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Interview: Indie label owner brings hope for Hopetoun Hotel

Interview: Indie label owner brings hope for Hopetoun Hotel

Adrian Bull, owner of 23-year-old independent label Blind Records (LOVE LOVE, WaxWorks), has taken to social media to announce he purchased iconic Sydney live music venue The Hopetoun Hotel, seven…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 10, 2016
Interview: Indie label owner brings hope for Hopetoun Hotel

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Interview: Indie label owner brings hope for Hopetoun Hotel

Adrian Bull, owner of 23-year-old independent label Blind Records (LOVE LOVE, WaxWorks), has taken to social media to announce he purchased iconic Sydney live music venue The Hopetoun Hotel, seven…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 10, 2016
Kuren: The art of DIY brand building

Kuren: The art of DIY brand building

We re building a brand and we want to do bigger things, but it s all about taking the right opportunities that will fit with what you re building. When talking about brand building in the music…

By Staff Writer - Nov 9, 2016
Kuren: The art of DIY brand building

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Kuren: The art of DIY brand building

We re building a brand and we want to do bigger things, but it s all about taking the right opportunities that will fit with what you re building. When talking about brand building in the music…

By Staff Writer - Nov 9, 2016

Gang of Youths: Trials and Therapy On The Road

This article is presented by The Appointment Group (TAG), an award-winning global, independent travel and event management company. I feel like I’m progressing. If I stop swimming, I feel like I’m…

By Staff Writer - Nov 9, 2016
Gang of Youths: Trials and Therapy On The Road

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Gang of Youths: Trials and Therapy On The Road

This article is presented by The Appointment Group (TAG), an award-winning global, independent travel and event management company. I feel like I’m progressing. If I stop swimming, I feel like I’m…

By Staff Writer - Nov 9, 2016

5 things you didn’t know about Sticky Fingers

In October, notorious Sydney band Sticky Fingers claimed their debut Australian #1 on the ARIA charts with their third studio album Westway (The Glitter The Slums), making it the 17th album to reach…

By Music Network - Nov 7, 2016
5 things you didn’t know about Sticky Fingers

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5 things you didn’t know about Sticky Fingers

In October, notorious Sydney band Sticky Fingers claimed their debut Australian #1 on the ARIA charts with their third studio album Westway (The Glitter The Slums), making it the 17th album to reach…

By Music Network - Nov 7, 2016

30 things you need to know about Crowded House on their 30th anniversary

Today (November 4) marks the 30th anniversary of Crowded House s formation in Melbourne. They went on to release six studio albums and a rarities collection between 1986 and 2010. To mark the…

By Staff Writer - Nov 6, 2016
30 things you need to know about Crowded House on their 30th anniversary

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30 things you need to know about Crowded House on their 30th anniversary

Today (November 4) marks the 30th anniversary of Crowded House s formation in Melbourne. They went on to release six studio albums and a rarities collection between 1986 and 2010. To mark the…

By Staff Writer - Nov 6, 2016

Op-Ed: Australian artists will struggle under proposed Safe Harbour regime

Vanessa Hutley, General Manager for Music Rights Australia, has penned an opinion piece on the Australian Government’s plans to change the Safe Harbour regime. According to Hutley, the plans for the…

By Staff Writer - Nov 3, 2016
Op-Ed: Australian artists will struggle under proposed Safe Harbour regime

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Op-Ed: Australian artists will struggle under proposed Safe Harbour regime

Vanessa Hutley, General Manager for Music Rights Australia, has penned an opinion piece on the Australian Government’s plans to change the Safe Harbour regime. According to Hutley, the plans for the…

By Staff Writer - Nov 3, 2016
Q&A: Ricki Askin, VP Music Services + Licensing at VICE

Q&A: Ricki Askin, VP Music Services + Licensing at VICE

When Ricki Askin joined Emmy Award-winning, global media and broadcasting company VICE in 2011, she was one of 125 staff. Bringing with her experience from MTV and none other than the Oprah Winfrey…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 30, 2016
Q&A: Ricki Askin, VP Music Services + Licensing at VICE

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Q&A: Ricki Askin, VP Music Services + Licensing at VICE

When Ricki Askin joined Emmy Award-winning, global media and broadcasting company VICE in 2011, she was one of 125 staff. Bringing with her experience from MTV and none other than the Oprah Winfrey…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 30, 2016
Q&A: The Shires on the British country movement & breaking stereotypes

Q&A: The Shires on the British country movement & breaking stereotypes

When The Shires debut album Brave hit #10 on the UK s official chart in March 2015, the pair became the first British country act to chart in the UK Top 10. A British country music movement had been…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 27, 2016
Q&A: The Shires on the British country movement & breaking stereotypes

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Q&A: The Shires on the British country movement & breaking stereotypes

When The Shires debut album Brave hit #10 on the UK s official chart in March 2015, the pair became the first British country act to chart in the UK Top 10. A British country music movement had been…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 27, 2016
Q&A: Antony Partos, film score composer

Q&A: Antony Partos, film score composer

If you have been exposed to contemporary film and television over the last two decades, chances are that you have heard the unique sounds of talented Sydney based film composer, Antony Partos. From…

By Staff Writer - Oct 26, 2016
Q&A: Antony Partos, film score composer

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Q&A: Antony Partos, film score composer

If you have been exposed to contemporary film and television over the last two decades, chances are that you have heard the unique sounds of talented Sydney based film composer, Antony Partos. From…

By Staff Writer - Oct 26, 2016

Touring the UK & Europe: Tips from the top global touring bookers

Image: Roskilde in Denmark This article is presented by The Appointment Group (TAG), an award-winning global, independent travel and event management company. Music itself is going to become like…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 26, 2016
Touring the UK & Europe: Tips from the top global touring bookers

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Touring the UK & Europe: Tips from the top global touring bookers

Image: Roskilde in Denmark This article is presented by The Appointment Group (TAG), an award-winning global, independent travel and event management company. Music itself is going to become like…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 26, 2016
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