Logo the music network
Logo Vinyl Media

Our Sites

Network Partners

Features

Latest stories

How does APRA AMCOS make money?

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…

By Poppy Reid - Feb 15, 2021
How does APRA AMCOS make money?

Features

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…

By Poppy Reid - Feb 15, 2021
The genius gift BMG & Dope Lemon sent out to the industry

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…

By Poppy Reid - Feb 11, 2021
The genius gift BMG & Dope Lemon sent out to the industry

Features

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…

By Poppy Reid - Feb 11, 2021
Dean Ormston discusses Brett Cottle’s legacy at APRA AMCOS

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…

By Poppy Reid - Feb 10, 2021
Dean Ormston discusses Brett Cottle’s legacy at APRA AMCOS

Features

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…

By Poppy Reid - Feb 10, 2021
Cancellations, creativity and community: How Australia's music and arts festivals are weathering the pandemic storm

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.

By Christie Eliezer - Feb 8, 2021
Cancellations, creativity and community: How Australia's music and arts festivals are weathering the pandemic storm

Features

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.

By Christie Eliezer - Feb 8, 2021
Lime Cordiale on the strategy behind their Hottest 100 record-breaking album

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'

By Caleb Triscari - Feb 2, 2021
Lime Cordiale on the strategy behind their Hottest 100 record-breaking album

Features

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'

By Caleb Triscari - Feb 2, 2021
Behind TikTok’s new sea shanties phenomenon

Behind TikTok’s new sea shanties phenomenon

There's something strange going on over on TikTok.

By Christie Eliezer - Jan 29, 2021
Behind TikTok’s new sea shanties phenomenon

Features

Behind TikTok’s new sea shanties phenomenon

There's something strange going on over on TikTok.

By Christie Eliezer - Jan 29, 2021
Make your music company support of First Nations peoples count this Invasion Day

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…

By Geordie Gray - Jan 25, 2021
Make your music company support of First Nations peoples count this Invasion Day

Features

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…

By Geordie Gray - Jan 25, 2021
The Hottest 100 Australian managers of 2020!

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…

By Danica Baker - Jan 24, 2021
The Hottest 100 Australian managers of 2020!

News

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…

By Danica Baker - Jan 24, 2021
DAWN RAID: How an independent NZ label took Polynesian hip hop to Australia and the world

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…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 20, 2021
DAWN RAID: How an independent NZ label took Polynesian hip hop to Australia and the world

Features

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…

By Poppy Reid - Jan 20, 2021
Aussie hitmakers Sheppard went from strength to strength in 2020

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…

By Holley Gawne - Dec 21, 2020
Aussie hitmakers Sheppard went from strength to strength in 2020

News

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…

By Holley Gawne - Dec 21, 2020
of 116
THE MUSIC NETWORK NEWSLETTER

Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.

Get our top stories straight to your inbox daily by signing up to our Newsletter

By providing your information, you agree to our Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services.