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No Fixed Address' Bart Willoughby to Receive Ted Albert Award
Bart Willoughby, founding member of No Fixed Address, is the recipient of the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music.

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No Fixed Address' Bart Willoughby to Receive Ted Albert Award
Bart Willoughby, founding member of No Fixed Address, is the recipient of the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music.

2024 AAM Awards: Shortlist Announced
Set for Wednesday, May 1 at the Crowbar in Sydney/Eora, the lunchtime celebration recognises great achievements in artist management.

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2024 AAM Awards: Shortlist Announced
Set for Wednesday, May 1 at the Crowbar in Sydney/Eora, the lunchtime celebration recognises great achievements in artist management.

Cindy James Appointed GM of Virgin Music Group, North America
James has a reputation for identifying industry trends early, and has been characterised by colleagues as a “force” in music and pop culture

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Cindy James Appointed GM of Virgin Music Group, North America
James has a reputation for identifying industry trends early, and has been characterised by colleagues as a “force” in music and pop culture

TixSuite Launches Subscription Ticketing Software In Australia, Eyes ‘Huge Opportunities’ For Small Venues
With its launch here, TixSuite offers three subscription tiers, based on volume of tickets, and is housed by NZ's Eventfinda.

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TixSuite Launches Subscription Ticketing Software In Australia, Eyes ‘Huge Opportunities’ For Small Venues
With its launch here, TixSuite offers three subscription tiers, based on volume of tickets, and is housed by NZ's Eventfinda.

Caloundra Music Festival 2024 Is Cancelled
The Queensland fest, scheduled for Oct. 4-6, 2024, is the latest in a succession of festivals that have cancelled in recent weeks.

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Caloundra Music Festival 2024 Is Cancelled
The Queensland fest, scheduled for Oct. 4-6, 2024, is the latest in a succession of festivals that have cancelled in recent weeks.

New World Artists Signs Daine For Bookings (EXCLUSIVE)
Daine signs an exclusive booking agency deal with Edwin Tehrani at New World Artists and lands a U.S.-based live rep, The Music Network can exclusively reveal. Currently, daine is opening for Bring…

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New World Artists Signs Daine For Bookings (EXCLUSIVE)
Daine signs an exclusive booking agency deal with Edwin Tehrani at New World Artists and lands a U.S.-based live rep, The Music Network can exclusively reveal. Currently, daine is opening for Bring…

Buy Early, Buy Often: ‘Soundcheck’ Report Sheds Light on Festivals Crisis
"Soundcheck" provides insights into Australia’s music festivals, ticket-buying trends, demographics and, importantly, what’s going wrong.

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Buy Early, Buy Often: ‘Soundcheck’ Report Sheds Light on Festivals Crisis
"Soundcheck" provides insights into Australia’s music festivals, ticket-buying trends, demographics and, importantly, what’s going wrong.

Mushroom Group Staff Awarded Special Keepsakes on MG Day
MG Day is the annual event for Mushroom Group staff, established to inspire the next generation, and feel the vibe of Michael Gudinski.

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Mushroom Group Staff Awarded Special Keepsakes on MG Day
MG Day is the annual event for Mushroom Group staff, established to inspire the next generation, and feel the vibe of Michael Gudinski.

'Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story' Helps Seven Network to No. 1 Ratings
"Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story" pulled in a national audience of 563,000 and a BVOD audience of 19,000, helping Seven win Tuesday.

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'Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story' Helps Seven Network to No. 1 Ratings
"Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story" pulled in a national audience of 563,000 and a BVOD audience of 19,000, helping Seven win Tuesday.

Matthew Lazarus-Hall, Former Chugg Entertainment CEO, Joins ASM Global
ASM Global poaches live entertainment veteran Matthew Lazarus-Hall as executive vice president, entertainment content for the venues group. For 13 years, Lazarus-Hall served alongside Michael Chugg…

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Matthew Lazarus-Hall, Former Chugg Entertainment CEO, Joins ASM Global
ASM Global poaches live entertainment veteran Matthew Lazarus-Hall as executive vice president, entertainment content for the venues group. For 13 years, Lazarus-Hall served alongside Michael Chugg…

Rolling Stone CEO Gus Wenner Discusses AI, Growing Pains and the Pivot to Digital
On the subject of AI, the value of “real reporting and long form journalism will only be greater” in time, Wenner assures.

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Rolling Stone CEO Gus Wenner Discusses AI, Growing Pains and the Pivot to Digital
On the subject of AI, the value of “real reporting and long form journalism will only be greater” in time, Wenner assures.

Kobalt Signs Kita Alexander to Worldwide Publishing Deal
“I’m so excited to announce that I have just now signed my first ever publishing deal,” says Kita Alexander in a statement.

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Kobalt Signs Kita Alexander to Worldwide Publishing Deal
“I’m so excited to announce that I have just now signed my first ever publishing deal,” says Kita Alexander in a statement.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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