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Is APRA AMCOS' 'monopoly' good or bad?
Speaking on The Industry Observer’s Fear At The Top podcast, APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston discussed the notion of the collecting society's 'monopoly' on music licenses in Australia. When asked if…
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Is APRA AMCOS' 'monopoly' good or bad?
Speaking on The Industry Observer’s Fear At The Top podcast, APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston discussed the notion of the collecting society's 'monopoly' on music licenses in Australia. When asked if…
Facebook blocking news will hurt Australian artists & promoters!
The Mark Zuckerberg dictatorship is in full effect. No longer is he subtly limiting what you see via algorithms, now he has completely blocked Australians from seeing news. This is all out…
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Facebook blocking news will hurt Australian artists & promoters!
The Mark Zuckerberg dictatorship is in full effect. No longer is he subtly limiting what you see via algorithms, now he has completely blocked Australians from seeing news. This is all out…
APRA AMCOS CEO's big ambition for Australia
Speaking with The Industry Observer’s Fear At The Top, APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston described his goal for Australia to be a net exporter of music. When asked to define what a net exporter of music…
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APRA AMCOS CEO's big ambition for Australia
Speaking with The Industry Observer’s Fear At The Top, APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston described his goal for Australia to be a net exporter of music. When asked to define what a net exporter of music…
How does APRA AMCOS make money?
Chatting with The Industry Observer for Fear At The Top, APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston provided an explanation on how the company makes money. Ormston began by clarifying that local collecting society…
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How does APRA AMCOS make money?
Chatting with The Industry Observer for Fear At The Top, APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston provided an explanation on how the company makes money. Ormston began by clarifying that local collecting society…
Calling all teams for the Rolling Stone Reader’s Award nominees
The 2021 Rolling Stone Australia Awards are just over a month away and the entire industry has the power to choose an award winner. The shortlist for the Rolling Stone Reader’s Award is in, and it…
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Calling all teams for the Rolling Stone Reader’s Award nominees
The 2021 Rolling Stone Australia Awards are just over a month away and the entire industry has the power to choose an award winner. The shortlist for the Rolling Stone Reader’s Award is in, and it…
The genius gift BMG & Dope Lemon sent out to the industry
A 24K gold-dipped rose in full bloom, sent to select music industry professionals around Valentine's Day, is more than just a thank you. It's excellent marketing for Dope Lemon. Sent this week to key…
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The genius gift BMG & Dope Lemon sent out to the industry
A 24K gold-dipped rose in full bloom, sent to select music industry professionals around Valentine's Day, is more than just a thank you. It's excellent marketing for Dope Lemon. Sent this week to key…
Dean Ormston discusses Brett Cottle’s legacy at APRA AMCOS
The Industry Observer invited APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston to guest on Fear At The Top to discuss the highs and lows of his work, and the legacy of his predecessor, Brett Cottle. Ormston spoke highly…
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Dean Ormston discusses Brett Cottle’s legacy at APRA AMCOS
The Industry Observer invited APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston to guest on Fear At The Top to discuss the highs and lows of his work, and the legacy of his predecessor, Brett Cottle. Ormston spoke highly…
Record label veteran Tim Kelly has joined the AIM team
Record label veteran Tim Kelly has joined AIM in Sydney in the newly created position of Program Director for Arts and Entertainment Management. Tim Kelly’s past roles are highly decorated having…
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Record label veteran Tim Kelly has joined the AIM team
Record label veteran Tim Kelly has joined AIM in Sydney in the newly created position of Program Director for Arts and Entertainment Management. Tim Kelly’s past roles are highly decorated having…
Warner Music Aus lays off Scott Maclachlan after news coverage of sexual harassment
Content Warning: This article, which covers a sexual harassment incident related to Scott Maclachlan, discusses sensitive, sexual topics. If you or someone you know are affected by the following…
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Warner Music Aus lays off Scott Maclachlan after news coverage of sexual harassment
Content Warning: This article, which covers a sexual harassment incident related to Scott Maclachlan, discusses sensitive, sexual topics. If you or someone you know are affected by the following…
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Your mentor doesn't need to know they're your mentor [OP-ED]
In a recent interview I did for The Muso Podcast, I was asked whether I had a mentor. I realised that I actually have a few; they just don't know it. In the past I have tried a few routes to engage a…
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Your mentor doesn't need to know they're your mentor [OP-ED]
In a recent interview I did for The Muso Podcast, I was asked whether I had a mentor. I realised that I actually have a few; they just don't know it. In the past I have tried a few routes to engage a…
DAWN RAID: How an independent NZ label took Polynesian hip hop to Australia and the world
For much of the early 2000s, independent hip hop label Dawn Raid Entertainment commanded the attention and respect of the industry, first on home turf in New Zealand, then in Australia and soon…
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DAWN RAID: How an independent NZ label took Polynesian hip hop to Australia and the world
For much of the early 2000s, independent hip hop label Dawn Raid Entertainment commanded the attention and respect of the industry, first on home turf in New Zealand, then in Australia and soon…
Bluesfest’s Peter Noble: 'We need our media to report positively on us'
Bluesfest's festival director Peter Noble is calling on local media to do its bit in the current battle against Covid-induced erasure of our live music industry. Emailing the Bluesfest database today…
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Bluesfest’s Peter Noble: 'We need our media to report positively on us'
Bluesfest's festival director Peter Noble is calling on local media to do its bit in the current battle against Covid-induced erasure of our live music industry. Emailing the Bluesfest database today…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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