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Row over bloody “sacrificial” Dark Mofo show

Row over bloody “sacrificial” Dark Mofo show

Tasmania s Dark Mofo winter solstice festival has made its name from confrontational and radical performances, some of which are based on paganism. But animal rights supporters are outraged over a…

By Staff Writer - Apr 19, 2017
Row over bloody “sacrificial” Dark Mofo show

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Row over bloody “sacrificial” Dark Mofo show

Tasmania s Dark Mofo winter solstice festival has made its name from confrontational and radical performances, some of which are based on paganism. But animal rights supporters are outraged over a…

By Staff Writer - Apr 19, 2017
Kendrick to knock Ed off the top of the ARIA Albums chart this weekend

Kendrick to knock Ed off the top of the ARIA Albums chart this weekend

Sorry Ed, it's over. Put your acoustic guitar back in the travel case adorned with stickers from all the countries you've dominated, go back to your village mansion, make a lovely cup of lukewarm…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 19, 2017
Kendrick to knock Ed off the top of the ARIA Albums chart this weekend

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Kendrick to knock Ed off the top of the ARIA Albums chart this weekend

Sorry Ed, it's over. Put your acoustic guitar back in the travel case adorned with stickers from all the countries you've dominated, go back to your village mansion, make a lovely cup of lukewarm…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 19, 2017
Prince catalogue may change hands

Prince catalogue may change hands

It’s been almost a year since Prince left us, though time hasn’t straightened out the late superstar’s tangled business affairs. The Purple One’s Warner Bros. catalogue, which represents his most…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 19, 2017
Prince catalogue may change hands

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Prince catalogue may change hands

It’s been almost a year since Prince left us, though time hasn’t straightened out the late superstar’s tangled business affairs. The Purple One’s Warner Bros. catalogue, which represents his most…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 19, 2017
Music SA and moshtix partner for new Female Music Business Scholarship

Music SA and moshtix partner for new Female Music Business Scholarship

80% of independent record labels in Australia are managed by men. 1 in 5 musicians (21.5%) registered with APRA (royalties collection agency) in Australia are women. Out of 225 artist managers…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 19, 2017
Music SA and moshtix partner for new Female Music Business Scholarship

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Music SA and moshtix partner for new Female Music Business Scholarship

80% of independent record labels in Australia are managed by men. 1 in 5 musicians (21.5%) registered with APRA (royalties collection agency) in Australia are women. Out of 225 artist managers…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 19, 2017
Pandora to turn to private equity, Sheeran's YouTube views grow 62%, and more

Pandora to turn to private equity, Sheeran's YouTube views grow 62%, and more

Here’s all the music industry news you need to know today. Pandora becomes the latest tech company to turn to private equity - via TechCrunch Radiohead quit Coachella stage twice after technical…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 19, 2017
Pandora to turn to private equity, Sheeran's YouTube views grow 62%, and more

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Pandora to turn to private equity, Sheeran's YouTube views grow 62%, and more

Here’s all the music industry news you need to know today. Pandora becomes the latest tech company to turn to private equity - via TechCrunch Radiohead quit Coachella stage twice after technical…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 19, 2017
Facebook and Snapchat both announce augmented reality is the future... on the same day

Facebook and Snapchat both announce augmented reality is the future... on the same day

Facebook has long been a platform where you can craft your own perfect personal story, curating photos and thoughts and sharing things which slowly showcase the version of yourself that you wish to…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 19, 2017
Facebook and Snapchat both announce augmented reality is the future... on the same day

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Facebook and Snapchat both announce augmented reality is the future... on the same day

Facebook has long been a platform where you can craft your own perfect personal story, curating photos and thoughts and sharing things which slowly showcase the version of yourself that you wish to…

By Nathan Jolly - Apr 19, 2017
Spotify's new analytics tool will help artists reach fans

Spotify's new analytics tool will help artists reach fans

Remember when Spotify released a data dashboard called Fan Insights in 2015? Well, after being tested by "tens of thousands" of users, it's now finished its beta term allowing artists to deep dive…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 19, 2017
Spotify's new analytics tool will help artists reach fans

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Spotify's new analytics tool will help artists reach fans

Remember when Spotify released a data dashboard called Fan Insights in 2015? Well, after being tested by "tens of thousands" of users, it's now finished its beta term allowing artists to deep dive…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 19, 2017
Kimbra tells Phebe Starr: "I think it can be hard for women to stand up"

Kimbra tells Phebe Starr: "I think it can be hard for women to stand up"

We'll occasionally be hosting interviews between two industry figures to gain insight into their creative processes. This instalment sees Sydney singer-songwriter Phebe Starr interview New…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 19, 2017
Kimbra tells Phebe Starr: "I think it can be hard for women to stand up"

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Kimbra tells Phebe Starr: "I think it can be hard for women to stand up"

We'll occasionally be hosting interviews between two industry figures to gain insight into their creative processes. This instalment sees Sydney singer-songwriter Phebe Starr interview New…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 19, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Nick Findlay steps up as Music Director at triple j

EXCLUSIVE: Nick Findlay steps up as Music Director at triple j

Nick Findlay has this month taken one big step to becoming radioland's leading curator. The former Assistant Music Director at triple j is now Music Director, TIO can exclusively reveal. After a…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 19, 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Nick Findlay steps up as Music Director at triple j

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EXCLUSIVE: Nick Findlay steps up as Music Director at triple j

Nick Findlay has this month taken one big step to becoming radioland's leading curator. The former Assistant Music Director at triple j is now Music Director, TIO can exclusively reveal. After a…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 19, 2017
Record Store Day Australia 2017: in-store activities

Record Store Day Australia 2017: in-store activities

MEDIA RELEASE With a record 180 stores around Australia signing up for Record Store Day, this Saturday (April 22), these are some of their activities to celebrate the impact of independent record…

By Music Network - Apr 18, 2017
Record Store Day Australia 2017: in-store activities

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Record Store Day Australia 2017: in-store activities

MEDIA RELEASE With a record 180 stores around Australia signing up for Record Store Day, this Saturday (April 22), these are some of their activities to celebrate the impact of independent record…

By Music Network - Apr 18, 2017
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