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Poppy Reid

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The Con announces free seminar for emerging acts

The Con announces free seminar for emerging acts

triple j Assistant Music Director Gemma Pike, Kirin J Callinan's manager Todd Wagstaff and Katie Rynne (Select - Montaigne, All Our Exes Live In Texas) are taking part in a free seminar for aspiring…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 19, 2017
The Con announces free seminar for emerging acts

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The Con announces free seminar for emerging acts

triple j Assistant Music Director Gemma Pike, Kirin J Callinan's manager Todd Wagstaff and Katie Rynne (Select - Montaigne, All Our Exes Live In Texas) are taking part in a free seminar for aspiring…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 19, 2017
Will Songkick's closure affect tour listings on Spotify?

Will Songkick's closure affect tour listings on Spotify?

When the CEO and founder of Songkick sent out a statement to artists stating the company will cease operations, a few artists were concerned about whether the added push of their concerts on Spotify…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 19, 2017
Will Songkick's closure affect tour listings on Spotify?

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Will Songkick's closure affect tour listings on Spotify?

When the CEO and founder of Songkick sent out a statement to artists stating the company will cease operations, a few artists were concerned about whether the added push of their concerts on Spotify…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 19, 2017
"The consummate gentleman": Industry heavyweights pay tribute to Iain Shedden

"The consummate gentleman": Industry heavyweights pay tribute to Iain Shedden

The Australian’s longtime music critic and reporter Iain Shedden passed away this week, sparking a flood of tributes from all over the Australian music industry. The Scottish-born Shedden was beloved…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 18, 2017
"The consummate gentleman": Industry heavyweights pay tribute to Iain Shedden

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"The consummate gentleman": Industry heavyweights pay tribute to Iain Shedden

The Australian’s longtime music critic and reporter Iain Shedden passed away this week, sparking a flood of tributes from all over the Australian music industry. The Scottish-born Shedden was beloved…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 18, 2017
Courtney Barnett is on track for first UK Top 10

Courtney Barnett is on track for first UK Top 10

Courtney Barnett's 'Lotta Sea Lice' is getting a lotta love in the U.K. The Aussie singer-songwriter’s collaboration with American indie-rocker Kurt Vile opens at #7 on the U.K. midweek chart and, if…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 17, 2017
Courtney Barnett is on track for first UK Top 10

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Courtney Barnett is on track for first UK Top 10

Courtney Barnett's 'Lotta Sea Lice' is getting a lotta love in the U.K. The Aussie singer-songwriter’s collaboration with American indie-rocker Kurt Vile opens at #7 on the U.K. midweek chart and, if…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 17, 2017
Phil Tripp calls out former EMI and ARIA Chairman David Snell in #metoo open letter

Phil Tripp calls out former EMI and ARIA Chairman David Snell in #metoo open letter

Phil Tripp, CEO IMMEDIA!, Former Publisher Australasian Music Industry Directory and TheMusic.com.au, has called out the late David Snell, a former Chairman of EMI Records and ARIA. With Phil's…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 17, 2017
Phil Tripp calls out former EMI and ARIA Chairman David Snell in #metoo open letter

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Phil Tripp calls out former EMI and ARIA Chairman David Snell in #metoo open letter

Phil Tripp, CEO IMMEDIA!, Former Publisher Australasian Music Industry Directory and TheMusic.com.au, has called out the late David Snell, a former Chairman of EMI Records and ARIA. With Phil's…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 17, 2017
Barnsey's scream in Kirin J Callinan's latest song is a meme sensation

Barnsey's scream in Kirin J Callinan's latest song is a meme sensation

When Kirin J Callinan enlisted Jimmy Barnes to belt out his trademark high-pitch scream during the bridges of his latest single, he was screaming to be memed. Naturally, with the all-star featuring…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 17, 2017
Barnsey's scream in Kirin J Callinan's latest song is a meme sensation

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Barnsey's scream in Kirin J Callinan's latest song is a meme sensation

When Kirin J Callinan enlisted Jimmy Barnes to belt out his trademark high-pitch scream during the bridges of his latest single, he was screaming to be memed. Naturally, with the all-star featuring…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 17, 2017
Album of the Week: Beck, Colors

Album of the Week: Beck, Colors

The word “pop” is as reductive as they come, so there’s no use talking about Beck’s new record Colours, out now, as though it is the sound of the sonic chameleon selling out to the mainstream, or…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 16, 2017
Album of the Week: Beck, Colors

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Album of the Week: Beck, Colors

The word “pop” is as reductive as they come, so there’s no use talking about Beck’s new record Colours, out now, as though it is the sound of the sonic chameleon selling out to the mainstream, or…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 16, 2017
Songkick to cease operations, ACRA Awards winners announced, and more

Songkick to cease operations, ACRA Awards winners announced, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Ticketing company Songkick sent out a statement to artists and managers Oct. 12 stating that the company will cease operations on Oct. 31.…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 16, 2017
Songkick to cease operations, ACRA Awards winners announced, and more

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Songkick to cease operations, ACRA Awards winners announced, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Ticketing company Songkick sent out a statement to artists and managers Oct. 12 stating that the company will cease operations on Oct. 31.…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 16, 2017
Here's what you need to know about Facebook's VR strategy

Here's what you need to know about Facebook's VR strategy

"I am more committed than ever to the future of virtual reality", said Mark Zuckerberg, at Oculus's annual conference in San Jose, California, last week (Oct 11). The Facebook CEO unveiled Oculus Go,…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 16, 2017
Here's what you need to know about Facebook's VR strategy

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Here's what you need to know about Facebook's VR strategy

"I am more committed than ever to the future of virtual reality", said Mark Zuckerberg, at Oculus's annual conference in San Jose, California, last week (Oct 11). The Facebook CEO unveiled Oculus Go,…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 16, 2017
CMC Rocks QLD tickets offered on resale site for $3,000

CMC Rocks QLD tickets offered on resale site for $3,000

UPDATE: CMC Rocks' promoter Rob Potts Entertainment Edge has issued the below statement to TIO. CMC Rocks QLD 2018 is completely sold out, but there may be tickets that become available closer to the…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 13, 2017
CMC Rocks QLD tickets offered on resale site for $3,000

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CMC Rocks QLD tickets offered on resale site for $3,000

UPDATE: CMC Rocks' promoter Rob Potts Entertainment Edge has issued the below statement to TIO. CMC Rocks QLD 2018 is completely sold out, but there may be tickets that become available closer to the…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 13, 2017
Study: Radio is Australia's most listened-to form of entertainment, Spotify for Artists gets free app, and more

Study: Radio is Australia's most listened-to form of entertainment, Spotify for Artists gets free app, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Twickets officially launched in the U.S. yesterday via www.twickets.live, enabling genuine fans to securely trade tickets at no more than…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 13, 2017
Study: Radio is Australia's most listened-to form of entertainment, Spotify for Artists gets free app, and more

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Study: Radio is Australia's most listened-to form of entertainment, Spotify for Artists gets free app, and more

Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Twickets officially launched in the U.S. yesterday via www.twickets.live, enabling genuine fans to securely trade tickets at no more than…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 13, 2017
WA Music calls for ‘fair recognition’ after West Coast acts absent from ARIAs noms

WA Music calls for ‘fair recognition’ after West Coast acts absent from ARIAs noms

ARIA is playing down suggestions that acts from the west coast have been snubbed from next month’s national awards ceremony. When nominations for the 31st ARIA Awards were called out Tuesday, many of…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 12, 2017
WA Music calls for ‘fair recognition’ after West Coast acts absent from ARIAs noms

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WA Music calls for ‘fair recognition’ after West Coast acts absent from ARIAs noms

ARIA is playing down suggestions that acts from the west coast have been snubbed from next month’s national awards ceremony. When nominations for the 31st ARIA Awards were called out Tuesday, many of…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 12, 2017
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