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5 things we learnt at Twitter & AWMA's #SetTheStandard gender diversity panel

5 things we learnt at Twitter & AWMA's #SetTheStandard gender diversity panel

Featuring AWMA's founder Vicki Gordon alongside musician Montaigne, hip hop artist Kween G, Junkee music writer Jules LeFevre and Twitter's Jennie Sager, events like #SetTheStandard are essential to remind the community that the fire is still very much roaring.

By Staff Writer - Sep 28, 2018
5 things we learnt at Twitter & AWMA's #SetTheStandard gender diversity panel

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5 things we learnt at Twitter & AWMA's #SetTheStandard gender diversity panel

Featuring AWMA's founder Vicki Gordon alongside musician Montaigne, hip hop artist Kween G, Junkee music writer Jules LeFevre and Twitter's Jennie Sager, events like #SetTheStandard are essential to remind the community that the fire is still very much roaring.

By Staff Writer - Sep 28, 2018
AWMA's Vicki Gordon responds to those who want to ditch gendered awards

AWMA's Vicki Gordon responds to those who want to ditch gendered awards

When Vicki Gordon publicly announced the inaugural Australian Women in Music Awards in March, the #MeToo movement was fast gaining momentum in America and had sparked important discussions within the…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 27, 2018
AWMA's Vicki Gordon responds to those who want to ditch gendered awards

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AWMA's Vicki Gordon responds to those who want to ditch gendered awards

When Vicki Gordon publicly announced the inaugural Australian Women in Music Awards in March, the #MeToo movement was fast gaining momentum in America and had sparked important discussions within the…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 27, 2018
The show must go on: The best stories from ‘Roadies’ launch panel

The show must go on: The best stories from ‘Roadies’ launch panel

“By the way - you’ll hear a thousand funny drug stories from us, and in the book. But for every one funny drug story there’s a thousand tragic ones.”

By Staff Writer - Sep 27, 2018
The show must go on: The best stories from ‘Roadies’ launch panel

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The show must go on: The best stories from ‘Roadies’ launch panel

“By the way - you’ll hear a thousand funny drug stories from us, and in the book. But for every one funny drug story there’s a thousand tragic ones.”

By Staff Writer - Sep 27, 2018
Competition in the country music festival space is increasing

Competition in the country music festival space is increasing

Just a little over four years ago Australia’s country music scene appeared to be in the doldrums. Mayor of Tamworth, Col Murray was concerned by the decreasing numbers visiting the famous festival in…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 27, 2018
Competition in the country music festival space is increasing

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Competition in the country music festival space is increasing

Just a little over four years ago Australia’s country music scene appeared to be in the doldrums. Mayor of Tamworth, Col Murray was concerned by the decreasing numbers visiting the famous festival in…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 27, 2018
Almost Famous: CXLOE's alter-ego is ready to show you who’s boss

Almost Famous: CXLOE's alter-ego is ready to show you who’s boss

TMN spoke to Aussie pop’s next big thing moments before she walked on stage at BIGSOUND.

By Jake Challenor - Sep 27, 2018
Almost Famous: CXLOE's alter-ego is ready to show you who’s boss

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Almost Famous: CXLOE's alter-ego is ready to show you who’s boss

TMN spoke to Aussie pop’s next big thing moments before she walked on stage at BIGSOUND.

By Jake Challenor - Sep 27, 2018
EXCLUSIVE: ROLI's instrument of the future is launching in Australia, revolutionising the way music is made

EXCLUSIVE: ROLI's instrument of the future is launching in Australia, revolutionising the way music is made

Music 2.0 - how a UK designer reinvented the piano and developed the next generation of digital instruments that are "more evolutionary than revolutionary".

By Staff Writer - Sep 26, 2018
EXCLUSIVE: ROLI's instrument of the future is launching in Australia, revolutionising the way music is made

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EXCLUSIVE: ROLI's instrument of the future is launching in Australia, revolutionising the way music is made

Music 2.0 - how a UK designer reinvented the piano and developed the next generation of digital instruments that are "more evolutionary than revolutionary".

By Staff Writer - Sep 26, 2018
Whatever floats your goat - UNDR Ctrl & Motorik are plonking a 'destination' dance festival on Sydney's doorstep

Whatever floats your goat - UNDR Ctrl & Motorik are plonking a 'destination' dance festival on Sydney's doorstep

"Logistically it’s an absolute nightmare… but nothing in life is ever easy right?!"

By Staff Writer - Sep 25, 2018
Whatever floats your goat - UNDR Ctrl & Motorik are plonking a 'destination' dance festival on Sydney's doorstep

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Whatever floats your goat - UNDR Ctrl & Motorik are plonking a 'destination' dance festival on Sydney's doorstep

"Logistically it’s an absolute nightmare… but nothing in life is ever easy right?!"

By Staff Writer - Sep 25, 2018
Read an excerpt from Stuart Coupe's book 'Roadies – the Secret History of Australian Rock’n’Roll'

Read an excerpt from Stuart Coupe's book 'Roadies – the Secret History of Australian Rock’n’Roll'

Renowned author Stuart Coupe - the writer behind bold portraits of the Australian music industry like The Promoters and Gudinski - has today released his backstage pass to the hidden side of the…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 25, 2018
Read an excerpt from Stuart Coupe's book 'Roadies – the Secret History of Australian Rock’n’Roll'

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Read an excerpt from Stuart Coupe's book 'Roadies – the Secret History of Australian Rock’n’Roll'

Renowned author Stuart Coupe - the writer behind bold portraits of the Australian music industry like The Promoters and Gudinski - has today released his backstage pass to the hidden side of the…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 25, 2018
Stuart Coupe on Roadies: “The music industry could be doing more in terms of finances and recognition.”

Stuart Coupe on Roadies: “The music industry could be doing more in terms of finances and recognition.”

“The more I got into the book, the more I realised I had no idea of the ingenuity and the hard work and the smarts of these people."

By Christie Eliezer - Sep 25, 2018
Stuart Coupe on Roadies: “The music industry could be doing more in terms of finances and recognition.”

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Stuart Coupe on Roadies: “The music industry could be doing more in terms of finances and recognition.”

“The more I got into the book, the more I realised I had no idea of the ingenuity and the hard work and the smarts of these people."

By Christie Eliezer - Sep 25, 2018
A definitive guide to Australian music websites

A definitive guide to Australian music websites

Australia is The Lucky Country. Not only do we have the 7th top recorded music market in the world, we have a healthy swathe of locally-run websites entirely dedicated to giving artists a platform.…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 25, 2018
A definitive guide to Australian music websites

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A definitive guide to Australian music websites

Australia is The Lucky Country. Not only do we have the 7th top recorded music market in the world, we have a healthy swathe of locally-run websites entirely dedicated to giving artists a platform.…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 25, 2018
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