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As Premiums Soar, Music Venues Are Heading to an Insurance Cliff

As Premiums Soar, Music Venues Are Heading to an Insurance Cliff

The cost of insuring venues is soaring for some live music venues, inflated by fires, floods, the pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 26, 2022
As Premiums Soar, Music Venues Are Heading to an Insurance Cliff

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As Premiums Soar, Music Venues Are Heading to an Insurance Cliff

The cost of insuring venues is soaring for some live music venues, inflated by fires, floods, the pandemic and the war in Ukraine.

By Lars Brandle - Jul 26, 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
Songtradr’s Paul Wiltshire Excited For Growth, Despite Challenges (EXCLUSIVE)

Songtradr’s Paul Wiltshire Excited For Growth, Despite Challenges (EXCLUSIVE)

Australian music executive Paul Wiltshire believes the music biz is experiencing a renaissance.

By Music Network - Jul 6, 2022
Songtradr’s Paul Wiltshire Excited For Growth, Despite Challenges (EXCLUSIVE)

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Songtradr’s Paul Wiltshire Excited For Growth, Despite Challenges (EXCLUSIVE)

Australian music executive Paul Wiltshire believes the music biz is experiencing a renaissance.

By Music Network - Jul 6, 2022
Are Majors Still Double-Dipping Overseas Digital Royalties? (Op-Ed)

Are Majors Still Double-Dipping Overseas Digital Royalties? (Op-Ed)

The uncouth practice of record labels letting their international subsidiaries make deductions on digital royalties is a common gripe among the artist community, and for good reason.

By Jake Challenor - Jun 21, 2022
Are Majors Still Double-Dipping Overseas Digital Royalties? (Op-Ed)

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Are Majors Still Double-Dipping Overseas Digital Royalties? (Op-Ed)

The uncouth practice of record labels letting their international subsidiaries make deductions on digital royalties is a common gripe among the artist community, and for good reason.

By Jake Challenor - Jun 21, 2022
How The Ten Tenors Navigated the Pandemic, Took the Hits and Returned to International Touring

How The Ten Tenors Navigated the Pandemic, Took the Hits and Returned to International Touring

The Ten Tenors are an Australian musical export success story disguised as a classical crossover act. TTT is an evolving franchise, its hard-working label has been recognised on several occasions…

By Lars Brandle - May 11, 2022
How The Ten Tenors Navigated the Pandemic, Took the Hits and Returned to International Touring

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How The Ten Tenors Navigated the Pandemic, Took the Hits and Returned to International Touring

The Ten Tenors are an Australian musical export success story disguised as a classical crossover act. TTT is an evolving franchise, its hard-working label has been recognised on several occasions…

By Lars Brandle - May 11, 2022
Jaddan Comerford Talks Side Stage Ventures: 'This Is a Big Part of The Next Chapter In My Career'

Jaddan Comerford Talks Side Stage Ventures: 'This Is a Big Part of The Next Chapter In My Career'

“It's an extension of what I’ve been doing this whole time,” Jaddan Comerford says of Side Stage Ventures, unveiled earlier this month.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 20, 2022
Jaddan Comerford Talks Side Stage Ventures: 'This Is a Big Part of The Next Chapter In My Career'

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Jaddan Comerford Talks Side Stage Ventures: 'This Is a Big Part of The Next Chapter In My Career'

“It's an extension of what I’ve been doing this whole time,” Jaddan Comerford says of Side Stage Ventures, unveiled earlier this month.

By Lars Brandle - Apr 20, 2022
Blueprint for Bluesfest 2022: Peter Noble Talks Challenges, Future Plans

Blueprint for Bluesfest 2022: Peter Noble Talks Challenges, Future Plans

Floods, COVID, border closures, public health orders, last-minute cancellations. Bluesfest has taken a flurry of hits over the past two years, the type that would knock-down most heavyweights.…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 19, 2022
Blueprint for Bluesfest 2022: Peter Noble Talks Challenges, Future Plans

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Blueprint for Bluesfest 2022: Peter Noble Talks Challenges, Future Plans

Floods, COVID, border closures, public health orders, last-minute cancellations. Bluesfest has taken a flurry of hits over the past two years, the type that would knock-down most heavyweights.…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 19, 2022
Matt Gudinski, Dion Brant and Adam Wilkes talk Frontier's future: Exclusive

Matt Gudinski, Dion Brant and Adam Wilkes talk Frontier's future: Exclusive

March Madness is a frenzy of sport in the United States, a weeks-long college basketball tournament when team colours are splashed about, faces are painted in garish tones, and the hordes bellow for…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 23, 2022
Matt Gudinski, Dion Brant and Adam Wilkes talk Frontier's future: Exclusive

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Matt Gudinski, Dion Brant and Adam Wilkes talk Frontier's future: Exclusive

March Madness is a frenzy of sport in the United States, a weeks-long college basketball tournament when team colours are splashed about, faces are painted in garish tones, and the hordes bellow for…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 23, 2022
Are super-short songs about to take off on Spotify?

Are super-short songs about to take off on Spotify?

TikTok is already driving a trend towards short songs. Could Spotify be about to follow suit?

By Vivienne Kelly - Mar 16, 2022
Are super-short songs about to take off on Spotify?

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Are super-short songs about to take off on Spotify?

TikTok is already driving a trend towards short songs. Could Spotify be about to follow suit?

By Vivienne Kelly - Mar 16, 2022
7 music industry superstars share their advice for women who are just getting started

7 music industry superstars share their advice for women who are just getting started

DJs, label managers and agency directors have seen it all - and they have a fair bit of wisdom to share. 

By Vivienne Kelly - Mar 15, 2022
7 music industry superstars share their advice for women who are just getting started

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7 music industry superstars share their advice for women who are just getting started

DJs, label managers and agency directors have seen it all - and they have a fair bit of wisdom to share. 

By Vivienne Kelly - Mar 15, 2022
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