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UK trials provide new evidence that pill testing reduces harm at festivals
The APSAD Scientific Alcohol and other Drugs Conference is happening in Melbourne this week, which happens to be the southern hemisphere’s largest summit on alcohol and drugs, for those keeping track…

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UK trials provide new evidence that pill testing reduces harm at festivals
The APSAD Scientific Alcohol and other Drugs Conference is happening in Melbourne this week, which happens to be the southern hemisphere’s largest summit on alcohol and drugs, for those keeping track…

UNIFIED & The Hills Are Alive have joined forces on THAA Records
With 18 consecutive sold festivals under their collective belt, there's clearly something special about the spark between The Hills Are Alive Group and UNIFIED. The masterminds are officially joining…

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UNIFIED & The Hills Are Alive have joined forces on THAA Records
With 18 consecutive sold festivals under their collective belt, there's clearly something special about the spark between The Hills Are Alive Group and UNIFIED. The masterminds are officially joining…

The Industry Observer's Inaugural Secret Santa
It's the most wonderful time of the year!! Michael Bublé has begun to defrost, Westfield has put up their gawdy decorations, and the only song that we're listening to in the office is All I Want For…

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The Industry Observer's Inaugural Secret Santa
It's the most wonderful time of the year!! Michael Bublé has begun to defrost, Westfield has put up their gawdy decorations, and the only song that we're listening to in the office is All I Want For…

AIR launches Music Passport, UMA inks deal with Lucky Ent's Teamwrk, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Songwriters worldwide are invited to enter the 2018 Vanda Young Songwriting Competition to go into the running for a first place cash prize…

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AIR launches Music Passport, UMA inks deal with Lucky Ent's Teamwrk, and more
Here's all the music industry news you need to know today. Songwriters worldwide are invited to enter the 2018 Vanda Young Songwriting Competition to go into the running for a first place cash prize…

Briggs, Missy Higgins among winners at 2017 Screen Music Awards
From controversy to a slew of awards and a rocketing profile, 2017 has been the deadliest of years for Briggs. The indigenous hip-hop star snagged another piece of hardware last night at the 2017…

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Briggs, Missy Higgins among winners at 2017 Screen Music Awards
From controversy to a slew of awards and a rocketing profile, 2017 has been the deadliest of years for Briggs. The indigenous hip-hop star snagged another piece of hardware last night at the 2017…

2018 Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition opens, is set to raise $1million for Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy
Press Release: Songwriters worldwide are invited to enter the 2018 Vanda Young Songwriting Competition to go into the running for a first-place cash prize of A$50,000, courtesy of APRA AMCOS, Alberts…

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2018 Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition opens, is set to raise $1million for Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy
Press Release: Songwriters worldwide are invited to enter the 2018 Vanda Young Songwriting Competition to go into the running for a first-place cash prize of A$50,000, courtesy of APRA AMCOS, Alberts…

UNIFIED and The Hills Are Alive festival team launch THAA Records
The team behind Victoria s The Hills Are Alive festival is expanding the brand with a record label in partnership with UNIFIED Music Group. THAA Records was launched this morning with two signings…

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UNIFIED and The Hills Are Alive festival team launch THAA Records
The team behind Victoria s The Hills Are Alive festival is expanding the brand with a record label in partnership with UNIFIED Music Group. THAA Records was launched this morning with two signings…

Victorian Government targets Germany as first of its Music Passport scheme
As part of its $22.2 million Music Works industry development program, the Victorian Government is launching Music Passport a three-year program focusing on a new Target Country each year. Designed…

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Victorian Government targets Germany as first of its Music Passport scheme
As part of its $22.2 million Music Works industry development program, the Victorian Government is launching Music Passport a three-year program focusing on a new Target Country each year. Designed…

New dance label Teamwrk partners with Universal Music
New Australian dance label Teamwrk has entered into a global digital and physical distribution partnership with Universal Music Australia. However, the major will also provide promotions and…

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New dance label Teamwrk partners with Universal Music
New Australian dance label Teamwrk has entered into a global digital and physical distribution partnership with Universal Music Australia. However, the major will also provide promotions and…

Queensland Elections: Lockout rally, more festivals promised, demand for greater investment
The Queensland state elections on November 25 could see some positive outcomes for the music and arts sectors. The opposition Liberal National Party has promised a $9 million boost to Arts Queensland…

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Queensland Elections: Lockout rally, more festivals promised, demand for greater investment
The Queensland state elections on November 25 could see some positive outcomes for the music and arts sectors. The opposition Liberal National Party has promised a $9 million boost to Arts Queensland…
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