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“A culture that deals with trauma daily”: Rhoda Roberts on programming Boomerang

“A culture that deals with trauma daily”: Rhoda Roberts on programming Boomerang

“The future is incredibly exciting for this next generation."

By Christie Eliezer - Feb 27, 2019
“A culture that deals with trauma daily”: Rhoda Roberts on programming Boomerang

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“A culture that deals with trauma daily”: Rhoda Roberts on programming Boomerang

“The future is incredibly exciting for this next generation."

By Christie Eliezer - Feb 27, 2019
Op-Ed: Artist royalty conversations put spotlight on streaming services

Op-Ed: Artist royalty conversations put spotlight on streaming services

Does an artists future really lie with traditional record companies?

By Christie Eliezer - Feb 27, 2019
Op-Ed: Artist royalty conversations put spotlight on streaming services

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Op-Ed: Artist royalty conversations put spotlight on streaming services

Does an artists future really lie with traditional record companies?

By Christie Eliezer - Feb 27, 2019
International industry discusses local content quotas on streaming playlists

International industry discusses local content quotas on streaming playlists

As the local industry fights for an Australian music quota across streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, the international industry is still fairly new to the idea. While jurisdictions…

By Poppy Reid - Feb 22, 2019
International industry discusses local content quotas on streaming playlists

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International industry discusses local content quotas on streaming playlists

As the local industry fights for an Australian music quota across streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, the international industry is still fairly new to the idea. While jurisdictions…

By Poppy Reid - Feb 22, 2019
Michael Chugg sounds off on festivals licensing mess: ‘It’s a fucking nightmare’

Michael Chugg sounds off on festivals licensing mess: ‘It’s a fucking nightmare’

Michael Chugg is a guy you want on your side. The legendary concert promoter is never shy to roll up his sleeves and, right now, Chugg and many others have a fight on their hands. This evening, Chugg…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 21, 2019
Michael Chugg sounds off on festivals licensing mess: ‘It’s a fucking nightmare’

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Michael Chugg sounds off on festivals licensing mess: ‘It’s a fucking nightmare’

Michael Chugg is a guy you want on your side. The legendary concert promoter is never shy to roll up his sleeves and, right now, Chugg and many others have a fight on their hands. This evening, Chugg…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 21, 2019
Are niches the future of music festivals? A panel at FastForward Amsterdam thinks so

Are niches the future of music festivals? A panel at FastForward Amsterdam thinks so

The global music industry congregated in Amsterdam late last week to discuss some of the most pertinent issues affecting its sector, and to share the kind of knowledge you don’t often get at less…

By Poppy Reid - Feb 19, 2019
Are niches the future of music festivals? A panel at FastForward Amsterdam thinks so

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Are niches the future of music festivals? A panel at FastForward Amsterdam thinks so

The global music industry congregated in Amsterdam late last week to discuss some of the most pertinent issues affecting its sector, and to share the kind of knowledge you don’t often get at less…

By Poppy Reid - Feb 19, 2019
What can music learn from the data-defined sports industry?

What can music learn from the data-defined sports industry?

Using his 12 years in the sporting industry, Ben Mackriell, EVP Perform Head of OptaPro, offered up lessons on how data can change culture at FastForward Amsterdam. Using his years as a professional…

By Poppy Reid - Feb 18, 2019
What can music learn from the data-defined sports industry?

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What can music learn from the data-defined sports industry?

Using his 12 years in the sporting industry, Ben Mackriell, EVP Perform Head of OptaPro, offered up lessons on how data can change culture at FastForward Amsterdam. Using his years as a professional…

By Poppy Reid - Feb 18, 2019
What's next for vinyl, lessons from those at the top, and more front and centre at FastForward Amsterdam

What's next for vinyl, lessons from those at the top, and more front and centre at FastForward Amsterdam

From the rise and rise of vinyl sales and what that means for artists, to lessons from those who make big bucks without ownership, to why staying healthy on the road isn’t just an artist issue,…

By Poppy Reid - Feb 15, 2019
What's next for vinyl, lessons from those at the top, and more front and centre at FastForward Amsterdam

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What's next for vinyl, lessons from those at the top, and more front and centre at FastForward Amsterdam

From the rise and rise of vinyl sales and what that means for artists, to lessons from those who make big bucks without ownership, to why staying healthy on the road isn’t just an artist issue,…

By Poppy Reid - Feb 15, 2019
Op-Ed: How the mainstream media is building up its NSW festival coverage ahead of state election

Op-Ed: How the mainstream media is building up its NSW festival coverage ahead of state election

The shift in the mainstream media’s coverage of NSW festivals has intensified.

By Jake Challenor - Feb 13, 2019
Op-Ed: How the mainstream media is building up its NSW festival coverage ahead of state election

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Op-Ed: How the mainstream media is building up its NSW festival coverage ahead of state election

The shift in the mainstream media’s coverage of NSW festivals has intensified.

By Jake Challenor - Feb 13, 2019
Exclusive: Troye Sivan's Aussie A&R on the making of a megastar

Exclusive: Troye Sivan's Aussie A&R on the making of a megastar

"Anyone who has a job like mine, it's what you dream of doing."

By Jake Challenor - Feb 11, 2019
Exclusive: Troye Sivan's Aussie A&R on the making of a megastar

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Exclusive: Troye Sivan's Aussie A&R on the making of a megastar

"Anyone who has a job like mine, it's what you dream of doing."

By Jake Challenor - Feb 11, 2019
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