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TikTok is an emerging artist’s best friend [OP-ED]
In the last 18 months, there has been an undeniable buzz around TikTok, especially in the music industry. With multiple tiers of artists, labels, managers and marketers from Majors to Indies,…
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TikTok is an emerging artist’s best friend [OP-ED]
In the last 18 months, there has been an undeniable buzz around TikTok, especially in the music industry. With multiple tiers of artists, labels, managers and marketers from Majors to Indies,…
![How to achieve virality and success on TikTok [OP-ED]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-r2-1.thebrag.com%2Ftmn%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F06%2Ftiktok.jpg%3Fv%3D1778467958394&w=3840&q=75)
How to achieve virality and success on TikTok [OP-ED]
One of the biggest hurdles in getting people on-board and excited by TikTok is helping them understand, what it is and why it’s important. With so much fast paced action and buzz surrounding TikTok,…
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How to achieve virality and success on TikTok [OP-ED]
One of the biggest hurdles in getting people on-board and excited by TikTok is helping them understand, what it is and why it’s important. With so much fast paced action and buzz surrounding TikTok,…

LPA announces cancellation of Helpmann Awards
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has announced that the annual Helpmann Awards cannot be presented in 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. “Due to the impact of COVID on our…

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LPA announces cancellation of Helpmann Awards
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has announced that the annual Helpmann Awards cannot be presented in 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. “Due to the impact of COVID on our…

The Brag Media adds 7 Observer newsletters to dedicated platform
The Brag Media, Australia’s number one music and entertainment publisher, has added seven newsletters to its dedicated newsletter platform, The Brag Observer. Following its launch last October, when…

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The Brag Media adds 7 Observer newsletters to dedicated platform
The Brag Media, Australia’s number one music and entertainment publisher, has added seven newsletters to its dedicated newsletter platform, The Brag Observer. Following its launch last October, when…

Kasey Chambers, Dean Ormston, Troy Cassar-Daley & more on the influence of Joy McKean
As the upcoming recipient of one of the music industry’s highest honours, the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music, Joy McKean will be celebrated this week. Set to be awarded…

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Kasey Chambers, Dean Ormston, Troy Cassar-Daley & more on the influence of Joy McKean
As the upcoming recipient of one of the music industry’s highest honours, the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music, Joy McKean will be celebrated this week. Set to be awarded…
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Tension between artists and managers revealed in new Amy Shark video [OP-ED]
As I was watching the docuseries episode Amy Shark shared on socials yesterday, two things struck me: 1. Holy shit, this feels like a meeting I’ve sat in a million times over the journey with almost…
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Tension between artists and managers revealed in new Amy Shark video [OP-ED]
As I was watching the docuseries episode Amy Shark shared on socials yesterday, two things struck me: 1. Holy shit, this feels like a meeting I’ve sat in a million times over the journey with almost…

Geordie Gray named News Editor at The Brag Media
The Brag Media has appointed Geordie Gray as its News Editor. Geordie Gray first joined The Brag Media in 2017 as a Community Manager before taking the role as Staff Writer a year later. In her…

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Geordie Gray named News Editor at The Brag Media
The Brag Media has appointed Geordie Gray as its News Editor. Geordie Gray first joined The Brag Media in 2017 as a Community Manager before taking the role as Staff Writer a year later. In her…
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Make your choices consciously and bravely in this pandemic era [OP-ED]
It’s been one year since I wrote a piece for Music Business Worldwide about being fired on maternity leave (twice). That was in the early days of the pandemic when we spoke eagerly about “rebuilding”…
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Make your choices consciously and bravely in this pandemic era [OP-ED]
It’s been one year since I wrote a piece for Music Business Worldwide about being fired on maternity leave (twice). That was in the early days of the pandemic when we spoke eagerly about “rebuilding”…

The Crypto Social Network is Here. Meet BitClout
“It’s like a rocket headed to the moon… That could explode at any minute.” ~Ryan Hoover, Founder of Product Hunt (on BitClout) Timing is everything. Companies that capitalise on major trends in…

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The Crypto Social Network is Here. Meet BitClout
“It’s like a rocket headed to the moon… That could explode at any minute.” ~Ryan Hoover, Founder of Product Hunt (on BitClout) Timing is everything. Companies that capitalise on major trends in…
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Major music companies who stop sexual harassment will make more money [OP-ED]
Content Warning: This article discusses sexual harassment. If you or someone you know is affected by the following story, you are not alone. To speak to someone, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or…
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Major music companies who stop sexual harassment will make more money [OP-ED]
Content Warning: This article discusses sexual harassment. If you or someone you know is affected by the following story, you are not alone. To speak to someone, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or…

Europe's vastly different roads to live music recovery
Tame Impala’s gigs at Perth’s Metro City last month were probably the biggest live gig happening on the planet at that time. Seeing thousands of fans watching their favourite bands again – without…

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Europe's vastly different roads to live music recovery
Tame Impala’s gigs at Perth’s Metro City last month were probably the biggest live gig happening on the planet at that time. Seeing thousands of fans watching their favourite bands again – without…

Sony Music Australia's Tony Glover fired after investigation into inappropriate behaviour
Content Warning: This article discusses sexual harassment. If you or someone you know is affected by the following story, you are not alone. To speak to someone, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or…

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Sony Music Australia's Tony Glover fired after investigation into inappropriate behaviour
Content Warning: This article discusses sexual harassment. If you or someone you know is affected by the following story, you are not alone. To speak to someone, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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