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Live Nation’s Roger Field Talks Growth, Asia and the ‘Booming’ Concerts Industry
Live Nation’s Roger Field is upbeat on the concerts industry in Australia, now and into the future, though there's work to be done.

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Live Nation’s Roger Field Talks Growth, Asia and the ‘Booming’ Concerts Industry
Live Nation’s Roger Field is upbeat on the concerts industry in Australia, now and into the future, though there's work to be done.

Live Nation Launches Meditation App, Mindful Nation
LN launches Mindful Nation, a music-meets-meditation app which is targeted at artists and their overworked crew.

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Live Nation Launches Meditation App, Mindful Nation
LN launches Mindful Nation, a music-meets-meditation app which is targeted at artists and their overworked crew.

Logan Signs With Ivy League, FRNDS MGMT and Village Sounds
Logan "is the full package with the songs, voice, charisma, vision and moves to stand out on the global stage."

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Logan Signs With Ivy League, FRNDS MGMT and Village Sounds
Logan "is the full package with the songs, voice, charisma, vision and moves to stand out on the global stage."

TEG Responds to Choice Campaign on Face Recognition Tech
“TEG does not collect biometric data at Qudos Bank Arena and ASM Global does not share any such data with TEG," a spokesman says.

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TEG Responds to Choice Campaign on Face Recognition Tech
“TEG does not collect biometric data at Qudos Bank Arena and ASM Global does not share any such data with TEG," a spokesman says.

Choice Campaigns on 'Extremely Concerning' Rollout of Facial Recognition Tech at Concert Venues
Choice, calls for “stronger laws” to regulate the controversial technology, after its analysis found many major venues use facial recognition.

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Choice Campaigns on 'Extremely Concerning' Rollout of Facial Recognition Tech at Concert Venues
Choice, calls for “stronger laws” to regulate the controversial technology, after its analysis found many major venues use facial recognition.

WIN’s Noemi Planas Among Speakers For 2023 Indie-Con Australia
More than 70 guest speakers will take the mic at the Mercury Cinema, to “shed light on a range of topics" which affect the indies.

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WIN’s Noemi Planas Among Speakers For 2023 Indie-Con Australia
More than 70 guest speakers will take the mic at the Mercury Cinema, to “shed light on a range of topics" which affect the indies.

Jaxsta Names Josh Simons as CEO
The incoming chief executive joined Jaxsta following the completion of the acquisition of Vampr on June 1, 2023.

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Jaxsta Names Josh Simons as CEO
The incoming chief executive joined Jaxsta following the completion of the acquisition of Vampr on June 1, 2023.

Simon Crean Dies: Australia’s Music Industry Remembers 'One of Our Great Political Champions'
The late Simon Crean “was a giant in good policy making and better regulation," recounts the Live Music Office's John Wardle.

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Simon Crean Dies: Australia’s Music Industry Remembers 'One of Our Great Political Champions'
The late Simon Crean “was a giant in good policy making and better regulation," recounts the Live Music Office's John Wardle.

ARIA Tweaks Criteria For 2023 Awards
A number of categories are expanded to allow more Aussie artists to submit for nominations and "help shine a greater light on local artists."

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ARIA Tweaks Criteria For 2023 Awards
A number of categories are expanded to allow more Aussie artists to submit for nominations and "help shine a greater light on local artists."

ARIA’s Ian Wallace Talks Origins, Evolution and Future of Australia’s Charts: ‘We Are Not There Yet’
ARIA's chart manager Ian Wallace discusses plans to enable more indie vinyl retailers to contribute to its weekly suite of tallies, and more.

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ARIA’s Ian Wallace Talks Origins, Evolution and Future of Australia’s Charts: ‘We Are Not There Yet’
ARIA's chart manager Ian Wallace discusses plans to enable more indie vinyl retailers to contribute to its weekly suite of tallies, and more.

Kylie Cracks U.K. Top 10 With ‘Padam Padam’
Kylie has now scooped U.K. top 10 hits in five consecutive decades -- the ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘00s, 2010s and ‘20s -- just the fourth woman to do so.

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Kylie Cracks U.K. Top 10 With ‘Padam Padam’
Kylie has now scooped U.K. top 10 hits in five consecutive decades -- the ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘00s, 2010s and ‘20s -- just the fourth woman to do so.

INXS Turns the Page With New Book ‘Calling All Nations’: First Look
'Calling All Nations' is an account of the great Australian band, told through supporters’ stories, memories, and life-changing moments.

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INXS Turns the Page With New Book ‘Calling All Nations’: First Look
'Calling All Nations' is an account of the great Australian band, told through supporters’ stories, memories, and life-changing moments.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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