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Nathan Gunn

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Man sentenced following death of 28-year-old DJ

Man sentenced following death of 28-year-old DJ

A 25-year-old man has just been sentenced to jail for a maximum of eight years and three months, following the death of Australian DJ Chris Bradley. According to the ABC, Javen O'Neill, a personal…

By Nathan Gunn - Apr 20, 2019
Man sentenced following death of 28-year-old DJ

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Man sentenced following death of 28-year-old DJ

A 25-year-old man has just been sentenced to jail for a maximum of eight years and three months, following the death of Australian DJ Chris Bradley. According to the ABC, Javen O'Neill, a personal…

By Nathan Gunn - Apr 20, 2019
Beth Yen becomes fourth ever female to top ARIA Club Chart

Beth Yen becomes fourth ever female to top ARIA Club Chart

Sydney producer Beth Yen has had one crazy career thus far. Yen has played shows alongside late Swedish musician Avicii, and led club shows internationally. More recently, the young producer was…

By Nathan Gunn - Apr 11, 2019
Beth Yen becomes fourth ever female to top ARIA Club Chart

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Beth Yen becomes fourth ever female to top ARIA Club Chart

Sydney producer Beth Yen has had one crazy career thus far. Yen has played shows alongside late Swedish musician Avicii, and led club shows internationally. More recently, the young producer was…

By Nathan Gunn - Apr 11, 2019
ScoMo Gov't commits millions to Australian music in next budget

ScoMo Gov't commits millions to Australian music in next budget

A few days prior to the Federal Government's upcoming budget reveal on Tuesday, Scott Morrison has announced over $30 million in Australian music funding. The just announced funding includes $22.5m…

By Nathan Gunn - Mar 30, 2019
ScoMo Gov't commits millions to Australian music in next budget

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ScoMo Gov't commits millions to Australian music in next budget

A few days prior to the Federal Government's upcoming budget reveal on Tuesday, Scott Morrison has announced over $30 million in Australian music funding. The just announced funding includes $22.5m…

By Nathan Gunn - Mar 30, 2019
Exclusive: Katie Rynne tapped for new role at Village Sounds

Exclusive: Katie Rynne tapped for new role at Village Sounds

The Industry Observer can exclusively reveal that Select Music booker Katie Rynne is moving into a new role at Village Sounds. Rynne has worked with domestic booking agency Select Music for 8 years.…

By Nathan Gunn - Mar 25, 2019
Exclusive: Katie Rynne tapped for new role at Village Sounds

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Exclusive: Katie Rynne tapped for new role at Village Sounds

The Industry Observer can exclusively reveal that Select Music booker Katie Rynne is moving into a new role at Village Sounds. Rynne has worked with domestic booking agency Select Music for 8 years.…

By Nathan Gunn - Mar 25, 2019
Nordoff-Robbins announces 21st annual music quiz, Zan Rowe to host

Nordoff-Robbins announces 21st annual music quiz, Zan Rowe to host

Australia's longest-running music quiz, the Nordoff Robbins Music Quiz, returns this year for its 21st anniversary. Returning to the iconic Crystal Ballroom at Luna Park Sydney, this year's event…

By Nathan Gunn - Mar 18, 2019
Nordoff-Robbins announces 21st annual music quiz, Zan Rowe to host

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Nordoff-Robbins announces 21st annual music quiz, Zan Rowe to host

Australia's longest-running music quiz, the Nordoff Robbins Music Quiz, returns this year for its 21st anniversary. Returning to the iconic Crystal Ballroom at Luna Park Sydney, this year's event…

By Nathan Gunn - Mar 18, 2019
FastForward unleashes huge speaker and keynote program

FastForward unleashes huge speaker and keynote program

Late last year, it was announced that FastForward - the global music business conference, would return to Sydney. Held over two days at University of Technology (UTS), last year's event was dubbed a…

By Nathan Gunn - Mar 12, 2019
FastForward unleashes huge speaker and keynote program

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FastForward unleashes huge speaker and keynote program

Late last year, it was announced that FastForward - the global music business conference, would return to Sydney. Held over two days at University of Technology (UTS), last year's event was dubbed a…

By Nathan Gunn - Mar 12, 2019
Spotify reportedly 'suing' songwriters, but why?

Spotify reportedly 'suing' songwriters, but why?

Earlier this week, it was revealed that Spotify and three other core streaming services - Pandora, Amazon, and Google - had launched legal appeals against the US Copyright Royalty Board’s recent…

By Nathan Gunn - Mar 9, 2019
Spotify reportedly 'suing' songwriters, but why?

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Spotify reportedly 'suing' songwriters, but why?

Earlier this week, it was revealed that Spotify and three other core streaming services - Pandora, Amazon, and Google - had launched legal appeals against the US Copyright Royalty Board’s recent…

By Nathan Gunn - Mar 9, 2019
How a Brag Media meme event garnered national media attention

How a Brag Media meme event garnered national media attention

Last year, The Brag Media’s meme page 'Good morning to everyone except' was started. The concept - while simple, went super viral with Australian Gen-Zers. The page uses the template of "Good morning…

By Nathan Gunn - Mar 5, 2019
How a Brag Media meme event garnered national media attention

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How a Brag Media meme event garnered national media attention

Last year, The Brag Media’s meme page 'Good morning to everyone except' was started. The concept - while simple, went super viral with Australian Gen-Zers. The page uses the template of "Good morning…

By Nathan Gunn - Mar 5, 2019
Days Like This organiser calls for public apology from Gladys Berejiklian [EXCLUSIVE]

Days Like This organiser calls for public apology from Gladys Berejiklian [EXCLUSIVE]

In the wake of the introduction of harsh new festival policies, fresh calls have come for an apology from NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian. Last week, new legislation came into effect which was applied…

By Nathan Gunn - Mar 4, 2019
Days Like This organiser calls for public apology from Gladys Berejiklian [EXCLUSIVE]

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Days Like This organiser calls for public apology from Gladys Berejiklian [EXCLUSIVE]

In the wake of the introduction of harsh new festival policies, fresh calls have come for an apology from NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian. Last week, new legislation came into effect which was applied…

By Nathan Gunn - Mar 4, 2019
High risk festivals issue joint statement, confirm legal action against NSW Gov’t imminent

High risk festivals issue joint statement, confirm legal action against NSW Gov’t imminent

Directors of several festivals declared "high risk" last week have officially confirmed they'll be taking legal action against the New South Wales Government for their 'war on festivals'. In light of…

By Nathan Gunn - Mar 1, 2019
High risk festivals issue joint statement, confirm legal action against NSW Gov’t imminent

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High risk festivals issue joint statement, confirm legal action against NSW Gov’t imminent

Directors of several festivals declared "high risk" last week have officially confirmed they'll be taking legal action against the New South Wales Government for their 'war on festivals'. In light of…

By Nathan Gunn - Mar 1, 2019
Mountain Sounds responds to allegations of non-payment of artists, contractors

Mountain Sounds responds to allegations of non-payment of artists, contractors

Following TIO's release of information from the Mountain Sounds festival creditor's report, the festival has today issued an official response. In a statement issued via email this afternoon, a…

By Nathan Gunn - Feb 27, 2019
Mountain Sounds responds to allegations of non-payment of artists, contractors

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Mountain Sounds responds to allegations of non-payment of artists, contractors

Following TIO's release of information from the Mountain Sounds festival creditor's report, the festival has today issued an official response. In a statement issued via email this afternoon, a…

By Nathan Gunn - Feb 27, 2019
Everything you need to know about the Mountain Sounds liquidation

Everything you need to know about the Mountain Sounds liquidation

Following the removal of a number of acts, NSW regional festival Mountain Sounds recently announced the cancellation of its fifth reincarnation. Today, news broke that the festival's company was…

By Nathan Gunn - Feb 25, 2019
Everything you need to know about the Mountain Sounds liquidation

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Everything you need to know about the Mountain Sounds liquidation

Following the removal of a number of acts, NSW regional festival Mountain Sounds recently announced the cancellation of its fifth reincarnation. Today, news broke that the festival's company was…

By Nathan Gunn - Feb 25, 2019
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