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Troye Sivan, Genesis Owusu, Gretta Ray Lead Australian Music Prize Nominations
Only homegrown album released in the period from Jan. 1 to Oct. 27 2023 are eligible, with $30,000 set aside for the winner.

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Troye Sivan, Genesis Owusu, Gretta Ray Lead Australian Music Prize Nominations
Only homegrown album released in the period from Jan. 1 to Oct. 27 2023 are eligible, with $30,000 set aside for the winner.

From Triple J to TikTok and The Top 40: The Unusual Journey of Ocean Alley’s ‘Confidence’
The Australian indie band’s hit has found a clean set of heels, and, for the first time, it’s making a measurable impact in the U.S.

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From Triple J to TikTok and The Top 40: The Unusual Journey of Ocean Alley’s ‘Confidence’
The Australian indie band’s hit has found a clean set of heels, and, for the first time, it’s making a measurable impact in the U.S.

'Mushroom 50 Live' a Ratings Winner For the Seven Network
"Mushroom 50 Live" was the most-watched entertainment show of the night, capturing 557,000 viewers, and winning the night for Network 7.

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'Mushroom 50 Live' a Ratings Winner For the Seven Network
"Mushroom 50 Live" was the most-watched entertainment show of the night, capturing 557,000 viewers, and winning the night for Network 7.

5-Steps to a ‘Thriving’ Australian Music Industry: APRA AMCOS’ Dean Ormston Shares Blueprint
Dean Ormston shared a five-step action plan, which, if realised, would fulfil a vision for a “thriving, diverse, inclusive and safe” biz.

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5-Steps to a ‘Thriving’ Australian Music Industry: APRA AMCOS’ Dean Ormston Shares Blueprint
Dean Ormston shared a five-step action plan, which, if realised, would fulfil a vision for a “thriving, diverse, inclusive and safe” biz.

UNIFIED Grant 2023 Recipients Are Revealed
Those sharing in $25,000 are Bush Music Fund, Neurodivergent Artist Meet Ups from Nat Bartsch, Solar Sessions, Music in Exile and RELEASR.

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UNIFIED Grant 2023 Recipients Are Revealed
Those sharing in $25,000 are Bush Music Fund, Neurodivergent Artist Meet Ups from Nat Bartsch, Solar Sessions, Music in Exile and RELEASR.

Crowded House Has a No. 1 In the U.S. With ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over’
The ARIA Hall of Fame-inducted folk-rock outfit reigns over Billboard’s Top TV Songs chart with “Don’t Dream It’s Over.”

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Crowded House Has a No. 1 In the U.S. With ‘Don’t Dream It’s Over’
The ARIA Hall of Fame-inducted folk-rock outfit reigns over Billboard’s Top TV Songs chart with “Don’t Dream It’s Over.”

Ticketek Launches Accessible Ticket Booking Platform
Ticketek, one of Australia’s two major ticketing agencies, is making it easier for people with a disability to get tickets to the show.

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Ticketek Launches Accessible Ticket Booking Platform
Ticketek, one of Australia’s two major ticketing agencies, is making it easier for people with a disability to get tickets to the show.

Patrick ‘Smiley’ Cleary Exits Neon Records
UMA’s “long standing partnership with Smiley has been significant and fruitful,” says Sean Warner in the message, seen by TMN.

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Patrick ‘Smiley’ Cleary Exits Neon Records
UMA’s “long standing partnership with Smiley has been significant and fruitful,” says Sean Warner in the message, seen by TMN.

Troye Sivan Is Spotify’s First ‘Green Screen’ Artist
Sivan is the first artist invited to show his stuff for Spotify's new music video series Green Screen, performing album track "Still Got It".

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Troye Sivan Is Spotify’s First ‘Green Screen’ Artist
Sivan is the first artist invited to show his stuff for Spotify's new music video series Green Screen, performing album track "Still Got It".

Unified-Backed CreateSafe Raises $4.6M In Seed Round
Unified-backed CreateSafe is best known for its work with Grimes on her Elf.Tech artificial intelligence project.

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Unified-Backed CreateSafe Raises $4.6M In Seed Round
Unified-backed CreateSafe is best known for its work with Grimes on her Elf.Tech artificial intelligence project.

Troye Sivan Cleans up at 2023 ARIA Awards
Troye Sivan, the Rolling Stone AUNZ cover star, collected four ARIAs on Wednesday night, lifting his career total to six pointed trophies.

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Troye Sivan Cleans up at 2023 ARIA Awards
Troye Sivan, the Rolling Stone AUNZ cover star, collected four ARIAs on Wednesday night, lifting his career total to six pointed trophies.

Mushroom 50 Live Unveils Broadcaster, Additional Performers
Mushroom 50 Live will air exclusively across Australia on Channel 7 and 7plus from 7:00pm on Nov. 26.

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Mushroom 50 Live Unveils Broadcaster, Additional Performers
Mushroom 50 Live will air exclusively across Australia on Channel 7 and 7plus from 7:00pm on Nov. 26.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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