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How Harrison Storm crossed borders during the pandemic
Harrison Storm has a name that lifts the spirits of headline writers. While his career so far can’t be writ as a force of nature, it’s certainly brewing. And its impact can be felt on the other side…

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How Harrison Storm crossed borders during the pandemic
Harrison Storm has a name that lifts the spirits of headline writers. While his career so far can’t be writ as a force of nature, it’s certainly brewing. And its impact can be felt on the other side…

Australia’s dance community remembers pioneering breaks DJ Phil K
Australia's dance music community remembers Phil K as a pioneer, a talent behind the decks and a “hero to Melbourne."

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Australia’s dance community remembers pioneering breaks DJ Phil K
Australia's dance music community remembers Phil K as a pioneer, a talent behind the decks and a “hero to Melbourne."

Oztix Chief Brian Chladil asked Qld’s political parties how they would save live music. This is what they said
Smash reached out to three major parties contesting this weekend’s election in Queensland. These are the responses.

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Oztix Chief Brian Chladil asked Qld’s political parties how they would save live music. This is what they said
Smash reached out to three major parties contesting this weekend’s election in Queensland. These are the responses.

Politics and pop in Australia: Get the mix wrong, it can detonate
Thanks to Australia's treatment of Guy Sebastian, other artists might be reluctant to speak up when their voices are needed more than ever.

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Politics and pop in Australia: Get the mix wrong, it can detonate
Thanks to Australia's treatment of Guy Sebastian, other artists might be reluctant to speak up when their voices are needed more than ever.

AAM unveils GROW mentor program
“Both GROW and Co-Pilot (Victorian Edition) deliver tailored professional development for those who need it most," a statement reads.

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AAM unveils GROW mentor program
“Both GROW and Co-Pilot (Victorian Edition) deliver tailored professional development for those who need it most," a statement reads.

Cut Copy sign global publishing deal with BMG
The exclusive new arrangement follows the August release of 'Freeze, Melt,' the electronic-pop outfit’s sixth studio album.

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Cut Copy sign global publishing deal with BMG
The exclusive new arrangement follows the August release of 'Freeze, Melt,' the electronic-pop outfit’s sixth studio album.

The Kid LAROI tapped for U.S. Genius Live interactive concert
The Kid LAROI will get the Genius Live treatment, with a free interactive concert stream Wednesday across several U.S.-based platforms.

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The Kid LAROI tapped for U.S. Genius Live interactive concert
The Kid LAROI will get the Genius Live treatment, with a free interactive concert stream Wednesday across several U.S.-based platforms.

Sydney's nightlife prepares for COVID bounce-back
The proposed planning controls are meant to help the cultural sector "bounce back post-coronavirus,”explains Lord Mayor Clover Moore.

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Sydney's nightlife prepares for COVID bounce-back
The proposed planning controls are meant to help the cultural sector "bounce back post-coronavirus,”explains Lord Mayor Clover Moore.

Tame Impala rules U.S. chart, makes history
Tame Impala is the first act in 2020 to score more than one No. 1 on Billboard's Adult Alternative Songs chart.

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Tame Impala rules U.S. chart, makes history
Tame Impala is the first act in 2020 to score more than one No. 1 on Billboard's Adult Alternative Songs chart.

Babe Rainbow brighten their year during COVID, land syncs with Apple, Nissan and Netflix
When COVID put a break on all-things live, Babe Rainbow turned to syncs. TIO takes a look at the psychedelic rock outfit's sync wins.

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Babe Rainbow brighten their year during COVID, land syncs with Apple, Nissan and Netflix
When COVID put a break on all-things live, Babe Rainbow turned to syncs. TIO takes a look at the psychedelic rock outfit's sync wins.

Ticketmaster promotes Maria O’Connor, reshuffles ANZ leadership team
Ticketmaster is rewarding company stalwart Maria O’Connor with a promotion as part of a wider shakeup of its leadership team.

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Ticketmaster promotes Maria O’Connor, reshuffles ANZ leadership team
Ticketmaster is rewarding company stalwart Maria O’Connor with a promotion as part of a wider shakeup of its leadership team.

Music Victoria's Bonnie Dalton joins Creative Victoria
Bonnie Dalton is leaving Music Victoria for a new post with Creative Victoria, where she is named Senior Manager of Contemporary Music.

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Music Victoria's Bonnie Dalton joins Creative Victoria
Bonnie Dalton is leaving Music Victoria for a new post with Creative Victoria, where she is named Senior Manager of Contemporary Music.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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