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Baker Boy sets record straight regarding claims he's "the first to rap in language”

Baker Boy sets record straight regarding claims he's "the first to rap in language”

Before his two massive wins from the NT Song of the Year awards, musician and dancer Baker Boy burst onto the scene with 'Cloud9', a passionate introduction to his music as he rapped in his native…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 21, 2017
Baker Boy sets record straight regarding claims he's "the first to rap in language”

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Baker Boy sets record straight regarding claims he's "the first to rap in language”

Before his two massive wins from the NT Song of the Year awards, musician and dancer Baker Boy burst onto the scene with 'Cloud9', a passionate introduction to his music as he rapped in his native…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 21, 2017
Beggars can be choosers as indie group posts solid results

Beggars can be choosers as indie group posts solid results

Who said indies can’t make money? Martin Mills’ Beggars Group has reported solid financial results for the year 2016 as his independent music group benefited from hit releases including Adele’s ‘25’…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 21, 2017
Beggars can be choosers as indie group posts solid results

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Beggars can be choosers as indie group posts solid results

Who said indies can’t make money? Martin Mills’ Beggars Group has reported solid financial results for the year 2016 as his independent music group benefited from hit releases including Adele’s ‘25’…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 21, 2017
Why Reading and Leeds festivals had to ban pineapples this year

Why Reading and Leeds festivals had to ban pineapples this year

A week ago, organisers of Reading and Leeds festival tweeted out their list of "what you can can't bring", linking to a page with the usual no-nos. Seems fine, until you scroll to the bottom of the…

By Nathan Jolly - Aug 21, 2017
Why Reading and Leeds festivals had to ban pineapples this year

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Why Reading and Leeds festivals had to ban pineapples this year

A week ago, organisers of Reading and Leeds festival tweeted out their list of "what you can can't bring", linking to a page with the usual no-nos. Seems fine, until you scroll to the bottom of the…

By Nathan Jolly - Aug 21, 2017
The $25K UNIFIED Grant returns to help deserving creatives work in music

The $25K UNIFIED Grant returns to help deserving creatives work in music

UNIFIED Music Group is giving away $25,000 in grants to innovative creatives. The UNIFIED Grant, now in its second year, awards five deserving creatives with $5,000 each for working tirelessly to…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 21, 2017
The $25K UNIFIED Grant returns to help deserving creatives work in music

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The $25K UNIFIED Grant returns to help deserving creatives work in music

UNIFIED Music Group is giving away $25,000 in grants to innovative creatives. The UNIFIED Grant, now in its second year, awards five deserving creatives with $5,000 each for working tirelessly to…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 21, 2017
How Sydney’s lockout laws created profits for property investors

How Sydney’s lockout laws created profits for property investors

Sydney s lockout laws might have decimated the business of music venues in the zones, with one club revealing its foot traffic fell by 40%. But property investors in the areas have made a killing at…

By Music Network - Aug 20, 2017
How Sydney’s lockout laws created profits for property investors

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How Sydney’s lockout laws created profits for property investors

Sydney s lockout laws might have decimated the business of music venues in the zones, with one club revealing its foot traffic fell by 40%. But property investors in the areas have made a killing at…

By Music Network - Aug 20, 2017
Streaming, digital services respond to Charlottesville clash, with bans, pro-freedom playlists, donations

Streaming, digital services respond to Charlottesville clash, with bans, pro-freedom playlists, donations

Digital groups have reacted in strength against hate groups in the aftermath of the fatal clash between white supremacists and human rights advocates at a Unite The Right rally in Charlottesville.…

By Music Network - Aug 20, 2017
Streaming, digital services respond to Charlottesville clash, with bans, pro-freedom playlists, donations

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Streaming, digital services respond to Charlottesville clash, with bans, pro-freedom playlists, donations

Digital groups have reacted in strength against hate groups in the aftermath of the fatal clash between white supremacists and human rights advocates at a Unite The Right rally in Charlottesville.…

By Music Network - Aug 20, 2017
UNIFIED Music Group unveils 2017 grant program

UNIFIED Music Group unveils 2017 grant program

PRESS RELEASE: UNIFIED Music Group are proud to announce The UNIFIED Grant will return in 2017. Open to applications worldwide on September 4, 2017, The UNIFIED Grant will give people the chance to…

By Staff Writer - Aug 20, 2017
UNIFIED Music Group unveils 2017 grant program

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UNIFIED Music Group unveils 2017 grant program

PRESS RELEASE: UNIFIED Music Group are proud to announce The UNIFIED Grant will return in 2017. Open to applications worldwide on September 4, 2017, The UNIFIED Grant will give people the chance to…

By Staff Writer - Aug 20, 2017
Laneway announce Mac DeMarco and Anderson .Paak for 2018, tease literally every other artist ever

Laneway announce Mac DeMarco and Anderson .Paak for 2018, tease literally every other artist ever

St Jerome’s Laneway Festival this morning announced the venues and dates for the 2018 instalment of Australia’s biggest touring festival, as well as the first two artists on the lineup.…

By Staff Writer - Aug 20, 2017
Laneway announce Mac DeMarco and Anderson .Paak for 2018, tease literally every other artist ever

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Laneway announce Mac DeMarco and Anderson .Paak for 2018, tease literally every other artist ever

St Jerome’s Laneway Festival this morning announced the venues and dates for the 2018 instalment of Australia’s biggest touring festival, as well as the first two artists on the lineup.…

By Staff Writer - Aug 20, 2017
Sizing Up: Why Odette is one BIGSOUND artist you shouldn’t miss

Sizing Up: Why Odette is one BIGSOUND artist you shouldn’t miss

Even before it premiered on triple j’s Good Nights program last Tuesday, the buzz around Odette’s new single ’Watch Me Read You’ was intense and it only intensified when the track actually lived up…

By Staff Writer - Aug 20, 2017
Sizing Up: Why Odette is one BIGSOUND artist you shouldn’t miss

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Sizing Up: Why Odette is one BIGSOUND artist you shouldn’t miss

Even before it premiered on triple j’s Good Nights program last Tuesday, the buzz around Odette’s new single ’Watch Me Read You’ was intense and it only intensified when the track actually lived up…

By Staff Writer - Aug 20, 2017
Eminem’s NZ copyright case leads to a separate lawsuit in the U.S.

Eminem’s NZ copyright case leads to a separate lawsuit in the U.S.

The copyright case against New Zealand’s National Party involving the use of a soundalike of Eminem’s 2002 hit Lose Yourself is expected to wrap up any day now. The Wellington High Court judge must…

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 20, 2017
Eminem’s NZ copyright case leads to a separate lawsuit in the U.S.

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Eminem’s NZ copyright case leads to a separate lawsuit in the U.S.

The copyright case against New Zealand’s National Party involving the use of a soundalike of Eminem’s 2002 hit Lose Yourself is expected to wrap up any day now. The Wellington High Court judge must…

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 20, 2017
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