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Geordie Gray

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Bolster launches new industry education program, 'Blocks'

Bolster launches new industry education program, 'Blocks'

Over the past four years, Bolster has carved out their legacy as one of the industry's leading digital marketing agency; with a client roster that boasts names like Splendour in The Grass, Laneway…

By Geordie Gray - Nov 27, 2019
Bolster launches new industry education program, 'Blocks'

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Bolster launches new industry education program, 'Blocks'

Over the past four years, Bolster has carved out their legacy as one of the industry's leading digital marketing agency; with a client roster that boasts names like Splendour in The Grass, Laneway…

By Geordie Gray - Nov 27, 2019
Here are the full list of Music Victoria Awards winners

Here are the full list of Music Victoria Awards winners

Last night, some of Victoria's most important artists, releases, venues and festivals were honoured at the 15th Music Victoria Awards. The ceremony descended on The Melbourne Recital Centre for an…

By Geordie Gray - Nov 21, 2019
Here are the full list of Music Victoria Awards winners

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Here are the full list of Music Victoria Awards winners

Last night, some of Victoria's most important artists, releases, venues and festivals were honoured at the 15th Music Victoria Awards. The ceremony descended on The Melbourne Recital Centre for an…

By Geordie Gray - Nov 21, 2019
Live music hub SLYFOX launches petition to save venue

Live music hub SLYFOX launches petition to save venue

Beloved live music venue SLYFOX is facing permanent closure, due to licensing laws imposed by the Inner West council. The venue took to social media to plead with supporters to take part in a…

By Geordie Gray - Nov 14, 2019
Live music hub SLYFOX launches petition to save venue

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Live music hub SLYFOX launches petition to save venue

Beloved live music venue SLYFOX is facing permanent closure, due to licensing laws imposed by the Inner West council. The venue took to social media to plead with supporters to take part in a…

By Geordie Gray - Nov 14, 2019
ARIA unveil the 2019 Artisan and Fine Arts Nominees

ARIA unveil the 2019 Artisan and Fine Arts Nominees

The 33rd Aria Awards Season is well and truly in motion. Today, ARIA has unveiled their list of nominees for the 2019 Fine Arts and Artisan Awards. The newly-named event celebrates those nominated…

By Geordie Gray - Sep 24, 2019
ARIA unveil the 2019 Artisan and Fine Arts Nominees

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ARIA unveil the 2019 Artisan and Fine Arts Nominees

The 33rd Aria Awards Season is well and truly in motion. Today, ARIA has unveiled their list of nominees for the 2019 Fine Arts and Artisan Awards. The newly-named event celebrates those nominated…

By Geordie Gray - Sep 24, 2019
NSW Police strip searches have increased twentyfold in 12 years

NSW Police strip searches have increased twentyfold in 12 years

A new report from Redfern Legal Centre has revealed that Police strip searches in New South Wales have increased almost twentyfold in 12 years. This morning, RLCA launched a detailed research report…

By Geordie Gray - Aug 21, 2019
NSW Police strip searches have increased twentyfold in 12 years

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NSW Police strip searches have increased twentyfold in 12 years

A new report from Redfern Legal Centre has revealed that Police strip searches in New South Wales have increased almost twentyfold in 12 years. This morning, RLCA launched a detailed research report…

By Geordie Gray - Aug 21, 2019
Sydney's Lansdowne Hotel granted a 5AM license

Sydney's Lansdowne Hotel granted a 5AM license

Sydney's nightlife just got a little brighter. The Lansdowne Hotel has just revealed that they've been granted an extended trading license. Patrons will now be able to enter the venue after 1:30 am,…

By Geordie Gray - Aug 5, 2019
Sydney's Lansdowne Hotel granted a 5AM license

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Sydney's Lansdowne Hotel granted a 5AM license

Sydney's nightlife just got a little brighter. The Lansdowne Hotel has just revealed that they've been granted an extended trading license. Patrons will now be able to enter the venue after 1:30 am,…

By Geordie Gray - Aug 5, 2019
Songwriters, now is your last chance to nab performance royalties

Songwriters, now is your last chance to nab performance royalties

Australian musicians, 'tis the season to make some cash. It's the most glorious time of the year, Performance Reports season at APRAAMCOS. Whether you've been slogging it out on dive bar stages or…

By Geordie Gray - Jul 29, 2019
Songwriters, now is your last chance to nab performance royalties

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Songwriters, now is your last chance to nab performance royalties

Australian musicians, 'tis the season to make some cash. It's the most glorious time of the year, Performance Reports season at APRAAMCOS. Whether you've been slogging it out on dive bar stages or…

By Geordie Gray - Jul 29, 2019
Yours & Owls ramp up environmental initiative, ‘Party with a Purpose’

Yours & Owls ramp up environmental initiative, ‘Party with a Purpose’

Last year, beloved Wollongong festival Yours Owls launched their environmental initiative, 'Party with a Purpose. The festival made it their mission to minimize their impact on the environment by…

By Geordie Gray - Jul 25, 2019
Yours & Owls ramp up environmental initiative, ‘Party with a Purpose’

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Yours & Owls ramp up environmental initiative, ‘Party with a Purpose’

Last year, beloved Wollongong festival Yours Owls launched their environmental initiative, 'Party with a Purpose. The festival made it their mission to minimize their impact on the environment by…

By Geordie Gray - Jul 25, 2019
BIGSOUND speakers: Bethany Cosentino, Vivien Goldman + more announced

BIGSOUND speakers: Bethany Cosentino, Vivien Goldman + more announced

Australia's biggest music industry conference just keeps getting better. BIGSOUND has unveiled more guests set to feature on their 2019 speaker lineup today. Best Coast rocker Bethany Cosentino will…

By Geordie Gray - Jul 11, 2019
BIGSOUND speakers: Bethany Cosentino, Vivien Goldman + more announced

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BIGSOUND speakers: Bethany Cosentino, Vivien Goldman + more announced

Australia's biggest music industry conference just keeps getting better. BIGSOUND has unveiled more guests set to feature on their 2019 speaker lineup today. Best Coast rocker Bethany Cosentino will…

By Geordie Gray - Jul 11, 2019
Songwriters, it's time to turn setlists into royalties

Songwriters, it's time to turn setlists into royalties

Aussie songwriters, now is your chance to make some dosh for doing what you love. It's Performance Reports season at APRA AMCOS, and you have until July 31st to submit your work. Last year, APRA paid…

By Geordie Gray - Jul 10, 2019
Songwriters, it's time to turn setlists into royalties

News

Songwriters, it's time to turn setlists into royalties

Aussie songwriters, now is your chance to make some dosh for doing what you love. It's Performance Reports season at APRA AMCOS, and you have until July 31st to submit your work. Last year, APRA paid…

By Geordie Gray - Jul 10, 2019
Sydney nightlife has received a $1 million boost

Sydney nightlife has received a $1 million boost

The City of Sydney has unveiled the latest round of grants for small businesses and live music venues around the city. Since September 2017, the City has provided more than $1 million in funding to…

By Geordie Gray - Jun 26, 2019
Sydney nightlife has received a $1 million boost

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Sydney nightlife has received a $1 million boost

The City of Sydney has unveiled the latest round of grants for small businesses and live music venues around the city. Since September 2017, the City has provided more than $1 million in funding to…

By Geordie Gray - Jun 26, 2019
The NSW festival inquiry has received the go-ahead

The NSW festival inquiry has received the go-ahead

The New South Wales Labor party has received the green light to launch an inquiry into the NSW government's controversial music festival licensing scheme. Yesterday it was revealed that Labor was…

By Geordie Gray - May 31, 2019
The NSW festival inquiry has received the go-ahead

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The NSW festival inquiry has received the go-ahead

The New South Wales Labor party has received the green light to launch an inquiry into the NSW government's controversial music festival licensing scheme. Yesterday it was revealed that Labor was…

By Geordie Gray - May 31, 2019
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