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Bigsound 2024: Amyl & The Sniffers’ Amy Taylor, Korda Marshall Lead Speakers Lineup
Today’s announcement is a “calling card” of what Bigsound represents, explains conference programmer Tom Larkin.

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Bigsound 2024: Amyl & The Sniffers’ Amy Taylor, Korda Marshall Lead Speakers Lineup
Today’s announcement is a “calling card” of what Bigsound represents, explains conference programmer Tom Larkin.

Australian Artists Generated a Record $275M on Spotify In 2023: Report
Royalties generated by Australian artists from Spotify in 2023 reached nearly $275 million, up almost 10% since 2022.

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Australian Artists Generated a Record $275M on Spotify In 2023: Report
Royalties generated by Australian artists from Spotify in 2023 reached nearly $275 million, up almost 10% since 2022.

Priya Dewan Talks Gig Life Pro’s Global Networking ‘Mission’
Gig Life Pro's "mission to help other industry professionals and creatives build their careers" through networking and education tools.

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Priya Dewan Talks Gig Life Pro’s Global Networking ‘Mission’
Gig Life Pro's "mission to help other industry professionals and creatives build their careers" through networking and education tools.

SXSW Sydney 2024 Announces First Batch of Speakers, Showcasing Artists
SXSW Sydney is taking shape with Ayesha Madon, Nick Ward; BALTHVS; Total Tommy; SAHXL; J-MILLA & Yung Milla among the music performers.

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SXSW Sydney 2024 Announces First Batch of Speakers, Showcasing Artists
SXSW Sydney is taking shape with Ayesha Madon, Nick Ward; BALTHVS; Total Tommy; SAHXL; J-MILLA & Yung Milla among the music performers.

Australia’s Music Community Commits to ‘Michael’s Rule’
Industry bodies and leaders from across the music spectrum are supporting Michael's Rule including ALMBC, APRA and Music Australia.

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Australia’s Music Community Commits to ‘Michael’s Rule’
Industry bodies and leaders from across the music spectrum are supporting Michael's Rule including ALMBC, APRA and Music Australia.

Where Were the Women at the 2024 APRA Music Awards? (Op-Ed)
When women’s contributions to the industry are erased and excluded, progress is washed away and replaced with the status quo.

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Where Were the Women at the 2024 APRA Music Awards? (Op-Ed)
When women’s contributions to the industry are erased and excluded, progress is washed away and replaced with the status quo.

Read Maggie Collins' 'Michael's Rule' Speech In Full From the 2024 AAM Awards
"We do have one solution today, and its in the name of one of our founding fathers, the legendary Australian manager, Michael McMartin."

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Read Maggie Collins' 'Michael's Rule' Speech In Full From the 2024 AAM Awards
"We do have one solution today, and its in the name of one of our founding fathers, the legendary Australian manager, Michael McMartin."

AAM Unveils ‘Michael’s Rule’ to Help Rebuild a Music Community In ‘Crisis’
The music management community pitches "Michael's Rule," a live music campaign that its architects hope will give artists a much-needed lift.

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AAM Unveils ‘Michael’s Rule’ to Help Rebuild a Music Community In ‘Crisis’
The music management community pitches "Michael's Rule," a live music campaign that its architects hope will give artists a much-needed lift.

Universal Music Group and TikTok Unveil New Licensing Agreement
“This new chapter in our relationship with TikTok focuses on the value of music," enthuses Lucian Grainge, chairman and CEO, UMG.

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Universal Music Group and TikTok Unveil New Licensing Agreement
“This new chapter in our relationship with TikTok focuses on the value of music," enthuses Lucian Grainge, chairman and CEO, UMG.

Jeremy Furze Wins Manager of the Year at 2024 AAM Awards
“We’re in a pretty deep crisis,” Jeremy Furze said at the AAMs. “It’s going to be up to all the people around this room to keep us on track."

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Jeremy Furze Wins Manager of the Year at 2024 AAM Awards
“We’re in a pretty deep crisis,” Jeremy Furze said at the AAMs. “It’s going to be up to all the people around this room to keep us on track."

Humanitix Pledges $4 Million to The Life You Can Save
Humanitix, the humane ticketing platform, hands over a whopping $4 million to The Life You Can Save. The sum marks the largest, unrestricted donation the charity has received, and is “transformative”…

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Humanitix Pledges $4 Million to The Life You Can Save
Humanitix, the humane ticketing platform, hands over a whopping $4 million to The Life You Can Save. The sum marks the largest, unrestricted donation the charity has received, and is “transformative”…

Brisbane’s The Zoo Is Closing
The 400-capacity Zoo will cease trading on July 8, and its sister venue Stranded will also call time next Monday, May 6.

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Brisbane’s The Zoo Is Closing
The 400-capacity Zoo will cease trading on July 8, and its sister venue Stranded will also call time next Monday, May 6.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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