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Starley: Streams to Success

Starley: Streams to Success

In just over 12 months, Starley has gone from writing in her parents house to an ARIA nomination and over 500 million Spotify streams. While her story sounds like it was written in the stars, don t…

By Unknown Author - Dec 4, 2017
Starley: Streams to Success

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Starley: Streams to Success

In just over 12 months, Starley has gone from writing in her parents house to an ARIA nomination and over 500 million Spotify streams. While her story sounds like it was written in the stars, don t…

By Unknown Author - Dec 4, 2017
Two companies are working together to curb ticket scalping

Two companies are working together to curb ticket scalping

Despite encouraging new legislation, grossly overpriced commercial ticket resales remain a huge issue for the events industry, with tickets to sold-out events regularly fetching exorbitant amounts…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 4, 2017
Two companies are working together to curb ticket scalping

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Two companies are working together to curb ticket scalping

Despite encouraging new legislation, grossly overpriced commercial ticket resales remain a huge issue for the events industry, with tickets to sold-out events regularly fetching exorbitant amounts…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 4, 2017
Stream Zefereli's new record 'All Players Played Well'

Stream Zefereli's new record 'All Players Played Well'

Named after a character in stories his father told frontman Alistar Richardson as a child (with that name possibly cribbed from the Italian actor of the same name), the experimental pop outfit is a…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 4, 2017
Stream Zefereli's new record 'All Players Played Well'

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Stream Zefereli's new record 'All Players Played Well'

Named after a character in stories his father told frontman Alistar Richardson as a child (with that name possibly cribbed from the Italian actor of the same name), the experimental pop outfit is a…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 4, 2017
The industry needs to address unconscious gender bias head-on

The industry needs to address unconscious gender bias head-on

Despite the constant refrains of “is this still a thing?” when the issue of industry sexism is raised, the sector has a long way to go before genuine parity is reflected. However, as yesterday’s…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 1, 2017
The industry needs to address unconscious gender bias head-on

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The industry needs to address unconscious gender bias head-on

Despite the constant refrains of “is this still a thing?” when the issue of industry sexism is raised, the sector has a long way to go before genuine parity is reflected. However, as yesterday’s…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 1, 2017
It’s a huge time to be an Australian indie label

It’s a huge time to be an Australian indie label

It’s fair to say that independent labels in Australia have been making big waves over the past couple years, at a time when traditional business models are rapidly needing to adapt. Yesterday’s…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 1, 2017
It’s a huge time to be an Australian indie label

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It’s a huge time to be an Australian indie label

It’s fair to say that independent labels in Australia have been making big waves over the past couple years, at a time when traditional business models are rapidly needing to adapt. Yesterday’s…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 1, 2017
OP-ED: The Facebook algorithm doesn’t kill good content – so suck it up

OP-ED: The Facebook algorithm doesn’t kill good content – so suck it up

It’s easy to complain about the Facebook algorithm, that confusing, frustrating code that publishers, brands and bands live and die by. After all, show me someone who says they’ve never posted great…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 30, 2017
OP-ED: The Facebook algorithm doesn’t kill good content – so suck it up

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OP-ED: The Facebook algorithm doesn’t kill good content – so suck it up

It’s easy to complain about the Facebook algorithm, that confusing, frustrating code that publishers, brands and bands live and die by. After all, show me someone who says they’ve never posted great…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 30, 2017
Why your event needs a Safer Spaces Policy

Why your event needs a Safer Spaces Policy

Working towards creating safer spaces in music is vital to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy live music without feeling threatened or uncomfortable. That’s the word from a panel yesterday held as…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 30, 2017
Why your event needs a Safer Spaces Policy

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Why your event needs a Safer Spaces Policy

Working towards creating safer spaces in music is vital to ensure that everyone is able to enjoy live music without feeling threatened or uncomfortable. That’s the word from a panel yesterday held as…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 30, 2017
Kita Alexander: Going at her own pace

Kita Alexander: Going at her own pace

The 21-year-old Port Macquarie local is riding the wave of success with her latest single Hotel . But she s letting things run their natural course. If you ve tuned into commercial radio over the…

By Unknown Author - Nov 28, 2017
Kita Alexander: Going at her own pace

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Kita Alexander: Going at her own pace

The 21-year-old Port Macquarie local is riding the wave of success with her latest single Hotel . But she s letting things run their natural course. If you ve tuned into commercial radio over the…

By Unknown Author - Nov 28, 2017
The City Of Sydney Needs You: Agent of Change proposal could boost live scene

The City Of Sydney Needs You: Agent of Change proposal could boost live scene

Sydney could bury its recent reputation as a late-night cultural graveyard, though the community will need to dig in. The City of Sydney is canvassing feedback for its new discussion paper, entitled…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 28, 2017
The City Of Sydney Needs You: Agent of Change proposal could boost live scene

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The City Of Sydney Needs You: Agent of Change proposal could boost live scene

Sydney could bury its recent reputation as a late-night cultural graveyard, though the community will need to dig in. The City of Sydney is canvassing feedback for its new discussion paper, entitled…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 28, 2017
Stream Letters To Lions' new EP Grays Point

Stream Letters To Lions' new EP Grays Point

Cronulla outfit Letters To Lions show no sign of slowing down with the release of their second EP Grays Point. Detailing the eight months spent living in the affluent Sydney suburb Grays Point, the…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 27, 2017
Stream Letters To Lions' new EP Grays Point

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Stream Letters To Lions' new EP Grays Point

Cronulla outfit Letters To Lions show no sign of slowing down with the release of their second EP Grays Point. Detailing the eight months spent living in the affluent Sydney suburb Grays Point, the…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 27, 2017
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