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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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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,…

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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,…

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.

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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.

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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