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GRID Series: TIO premieres deep-dive documentaries into the sounds of Western Sydney

GRID Series: TIO premieres deep-dive documentaries into the sounds of Western Sydney

Go west, young person. You’ll find something you didn’t expect. The sprawling suburbs of Western Sydney are an incubator for creatives though, due to myriad complexities, many artists struggle for…

By Emma Iannello - Sep 23, 2019
GRID Series: TIO premieres deep-dive documentaries into the sounds of Western Sydney

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GRID Series: TIO premieres deep-dive documentaries into the sounds of Western Sydney

Go west, young person. You’ll find something you didn’t expect. The sprawling suburbs of Western Sydney are an incubator for creatives though, due to myriad complexities, many artists struggle for…

By Emma Iannello - Sep 23, 2019
“It’ll definitely grow the market”: TEG Live boss Tim McGregor on inaugural Country to Country

“It’ll definitely grow the market”: TEG Live boss Tim McGregor on inaugural Country to Country

The rapid growth of the $574 million Australian country music sector is about to see another boost.

By Christie Eliezer - Sep 23, 2019
“It’ll definitely grow the market”: TEG Live boss Tim McGregor on inaugural Country to Country

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“It’ll definitely grow the market”: TEG Live boss Tim McGregor on inaugural Country to Country

The rapid growth of the $574 million Australian country music sector is about to see another boost.

By Christie Eliezer - Sep 23, 2019
"I’m really proud to be a pop singer": Samantha Jade returns to songwriting roots

"I’m really proud to be a pop singer": Samantha Jade returns to songwriting roots

Samantha Jade is back, and hopes the industry is listening.

By Thomas Bleach - Sep 20, 2019
"I’m really proud to be a pop singer": Samantha Jade returns to songwriting roots

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"I’m really proud to be a pop singer": Samantha Jade returns to songwriting roots

Samantha Jade is back, and hopes the industry is listening.

By Thomas Bleach - Sep 20, 2019
The tangible lessons brands can take from culture

The tangible lessons brands can take from culture

In three weeks, Universal Music will release a global study to offer brands tangible lessons from culture. The Cultural Capital Report was announced at Universal Music’s Australian headquarters in…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 19, 2019
The tangible lessons brands can take from culture

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The tangible lessons brands can take from culture

In three weeks, Universal Music will release a global study to offer brands tangible lessons from culture. The Cultural Capital Report was announced at Universal Music’s Australian headquarters in…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 19, 2019
Manager Eva Trifonas talks KUČKA, LA's music industry, and advice for those moving to the US

Manager Eva Trifonas talks KUČKA, LA's music industry, and advice for those moving to the US

In 2017, artist manager Eva Trifonas attended global music industry hive mind SXSW in Austin, Texas. She was representing Perth-born artist, producer and songwriter KUČKA, who she manages alongside…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 18, 2019
Manager Eva Trifonas talks KUČKA, LA's music industry, and advice for those moving to the US

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Manager Eva Trifonas talks KUČKA, LA's music industry, and advice for those moving to the US

In 2017, artist manager Eva Trifonas attended global music industry hive mind SXSW in Austin, Texas. She was representing Perth-born artist, producer and songwriter KUČKA, who she manages alongside…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 18, 2019
Why more Australians are expected to press ‘Rewind’ on cassettes

Why more Australians are expected to press ‘Rewind’ on cassettes

Australia has been part of global Cassette Store Day since it launched in the UK.

By Christie Eliezer - Sep 18, 2019
Why more Australians are expected to press ‘Rewind’ on cassettes

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Why more Australians are expected to press ‘Rewind’ on cassettes

Australia has been part of global Cassette Store Day since it launched in the UK.

By Christie Eliezer - Sep 18, 2019
Newcastle's NEX accused of genre bias after The Amity Affliction cancellation

Newcastle's NEX accused of genre bias after The Amity Affliction cancellation

The Newcastle Exhibition and Convention Centre has come under fire for having a genre bias when it comes to booking talent at their establishment, according members from both the Unified Music Group…

By Sosefina Fuamoli - Sep 17, 2019
Newcastle's NEX accused of genre bias after The Amity Affliction cancellation

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Newcastle's NEX accused of genre bias after The Amity Affliction cancellation

The Newcastle Exhibition and Convention Centre has come under fire for having a genre bias when it comes to booking talent at their establishment, according members from both the Unified Music Group…

By Sosefina Fuamoli - Sep 17, 2019
Andy King: The great misconception of Fyre Fest's 'Blowjob King'

Andy King: The great misconception of Fyre Fest's 'Blowjob King'

In mid-January 2019, Andy King was seated at the Netflix premiere of Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened in New York City. He did not have an account on any social media platform. He didn’t…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 17, 2019
Andy King: The great misconception of Fyre Fest's 'Blowjob King'

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Andy King: The great misconception of Fyre Fest's 'Blowjob King'

In mid-January 2019, Andy King was seated at the Netflix premiere of Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened in New York City. He did not have an account on any social media platform. He didn’t…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 17, 2019
AFIC Hot Seat: Former SXSW rep Phil Tripp on the future of festivals

AFIC Hot Seat: Former SXSW rep Phil Tripp on the future of festivals

"We need to combine forces and unify over issues..."

By Music Network - Sep 17, 2019
AFIC Hot Seat: Former SXSW rep Phil Tripp on the future of festivals

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AFIC Hot Seat: Former SXSW rep Phil Tripp on the future of festivals

"We need to combine forces and unify over issues..."

By Music Network - Sep 17, 2019
The new face of the Australian music industry has arrived

The new face of the Australian music industry has arrived

The global music industry is in a current state of reckoning. Post-#metoo, post pay gap acknowledgement, and following our understanding of the powerful advantages of diversity in the workplace, the…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 16, 2019
The new face of the Australian music industry has arrived

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The new face of the Australian music industry has arrived

The global music industry is in a current state of reckoning. Post-#metoo, post pay gap acknowledgement, and following our understanding of the powerful advantages of diversity in the workplace, the…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 16, 2019
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