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ARIA appoints Annabelle Herd as CEO
Herd will lead both music industry organisations in a joint role, reporting to the boards of both ARIA and PPCA.

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ARIA appoints Annabelle Herd as CEO
Herd will lead both music industry organisations in a joint role, reporting to the boards of both ARIA and PPCA.

Following scandal in NZ music biz, Paul McKessar sacked at CRS
The exposé into harassment and abuse of power in the New Zealand music industry has claimed another scalp.

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Following scandal in NZ music biz, Paul McKessar sacked at CRS
The exposé into harassment and abuse of power in the New Zealand music industry has claimed another scalp.
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Australia Day is done. ScoMo should follow Triple J’s lead [Op-Ed]
Triple J changed the date of its Hottest 100 countdown. It's time the government listened and followed the beat.
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Australia Day is done. ScoMo should follow Triple J’s lead [Op-Ed]
Triple J changed the date of its Hottest 100 countdown. It's time the government listened and followed the beat.

Rick Will, Grammy-nominated producer and engineer, has died
Across a career spanning four decades, Will built a staggering portfolio with credits on more than 350 records and three Grammy nominations.

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Rick Will, Grammy-nominated producer and engineer, has died
Across a career spanning four decades, Will built a staggering portfolio with credits on more than 350 records and three Grammy nominations.

BENEE’s manager Paul McKessar admits ‘no excuse’ for crossing boundaries as NZ investigation shines light on harassment
Paul McKessar addresses the allegations and calls for sweeping changes. "There’s not excuse for crossing professional boundaries," he writes.

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BENEE’s manager Paul McKessar admits ‘no excuse’ for crossing boundaries as NZ investigation shines light on harassment
Paul McKessar addresses the allegations and calls for sweeping changes. "There’s not excuse for crossing professional boundaries," he writes.

Remembering Chris Murphy and how he achieved the impossible
Murphy was the type of “force of nature” character who could have had anything in any industry, but he loved music and stuck with it.

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Remembering Chris Murphy and how he achieved the impossible
Murphy was the type of “force of nature” character who could have had anything in any industry, but he loved music and stuck with it.

Rolling Stone Australia and Southern Cross University partner on Rolling Stone Music Scholarship
Rolling Stone Australia and Southern Cross University's Rolling Stone Music Scholarship paves the way for a career in music.

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Rolling Stone Australia and Southern Cross University partner on Rolling Stone Music Scholarship
Rolling Stone Australia and Southern Cross University's Rolling Stone Music Scholarship paves the way for a career in music.

Former Geffen Records president Neil Jacobson launching Music Acquisition Corp
The Music Acquisition Corporation, which is planning to raise upwards of $200 million by way of an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Former Geffen Records president Neil Jacobson launching Music Acquisition Corp
The Music Acquisition Corporation, which is planning to raise upwards of $200 million by way of an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange.

Shari Hindmarsh unveils Great Company Collective
Shari Hindmarsh takes the wheel at Great Company Collective (GCC), a new business specialising in brand, PR and growth strategies.

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Shari Hindmarsh unveils Great Company Collective
Shari Hindmarsh takes the wheel at Great Company Collective (GCC), a new business specialising in brand, PR and growth strategies.

TEG taps former Virgin Australia exec Cameron Stone for tech leadership role
Former Virgin Australia executive Cameron Stone is spreading his wings at TEG, where he’s appointed as Chief Technology Officer.

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TEG taps former Virgin Australia exec Cameron Stone for tech leadership role
Former Virgin Australia executive Cameron Stone is spreading his wings at TEG, where he’s appointed as Chief Technology Officer.

Government injects $3.6 million into live 2021 projects
30 arts tours will get a much-needed leg-up this year as the federal government pledges more than $3.6 million into a range of live projects.

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Government injects $3.6 million into live 2021 projects
30 arts tours will get a much-needed leg-up this year as the federal government pledges more than $3.6 million into a range of live projects.

ARIA’s 2020 year-end charts: The Weeknd, Tones And I, Tame Impala rule
ARIA shares its 2020 year-end charts, which are ruled by the likes of The Weeknd, Tones, Harry Styles, AC/DC and Tame Impala.

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ARIA’s 2020 year-end charts: The Weeknd, Tones And I, Tame Impala rule
ARIA shares its 2020 year-end charts, which are ruled by the likes of The Weeknd, Tones, Harry Styles, AC/DC and Tame Impala.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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