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Live music's pulling power laid bare in a new report: What Australians Love About Live Music
The pulling power of gigs is laid bare in a new report, What Australians Love About Live Music, a crib sheet for marketers.

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Live music's pulling power laid bare in a new report: What Australians Love About Live Music
The pulling power of gigs is laid bare in a new report, What Australians Love About Live Music, a crib sheet for marketers.

Joan Warner announces departure from Commercial Radio Australia
The commercial radio sector’s long-standing leader has advised the peak body’s board of her plans to step down early next year.

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Joan Warner announces departure from Commercial Radio Australia
The commercial radio sector’s long-standing leader has advised the peak body’s board of her plans to step down early next year.

Universal’s IPO is a big tick for the music industry and its future. Spare a thought for EMI (Op-Ed)
For a business built on hits, Universal Music Group’s debut as a public company this week will rank as the company’s biggest release.

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Universal’s IPO is a big tick for the music industry and its future. Spare a thought for EMI (Op-Ed)
For a business built on hits, Universal Music Group’s debut as a public company this week will rank as the company’s biggest release.

Warner Music Australasia unveils new-look A&R team
Warner Music Australasia’s A&R team is taking shape with several key new appointments on both sides of the Tasman.

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Warner Music Australasia unveils new-look A&R team
Warner Music Australasia’s A&R team is taking shape with several key new appointments on both sides of the Tasman.

The Veronicas find their final five for Samsung’s UNDSCVRD comp
Samsung Electronics Australia’s UNDSCVRD competition enters its last phase, with its final five contestants selected by The Veronicas.

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The Veronicas find their final five for Samsung’s UNDSCVRD comp
Samsung Electronics Australia’s UNDSCVRD competition enters its last phase, with its final five contestants selected by The Veronicas.

Super Duper enters ‘new era’ with Alex the Astronaut, Jaguar Jonze and others
After a years-long stint abroad, Genna Alexopoulos returns to her homeland and reanimates her PR and comms business.

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Super Duper enters ‘new era’ with Alex the Astronaut, Jaguar Jonze and others
After a years-long stint abroad, Genna Alexopoulos returns to her homeland and reanimates her PR and comms business.

Australia’s big three promoters launch ‘Vaxstage Pass’ competition
Australia’s leading promoters are dangling free tickets to the biggest international shows heading to these shores. There’s just one catch.

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Australia’s big three promoters launch ‘Vaxstage Pass’ competition
Australia’s leading promoters are dangling free tickets to the biggest international shows heading to these shores. There’s just one catch.

Amyl and The Sniffers are charging in the U.K. chart race
Amyl And The Sniffers can almost smell a Top 10 debut in the U.K., as 'Comfort To Me' fired away to a No. 11 start on the midweek chart.

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Amyl and The Sniffers are charging in the U.K. chart race
Amyl And The Sniffers can almost smell a Top 10 debut in the U.K., as 'Comfort To Me' fired away to a No. 11 start on the midweek chart.

Jaxsta recruits ex-Warner Music exec Alli Galloway
Jaxsta is fortifying its team with the appointment of former Warner Music Australia executive Alli Galloway.

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Jaxsta recruits ex-Warner Music exec Alli Galloway
Jaxsta is fortifying its team with the appointment of former Warner Music Australia executive Alli Galloway.
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Inertia Music, [PIAS] Australia ushers-in promotions
Inertia Music and [PIAS] Australia have promoted a string of key staffers within the indie group’s Label Services, Marketing and A&R teams.
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Inertia Music, [PIAS] Australia ushers-in promotions
Inertia Music and [PIAS] Australia have promoted a string of key staffers within the indie group’s Label Services, Marketing and A&R teams.

2021 ARIA Awards ring the changes, dump gender-based categories
Announced today, the ARIAs will take place Nov. 24 as a digital event, streamed live on YouTube. The changes don't end there.

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2021 ARIA Awards ring the changes, dump gender-based categories
Announced today, the ARIAs will take place Nov. 24 as a digital event, streamed live on YouTube. The changes don't end there.

England’s live industry ‘rejoicing’ after gov't scraps plans for vaccine passports
England's live industry has put Government on blast for the “chaos” that ended vaccine passports as a solution to re-opening venues.

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England’s live industry ‘rejoicing’ after gov't scraps plans for vaccine passports
England's live industry has put Government on blast for the “chaos” that ended vaccine passports as a solution to re-opening venues.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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