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Auckland Hub Big Fan Is Bucking the Trend in New Zealand

Auckland Hub Big Fan Is Bucking the Trend in New Zealand

Music venues in Auckland, certainly in the past decade or so, lead perilous existences. Threatened with extinction for a while, The Wine Cellar managed to survive through a key merger with the…

By Conor Lochrie - Nov 6, 2024
Auckland Hub Big Fan Is Bucking the Trend in New Zealand

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Auckland Hub Big Fan Is Bucking the Trend in New Zealand

Music venues in Auckland, certainly in the past decade or so, lead perilous existences. Threatened with extinction for a while, The Wine Cellar managed to survive through a key merger with the…

By Conor Lochrie - Nov 6, 2024
Michael Coppel Responds to ABC’s Live Nation Expose: ‘I Feel Shabbily Done By’

Michael Coppel Responds to ABC’s Live Nation Expose: ‘I Feel Shabbily Done By’

The Music Network caught up with Live Nation Australasia chairman Michael Coppel for his response on some of the corporation’s claims.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 16, 2024
Michael Coppel Responds to ABC’s Live Nation Expose: ‘I Feel Shabbily Done By’

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Michael Coppel Responds to ABC’s Live Nation Expose: ‘I Feel Shabbily Done By’

The Music Network caught up with Live Nation Australasia chairman Michael Coppel for his response on some of the corporation’s claims.

By Lars Brandle - Oct 16, 2024
Beatport’s Sofia Ilyas on Building Global Communities and Championing Diversity in Electronic Music

Beatport’s Sofia Ilyas on Building Global Communities and Championing Diversity in Electronic Music

Through her work at Beatport, Sofia Ilyas is redefining what it means to build community in the music industry. With a sharp focus on diversity and inclusivity, Ilyas’ C-suite role as Chief Community…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 16, 2024
Beatport’s Sofia Ilyas on Building Global Communities and Championing Diversity in Electronic Music

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Beatport’s Sofia Ilyas on Building Global Communities and Championing Diversity in Electronic Music

Through her work at Beatport, Sofia Ilyas is redefining what it means to build community in the music industry. With a sharp focus on diversity and inclusivity, Ilyas’ C-suite role as Chief Community…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 16, 2024
Kate Ceberano Hosts Sing Asia Festival Teaser Night at Crown Melbourne

Kate Ceberano Hosts Sing Asia Festival Teaser Night at Crown Melbourne

In 2024, music remains one of the most powerful ways to bring people together and transcend borders and languages. In fact, that’s exactly what new pan-Asian song competition, Sing Asia Festival, is…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 11, 2024
Kate Ceberano Hosts Sing Asia Festival Teaser Night at Crown Melbourne

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Kate Ceberano Hosts Sing Asia Festival Teaser Night at Crown Melbourne

In 2024, music remains one of the most powerful ways to bring people together and transcend borders and languages. In fact, that’s exactly what new pan-Asian song competition, Sing Asia Festival, is…

By Conor Lochrie - Sep 11, 2024
The Diagnoses That Rocked Peking Duk

The Diagnoses That Rocked Peking Duk

In Partnership with Cancer Council Victoria Four or so years ago, Adam Hyde — also known as Keli Holiday, one half of the acclaimed music duo Peking Duk — took a trip to the doctor for a skin…

By [email protected] - Sep 2, 2024
The Diagnoses That Rocked Peking Duk

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The Diagnoses That Rocked Peking Duk

In Partnership with Cancer Council Victoria Four or so years ago, Adam Hyde — also known as Keli Holiday, one half of the acclaimed music duo Peking Duk — took a trip to the doctor for a skin…

By [email protected] - Sep 2, 2024
BIGSOUND 2024 Speaker Emily Copeland on the Future of Australian Music

BIGSOUND 2024 Speaker Emily Copeland on the Future of Australian Music

Among the myriad notable names in BIGSOUND 2024's stacked program, which features US R B icon Kelis, Vampr founder and Vinyl Group CEO Josh Simons, Amyl and the Sniffers lead singer Amy Taylor, and…

By Conor Lochrie - Aug 29, 2024
BIGSOUND 2024 Speaker Emily Copeland on the Future of Australian Music

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BIGSOUND 2024 Speaker Emily Copeland on the Future of Australian Music

Among the myriad notable names in BIGSOUND 2024's stacked program, which features US R B icon Kelis, Vampr founder and Vinyl Group CEO Josh Simons, Amyl and the Sniffers lead singer Amy Taylor, and…

By Conor Lochrie - Aug 29, 2024
‘You Just Need 3 Minutes of Absolute Fucking Genius': BIGSOUND Speaker Korda Marshall on Success in a Streaming Landscape

‘You Just Need 3 Minutes of Absolute Fucking Genius': BIGSOUND Speaker Korda Marshall on Success in a Streaming Landscape

Korda Marshall discusses the "Golden Triangle" of success in a digital world, optimism and hard work in this exclusive TMN interview.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 28, 2024
‘You Just Need 3 Minutes of Absolute Fucking Genius': BIGSOUND Speaker Korda Marshall on Success in a Streaming Landscape

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‘You Just Need 3 Minutes of Absolute Fucking Genius': BIGSOUND Speaker Korda Marshall on Success in a Streaming Landscape

Korda Marshall discusses the "Golden Triangle" of success in a digital world, optimism and hard work in this exclusive TMN interview.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 28, 2024
Oasis Set '25 World Tour: Here's How the Britpop Legends Ruled the Charts

Oasis Set '25 World Tour: Here's How the Britpop Legends Ruled the Charts

Make no mistake, Oasis is rock royalty. Kings of the U.K. charts. Princes in Australia, where "Wonderwall" spent 11 weeks in the ARIA Top 10.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 27, 2024
Oasis Set '25 World Tour: Here's How the Britpop Legends Ruled the Charts

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Oasis Set '25 World Tour: Here's How the Britpop Legends Ruled the Charts

Make no mistake, Oasis is rock royalty. Kings of the U.K. charts. Princes in Australia, where "Wonderwall" spent 11 weeks in the ARIA Top 10.

By Lars Brandle - Aug 27, 2024
SXSW Sydney: Head of Music Claire Collins Reflects on the Past and Looks to the Future

SXSW Sydney: Head of Music Claire Collins Reflects on the Past and Looks to the Future

As the Head of Music for SXSW Sydney, Claire Collins is one of the busiest people in Australian music right now. With 300 performances across 25 venues from over 300 acts, SXSW Sydney's Music Track…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 21, 2024
SXSW Sydney: Head of Music Claire Collins Reflects on the Past and Looks to the Future

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SXSW Sydney: Head of Music Claire Collins Reflects on the Past and Looks to the Future

As the Head of Music for SXSW Sydney, Claire Collins is one of the busiest people in Australian music right now. With 300 performances across 25 venues from over 300 acts, SXSW Sydney's Music Track…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 21, 2024
Decolonising the Stage: Chryss Carr on Elevating First Nations Voices at BIGSOUND

Decolonising the Stage: Chryss Carr on Elevating First Nations Voices at BIGSOUND

With a career spanning three decades and a focus on amplifying First Nations voices for the past 20 years, Chryss Carr is one of Australia's most distinctive artist managers. Through her company, AUM…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 20, 2024
Decolonising the Stage: Chryss Carr on Elevating First Nations Voices at BIGSOUND

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Decolonising the Stage: Chryss Carr on Elevating First Nations Voices at BIGSOUND

With a career spanning three decades and a focus on amplifying First Nations voices for the past 20 years, Chryss Carr is one of Australia's most distinctive artist managers. Through her company, AUM…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 20, 2024
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