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Patrick Campbell

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Patrick Campbell is a writer, DJ and event producer based in Sydney. You can talk to him about pop music on Twitter.

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Musicians and other celebrities set to start paying "Instagram tax"

Musicians and other celebrities set to start paying "Instagram tax"

Musicians, influencers and celebrities are set to start paying tax on income made through endorsements, advertising, and brand sponsorship due to a new change in tax rules set to take effect in July…

By Patrick Campbell - Dec 15, 2018
Musicians and other celebrities set to start paying "Instagram tax"

News

Musicians and other celebrities set to start paying "Instagram tax"

Musicians, influencers and celebrities are set to start paying tax on income made through endorsements, advertising, and brand sponsorship due to a new change in tax rules set to take effect in July…

By Patrick Campbell - Dec 15, 2018
Soundwave liquidators have paid out creditors less than 1%

Soundwave liquidators have paid out creditors less than 1%

Three years on from the final ever Soundwave festival creditors are starting to receive their payouts from Liquidators. Whilst this may sound like exciting news, the payouts have been calculated to…

By Patrick Campbell - Dec 7, 2018
Soundwave liquidators have paid out creditors less than 1%

News

Soundwave liquidators have paid out creditors less than 1%

Three years on from the final ever Soundwave festival creditors are starting to receive their payouts from Liquidators. Whilst this may sound like exciting news, the payouts have been calculated to…

By Patrick Campbell - Dec 7, 2018
Festival marketers and promoters agree they don't like using chatbots

Festival marketers and promoters agree they don't like using chatbots

A recent panel of festival marketers at Mumbrella's Entertainment Marketing Summit have agreed they don't like using automated chatbots when it comes to customer service. The panel featuring Secret…

By Patrick Campbell - Nov 23, 2018
Festival marketers and promoters agree they don't like using chatbots

News

Festival marketers and promoters agree they don't like using chatbots

A recent panel of festival marketers at Mumbrella's Entertainment Marketing Summit have agreed they don't like using automated chatbots when it comes to customer service. The panel featuring Secret…

By Patrick Campbell - Nov 23, 2018
EMC 2018 - Bali: The Ibiza of the Asia Pacific

EMC 2018 - Bali: The Ibiza of the Asia Pacific

Part of Electronic Music Conference's 2018 focus has been the asian music market. A massive part of this market was explored yesterday in an EMC panel featuring four of Bali's night time industry…

By Patrick Campbell - Nov 16, 2018
EMC 2018 - Bali: The Ibiza of the Asia Pacific

News

EMC 2018 - Bali: The Ibiza of the Asia Pacific

Part of Electronic Music Conference's 2018 focus has been the asian music market. A massive part of this market was explored yesterday in an EMC panel featuring four of Bali's night time industry…

By Patrick Campbell - Nov 16, 2018
Saying Newtown has avoided change from the lockout laws is a lie

Saying Newtown has avoided change from the lockout laws is a lie

At the launch of the Night Time Industries Association on Wednesday night Greens MP Cate Faehrmann spoke in place of Jenny Leong - the member for Newtown. Her speech focussed on the Greens' stance…

By Patrick Campbell - Nov 9, 2018
Saying Newtown has avoided change from the lockout laws is a lie

Opinion

Saying Newtown has avoided change from the lockout laws is a lie

At the launch of the Night Time Industries Association on Wednesday night Greens MP Cate Faehrmann spoke in place of Jenny Leong - the member for Newtown. Her speech focussed on the Greens' stance…

By Patrick Campbell - Nov 9, 2018
EXCLUSIVE: Jack River signs international record deal with Nettwerk Music Group

EXCLUSIVE: Jack River signs international record deal with Nettwerk Music Group

Jack River (signed to I OH YOU ANZ) has signed an international record deal with Canada's Nettwerk Music Group, The Industry Observer can exclusively reveal. Today also sees the premiere of the video…

By Patrick Campbell - Nov 2, 2018
EXCLUSIVE: Jack River signs international record deal with Nettwerk Music Group

News

EXCLUSIVE: Jack River signs international record deal with Nettwerk Music Group

Jack River (signed to I OH YOU ANZ) has signed an international record deal with Canada's Nettwerk Music Group, The Industry Observer can exclusively reveal. Today also sees the premiere of the video…

By Patrick Campbell - Nov 2, 2018
Sydney Swans take over Royal Hall Of Industries, Hordern Pavilion to be renovated

Sydney Swans take over Royal Hall Of Industries, Hordern Pavilion to be renovated

In a video posted to their Facebook last night, the Sydney Swans announced a new partnership with Playbill Venue Management to take over the leases of the Hordern Pavilion and the Royal Hall Of…

By Patrick Campbell - Oct 6, 2018
Sydney Swans take over Royal Hall Of Industries, Hordern Pavilion to be renovated

News

Sydney Swans take over Royal Hall Of Industries, Hordern Pavilion to be renovated

In a video posted to their Facebook last night, the Sydney Swans announced a new partnership with Playbill Venue Management to take over the leases of the Hordern Pavilion and the Royal Hall Of…

By Patrick Campbell - Oct 6, 2018
Donald Glover has sued his former label over Childish Gambino royalties

Donald Glover has sued his former label over Childish Gambino royalties

Donald Glover has filed a lawsuit against his former label over streaming royalties from his Childish Gambino project. The lawsuit is part of an ongoing royalties dispute between Glover and his…

By Patrick Campbell - Sep 15, 2018
Donald Glover has sued his former label over Childish Gambino royalties

News

Donald Glover has sued his former label over Childish Gambino royalties

Donald Glover has filed a lawsuit against his former label over streaming royalties from his Childish Gambino project. The lawsuit is part of an ongoing royalties dispute between Glover and his…

By Patrick Campbell - Sep 15, 2018
Brian Bumbery joins Apple Music Publicity as Director

Brian Bumbery joins Apple Music Publicity as Director

Publicist for artists like Madonna, Metallica, Smashing Pumpkins, and more, Brian Bumbery has announced he will leave BB Gun Press this month to accept the position as Director at Apple Music…

By Patrick Campbell - Sep 1, 2018
Brian Bumbery joins Apple Music Publicity as Director

News

Brian Bumbery joins Apple Music Publicity as Director

Publicist for artists like Madonna, Metallica, Smashing Pumpkins, and more, Brian Bumbery has announced he will leave BB Gun Press this month to accept the position as Director at Apple Music…

By Patrick Campbell - Sep 1, 2018
QMusic announces BIGSOUND Bursary winners and new songwriting retreat

QMusic announces BIGSOUND Bursary winners and new songwriting retreat

Today QMusic has announced the six emerging Queensland music industry practicioners who have won the BIGSOUND Bursary. For a second year, the Bursary will cover flights, accomodation, and entry to…

By Patrick Campbell - Aug 17, 2018
QMusic announces BIGSOUND Bursary winners and new songwriting retreat

News

QMusic announces BIGSOUND Bursary winners and new songwriting retreat

Today QMusic has announced the six emerging Queensland music industry practicioners who have won the BIGSOUND Bursary. For a second year, the Bursary will cover flights, accomodation, and entry to…

By Patrick Campbell - Aug 17, 2018
Broods sign new record deal with Neon Gold in America

Broods sign new record deal with Neon Gold in America

After a quick break to work on solo projects, Broods have returned. The kiwi duo have announced today that they have signed a new deal with Neon Gold Records in America, Billboard reports. The…

By Patrick Campbell - Aug 3, 2018
Broods sign new record deal with Neon Gold in America

News

Broods sign new record deal with Neon Gold in America

After a quick break to work on solo projects, Broods have returned. The kiwi duo have announced today that they have signed a new deal with Neon Gold Records in America, Billboard reports. The…

By Patrick Campbell - Aug 3, 2018
Sub Pop have got their own branded airplane

Sub Pop have got their own branded airplane

Alaska Airlines have revealed a plane covered in various Sub Pop logos to celebrate the record label's 30th anniversary. Pitchfork reports the Boeing 737-800 airplane will be in regular service along…

By Patrick Campbell - Aug 3, 2018
Sub Pop have got their own branded airplane

News

Sub Pop have got their own branded airplane

Alaska Airlines have revealed a plane covered in various Sub Pop logos to celebrate the record label's 30th anniversary. Pitchfork reports the Boeing 737-800 airplane will be in regular service along…

By Patrick Campbell - Aug 3, 2018
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