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Q&A: APRA AMCOS’s Milly Petriella has seen her local scene decimated by COVID-19
APRA AMCOS’s Director of Member Relations Milly Petriella has seen her beloved local scene decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Regarded as one of the Australian music industry’s most respected…

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Q&A: APRA AMCOS’s Milly Petriella has seen her local scene decimated by COVID-19
APRA AMCOS’s Director of Member Relations Milly Petriella has seen her beloved local scene decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Regarded as one of the Australian music industry’s most respected…

Four female and genderqueer-identifying musicians detail their experiences in music
Embedded in the process of creating ‘Make the Grade’ and its accompanying video has been a spirit of consultation - of talking to people and trying to understand better the issues that it raises. The…

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Four female and genderqueer-identifying musicians detail their experiences in music
Embedded in the process of creating ‘Make the Grade’ and its accompanying video has been a spirit of consultation - of talking to people and trying to understand better the issues that it raises. The…
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The importance of mentoring new musicians during a pandemic [OP-ED]
I have always been motivated to help people. A common trait I have gleaned from my time in Artist Management is that the best managers have a desire to identify talent and bring it out in people by…
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The importance of mentoring new musicians during a pandemic [OP-ED]
I have always been motivated to help people. A common trait I have gleaned from my time in Artist Management is that the best managers have a desire to identify talent and bring it out in people by…

How can we think more creatively about supporting our artists wellbeing?
DH Lawrence, the prolific writer and poet wrote, “Once a book is fathomed, once it is known, and its meaning fixed or established, it is dead.” The pressure on artists to create something that has…

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How can we think more creatively about supporting our artists wellbeing?
DH Lawrence, the prolific writer and poet wrote, “Once a book is fathomed, once it is known, and its meaning fixed or established, it is dead.” The pressure on artists to create something that has…

Youth Program announced for Aus Women in Music Awards
The Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) are making clear their support of up-and-coming young women at the 2021 Awards and conference. Announced this week, the 2021 AWMAs will include the new…

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Youth Program announced for Aus Women in Music Awards
The Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) are making clear their support of up-and-coming young women at the 2021 Awards and conference. Announced this week, the 2021 AWMAs will include the new…
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The Vanns' manager & agent on booking a tour during a pandemic [WATCH]
The Vanns' manager Tom Larkin and booking agent Adam Montgomery interviewed each other recently about booking a tour during the global pandemic. Having the candid chat for TIO, Larkin (Tiny Triumphs)…
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The Vanns' manager & agent on booking a tour during a pandemic [WATCH]
The Vanns' manager Tom Larkin and booking agent Adam Montgomery interviewed each other recently about booking a tour during the global pandemic. Having the candid chat for TIO, Larkin (Tiny Triumphs)…

Here's the outcome from the cultural change discussion for the Australian industry
Representatives from the Australian music industry gathered at Sydney's Australian Institute of Music (AIM) yesterday to discuss cultural change amid the #MeToo movement. The initial conversation…

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Here's the outcome from the cultural change discussion for the Australian industry
Representatives from the Australian music industry gathered at Sydney's Australian Institute of Music (AIM) yesterday to discuss cultural change amid the #MeToo movement. The initial conversation…
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Is the music industry self-destructive? [OP-ED]
It’s funny how disaster scenarios become embedded in culture and flourish like flowers in Spring. Television’s death had been predicted for more than a decade. The advertising industry has been “at…
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Is the music industry self-destructive? [OP-ED]
It’s funny how disaster scenarios become embedded in culture and flourish like flowers in Spring. Television’s death had been predicted for more than a decade. The advertising industry has been “at…

Australian industry to gather to discuss cultural change amid #MeToo movement
Representatives from the Australian music industry are set to gather next week to discuss cultural change amid #MeToo movement. Taking place in Sydney on Monday May 24th, and lead by ARIA, APRA AMCOS…

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Australian industry to gather to discuss cultural change amid #MeToo movement
Representatives from the Australian music industry are set to gather next week to discuss cultural change amid #MeToo movement. Taking place in Sydney on Monday May 24th, and lead by ARIA, APRA AMCOS…
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We need to talk about how the Aus Govt's sport bias is hurting music [OP-ED]
When the majority of our futures remain largely out of our control for an extended period of time, it can be extremely anxiety-inducing. It’s no surprise the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant…
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We need to talk about how the Aus Govt's sport bias is hurting music [OP-ED]
When the majority of our futures remain largely out of our control for an extended period of time, it can be extremely anxiety-inducing. It’s no surprise the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant…

Four women allege rape and assault as new research shows breadth of Australian music’s #MeToo plight
TRIGGER WARNING: This article and pages it links to contains information about rape, sexual assault and/or violence which may be triggering to survivors. Six years ago, an Australian producer led…

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Four women allege rape and assault as new research shows breadth of Australian music’s #MeToo plight
TRIGGER WARNING: This article and pages it links to contains information about rape, sexual assault and/or violence which may be triggering to survivors. Six years ago, an Australian producer led…

As an Aus songwriter for Justin Bieber, Katy Perry & Nicki Minaj, this is your sign to keep going
I, like most people, have a love-hate relationship with the unpredictability of life. You have a dream, you visualise it, you plan, you control, you get your grubby hands all over everything, and…

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As an Aus songwriter for Justin Bieber, Katy Perry & Nicki Minaj, this is your sign to keep going
I, like most people, have a love-hate relationship with the unpredictability of life. You have a dream, you visualise it, you plan, you control, you get your grubby hands all over everything, and…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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