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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…

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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.

Lime Cordiale on the strategy behind their Hottest 100 record-breaking album
Oli Leimbach and manager Andrew Stone explain the strategy behind the release of '14 Steps To A Better You'

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Lime Cordiale on the strategy behind their Hottest 100 record-breaking album
Oli Leimbach and manager Andrew Stone explain the strategy behind the release of '14 Steps To A Better You'

Behind TikTok’s new sea shanties phenomenon
There's something strange going on over on TikTok.

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Behind TikTok’s new sea shanties phenomenon
There's something strange going on over on TikTok.

Make your music company support of First Nations peoples count this Invasion Day
This Invasion Day, a number of rallies and marches will take place across the country. January 26 marks 251 years since James Cook colonised Eora Land, it should not be a day of celebration, but a…

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Make your music company support of First Nations peoples count this Invasion Day
This Invasion Day, a number of rallies and marches will take place across the country. January 26 marks 251 years since James Cook colonised Eora Land, it should not be a day of celebration, but a…

The Hottest 100 Australian managers of 2020!
Yesterday marked one of Australia's biggest music events for the year, the count down of triple j's Hottest 100 for 2020. While, the spotlight is thrust upon the winners, like Glass Animals, who took…

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The Hottest 100 Australian managers of 2020!
Yesterday marked one of Australia's biggest music events for the year, the count down of triple j's Hottest 100 for 2020. While, the spotlight is thrust upon the winners, like Glass Animals, who took…

DAWN RAID: How an independent NZ label took Polynesian hip hop to Australia and the world
For much of the early 2000s, independent hip hop label Dawn Raid Entertainment commanded the attention and respect of the industry, first on home turf in New Zealand, then in Australia and soon…

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DAWN RAID: How an independent NZ label took Polynesian hip hop to Australia and the world
For much of the early 2000s, independent hip hop label Dawn Raid Entertainment commanded the attention and respect of the industry, first on home turf in New Zealand, then in Australia and soon…

Aussie hitmakers Sheppard went from strength to strength in 2020
To say Aussie hitmakers Sheppard have made the most of 2020 would be an understatement, given it's turned out to be one of their biggest release years yet. Despite the challenges this unprecedented…

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Aussie hitmakers Sheppard went from strength to strength in 2020
To say Aussie hitmakers Sheppard have made the most of 2020 would be an understatement, given it's turned out to be one of their biggest release years yet. Despite the challenges this unprecedented…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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