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Reeperbahn Festival's Bjørn Pfarr: "We do not want to grow at all costs"
Bjørn Pfarr took us through the planning process for the event, why he doesn't want the festival to grow too much in size, and more.

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Reeperbahn Festival's Bjørn Pfarr: "We do not want to grow at all costs"
Bjørn Pfarr took us through the planning process for the event, why he doesn't want the festival to grow too much in size, and more.

Here’s how venue owners are restoring Sydney’s music scene
Heads up: this is not going to be one more article bemoaning the state of Sydney’s music scene.

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Here’s how venue owners are restoring Sydney’s music scene
Heads up: this is not going to be one more article bemoaning the state of Sydney’s music scene.

Scalping is killing live music in Australia - here's how the industry is fighting back
Between ticket bots and dodgy resale sites, live music lovers are having a rough time right now, and it needs to change.

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Scalping is killing live music in Australia - here's how the industry is fighting back
Between ticket bots and dodgy resale sites, live music lovers are having a rough time right now, and it needs to change.

Lance Ferguson inks global deal with BMG, Fifth Harmony's Normani Kordei signs solo management deal, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today.

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Lance Ferguson inks global deal with BMG, Fifth Harmony's Normani Kordei signs solo management deal, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today.

Fear At The Top with Peter Noble to be recorded live at Aus Music Week
TIO's Fear At The Top podcast, hosted by Seventh Street Media CEO Luke Girgis, is set to be recorded in front of a live audience for the first time ever. The podcast, which features heads of…

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Fear At The Top with Peter Noble to be recorded live at Aus Music Week
TIO's Fear At The Top podcast, hosted by Seventh Street Media CEO Luke Girgis, is set to be recorded in front of a live audience for the first time ever. The podcast, which features heads of…

Fanny Lumsden to receive $13K Regional Touring Grant
Fanny Lumsden's The Country Halls Tour is one of seven projects to share in $282,603 from Create NSW.

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Fanny Lumsden to receive $13K Regional Touring Grant
Fanny Lumsden's The Country Halls Tour is one of seven projects to share in $282,603 from Create NSW.

Polish Club's Okie Dokie EP is a sonic slam dunk
It doesn’t seem that long ago that one of our favourite rock duos Polish Club were releasing their acclaimed debut album Alright Already and tearing across Australia for a run of gloriously sweaty…

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Polish Club's Okie Dokie EP is a sonic slam dunk
It doesn’t seem that long ago that one of our favourite rock duos Polish Club were releasing their acclaimed debut album Alright Already and tearing across Australia for a run of gloriously sweaty…

APRA AMCOS' Dean Ormston: "An overwhelming YES vote will go a long way"
To shine a light on all the incredible LGBTQI executives and creatives in our industry, TIO launched an interview series with industry figures & artists.

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APRA AMCOS' Dean Ormston: "An overwhelming YES vote will go a long way"
To shine a light on all the incredible LGBTQI executives and creatives in our industry, TIO launched an interview series with industry figures & artists.

What to consider to ensure inclusive programming at festivals
Ahead of the panel at Darebin Music Feast, we asked a few panelists for their ideas to consider to ensure inclusive programming.

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What to consider to ensure inclusive programming at festivals
Ahead of the panel at Darebin Music Feast, we asked a few panelists for their ideas to consider to ensure inclusive programming.

Hughesy is the radio industry hero we all deserve
Hughesy has taken a pay cut to place him at parity with KIIS FM co-host Kate Langbroek.

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Hughesy is the radio industry hero we all deserve
Hughesy has taken a pay cut to place him at parity with KIIS FM co-host Kate Langbroek.

5SOS' manager Matt Emsell: "I want to see more LGBTQI people in positions of influence"
To shine a light on all the incredible LGBTQI executives and creatives in our industry, TIO has teamed up with Wonder founder Matt Emsell (5SOS, Matt Corby) to launch an article series. We'll ask…

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5SOS' manager Matt Emsell: "I want to see more LGBTQI people in positions of influence"
To shine a light on all the incredible LGBTQI executives and creatives in our industry, TIO has teamed up with Wonder founder Matt Emsell (5SOS, Matt Corby) to launch an article series. We'll ask…

Sum Management launches PR division, Introvert signs to UNFD, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today.

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Sum Management launches PR division, Introvert signs to UNFD, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today.
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