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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…

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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…

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…

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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…
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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?
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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?

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

Songwriting, singles & studio set-ups: 9 lessons from APRA's Melbourne Sessions
Death Cab For Cutie's Chris Walla led the list of speakers.

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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.

"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."

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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."

Evie Irie: The Aussie teen signed by Troy Carter & Republic Records
Republic Records CEO Monty Lipman’s sincerity got Irie over the line.

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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.

Aussie acts find success in podcasts to connect with new audiences
The 'Let’s Go Bonkas' podcast captures thousands of listens a month.

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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.

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."

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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."
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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