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The Vanns' manager & agent on booking a tour during a pandemic [WATCH]

The Vanns' manager & agent on booking a tour during a pandemic [WATCH]

The Vanns' manager Tom Larkin and booking agent Adam Montgomery interviewed each other recently about booking a tour during the global pandemic. Having the candid chat for TIO, Larkin (Tiny Triumphs)…

By Poppy Reid - May 26, 2021
The Vanns' manager & agent on booking a tour during a pandemic [WATCH]

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The Vanns' manager & agent on booking a tour during a pandemic [WATCH]

The Vanns' manager Tom Larkin and booking agent Adam Montgomery interviewed each other recently about booking a tour during the global pandemic. Having the candid chat for TIO, Larkin (Tiny Triumphs)…

By Poppy Reid - May 26, 2021
This week’s Blues On Broadbeach marks the joy and challenges of staging festivals again

This week’s Blues On Broadbeach marks the joy and challenges of staging festivals again

“To be honest there were times I wondered if I’d ever see a moshpit again," says Wolfmother's Andrew Stockdale. 

By Christie Eliezer - May 20, 2021
This week’s Blues On Broadbeach marks the joy and challenges of staging festivals again

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This week’s Blues On Broadbeach marks the joy and challenges of staging festivals again

“To be honest there were times I wondered if I’d ever see a moshpit again," says Wolfmother's Andrew Stockdale. 

By Christie Eliezer - May 20, 2021
Is the music industry self-destructive? [OP-ED]

Is the music industry self-destructive? [OP-ED]

It’s funny how disaster scenarios become embedded in culture and flourish like flowers in Spring. Television’s death had been predicted for more than a decade. The advertising industry has been “at…

By Poppy Reid - May 20, 2021
Is the music industry self-destructive? [OP-ED]

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Is the music industry self-destructive? [OP-ED]

It’s funny how disaster scenarios become embedded in culture and flourish like flowers in Spring. Television’s death had been predicted for more than a decade. The advertising industry has been “at…

By Poppy Reid - May 20, 2021
We need to talk about how the Aus Govt's sport bias is hurting music [OP-ED]

We need to talk about how the Aus Govt's sport bias is hurting music [OP-ED]

When the majority of our futures remain largely out of our control for an extended period of time, it can be extremely anxiety-inducing. It’s no surprise the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant…

By Poppy Reid - May 13, 2021
We need to talk about how the Aus Govt's sport bias is hurting music [OP-ED]

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We need to talk about how the Aus Govt's sport bias is hurting music [OP-ED]

When the majority of our futures remain largely out of our control for an extended period of time, it can be extremely anxiety-inducing. It’s no surprise the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant…

By Poppy Reid - May 13, 2021
Four women allege rape and assault as new research shows breadth of Australian music’s #MeToo plight

Four women allege rape and assault as new research shows breadth of Australian music’s #MeToo plight

TRIGGER WARNING: This article and pages it links to contains information about rape, sexual assault and/or violence which may be triggering to survivors. Six years ago, an Australian producer led…

By Poppy Reid - May 11, 2021
Four women allege rape and assault as new research shows breadth of Australian music’s #MeToo plight

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Four women allege rape and assault as new research shows breadth of Australian music’s #MeToo plight

TRIGGER WARNING: This article and pages it links to contains information about rape, sexual assault and/or violence which may be triggering to survivors. Six years ago, an Australian producer led…

By Poppy Reid - May 11, 2021
When songs cast shade on record companies & radio stations

When songs cast shade on record companies & radio stations

When artists throw wobblies via their songs about the music industry, it’s hard to know if they’re putting their (Cuban) boots into their record companies or at radio stations. “You got to yield to…

By Geordie Gray - May 10, 2021
When songs cast shade on record companies & radio stations

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When songs cast shade on record companies & radio stations

When artists throw wobblies via their songs about the music industry, it’s hard to know if they’re putting their (Cuban) boots into their record companies or at radio stations. “You got to yield to…

By Geordie Gray - May 10, 2021
As an Aus songwriter for Justin Bieber, Katy Perry & Nicki Minaj, this is your sign to keep going

As an Aus songwriter for Justin Bieber, Katy Perry & Nicki Minaj, this is your sign to keep going

I, like most people, have a love-hate relationship with the unpredictability of life. You have a dream, you visualise it, you plan, you control, you get your grubby hands all over everything, and…

By Poppy Reid - May 5, 2021
As an Aus songwriter for Justin Bieber, Katy Perry & Nicki Minaj, this is your sign to keep going

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As an Aus songwriter for Justin Bieber, Katy Perry & Nicki Minaj, this is your sign to keep going

I, like most people, have a love-hate relationship with the unpredictability of life. You have a dream, you visualise it, you plan, you control, you get your grubby hands all over everything, and…

By Poppy Reid - May 5, 2021
TikTok is an emerging artist’s best friend [OP-ED]

TikTok is an emerging artist’s best friend [OP-ED]

In the last 18 months, there has been an undeniable buzz around TikTok, especially in the music industry. With multiple tiers of artists, labels, managers and marketers from Majors to Indies,…

By Poppy Reid - May 1, 2021
TikTok is an emerging artist’s best friend [OP-ED]

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TikTok is an emerging artist’s best friend [OP-ED]

In the last 18 months, there has been an undeniable buzz around TikTok, especially in the music industry. With multiple tiers of artists, labels, managers and marketers from Majors to Indies,…

By Poppy Reid - May 1, 2021
How to achieve virality and success on TikTok [OP-ED]

How to achieve virality and success on TikTok [OP-ED]

One of the biggest hurdles in getting people on-board and excited by TikTok is helping them understand, what it is and why it’s important. With so much fast paced action and buzz surrounding TikTok,…

By Poppy Reid - May 1, 2021
How to achieve virality and success on TikTok [OP-ED]

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How to achieve virality and success on TikTok [OP-ED]

One of the biggest hurdles in getting people on-board and excited by TikTok is helping them understand, what it is and why it’s important. With so much fast paced action and buzz surrounding TikTok,…

By Poppy Reid - May 1, 2021
Kasey Chambers, Dean Ormston, Troy Cassar-Daley & more on the influence of Joy McKean

Kasey Chambers, Dean Ormston, Troy Cassar-Daley & more on the influence of Joy McKean

As the upcoming recipient of one of the music industry’s highest honours, the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music, Joy McKean will be celebrated this week. Set to be awarded…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 26, 2021
Kasey Chambers, Dean Ormston, Troy Cassar-Daley & more on the influence of Joy McKean

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Kasey Chambers, Dean Ormston, Troy Cassar-Daley & more on the influence of Joy McKean

As the upcoming recipient of one of the music industry’s highest honours, the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music, Joy McKean will be celebrated this week. Set to be awarded…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 26, 2021
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