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Sizing Up: Helen Marcou on how far BIGSOUND has come on gender parity

Sizing Up: Helen Marcou on how far BIGSOUND has come on gender parity

Helen Marcou is a renowned music community activist and a vital figure in the Melbourne music scene. As a co-founder of SLAM, she’s been instrumental (sorry) in keeping the city’s live music culture…

By Staff Writer - Aug 29, 2017
Sizing Up: Helen Marcou on how far BIGSOUND has come on gender parity

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Sizing Up: Helen Marcou on how far BIGSOUND has come on gender parity

Helen Marcou is a renowned music community activist and a vital figure in the Melbourne music scene. As a co-founder of SLAM, she’s been instrumental (sorry) in keeping the city’s live music culture…

By Staff Writer - Aug 29, 2017
Grammys announces data partnership with Jaxsta, to store background info on winners, nominees

Grammys announces data partnership with Jaxsta, to store background info on winners, nominees

For the first time in its 60-year history, complete data of the official winners and nominees of the Grammys will be collected and catalogued, and be used as a reference point for fans and the music…

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 29, 2017
Grammys announces data partnership with Jaxsta, to store background info on winners, nominees

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Grammys announces data partnership with Jaxsta, to store background info on winners, nominees

For the first time in its 60-year history, complete data of the official winners and nominees of the Grammys will be collected and catalogued, and be used as a reference point for fans and the music…

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 29, 2017
Hero for another day: David Bowie streams hit 1 billion on Spotify

Hero for another day: David Bowie streams hit 1 billion on Spotify

Fifteen years ago, David Bowie s interest in the possibilities of the internet saw him predict how the consumption of music would go through a significant sea-change. The absolute transformation of…

By Music Network - Aug 29, 2017
Hero for another day: David Bowie streams hit 1 billion on Spotify

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Hero for another day: David Bowie streams hit 1 billion on Spotify

Fifteen years ago, David Bowie s interest in the possibilities of the internet saw him predict how the consumption of music would go through a significant sea-change. The absolute transformation of…

By Music Network - Aug 29, 2017
WA Government green-lights 15,000 extra tickets for Ed Sheeran’s second Perth show

WA Government green-lights 15,000 extra tickets for Ed Sheeran’s second Perth show

The Western Australian Government has authorised the release of 15,000 extra tickets for Ed Sheeran s second concert in Perth. The first show, on Saturday March 3 at the new Perth Stadium sold out in…

By Music Network - Aug 29, 2017
WA Government green-lights 15,000 extra tickets for Ed Sheeran’s second Perth show

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WA Government green-lights 15,000 extra tickets for Ed Sheeran’s second Perth show

The Western Australian Government has authorised the release of 15,000 extra tickets for Ed Sheeran s second concert in Perth. The first show, on Saturday March 3 at the new Perth Stadium sold out in…

By Music Network - Aug 29, 2017
LPA, Choice welcome ACCC’s legal proceedings against Viagogo

LPA, Choice welcome ACCC’s legal proceedings against Viagogo

Live Performance Australia and Choice welcomed the ACCC’s launch of legal action against Viagogo as the consumer advocacy group readies the publication of its own findings into the secondary…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 29, 2017
LPA, Choice welcome ACCC’s legal proceedings against Viagogo

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LPA, Choice welcome ACCC’s legal proceedings against Viagogo

Live Performance Australia and Choice welcomed the ACCC’s launch of legal action against Viagogo as the consumer advocacy group readies the publication of its own findings into the secondary…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 29, 2017
Australia's Grow My Music offers blueprint for success

Australia's Grow My Music offers blueprint for success

Two-year-old music education provider Grow My Music has proven itself as one of the most burgeoning music industry resources in Australia. In just three months, Grow My Music has accrued over 100…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 29, 2017
Australia's Grow My Music offers blueprint for success

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Australia's Grow My Music offers blueprint for success

Two-year-old music education provider Grow My Music has proven itself as one of the most burgeoning music industry resources in Australia. In just three months, Grow My Music has accrued over 100…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 29, 2017
triple j's Ben & Liam fall behind former hosts Matt & Alex in the ratings

triple j's Ben & Liam fall behind former hosts Matt & Alex in the ratings

With today's radio survey results out in the wild, the results aren't particularly noteworthy across the board, providing little excitement aside from WSFM regaining its spot as the #1 station in…

By Brandon John - Aug 29, 2017
triple j's Ben & Liam fall behind former hosts Matt & Alex in the ratings

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triple j's Ben & Liam fall behind former hosts Matt & Alex in the ratings

With today's radio survey results out in the wild, the results aren't particularly noteworthy across the board, providing little excitement aside from WSFM regaining its spot as the #1 station in…

By Brandon John - Aug 29, 2017
WSFM takes over smoothfm as the #1 radio station in Sydney

WSFM takes over smoothfm as the #1 radio station in Sydney

This survey is a rather uneventful one (spoiler!), in regards to big movers across the five markets. As the importance of landing commercial radio airplay slips as streaming rises, it's the stations…

By Nathan Jolly - Aug 29, 2017
WSFM takes over smoothfm as the #1 radio station in Sydney

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WSFM takes over smoothfm as the #1 radio station in Sydney

This survey is a rather uneventful one (spoiler!), in regards to big movers across the five markets. As the importance of landing commercial radio airplay slips as streaming rises, it's the stations…

By Nathan Jolly - Aug 29, 2017
Falls Festival tickets sell out in record time - but are scalpers to blame?

Falls Festival tickets sell out in record time - but are scalpers to blame?

UPDATE: Falls Festival organisers have issued a statement on ticketing and scalping, which has been included below. Falls Festival doesn't usually have much trouble shifting tickets, with lineups…

By Brandon John - Aug 29, 2017
Falls Festival tickets sell out in record time - but are scalpers to blame?

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Falls Festival tickets sell out in record time - but are scalpers to blame?

UPDATE: Falls Festival organisers have issued a statement on ticketing and scalping, which has been included below. Falls Festival doesn't usually have much trouble shifting tickets, with lineups…

By Brandon John - Aug 29, 2017
How do you get triple j airplay? Music Director Nick Findlay explains

How do you get triple j airplay? Music Director Nick Findlay explains

Despite the myriad changes to the modern music industry, a triple j addition is still one of the most sought after career goals for local artists. And while there's no tried and true method to…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 29, 2017
How do you get triple j airplay? Music Director Nick Findlay explains

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How do you get triple j airplay? Music Director Nick Findlay explains

Despite the myriad changes to the modern music industry, a triple j addition is still one of the most sought after career goals for local artists. And while there's no tried and true method to…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 29, 2017
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