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Nathan Jolly

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Nathan Jolly is a Sydney-based writer and zen master, who also led the Chicago Bulls to six championships in the '90s.

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CLIPPED's music video competition offers $17K in prizes - and has a new home at Carriage Works

CLIPPED's music video competition offers $17K in prizes - and has a new home at Carriage Works

The CLIPPED Music Video Festival return this year, with a new home at Carriage Works and guest speakers such as Jesse Kanda (FKA Twigs), Sarah Blasko, Anthony Rose (The Veronicas) and Mclean…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 13, 2018
CLIPPED's music video competition offers $17K in prizes - and has a new home at Carriage Works

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CLIPPED's music video competition offers $17K in prizes - and has a new home at Carriage Works

The CLIPPED Music Video Festival return this year, with a new home at Carriage Works and guest speakers such as Jesse Kanda (FKA Twigs), Sarah Blasko, Anthony Rose (The Veronicas) and Mclean…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 13, 2018
FastForward Conference starts with metadata, money and -- of course -- music

FastForward Conference starts with metadata, money and -- of course -- music

The University of Technology Sydney campus served as a seat of learning for Australia’s music industry on Thursday as the inaugural FastForward conference kicked off. Chris Carey, the British-born…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 12, 2018
FastForward Conference starts with metadata, money and -- of course -- music

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FastForward Conference starts with metadata, money and -- of course -- music

The University of Technology Sydney campus served as a seat of learning for Australia’s music industry on Thursday as the inaugural FastForward conference kicked off. Chris Carey, the British-born…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 12, 2018
Vevo restore all videos after hackers take down Drake, Taylor Swift, and 'Despacito'

Vevo restore all videos after hackers take down Drake, Taylor Swift, and 'Despacito'

Clips from Drake, Taylor Swift, Adele, Selena Gomez, as well as the most viewed video of all time 'Despacito' were hacked on Monday, with the names and cover images changed. A YouTube spokesperson…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 12, 2018
Vevo restore all videos after hackers take down Drake, Taylor Swift, and 'Despacito'

News

Vevo restore all videos after hackers take down Drake, Taylor Swift, and 'Despacito'

Clips from Drake, Taylor Swift, Adele, Selena Gomez, as well as the most viewed video of all time 'Despacito' were hacked on Monday, with the names and cover images changed. A YouTube spokesperson…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 12, 2018
Hillsong are not only a church, they are an ARIA-accredited store

Hillsong are not only a church, they are an ARIA-accredited store

Oh, hello! So, anyway, this weekend a hot new pop record by Hillsong Worship looks likely to debut in the Top 5 of the ARIA Charts - laughably titled There Is More despite the very fact they are…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 11, 2018
Hillsong are not only a church, they are an ARIA-accredited store

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Hillsong are not only a church, they are an ARIA-accredited store

Oh, hello! So, anyway, this weekend a hot new pop record by Hillsong Worship looks likely to debut in the Top 5 of the ARIA Charts - laughably titled There Is More despite the very fact they are…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 11, 2018
Here are all the winners of the 2018 APRA Music Awards

Here are all the winners of the 2018 APRA Music Awards

Paul Kelly, Amy Shark and M-Phazes were among the winners of tonight's APRA Awards, but it was A.B. Original who made history, being the first hip hop artists to take out the coveted Songwriter Of…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 10, 2018
Here are all the winners of the 2018 APRA Music Awards

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Here are all the winners of the 2018 APRA Music Awards

Paul Kelly, Amy Shark and M-Phazes were among the winners of tonight's APRA Awards, but it was A.B. Original who made history, being the first hip hop artists to take out the coveted Songwriter Of…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 10, 2018
FBi and MusicNSW to hold Industry Q&A and showcase in Western Sydney

FBi and MusicNSW to hold Industry Q&A and showcase in Western Sydney

First things first, if you haven't read our sister publication's article about how the musical scene in Western Sydney is thriving at the moment, well, that's your homework for this week - and yes,…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 10, 2018
FBi and MusicNSW to hold Industry Q&A and showcase in Western Sydney

News

FBi and MusicNSW to hold Industry Q&A and showcase in Western Sydney

First things first, if you haven't read our sister publication's article about how the musical scene in Western Sydney is thriving at the moment, well, that's your homework for this week - and yes,…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 10, 2018
Facebook are launching an 'unsend' feature to recall those misguided messages

Facebook are launching an 'unsend' feature to recall those misguided messages

"HI BABE, u up, IVE been thinkjin we shud try again i kno i was all me but i am better now i swear!!" If you have ever sent this message at 3am, six gins in, then you'll know the horror of realising…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 9, 2018
Facebook are launching an 'unsend' feature to recall those misguided messages

News

Facebook are launching an 'unsend' feature to recall those misguided messages

"HI BABE, u up, IVE been thinkjin we shud try again i kno i was all me but i am better now i swear!!" If you have ever sent this message at 3am, six gins in, then you'll know the horror of realising…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 9, 2018
NOW Australia to hold a round table, with dozens of law firms pledging support

NOW Australia to hold a round table, with dozens of law firms pledging support

NOW Australia was recently formed to connect survivors of sexual harassment and indecent assault with the right counselling and legal assistance. They will be holding a round table with Australian…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 6, 2018
NOW Australia to hold a round table, with dozens of law firms pledging support

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NOW Australia to hold a round table, with dozens of law firms pledging support

NOW Australia was recently formed to connect survivors of sexual harassment and indecent assault with the right counselling and legal assistance. They will be holding a round table with Australian…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 6, 2018
So, why the fuck is Chris Brown still being marketed to Australian kids?

So, why the fuck is Chris Brown still being marketed to Australian kids?

OH. MY. GOD. Did you hear about how that Aussie cricket player cheated in a cricket game and brought dishonour to the entire country of Australia, because what he did is just not cricket? Same. In…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 4, 2018
So, why the fuck is Chris Brown still being marketed to Australian kids?

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So, why the fuck is Chris Brown still being marketed to Australian kids?

OH. MY. GOD. Did you hear about how that Aussie cricket player cheated in a cricket game and brought dishonour to the entire country of Australia, because what he did is just not cricket? Same. In…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 4, 2018
VIDEO: Here's what went down at the 2018 Industry Observer Awards

VIDEO: Here's what went down at the 2018 Industry Observer Awards

Can you believe it's been a week since the TIO Awards? Well, you just had four days off, so it really shouldn't be that surprising - but despite it being last week's news, we're still reliving the…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 3, 2018
VIDEO: Here's what went down at the 2018 Industry Observer Awards

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VIDEO: Here's what went down at the 2018 Industry Observer Awards

Can you believe it's been a week since the TIO Awards? Well, you just had four days off, so it really shouldn't be that surprising - but despite it being last week's news, we're still reliving the…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 3, 2018
As Spotify publicly lists today, founder Daniel Ek looks to tomorrow... and beyond

As Spotify publicly lists today, founder Daniel Ek looks to tomorrow... and beyond

Daniel Ek has posted an open letter on the eve of his company's IPO, stressing that although tomorrow (or 'today' as us future-dwelling Aussies call it) is a big day in his company's history, he…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 3, 2018
As Spotify publicly lists today, founder Daniel Ek looks to tomorrow... and beyond

News

As Spotify publicly lists today, founder Daniel Ek looks to tomorrow... and beyond

Daniel Ek has posted an open letter on the eve of his company's IPO, stressing that although tomorrow (or 'today' as us future-dwelling Aussies call it) is a big day in his company's history, he…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 3, 2018
A few things to consider before investing in Spotify shares

A few things to consider before investing in Spotify shares

Spotify will list on the New York Stock Exchange on April 3, meaning you can now pay to own a part of a company that are making all their money from selling access to songs that you may already own…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 29, 2018
A few things to consider before investing in Spotify shares

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A few things to consider before investing in Spotify shares

Spotify will list on the New York Stock Exchange on April 3, meaning you can now pay to own a part of a company that are making all their money from selling access to songs that you may already own…

By Nathan Jolly - Mar 29, 2018
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