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DMA’S predicted to hit Top 5 in the U.K. and Australia with ‘The Glow'
The DMA’s are flying high with 'The Glow', which starts at No. 3 on the midweek U.K. albums chart for what could be their highest chart position.

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DMA’S predicted to hit Top 5 in the U.K. and Australia with ‘The Glow'
The DMA’s are flying high with 'The Glow', which starts at No. 3 on the midweek U.K. albums chart for what could be their highest chart position.

Bigsound 2020 is definitely happening – with some COVIDSafe tweaks
The back-to-basics Bigsound will have a condensed program of conferences, workshops and on-stage conversations, showcases, secret shows and parties.

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Bigsound 2020 is definitely happening – with some COVIDSafe tweaks
The back-to-basics Bigsound will have a condensed program of conferences, workshops and on-stage conversations, showcases, secret shows and parties.

Baker Boy and Miiesha lead 2020 National Indigenous Music Awards nominations
With a hattrick of nominations each, Baker Boy and Miiesha are at the front of the grid for the next month’s National Indigenous Music Awards.

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Baker Boy and Miiesha lead 2020 National Indigenous Music Awards nominations
With a hattrick of nominations each, Baker Boy and Miiesha are at the front of the grid for the next month’s National Indigenous Music Awards.

Watch: triple j’s hilarious ‘new sound’ parody video
Be warned, you’ll need to wear a bib to protect from all the cheese dished out by Bryce and Ebony and the hilarious new triple j parody clip.

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Watch: triple j’s hilarious ‘new sound’ parody video
Be warned, you’ll need to wear a bib to protect from all the cheese dished out by Bryce and Ebony and the hilarious new triple j parody clip.

Papers please: Bands now have a rehearsal document to show police in lockdown
Bands now have a draft letter to present should police arrive at live rehearsals and threaten to shut the entire thing down.

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Papers please: Bands now have a rehearsal document to show police in lockdown
Bands now have a draft letter to present should police arrive at live rehearsals and threaten to shut the entire thing down.

The United States government is looking to ban TikTok
After India made a move, the United States is now considering banning TikTok due to privacy and national security concerns.

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The United States government is looking to ban TikTok
After India made a move, the United States is now considering banning TikTok due to privacy and national security concerns.

Sony Music, Andrew Jackson form JV label Avoca Drive
The first signing to the new label is Galdive, whose first single will drop next Friday (17th July) ahead of an album due out in 2021.

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Sony Music, Andrew Jackson form JV label Avoca Drive
The first signing to the new label is Galdive, whose first single will drop next Friday (17th July) ahead of an album due out in 2021.

AIR Awards and Indie-Con 2020 confirmed for Adelaide
The Australian Independent Record Labels Association announces its 2020 AIR Awards will take place on Thursday, 1st October 2020.

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AIR Awards and Indie-Con 2020 confirmed for Adelaide
The Australian Independent Record Labels Association announces its 2020 AIR Awards will take place on Thursday, 1st October 2020.

Aus connection helped Blackpink smash Guinness World Record
Blackpink are Guinness record breakers with 'How You Like That', thanks in part to the K-pop group's Australian connection.

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Aus connection helped Blackpink smash Guinness World Record
Blackpink are Guinness record breakers with 'How You Like That', thanks in part to the K-pop group's Australian connection.

NZ teen Jawsh 685 completes journey to No. 1 in U.K. and Australia
The teenage New Zealand producer Joshua Stylah, better known as Jawsh 685, has the new No. 1 in the U.K. and Australia with ‘Savage Love.'

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NZ teen Jawsh 685 completes journey to No. 1 in U.K. and Australia
The teenage New Zealand producer Joshua Stylah, better known as Jawsh 685, has the new No. 1 in the U.K. and Australia with ‘Savage Love.'

Yothu Yindi's ‘Treaty’ rules new publicly-voted poll of the NT's all-time greats
Yothu Yindi's enduring hit ‘Treaty’ comes out on top of a new publicly-voted poll of the Northern Territory’s all-time greats.

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Yothu Yindi's ‘Treaty’ rules new publicly-voted poll of the NT's all-time greats
Yothu Yindi's enduring hit ‘Treaty’ comes out on top of a new publicly-voted poll of the Northern Territory’s all-time greats.

Nardean signs with Alt. Music Group, Niche Productions: Exclusive
Nardean is now on the books with Alt. Music Group for management and has a separate deal with talent booking agency Niche Productions, TIO can reveal.

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Nardean signs with Alt. Music Group, Niche Productions: Exclusive
Nardean is now on the books with Alt. Music Group for management and has a separate deal with talent booking agency Niche Productions, TIO can reveal.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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