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Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ the biggest single in 2019 by a non-American artist: IFPI
It's official: Tones And I hit the world for six last year with her breakout track 'Dance Monkey.' The former-busker-turned-chart breaker comes in at No. 6 on the IFPI’s Top 10 Global Digital Singles…
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Tones And I’s ‘Dance Monkey’ the biggest single in 2019 by a non-American artist: IFPI
It's official: Tones And I hit the world for six last year with her breakout track 'Dance Monkey.' The former-busker-turned-chart breaker comes in at No. 6 on the IFPI’s Top 10 Global Digital Singles…
Does Queen’s show at Metricon Stadium start a new era for Gold Coast concerts?
Queen + Adam Lambert’s visit to Australia is now a glittery memory, a smorgasbord of hits, guitar solos and -- at some sites -- epic weather. Rhapsody Australian tour also featured something rarely…
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Does Queen’s show at Metricon Stadium start a new era for Gold Coast concerts?
Queen + Adam Lambert’s visit to Australia is now a glittery memory, a smorgasbord of hits, guitar solos and -- at some sites -- epic weather. Rhapsody Australian tour also featured something rarely…
SXSW 2020 cancellation creates ripples back to Australia
The extraordinary cancellation of SXSW on the weekend will create a ripple effect all the way to Australia. The annual Austin, Texas showcase and conference extravaganza was due to kick off this…
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SXSW 2020 cancellation creates ripples back to Australia
The extraordinary cancellation of SXSW on the weekend will create a ripple effect all the way to Australia. The annual Austin, Texas showcase and conference extravaganza was due to kick off this…
Are Australian artist managers at crisis point?
Australia’s community of artist managers is at “crisis point,” with so many of its professionals battling fatigue, zero financial security and their work is a mystery to so many friends and family.…
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Are Australian artist managers at crisis point?
Australia’s community of artist managers is at “crisis point,” with so many of its professionals battling fatigue, zero financial security and their work is a mystery to so many friends and family.…
Sampa The Great creates history with Australian Music Prize win
Sampa The Great makes history by becoming the first and only artist to win the Australian Music Prize twice. The Zambian-born, Botswana-raised Aussie rapper bagged the AMP with The Return, her first…
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Sampa The Great creates history with Australian Music Prize win
Sampa The Great makes history by becoming the first and only artist to win the Australian Music Prize twice. The Zambian-born, Botswana-raised Aussie rapper bagged the AMP with The Return, her first…
Australia's live entertainment biz urged to ‘keep the doors open and lights on’ as Coronavirus spreads
As the Coronavirus spreads, and a raft of events fold or face dwindling numbers, Australia’s live entertainment sector has been urged to carry on, and play smart. The COVID-19 virus is spreading just…
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Australia's live entertainment biz urged to ‘keep the doors open and lights on’ as Coronavirus spreads
As the Coronavirus spreads, and a raft of events fold or face dwindling numbers, Australia’s live entertainment sector has been urged to carry on, and play smart. The COVID-19 virus is spreading just…
Amy Shark signs global deal with Red Light Management
Amy Shark has signed a global management deal with powerhouse U.S. management company Red Light Management, ahead of the release of new music. The Gold Coast singer and songwriter signed with Red…
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Amy Shark signs global deal with Red Light Management
Amy Shark has signed a global management deal with powerhouse U.S. management company Red Light Management, ahead of the release of new music. The Gold Coast singer and songwriter signed with Red…
Spotify’s music strategy boss talks Tones And I, shares playlist advice
Inclusion on a Spotify playlist can graduate a middling musician’s career into the big league. Cracking the streamer’s New Music Friday is like bagging national airplay only, well, its global. And…
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Spotify’s music strategy boss talks Tones And I, shares playlist advice
Inclusion on a Spotify playlist can graduate a middling musician’s career into the big league. Cracking the streamer’s New Music Friday is like bagging national airplay only, well, its global. And…
SXSW 2020 will go ahead, Miami’s Ultra Music Festival scrapped due to Coronavirus
SXSW 2020 will go ahead later this month as planned, despite a spate of cancellations and the dramatic scratching of Miami Ultra Music Festival due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Texas' annual…
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SXSW 2020 will go ahead, Miami’s Ultra Music Festival scrapped due to Coronavirus
SXSW 2020 will go ahead later this month as planned, despite a spate of cancellations and the dramatic scratching of Miami Ultra Music Festival due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Texas' annual…
Music companies, artists stay grounded as Coronavirus spreads
As the Coronavirus outbreak continues to spread the globe, major music companies are grounding their artists and staff. Every day, a top-shelf touring artist reschedules or scraps tours that’re…
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Music companies, artists stay grounded as Coronavirus spreads
As the Coronavirus outbreak continues to spread the globe, major music companies are grounding their artists and staff. Every day, a top-shelf touring artist reschedules or scraps tours that’re…
Thelma Plum, The Jungle Giants, Denis Handlin among the winners at Queensland Music Awards
Thelma Plum and The Jungle Giants were among the champions Tuesday night (March 3) at the 2020 Queensland Music Awards, held for the first time at Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall. Also on the night,…
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Thelma Plum, The Jungle Giants, Denis Handlin among the winners at Queensland Music Awards
Thelma Plum and The Jungle Giants were among the champions Tuesday night (March 3) at the 2020 Queensland Music Awards, held for the first time at Brisbane's Fortitude Music Hall. Also on the night,…
FastForward Sydney announces first wave of speakers, early-bird rates
UPDATE: March 18, 2020. The Australian leg of FastForward 2020 is cancelled due to global concerns around COVID-19. FastForward Sydney today unveils its first wave of speakers and panels. Cricket…
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FastForward Sydney announces first wave of speakers, early-bird rates
UPDATE: March 18, 2020. The Australian leg of FastForward 2020 is cancelled due to global concerns around COVID-19. FastForward Sydney today unveils its first wave of speakers and panels. Cricket…
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