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Tension between artists and managers revealed in new Amy Shark video [OP-ED]

Tension between artists and managers revealed in new Amy Shark video [OP-ED]

As I was watching the docuseries episode Amy Shark shared on socials yesterday, two things struck me: 1. Holy shit, this feels like a meeting I’ve sat in a million times over the journey with almost…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 21, 2021
Tension between artists and managers revealed in new Amy Shark video [OP-ED]

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Tension between artists and managers revealed in new Amy Shark video [OP-ED]

As I was watching the docuseries episode Amy Shark shared on socials yesterday, two things struck me: 1. Holy shit, this feels like a meeting I’ve sat in a million times over the journey with almost…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 21, 2021
Make your choices consciously and bravely in this pandemic era [OP-ED]

Make your choices consciously and bravely in this pandemic era [OP-ED]

It’s been one year since I wrote a piece for Music Business Worldwide about being fired on maternity leave (twice). That was in the early days of the pandemic when we spoke eagerly about “rebuilding”…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 19, 2021
Make your choices consciously and bravely in this pandemic era [OP-ED]

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Make your choices consciously and bravely in this pandemic era [OP-ED]

It’s been one year since I wrote a piece for Music Business Worldwide about being fired on maternity leave (twice). That was in the early days of the pandemic when we spoke eagerly about “rebuilding”…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 19, 2021
Major music companies who stop sexual harassment will make more money [OP-ED]

Major music companies who stop sexual harassment will make more money [OP-ED]

Content Warning: This article discusses sexual harassment. If you or someone you know is affected by the following story, you are not alone. To speak to someone, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 14, 2021
Major music companies who stop sexual harassment will make more money [OP-ED]

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Major music companies who stop sexual harassment will make more money [OP-ED]

Content Warning: This article discusses sexual harassment. If you or someone you know is affected by the following story, you are not alone. To speak to someone, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 14, 2021
Europe's vastly different roads to live music recovery

Europe's vastly different roads to live music recovery

Tame Impala’s gigs at Perth’s Metro City last month were probably the biggest live gig happening on the planet at that time. Seeing thousands of fans watching their favourite bands again – without…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 13, 2021
Europe's vastly different roads to live music recovery

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Europe's vastly different roads to live music recovery

Tame Impala’s gigs at Perth’s Metro City last month were probably the biggest live gig happening on the planet at that time. Seeing thousands of fans watching their favourite bands again – without…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 13, 2021
Sam Fischer: 'It's taken me 10 years to become an overnight success'

Sam Fischer: 'It's taken me 10 years to become an overnight success'

Sam Fischer opens up about success and his new single with Demi Lovato.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 12, 2021
Sam Fischer: 'It's taken me 10 years to become an overnight success'

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Sam Fischer: 'It's taken me 10 years to become an overnight success'

Sam Fischer opens up about success and his new single with Demi Lovato.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 12, 2021
"They ruined music for me" - Aus music industry workers detail challenges amid #MeToo movement

"They ruined music for me" - Aus music industry workers detail challenges amid #MeToo movement

Followers of the Australian music industry watchdog Instagram account Beneath The Glass Ceiling have spoken out amid the ongoing #MeToo movement. Owners of the account (which has gained over 5,000…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 3, 2021
"They ruined music for me" - Aus music industry workers detail challenges amid #MeToo movement

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"They ruined music for me" - Aus music industry workers detail challenges amid #MeToo movement

Followers of the Australian music industry watchdog Instagram account Beneath The Glass Ceiling have spoken out amid the ongoing #MeToo movement. Owners of the account (which has gained over 5,000…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 3, 2021
It's been one year since COVID-19 hit Australian shores, so how is our once-thriving live sector coping?

It's been one year since COVID-19 hit Australian shores, so how is our once-thriving live sector coping?

Australian concert promoters are nervous that crowds have hit restriction-fatigue.

By Christie Eliezer - Mar 31, 2021
It's been one year since COVID-19 hit Australian shores, so how is our once-thriving live sector coping?

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It's been one year since COVID-19 hit Australian shores, so how is our once-thriving live sector coping?

Australian concert promoters are nervous that crowds have hit restriction-fatigue.

By Christie Eliezer - Mar 31, 2021
The stories behind the five contenders for APRA Song of the Year

The stories behind the five contenders for APRA Song of the Year

The writers in the running for the APRA Song of the Year the writers talk about their creations.

By Christie Eliezer - Mar 30, 2021
The stories behind the five contenders for APRA Song of the Year

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The stories behind the five contenders for APRA Song of the Year

The writers in the running for the APRA Song of the Year the writers talk about their creations.

By Christie Eliezer - Mar 30, 2021
As Masked Wolf’s ‘Astronaut In The Ocean’ hits over 312m streams, the shift is to pull the mask off

As Masked Wolf’s ‘Astronaut In The Ocean’ hits over 312m streams, the shift is to pull the mask off

Warner Music's Dan Rosen and manager Jae Butt talk Masked Wolf's global rise.

By Christie Eliezer - Mar 29, 2021
As Masked Wolf’s ‘Astronaut In The Ocean’ hits over 312m streams, the shift is to pull the mask off

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As Masked Wolf’s ‘Astronaut In The Ocean’ hits over 312m streams, the shift is to pull the mask off

Warner Music's Dan Rosen and manager Jae Butt talk Masked Wolf's global rise.

By Christie Eliezer - Mar 29, 2021
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