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It's been almost 25 years since the UK Government tried to ban raves

It's been almost 25 years since the UK Government tried to ban raves

24 years ago the UK Government attempted to make rave culture illegal with a law that banned public performance of music “wholly or predominantly characterised by the emission of a succession of…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 17, 2018
It's been almost 25 years since the UK Government tried to ban raves

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It's been almost 25 years since the UK Government tried to ban raves

24 years ago the UK Government attempted to make rave culture illegal with a law that banned public performance of music “wholly or predominantly characterised by the emission of a succession of…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 17, 2018
5 things we learnt at Universal's “Are You Part of The Conversation?” brand integration panel

5 things we learnt at Universal's “Are You Part of The Conversation?” brand integration panel

The world of brand integration is growing and the music industry is along for the ride.

By Staff Writer - Aug 16, 2018
5 things we learnt at Universal's “Are You Part of The Conversation?” brand integration panel

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5 things we learnt at Universal's “Are You Part of The Conversation?” brand integration panel

The world of brand integration is growing and the music industry is along for the ride.

By Staff Writer - Aug 16, 2018
Behind EXTRA Gum's campaign with Alison Wonderland, 5SOS, The Rubens and 360

Behind EXTRA Gum's campaign with Alison Wonderland, 5SOS, The Rubens and 360

5 Seconds of Summer, Alison Wonderland, The Rubens and 360 have just launched a huge campaign with EXTRA® Gum to support Australia’s grassroots music scene. Announced last night during Universal…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 16, 2018
Behind EXTRA Gum's campaign with Alison Wonderland, 5SOS, The Rubens and 360

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Behind EXTRA Gum's campaign with Alison Wonderland, 5SOS, The Rubens and 360

5 Seconds of Summer, Alison Wonderland, The Rubens and 360 have just launched a huge campaign with EXTRA® Gum to support Australia’s grassroots music scene. Announced last night during Universal…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 16, 2018
NZ promoters want Ticketmaster out of the resale market

NZ promoters want Ticketmaster out of the resale market

New Zealand promoters are urging Ticketmaster to follow the lead of their sister UK firm and shut down their resale site in this part of the world. The New Zealand Promoters Association has been…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 15, 2018
NZ promoters want Ticketmaster out of the resale market

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NZ promoters want Ticketmaster out of the resale market

New Zealand promoters are urging Ticketmaster to follow the lead of their sister UK firm and shut down their resale site in this part of the world. The New Zealand Promoters Association has been…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 15, 2018
9 things we learned at APRA AMCOS NZ's SongHubs Sphere

9 things we learned at APRA AMCOS NZ's SongHubs Sphere

"Share your power and your resources, and make it a community affair. It’s easy for creative pursuits to be very individual, but make them communal. Pass the mic along.”

By Music Network - Aug 15, 2018
9 things we learned at APRA AMCOS NZ's SongHubs Sphere

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9 things we learned at APRA AMCOS NZ's SongHubs Sphere

"Share your power and your resources, and make it a community affair. It’s easy for creative pursuits to be very individual, but make them communal. Pass the mic along.”

By Music Network - Aug 15, 2018
EXCLUSIVE: How an unknown Queenslander knocked Drake from #1 on iTunes last week

EXCLUSIVE: How an unknown Queenslander knocked Drake from #1 on iTunes last week

Lee Coulter's 'We You Me' had under 1,000 Spotify streams. And then, practically overnight, thousands of mums and bubs on Instagram shot it to #1 on iTunes.

By Staff Writer - Aug 14, 2018
EXCLUSIVE: How an unknown Queenslander knocked Drake from #1 on iTunes last week

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EXCLUSIVE: How an unknown Queenslander knocked Drake from #1 on iTunes last week

Lee Coulter's 'We You Me' had under 1,000 Spotify streams. And then, practically overnight, thousands of mums and bubs on Instagram shot it to #1 on iTunes.

By Staff Writer - Aug 14, 2018
Inside the ever-changing world of marketing tours

Inside the ever-changing world of marketing tours

"We know the marketing options are endless if the coffers are always full but it is what you do with the money you are given that counts."

By Staff Writer - Aug 13, 2018
Inside the ever-changing world of marketing tours

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Inside the ever-changing world of marketing tours

"We know the marketing options are endless if the coffers are always full but it is what you do with the money you are given that counts."

By Staff Writer - Aug 13, 2018
Andrew Burford: Meet the mind behind 8 Hottest 100 hits

Andrew Burford: Meet the mind behind 8 Hottest 100 hits

Last year, songwriter, producer and artist Andrew Burford landed two tracks in the world’s largest music poll, the triple j Hottest 100. His track for Hilltop Hoods, ‘1955’ ft. Montaigne, hit #4, and…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 9, 2018
Andrew Burford: Meet the mind behind 8 Hottest 100 hits

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Andrew Burford: Meet the mind behind 8 Hottest 100 hits

Last year, songwriter, producer and artist Andrew Burford landed two tracks in the world’s largest music poll, the triple j Hottest 100. His track for Hilltop Hoods, ‘1955’ ft. Montaigne, hit #4, and…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 9, 2018
Dave Ruby Howe on Unearthed High: "I don't think I need to twist the arms of anyone in the industry to pay attention"

Dave Ruby Howe on Unearthed High: "I don't think I need to twist the arms of anyone in the industry to pay attention"

"These are the acts that show us what's resonating to them and you can kind of chart the ebbs and flows of genres and trends through what comes up through the ranks."

By Staff Writer - Aug 8, 2018
Dave Ruby Howe on Unearthed High: "I don't think I need to twist the arms of anyone in the industry to pay attention"

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Dave Ruby Howe on Unearthed High: "I don't think I need to twist the arms of anyone in the industry to pay attention"

"These are the acts that show us what's resonating to them and you can kind of chart the ebbs and flows of genres and trends through what comes up through the ranks."

By Staff Writer - Aug 8, 2018
Industry experts share why you need to be all over the Singapore showcase at BIGSOUND 2018

Industry experts share why you need to be all over the Singapore showcase at BIGSOUND 2018

"It's a great opportunity to be the first in Australia to discover the best new talent from our neighbours in Singapore."

By Staff Writer - Aug 8, 2018
Industry experts share why you need to be all over the Singapore showcase at BIGSOUND 2018

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Industry experts share why you need to be all over the Singapore showcase at BIGSOUND 2018

"It's a great opportunity to be the first in Australia to discover the best new talent from our neighbours in Singapore."

By Staff Writer - Aug 8, 2018
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