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Music Industry Reacts to Government’s ‘Revive’ Policy: ‘It's An Enormous Win’
“I think it's an enormous win that, for the first time ever, there’s a whole-of-government recognition of us as an industry."

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Music Industry Reacts to Government’s ‘Revive’ Policy: ‘It's An Enormous Win’
“I think it's an enormous win that, for the first time ever, there’s a whole-of-government recognition of us as an industry."

Music Industry Skills Shortage Is Acute, Study Could be the Answer
"For the first time, perhaps in Australian history, there are actually more jobs than people out there," says AIM CEO John Chalmers.

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Music Industry Skills Shortage Is Acute, Study Could be the Answer
"For the first time, perhaps in Australian history, there are actually more jobs than people out there," says AIM CEO John Chalmers.

Flume’s ‘Say Nothing’ Was Triple J’s 'Hottest' Song for 2022, But Commercial Radio Didn't Tune In
Flume and other high-ranking Aussie artists in Triple J's Hottest 100 countdown aren't so hot on commercial radio.

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Flume’s ‘Say Nothing’ Was Triple J’s 'Hottest' Song for 2022, But Commercial Radio Didn't Tune In
Flume and other high-ranking Aussie artists in Triple J's Hottest 100 countdown aren't so hot on commercial radio.

Australian Government Unveils National Cultural Policy, Starts Clock on Streaming Quotas
“You touch our hearts and you are a $17 billion contributor to our economy,” says Tony Burke of the music sector. "You are essential.”

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Australian Government Unveils National Cultural Policy, Starts Clock on Streaming Quotas
“You touch our hearts and you are a $17 billion contributor to our economy,” says Tony Burke of the music sector. "You are essential.”

FNZ, Keanu Beats Crack Jaxsta’s Top Producers List For 2022
FNZ and Taylor Swift collaborator Keanu Beats are among the Aussie contingent recognised by Jaxsta in its top-producers list.

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FNZ, Keanu Beats Crack Jaxsta’s Top Producers List For 2022
FNZ and Taylor Swift collaborator Keanu Beats are among the Aussie contingent recognised by Jaxsta in its top-producers list.

Music Biz Leaders Rally Behind #ChangeTheDate
UNIFIED Music Group, Untitled Group and Music Health are among the organisations showing solidary to the “change the date” movement.

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Music Biz Leaders Rally Behind #ChangeTheDate
UNIFIED Music Group, Untitled Group and Music Health are among the organisations showing solidary to the “change the date” movement.

Thelma Plum, Julia Jacklin, King Stingray And More Compete for APRA's Song of the Year
The International Convention & Exhibition Centre (ICC), venue for the 2021 edition, will once again host the APRAs.

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Thelma Plum, Julia Jacklin, King Stingray And More Compete for APRA's Song of the Year
The International Convention & Exhibition Centre (ICC), venue for the 2021 edition, will once again host the APRAs.

Valve Sounds Reborn Through Mushroom Group Partnership
Founded by Sasha Chifura and Shelley Liu and based in Melbourne, Valve Sounds reawakens after a years-long slumber.

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Valve Sounds Reborn Through Mushroom Group Partnership
Founded by Sasha Chifura and Shelley Liu and based in Melbourne, Valve Sounds reawakens after a years-long slumber.

Labor Presents Its Plan For Country Music In Regional NSW
Labor's Regional Music Census would be the first of its kind in NSW, mapping venues, performances and “music infrastructure,” and more.

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Labor Presents Its Plan For Country Music In Regional NSW
Labor's Regional Music Census would be the first of its kind in NSW, mapping venues, performances and “music infrastructure,” and more.

Environmental Music Prize Returns With $20,000 Bounty (EXCLUSIVE)
From Jan. 23, Australian artists can submit a music video for the Prize, a unique competition that connects music and the world around us.

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Environmental Music Prize Returns With $20,000 Bounty (EXCLUSIVE)
From Jan. 23, Australian artists can submit a music video for the Prize, a unique competition that connects music and the world around us.

Look Out Kid, Monster Expands Global Reach With Merger
Based in Los Angeles, Jacob Snell and Alexandra “Apple” Bagios bring their roster, which includes The Beths, Hatchie and Methyl Ethel.

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Look Out Kid, Monster Expands Global Reach With Merger
Based in Los Angeles, Jacob Snell and Alexandra “Apple” Bagios bring their roster, which includes The Beths, Hatchie and Methyl Ethel.

The Cassette Comeback Is Real
Americans are digging their cassettes, again. Last year, 440,000 units were sold, up from 343,000 the previous year, a 28% rate of growth.

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The Cassette Comeback Is Real
Americans are digging their cassettes, again. Last year, 440,000 units were sold, up from 343,000 the previous year, a 28% rate of growth.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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