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Q&A: Mushroom Group's Tour Coordinator​ Joe Nemer is ready to get things back on track

Q&A: Mushroom Group's Tour Coordinator​ Joe Nemer is ready to get things back on track

In the most challenging 365 days of his life, Joe Nemer lost his entire line of work, most of his income and his beloved boss, Michael Gudinski. The Melbourne-based concert promoter for Mushroom…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 15, 2021
Q&A: Mushroom Group's Tour Coordinator​ Joe Nemer is ready to get things back on track

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Q&A: Mushroom Group's Tour Coordinator​ Joe Nemer is ready to get things back on track

In the most challenging 365 days of his life, Joe Nemer lost his entire line of work, most of his income and his beloved boss, Michael Gudinski. The Melbourne-based concert promoter for Mushroom…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 15, 2021
Q&A: APRA AMCOS’s Milly Petriella has seen her local scene decimated by COVID-19

Q&A: APRA AMCOS’s Milly Petriella has seen her local scene decimated by COVID-19

APRA AMCOS’s Director of Member Relations Milly Petriella has seen her beloved local scene decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Regarded as one of the Australian music industry’s most respected…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 10, 2021
Q&A: APRA AMCOS’s Milly Petriella has seen her local scene decimated by COVID-19

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Q&A: APRA AMCOS’s Milly Petriella has seen her local scene decimated by COVID-19

APRA AMCOS’s Director of Member Relations Milly Petriella has seen her beloved local scene decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Regarded as one of the Australian music industry’s most respected…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 10, 2021
Four female and genderqueer-identifying musicians detail their experiences in music

Four female and genderqueer-identifying musicians detail their experiences in music

Embedded in the process of creating ‘Make the Grade’ and its accompanying video has been a spirit of consultation - of talking to people and trying to understand better the issues that it raises. The…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 7, 2021
Four female and genderqueer-identifying musicians detail their experiences in music

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Four female and genderqueer-identifying musicians detail their experiences in music

Embedded in the process of creating ‘Make the Grade’ and its accompanying video has been a spirit of consultation - of talking to people and trying to understand better the issues that it raises. The…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 7, 2021
The importance of tertiary music education

The importance of tertiary music education

“Entrepreneurial mindset and making things happen helps you be the next Michael Gudinski.”

By Christie Eliezer - Jun 1, 2021
The importance of tertiary music education

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The importance of tertiary music education

“Entrepreneurial mindset and making things happen helps you be the next Michael Gudinski.”

By Christie Eliezer - Jun 1, 2021
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
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