist just starting out in your career or a songwriter looking to monetise your catalogue, musicians should always be thinking about how they can license their work to other media.…

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Sync Licensing Agent Tyler McLoughlan: 'Your discarded songs could find a home in the corporate sector'
Whether you’re an artist just starting out in your career or a songwriter looking to monetise your catalogue, musicians should always be thinking about how they can license their work to other media.…

GYROstream GM: 'Aus acts need to think globally to get their music on major platforms'
Australasia’s newest digital aggregator is doubtful whether local content quotas for streaming platforms can ever be legislated for – but would like to see a greater commitment from the likes of…

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GYROstream GM: 'Aus acts need to think globally to get their music on major platforms'
Australasia’s newest digital aggregator is doubtful whether local content quotas for streaming platforms can ever be legislated for – but would like to see a greater commitment from the likes of…

Recovery-style live music show coming to Australian TV: Exclusive
After a gigantic Frenzal Rhomb-sized hole was left in the music industry when Recovery left our screens, a growing push from Aussie music fans was sparked to bring the iconic show back to TV. But…

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Recovery-style live music show coming to Australian TV: Exclusive
After a gigantic Frenzal Rhomb-sized hole was left in the music industry when Recovery left our screens, a growing push from Aussie music fans was sparked to bring the iconic show back to TV. But…

PHOTOS: The 2018 Sydney Reclink Community Cup ft. Scabz, Urthboy, Lewis Hobba, and more
The seventh annual Sydney Reclink Community Cup took place on the weekend the Sailors (Media) losing out against the Walers (Musos). Tears were shed (not really), beers were shared and the obligatory…

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PHOTOS: The 2018 Sydney Reclink Community Cup ft. Scabz, Urthboy, Lewis Hobba, and more
The seventh annual Sydney Reclink Community Cup took place on the weekend the Sailors (Media) losing out against the Walers (Musos). Tears were shed (not really), beers were shared and the obligatory…

Sydney's CREO ink management deal with Bear Parts Music: Exclusive
Sydney indie-rock quartet CREO, who in 2017 sold out their headline dates and shared stages with Nothing But Thieves, Minus The Bear, and British India, have just inked a management deal. TIO can…

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Sydney's CREO ink management deal with Bear Parts Music: Exclusive
Sydney indie-rock quartet CREO, who in 2017 sold out their headline dates and shared stages with Nothing But Thieves, Minus The Bear, and British India, have just inked a management deal. TIO can…

It's been almost 25 years since the UK Government tried to ban raves
24 years ago the UK Government attempted to make rave culture illegal with a law that banned public performance of music “wholly or predominantly characterised by the emission of a succession of…

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It's been almost 25 years since the UK Government tried to ban raves
24 years ago the UK Government attempted to make rave culture illegal with a law that banned public performance of music “wholly or predominantly characterised by the emission of a succession of…
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