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Why do Australian music festival lineups feel so same-samey?
After two years void of major live music events, the return of Australian music festivals should have been accompanied by some feeling of zsa zsa zhu. Instead, there’s a prevailing feeling of…

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Why do Australian music festival lineups feel so same-samey?
After two years void of major live music events, the return of Australian music festivals should have been accompanied by some feeling of zsa zsa zhu. Instead, there’s a prevailing feeling of…

Hell hath enlarged herself, Baby Shark NFTs are on the way
Evil spiritual forces are among us, the first-ever Baby Shark NFT collection will debut this week. The NFT collection is a collaboration between Pinkfong's parent company SmartStudy and Sony Music…

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Hell hath enlarged herself, Baby Shark NFTs are on the way
Evil spiritual forces are among us, the first-ever Baby Shark NFT collection will debut this week. The NFT collection is a collaboration between Pinkfong's parent company SmartStudy and Sony Music…

TMRW Music respond to Reigan Derry's copyright claims
WA singer Reigan Derry took to Instagram yesterday to accuse Melbourne producer Jolyon Petch of refusing to credit her for her vocal contributions on his ARIA-nominated song, 'Dreams.' In the post,…

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TMRW Music respond to Reigan Derry's copyright claims
WA singer Reigan Derry took to Instagram yesterday to accuse Melbourne producer Jolyon Petch of refusing to credit her for her vocal contributions on his ARIA-nominated song, 'Dreams.' In the post,…

Taylor Swift scores longest #1 in Hot 100 history with 'All Too Well'
Taylor Swift is riding high on the success of her re-recorded version of 2012's Red. Red (Taylor's Version) debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200 with 605,0000 equivalent units shifted. A figure…

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Taylor Swift scores longest #1 in Hot 100 history with 'All Too Well'
Taylor Swift is riding high on the success of her re-recorded version of 2012's Red. Red (Taylor's Version) debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200 with 605,0000 equivalent units shifted. A figure…

New research links policing at festivals to 'panic overdoses' of drugs
Experts are calling for a change in policing practice at music festivals following a new survey that showed police presence at music festivals leads punters to "panic overdose" to avoid getting…

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New research links policing at festivals to 'panic overdoses' of drugs
Experts are calling for a change in policing practice at music festivals following a new survey that showed police presence at music festivals leads punters to "panic overdose" to avoid getting…

Erykah Badu and Sonos Radio launch curated station, BADUBOTRON
Erykah Badu and Sonos Radio are celebrating the neo-soul vanguard's latest live music tour with the launch of a curated station on Sonos Radio, BADUBOTRON. Dubbed as "a space where music genres are…

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Erykah Badu and Sonos Radio launch curated station, BADUBOTRON
Erykah Badu and Sonos Radio are celebrating the neo-soul vanguard's latest live music tour with the launch of a curated station on Sonos Radio, BADUBOTRON. Dubbed as "a space where music genres are…

Live Nation stock tumbles following deaths at Travis Scott Astroworld concert
Shares of Live Nation Entertainment fell by more than 5% following the tragedy at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in Houston on Friday, November 5th. Live Nation was a promoter for the all-ages…

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Live Nation stock tumbles following deaths at Travis Scott Astroworld concert
Shares of Live Nation Entertainment fell by more than 5% following the tragedy at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in Houston on Friday, November 5th. Live Nation was a promoter for the all-ages…

Palais Theatre Community Fund returns for a sixth round of grants
Live Nation and Melbourne's beloved Palais Theatre today announce that the Palais Theatre Community Fund has returned for a sixth round of funding. The fund is a feature of Live National Australia…

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Palais Theatre Community Fund returns for a sixth round of grants
Live Nation and Melbourne's beloved Palais Theatre today announce that the Palais Theatre Community Fund has returned for a sixth round of funding. The fund is a feature of Live National Australia…

Dami Im on the toxic culture at Sony: "I just always felt really disrespected"
In the aftermath of Four Corners' investigation into the toxic corporate culture at Sony Music Australia, former signee Dami Im has detailed her experience at the label. Speaking with The Australian,…

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Dami Im on the toxic culture at Sony: "I just always felt really disrespected"
In the aftermath of Four Corners' investigation into the toxic corporate culture at Sony Music Australia, former signee Dami Im has detailed her experience at the label. Speaking with The Australian,…

Peter Garrett calls alleged behaviour at Sony Music Australia "inexcusable"
Peter Garrett has responded to the Four Corners Facing The Music exposé that chronicled the rise-and-fall of Sony CEO Denis Handlin, and the toxic culture under his leadership. In a new interview…

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Peter Garrett calls alleged behaviour at Sony Music Australia "inexcusable"
Peter Garrett has responded to the Four Corners Facing The Music exposé that chronicled the rise-and-fall of Sony CEO Denis Handlin, and the toxic culture under his leadership. In a new interview…

Former SXSW rep Phil Tripp will lose companion parrot following animal cruelty case
Content warning: this article about Phil Tripp references animal abuse. Music industry veteran Phil Tripp, who worked as a representative for SXSW for 17 years, will lose custody of his companion…

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Former SXSW rep Phil Tripp will lose companion parrot following animal cruelty case
Content warning: this article about Phil Tripp references animal abuse. Music industry veteran Phil Tripp, who worked as a representative for SXSW for 17 years, will lose custody of his companion…
Former Sony staffers say global head office must take accountability for toxic culture
Over 100 current and former Sony Music Australia employees have spoken out on a culture of systemic bullying, discrimination, and misconduct under former chief executive Denis Handlin. Facing the…
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Former Sony staffers say global head office must take accountability for toxic culture
Over 100 current and former Sony Music Australia employees have spoken out on a culture of systemic bullying, discrimination, and misconduct under former chief executive Denis Handlin. Facing the…
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