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Why investors are increasingly drawn to the music industry in 2021
“The recorded music business is changing, and it is changing fast.”
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Why investors are increasingly drawn to the music industry in 2021
“The recorded music business is changing, and it is changing fast.”
How Bandzoogle is empowering Aussie acts to earn more money
The company reports demand increased by 33% year-on-year since February 2020.
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How Bandzoogle is empowering Aussie acts to earn more money
The company reports demand increased by 33% year-on-year since February 2020.
Michael Gudinski’s 10 greatest hits
TMN looks at some of Michael Gudinski's biggest moves in the music business
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Michael Gudinski’s 10 greatest hits
TMN looks at some of Michael Gudinski's biggest moves in the music business
How music livestreaming is increasingly embracing virtual tipping and direct payments to artists
The economics of livestreaming was quickly made obvious to the Australian live music industry when COVID-19 stopped physical gigs on March 13, 2020. The Delivered Live virtual festival, bankrolled by…
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How music livestreaming is increasingly embracing virtual tipping and direct payments to artists
The economics of livestreaming was quickly made obvious to the Australian live music industry when COVID-19 stopped physical gigs on March 13, 2020. The Delivered Live virtual festival, bankrolled by…
Is APRA AMCOS' 'monopoly' good or bad?
Speaking on The Industry Observer’s Fear At The Top podcast, APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston discussed the notion of the collecting society's 'monopoly' on music licenses in Australia. When asked if…
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Is APRA AMCOS' 'monopoly' good or bad?
Speaking on The Industry Observer’s Fear At The Top podcast, APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston discussed the notion of the collecting society's 'monopoly' on music licenses in Australia. When asked if…
APRA AMCOS CEO's big ambition for Australia
Speaking with The Industry Observer’s Fear At The Top, APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston described his goal for Australia to be a net exporter of music. When asked to define what a net exporter of music…
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APRA AMCOS CEO's big ambition for Australia
Speaking with The Industry Observer’s Fear At The Top, APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston described his goal for Australia to be a net exporter of music. When asked to define what a net exporter of music…
How does APRA AMCOS make money?
Chatting with The Industry Observer for Fear At The Top, APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston provided an explanation on how the company makes money. Ormston began by clarifying that local collecting society…
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How does APRA AMCOS make money?
Chatting with The Industry Observer for Fear At The Top, APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston provided an explanation on how the company makes money. Ormston began by clarifying that local collecting society…
The genius gift BMG & Dope Lemon sent out to the industry
A 24K gold-dipped rose in full bloom, sent to select music industry professionals around Valentine's Day, is more than just a thank you. It's excellent marketing for Dope Lemon. Sent this week to key…
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The genius gift BMG & Dope Lemon sent out to the industry
A 24K gold-dipped rose in full bloom, sent to select music industry professionals around Valentine's Day, is more than just a thank you. It's excellent marketing for Dope Lemon. Sent this week to key…
Dean Ormston discusses Brett Cottle’s legacy at APRA AMCOS
The Industry Observer invited APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston to guest on Fear At The Top to discuss the highs and lows of his work, and the legacy of his predecessor, Brett Cottle. Ormston spoke highly…
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Dean Ormston discusses Brett Cottle’s legacy at APRA AMCOS
The Industry Observer invited APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston to guest on Fear At The Top to discuss the highs and lows of his work, and the legacy of his predecessor, Brett Cottle. Ormston spoke highly…
Cancellations, creativity and community: How Australia's music and arts festivals are weathering the pandemic storm
With the pandemic far from over, festivals are still having to make last-minute changes to their programs.
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Cancellations, creativity and community: How Australia's music and arts festivals are weathering the pandemic storm
With the pandemic far from over, festivals are still having to make last-minute changes to their programs.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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