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Why Melbourne’s live scene remains Australia’s biggest drawcard

Why Melbourne’s live scene remains Australia’s biggest drawcard

The old music industry adage is: if you want to land a record deal, you move to Sydney. But if you want to create great music, it’s Melbourne where you want to be. THE STATS This was accentuated…

By Poppy Reid - Jul 18, 2019
Why Melbourne’s live scene remains Australia’s biggest drawcard

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Why Melbourne’s live scene remains Australia’s biggest drawcard

The old music industry adage is: if you want to land a record deal, you move to Sydney. But if you want to create great music, it’s Melbourne where you want to be. THE STATS This was accentuated…

By Poppy Reid - Jul 18, 2019
The Circle of Music Life: With work comes rewards

The Circle of Music Life: With work comes rewards

It's that time of year again songwriters and musicians, your APRA Performance Reports are due on July 31. If you're wondering what that means, we've got you covered right here. Essentially, your…

By Emma Iannello - Jul 17, 2019
The Circle of Music Life: With work comes rewards

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The Circle of Music Life: With work comes rewards

It's that time of year again songwriters and musicians, your APRA Performance Reports are due on July 31. If you're wondering what that means, we've got you covered right here. Essentially, your…

By Emma Iannello - Jul 17, 2019
Past The Sheen & Into The Underbelly: A deep dive into the K-pop industry [long read]

Past The Sheen & Into The Underbelly: A deep dive into the K-pop industry [long read]

How is K-pop spreading so quickly and what’s lying beneath its shiny facade? 

By Sam Murphy - Jul 15, 2019
Past The Sheen & Into The Underbelly: A deep dive into the K-pop industry [long read]

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Past The Sheen & Into The Underbelly: A deep dive into the K-pop industry [long read]

How is K-pop spreading so quickly and what’s lying beneath its shiny facade? 

By Sam Murphy - Jul 15, 2019
Meet the Top 5 AFL Tippers in the Australian music industry

Meet the Top 5 AFL Tippers in the Australian music industry

Back in March, music and entertainment publisher The Brag Media put $1000 on the table to the member of the music and media industry who wins their AFL Tipping competition. The winner will also score…

By Poppy Reid - Jul 10, 2019
Meet the Top 5 AFL Tippers in the Australian music industry

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Meet the Top 5 AFL Tippers in the Australian music industry

Back in March, music and entertainment publisher The Brag Media put $1000 on the table to the member of the music and media industry who wins their AFL Tipping competition. The winner will also score…

By Poppy Reid - Jul 10, 2019
How to not kook a music PR campaign

How to not kook a music PR campaign

Not unlike ‘music journalist’, ‘music publicist’ is a title that gets thrown around a lot these days. But there’s a big difference between helping out your mate's band get some write-ups and being an…

By Mike Hohnen - Jul 10, 2019
How to not kook a music PR campaign

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How to not kook a music PR campaign

Not unlike ‘music journalist’, ‘music publicist’ is a title that gets thrown around a lot these days. But there’s a big difference between helping out your mate's band get some write-ups and being an…

By Mike Hohnen - Jul 10, 2019
Songwriting, singles & studio set-ups: 9 lessons from APRA's Melbourne Sessions

Songwriting, singles & studio set-ups: 9 lessons from APRA's Melbourne Sessions

Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla led the list of speakers.

By Music Network - Jul 10, 2019
Songwriting, singles & studio set-ups: 9 lessons from APRA's Melbourne Sessions

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Songwriting, singles & studio set-ups: 9 lessons from APRA's Melbourne Sessions

Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla led the list of speakers.

By Music Network - Jul 10, 2019
"I was wasting my time waiting for people": Diana Rouvas on 'Voice' win

"I was wasting my time waiting for people": Diana Rouvas on 'Voice' win

“I’ve been in the industry for 20 years and it’s been 18 years since I had a record deal fall through."

By Thomas Bleach - Jul 10, 2019
"I was wasting my time waiting for people": Diana Rouvas on 'Voice' win

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"I was wasting my time waiting for people": Diana Rouvas on 'Voice' win

“I’ve been in the industry for 20 years and it’s been 18 years since I had a record deal fall through."

By Thomas Bleach - Jul 10, 2019
Evie Irie: The Aussie teen signed by Troy Carter & Republic Records

Evie Irie: The Aussie teen signed by Troy Carter & Republic Records

Republic Records CEO Monty Lipman’s sincerity got Irie over the line.

By Thomas Bleach - Jul 9, 2019
Evie Irie: The Aussie teen signed by Troy Carter & Republic Records

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Evie Irie: The Aussie teen signed by Troy Carter & Republic Records

Republic Records CEO Monty Lipman’s sincerity got Irie over the line.

By Thomas Bleach - Jul 9, 2019
Aussie acts find success in podcasts to connect with new audiences

Aussie acts find success in podcasts to connect with new audiences

The 'Let’s Go Bonkas' podcast captures thousands of listens a month.

By Thomas Bleach - Jul 8, 2019
Aussie acts find success in podcasts to connect with new audiences

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Aussie acts find success in podcasts to connect with new audiences

The 'Let’s Go Bonkas' podcast captures thousands of listens a month.

By Thomas Bleach - Jul 8, 2019
Triple Threat: RedHook’s Emmy Mack on balancing music, radio & media

Triple Threat: RedHook’s Emmy Mack on balancing music, radio & media

“You don't want to ask anybody for favours when it comes to your own music."

By Staff Writer - Jul 8, 2019
Triple Threat: RedHook’s Emmy Mack on balancing music, radio & media

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Triple Threat: RedHook’s Emmy Mack on balancing music, radio & media

“You don't want to ask anybody for favours when it comes to your own music."

By Staff Writer - Jul 8, 2019
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