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NZ's MediaWorks faces 'pivotal moment' as review exposes allegations of sexual harassment, bullying
A months-long independent review into the company culture at MediaWorks has exposed multiple instances of sexual harassment and bad behaviour.

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NZ's MediaWorks faces 'pivotal moment' as review exposes allegations of sexual harassment, bullying
A months-long independent review into the company culture at MediaWorks has exposed multiple instances of sexual harassment and bad behaviour.

Bluesfest 2021 cancellation cost $181m in lost revenue: Report
The last-minute cancellation of Bluesfest 2021 triggered a nationwide loss measured in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

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Bluesfest 2021 cancellation cost $181m in lost revenue: Report
The last-minute cancellation of Bluesfest 2021 triggered a nationwide loss measured in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

Australia’s live circuit is on track to fully open-up in November
Based on projections, the target of 14.4 million double-vaxxed Australians required to open-up the borders would roll around in November.

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Australia’s live circuit is on track to fully open-up in November
Based on projections, the target of 14.4 million double-vaxxed Australians required to open-up the borders would roll around in November.

ARIA calls for ‘flexibility in quarantine’ and ‘more money’ from government following grim live report
Snap lockdowns are applying the kiss of death to Australia’s live music industry, which continues to hemorrhage money and staff.

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ARIA calls for ‘flexibility in quarantine’ and ‘more money’ from government following grim live report
Snap lockdowns are applying the kiss of death to Australia’s live music industry, which continues to hemorrhage money and staff.

Jack River calls out Olympics broadcaster for not pushing Australian music, network responds
Channel 7 is throwing its might behind Australia’s athletes at the Olympics, but they’re not doing much for our musicians stuck at home.

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Jack River calls out Olympics broadcaster for not pushing Australian music, network responds
Channel 7 is throwing its might behind Australia’s athletes at the Olympics, but they’re not doing much for our musicians stuck at home.

The Annabelle Herd interview: ARIA CEO talks growth, change and finding a champion for music
TIO caught up with the ARIA CEO for a look at the road ahead and a record industry spinning at a higher speed than any of us remember.

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The Annabelle Herd interview: ARIA CEO talks growth, change and finding a champion for music
TIO caught up with the ARIA CEO for a look at the road ahead and a record industry spinning at a higher speed than any of us remember.

Sycco named to YouTube's Foundry class of 2021
The Brisbane indie-pop singer and songwriter is named to YouTube Music’s 2021 class of Foundry, its global artist development programme.

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Sycco named to YouTube's Foundry class of 2021
The Brisbane indie-pop singer and songwriter is named to YouTube Music’s 2021 class of Foundry, its global artist development programme.

Indie-Con Australia 2021 is going virtual
The 2021 Indie-Con Australia conference is switching to an all-virtual format, organisers announced early Wednesday.

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Indie-Con Australia 2021 is going virtual
The 2021 Indie-Con Australia conference is switching to an all-virtual format, organisers announced early Wednesday.

How TikTok has gone from ‘Enemy No. 1’ to ‘industry weapon’ in a matter of months (Op Ed)
TikTok behaving as an A&R. It's also growing the pie, creating an ecosystem that didn’t exist just two years ago.

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How TikTok has gone from ‘Enemy No. 1’ to ‘industry weapon’ in a matter of months (Op Ed)
TikTok behaving as an A&R. It's also growing the pie, creating an ecosystem that didn’t exist just two years ago.

The Kid Laroi just misses out on U.K. No. 1
The Kid Laroi earns an equal career-best No. 2 in the U.K. with ‘Stay,’ his collaboration with Justin Bieber which lifts three places.

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The Kid Laroi just misses out on U.K. No. 1
The Kid Laroi earns an equal career-best No. 2 in the U.K. with ‘Stay,’ his collaboration with Justin Bieber which lifts three places.

Warner Music Australia signs Boy Soda
Warner Music Australia is shaking it up with new signing Boy Soda, the talented young singer, songwriter and producer.

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Warner Music Australia signs Boy Soda
Warner Music Australia is shaking it up with new signing Boy Soda, the talented young singer, songwriter and producer.

Australians are miserable with lockdowns. Live music just might be the antidote: Report
While more than half of the country’s population remains locked-in or stuck close to home, during the coldest weeks of the year, most of us are dreaming of good times at a great show. That’s one of…

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Australians are miserable with lockdowns. Live music just might be the antidote: Report
While more than half of the country’s population remains locked-in or stuck close to home, during the coldest weeks of the year, most of us are dreaming of good times at a great show. That’s one of…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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