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Sam Bowmer

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After Breaking Australia, Spacey Jane Have the World in Their Sights

After Breaking Australia, Spacey Jane Have the World in Their Sights

The steady rise of Spacey Jane over three years hit its flashpoint in 2022 when they became the band of the moment. After starting the year with three entries in the triple j Hottest 100 with “Lots…

By Sam Bowmer - Sep 6, 2022
After Breaking Australia, Spacey Jane Have the World in Their Sights

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After Breaking Australia, Spacey Jane Have the World in Their Sights

The steady rise of Spacey Jane over three years hit its flashpoint in 2022 when they became the band of the moment. After starting the year with three entries in the triple j Hottest 100 with “Lots…

By Sam Bowmer - Sep 6, 2022
Bonds and Rolling Stone Australia Join Forces to Create Charity Calendar

Bonds and Rolling Stone Australia Join Forces to Create Charity Calendar

Rolling Stone and Bonds have collaborated with noteworthy Australian musicians to create a special charity calendar for Father’s Day. A limited number of calendars are on sale now, with proceeds…

By Sam Bowmer - Aug 23, 2022
Bonds and Rolling Stone Australia Join Forces to Create Charity Calendar

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Bonds and Rolling Stone Australia Join Forces to Create Charity Calendar

Rolling Stone and Bonds have collaborated with noteworthy Australian musicians to create a special charity calendar for Father’s Day. A limited number of calendars are on sale now, with proceeds…

By Sam Bowmer - Aug 23, 2022
Making Festivals Inclusive & Accessible

Making Festivals Inclusive & Accessible

Morwenna Collett is one of Australia’s leading accessibility specialists and is speaker at this year’s Australian Festival Industry Conference on 31 August. We sat down with her to talk to her about…

By Sam Bowmer - Aug 19, 2022
Making Festivals Inclusive & Accessible

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Making Festivals Inclusive & Accessible

Morwenna Collett is one of Australia’s leading accessibility specialists and is speaker at this year’s Australian Festival Industry Conference on 31 August. We sat down with her to talk to her about…

By Sam Bowmer - Aug 19, 2022
White Sky Celebrates 20 Years as the Music Business Accounting Experts

White Sky Celebrates 20 Years as the Music Business Accounting Experts

White Sky is Australia’s biggest music business accounting firm. The Melbourne-based company provides accounting and business management services for many of Australia’s most successful artists,…

By Sam Bowmer - Aug 10, 2022
White Sky Celebrates 20 Years as the Music Business Accounting Experts

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White Sky Celebrates 20 Years as the Music Business Accounting Experts

White Sky is Australia’s biggest music business accounting firm. The Melbourne-based company provides accounting and business management services for many of Australia’s most successful artists,…

By Sam Bowmer - Aug 10, 2022
Vivid Director Gill Minervini On Glowing Up the Festival’s Creativity for 2023

Vivid Director Gill Minervini On Glowing Up the Festival’s Creativity for 2023

Gill Minervini is one of the speakers at the Australian Festival Industry ConferenceAugust 31 from 12.20 to 12.45 pm.

By Sam Bowmer - Jul 15, 2022
Vivid Director Gill Minervini On Glowing Up the Festival’s Creativity for 2023

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Vivid Director Gill Minervini On Glowing Up the Festival’s Creativity for 2023

Gill Minervini is one of the speakers at the Australian Festival Industry ConferenceAugust 31 from 12.20 to 12.45 pm.

By Sam Bowmer - Jul 15, 2022
Sailor Jerry and Rolling Stone Australia partner for free "Road to Rolling Stone" gig series

Sailor Jerry and Rolling Stone Australia partner for free "Road to Rolling Stone" gig series

Rolling Stone Australia and Sailor Jerry have partnered to put on a new free gig series in the leadup to the Rolling Stone Australia Awards, with Eliza The Delusionals, The Terrys, and The Grogans…

By Sam Bowmer - Feb 11, 2022
Sailor Jerry and Rolling Stone Australia partner for free "Road to Rolling Stone" gig series

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Sailor Jerry and Rolling Stone Australia partner for free "Road to Rolling Stone" gig series

Rolling Stone Australia and Sailor Jerry have partnered to put on a new free gig series in the leadup to the Rolling Stone Australia Awards, with Eliza The Delusionals, The Terrys, and The Grogans…

By Sam Bowmer - Feb 11, 2022
APRA AMCOS and SOUND WEST announce 'Songhubs The Tower' industry showcase

APRA AMCOS and SOUND WEST announce 'Songhubs The Tower' industry showcase

UPDATE (28/2/2022): SOUND WEST Music + Tech conference has been rescheduled to August 23 - 28 2022. Western Sydney-born hip hop artist and APRA AMCOS ambassador, L-FRESH The LION, will curate…

By Sam Bowmer - Dec 9, 2021
APRA AMCOS and SOUND WEST announce 'Songhubs The Tower' industry showcase

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APRA AMCOS and SOUND WEST announce 'Songhubs The Tower' industry showcase

UPDATE (28/2/2022): SOUND WEST Music + Tech conference has been rescheduled to August 23 - 28 2022. Western Sydney-born hip hop artist and APRA AMCOS ambassador, L-FRESH The LION, will curate…

By Sam Bowmer - Dec 9, 2021
How the Rolling Stone Music Scholarship changed this young musician's life

How the Rolling Stone Music Scholarship changed this young musician's life

In 2020 Rolling Stone Australia teamed up with Southern Cross University on the Rolling Stone Music Scholarship. This year, the two names have once again come together to bring the Rolling Stone…

By Sam Bowmer - Nov 19, 2021
How the Rolling Stone Music Scholarship changed this young musician's life

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How the Rolling Stone Music Scholarship changed this young musician's life

In 2020 Rolling Stone Australia teamed up with Southern Cross University on the Rolling Stone Music Scholarship. This year, the two names have once again come together to bring the Rolling Stone…

By Sam Bowmer - Nov 19, 2021
UK singer Tom Grennan to conduct AU market-first virtual promo tour

UK singer Tom Grennan to conduct AU market-first virtual promo tour

In a first for the Australian music market, UK pop artist Tom Grennan will conduct a virtual international promo tour kicking off today and running next week. The 26-year-old Grennan will carry out a…

By Sam Bowmer - Sep 24, 2021
UK singer Tom Grennan to conduct AU market-first virtual promo tour

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UK singer Tom Grennan to conduct AU market-first virtual promo tour

In a first for the Australian music market, UK pop artist Tom Grennan will conduct a virtual international promo tour kicking off today and running next week. The 26-year-old Grennan will carry out a…

By Sam Bowmer - Sep 24, 2021
KRK is giving a free pro headset for every purchase of their studio monitors and subwoofers

KRK is giving a free pro headset for every purchase of their studio monitors and subwoofers

KRK in partnership with leading Australian distributor Jands is offering an incredibly enticing promotion. For a limited time only! Beloved by industry greats like Don Was and Rodney Jerkins, KRK…

By Sam Bowmer - Sep 21, 2021
KRK is giving a free pro headset for every purchase of their studio monitors and subwoofers

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KRK is giving a free pro headset for every purchase of their studio monitors and subwoofers

KRK in partnership with leading Australian distributor Jands is offering an incredibly enticing promotion. For a limited time only! Beloved by industry greats like Don Was and Rodney Jerkins, KRK…

By Sam Bowmer - Sep 21, 2021
The American Express Music Backers Fund is giving $1 million to an industry in need

The American Express Music Backers Fund is giving $1 million to an industry in need

With the Federal Government’s arts support package subject to ongoing delays, the music industry desperately needs a lifeline. That’s where the $1 million American Express Music Backers Fund comes…

By Sam Bowmer - Aug 13, 2020
The American Express Music Backers Fund is giving $1 million to an industry in need

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The American Express Music Backers Fund is giving $1 million to an industry in need

With the Federal Government’s arts support package subject to ongoing delays, the music industry desperately needs a lifeline. That’s where the $1 million American Express Music Backers Fund comes…

By Sam Bowmer - Aug 13, 2020
FEAR AT THE TOP: Andrew Stone talks Chuggy, Scooter Braun, Post Malone and running a label & management company

FEAR AT THE TOP: Andrew Stone talks Chuggy, Scooter Braun, Post Malone and running a label & management company

It doesn’t take a much for a manager to take an artist with momentum and turn them into something bigger. The rare skill few managers have is taking an artist with absolutely no fan base and growing…

By Sam Bowmer - Jun 1, 2020
FEAR AT THE TOP: Andrew Stone talks Chuggy, Scooter Braun, Post Malone and running a label & management company

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FEAR AT THE TOP: Andrew Stone talks Chuggy, Scooter Braun, Post Malone and running a label & management company

It doesn’t take a much for a manager to take an artist with momentum and turn them into something bigger. The rare skill few managers have is taking an artist with absolutely no fan base and growing…

By Sam Bowmer - Jun 1, 2020
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