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Australia’s music industry ‘cannot take much more’ as government ramps up Omicron restrictions
"It feels like a decision like ‘no singing or dancing’ here in NSW is singling out the live music industry,” says ALMBC's Stephen Wade.

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Australia’s music industry ‘cannot take much more’ as government ramps up Omicron restrictions
"It feels like a decision like ‘no singing or dancing’ here in NSW is singling out the live music industry,” says ALMBC's Stephen Wade.

Luude’s remix of Men At Work’s ‘Down Under’ is a U.K. Top 40 hit
Gold Coast producer Luude is behind the fresh cut of ‘Down Under,’ which starts at No. 32 on the Official U.K. Singles Chart.

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Luude’s remix of Men At Work’s ‘Down Under’ is a U.K. Top 40 hit
Gold Coast producer Luude is behind the fresh cut of ‘Down Under,’ which starts at No. 32 on the Official U.K. Singles Chart.

As Sydney Festival boycott builds, entertainment industry figures call for ‘unity’
More than 120 music and entertainment figures have signed an open-letter slamming the boycott of Sydney Festival.

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As Sydney Festival boycott builds, entertainment industry figures call for ‘unity’
More than 120 music and entertainment figures have signed an open-letter slamming the boycott of Sydney Festival.

Remembering the time Ted Gardner met Brian Jonestown Massacre’s Anton Newcombe
TIO remembers Ted Gardner with his hilarious account of his first meeting with Brian Jonestown Massacre’s Anton Newcombe.

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Remembering the time Ted Gardner met Brian Jonestown Massacre’s Anton Newcombe
TIO remembers Ted Gardner with his hilarious account of his first meeting with Brian Jonestown Massacre’s Anton Newcombe.

Ted Gardner was the unsung Aussie hero of heavy music, and a gifted storyteller (Op-Ed)
Gardner, a founding father of festivals and manager to some of the biggest bands of the '90s, had all the best stories, but didn't show off.

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Ted Gardner was the unsung Aussie hero of heavy music, and a gifted storyteller (Op-Ed)
Gardner, a founding father of festivals and manager to some of the biggest bands of the '90s, had all the best stories, but didn't show off.

The Kid LAROI’s ‘Stay’ among U.K.’s biggest hits in 2021
Based on data published this week by the U.K.’s official chart compiler, ‘Stay’ was a huge hit with Brits in 2021.

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The Kid LAROI’s ‘Stay’ among U.K.’s biggest hits in 2021
Based on data published this week by the U.K.’s official chart compiler, ‘Stay’ was a huge hit with Brits in 2021.

Former Sony Music staffer criticises Rob Stringer’s Royal award
Sony Music Group CEO Rob Stringer’s Royal nod is facing criticism from a former employee at the Australian company.

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Former Sony Music staffer criticises Rob Stringer’s Royal award
Sony Music Group CEO Rob Stringer’s Royal nod is facing criticism from a former employee at the Australian company.

Pnau spins exclusive French Touch DJ set on Apple Music: 'It’ll get you on your feet'
The DJ mix ‘A Bout De Souffle’ is a selection of Pnau’s favorite French tunes, and includes cuts from Cassius, Justice and Bob Sinclar.

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Pnau spins exclusive French Touch DJ set on Apple Music: 'It’ll get you on your feet'
The DJ mix ‘A Bout De Souffle’ is a selection of Pnau’s favorite French tunes, and includes cuts from Cassius, Justice and Bob Sinclar.

'Songs of Disappearance': How an album of bird calls took flight and became a hit
"Songs of Disappearance" is currently at No. 5 on the ARIA chart, behind blockbuster sets by superstar British singers, Adele and Sheeran.

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'Songs of Disappearance': How an album of bird calls took flight and became a hit
"Songs of Disappearance" is currently at No. 5 on the ARIA chart, behind blockbuster sets by superstar British singers, Adele and Sheeran.

From Unearthed to Obama’s ears, Ourness founder Andrew Klippel recounts the rise of Genesis Owusu
2022 will see Owusu on the move. “We’ve got lots of festivals and headline shows in U.S., Europe and U.K. next year,” says Andrew Klippel.

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From Unearthed to Obama’s ears, Ourness founder Andrew Klippel recounts the rise of Genesis Owusu
2022 will see Owusu on the move. “We’ve got lots of festivals and headline shows in U.S., Europe and U.K. next year,” says Andrew Klippel.

U.S. live music veteran Randy Phillips joins TEG board
Phillips is named to the TEG board just one week after producing and promoting Ye and Drake's sold-out Free Larry Hoover benefit concert.

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U.S. live music veteran Randy Phillips joins TEG board
Phillips is named to the TEG board just one week after producing and promoting Ye and Drake's sold-out Free Larry Hoover benefit concert.

As Omicron looms, music biz calls on Government for ‘essential’ insurance scheme
With the Delta, and now Omicron, variants threatening to put a downer on live entertainment, the industry pleads for help.

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As Omicron looms, music biz calls on Government for ‘essential’ insurance scheme
With the Delta, and now Omicron, variants threatening to put a downer on live entertainment, the industry pleads for help.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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