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BIGSOUND 2024 Reports ‘Hugely Successful Year,’ 40% Spike in Festival Attendance

BIGSOUND 2024 Reports ‘Hugely Successful Year,’ 40% Spike in Festival Attendance

The volume of festival attendees lifted 40% year-on-year, while more than 1,500 delegates took part, organizers say.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 16, 2024
BIGSOUND 2024 Reports ‘Hugely Successful Year,’ 40% Spike in Festival Attendance

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BIGSOUND 2024 Reports ‘Hugely Successful Year,’ 40% Spike in Festival Attendance

The volume of festival attendees lifted 40% year-on-year, while more than 1,500 delegates took part, organizers say.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 16, 2024
Missy Higgins’ ‘The Second Act’ Starts at No. 1: 'I Poured My Absolute Heart Out'

Missy Higgins’ ‘The Second Act’ Starts at No. 1: 'I Poured My Absolute Heart Out'

Higgins becomes only the seventh Australian artist in history to have No. 1 albums in at least three consecutive decades.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 16, 2024
Missy Higgins’ ‘The Second Act’ Starts at No. 1: 'I Poured My Absolute Heart Out'

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Missy Higgins’ ‘The Second Act’ Starts at No. 1: 'I Poured My Absolute Heart Out'

Higgins becomes only the seventh Australian artist in history to have No. 1 albums in at least three consecutive decades.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 16, 2024
The UNIFIED Grant Returns For 2024

The UNIFIED Grant Returns For 2024

UNIFIED wants to help foster new business ideas and empower founders to propel their projects forward, comments group CEO Jaddan Comerford.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 13, 2024
The UNIFIED Grant Returns For 2024

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The UNIFIED Grant Returns For 2024

UNIFIED wants to help foster new business ideas and empower founders to propel their projects forward, comments group CEO Jaddan Comerford.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 13, 2024
Warner Music Australia Signs James Johnston

Warner Music Australia Signs James Johnston

To celebrate its latest signing, Warner Music Australia today releases James Johnston’s latest single, “Blame”.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 12, 2024
Warner Music Australia Signs James Johnston

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Warner Music Australia Signs James Johnston

To celebrate its latest signing, Warner Music Australia today releases James Johnston’s latest single, “Blame”.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 12, 2024
Destroy All Lines Creates Country Division, Appoints Danny Keenan to Lead

Destroy All Lines Creates Country Division, Appoints Danny Keenan to Lead

The independent promoter and touring specialist expands with the launch of a country music division, led by promoter Danny Keenan.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 12, 2024
Destroy All Lines Creates Country Division, Appoints Danny Keenan to Lead

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Destroy All Lines Creates Country Division, Appoints Danny Keenan to Lead

The independent promoter and touring specialist expands with the launch of a country music division, led by promoter Danny Keenan.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 12, 2024
Bluesfest Is Now a Member of the Australian Festivals Association (EXCLUSIVE)

Bluesfest Is Now a Member of the Australian Festivals Association (EXCLUSIVE)

Bluesfest has joined the AFA’s membership, alongside Cedar Mill Events, CMC Rocks QLD, Good Things, Fuzzy Operations and many others.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 11, 2024
Bluesfest Is Now a Member of the Australian Festivals Association (EXCLUSIVE)

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Bluesfest Is Now a Member of the Australian Festivals Association (EXCLUSIVE)

Bluesfest has joined the AFA’s membership, alongside Cedar Mill Events, CMC Rocks QLD, Good Things, Fuzzy Operations and many others.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 11, 2024
Music Australia Unveils Label Support System

Music Australia Unveils Label Support System

Grants valued at $10,000 to $150,000 are available to local independents through to affiliates of major labels.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 10, 2024
Music Australia Unveils Label Support System

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Music Australia Unveils Label Support System

Grants valued at $10,000 to $150,000 are available to local independents through to affiliates of major labels.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 10, 2024
Cooking Vinyl Australia Rebrands as Civilians (EXCLUSIVE)

Cooking Vinyl Australia Rebrands as Civilians (EXCLUSIVE)

“It’s time for us to take on our own identity,” Leigh Gruppetta exclusively tells The Music Network, as the business rebrands as Civilians.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 10, 2024
Cooking Vinyl Australia Rebrands as Civilians (EXCLUSIVE)

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Cooking Vinyl Australia Rebrands as Civilians (EXCLUSIVE)

“It’s time for us to take on our own identity,” Leigh Gruppetta exclusively tells The Music Network, as the business rebrands as Civilians.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 10, 2024
Mark Moffatt Dies: Music Industry Mourns Award-Winning Producer, Guitarist

Mark Moffatt Dies: Music Industry Mourns Award-Winning Producer, Guitarist

Moffatt produced more tracks in the APRA Top 30 Australian songs, published in 2001 to celebrate APRA's 75th anniversary, than any producer.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 9, 2024
Mark Moffatt Dies: Music Industry Mourns Award-Winning Producer, Guitarist

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Mark Moffatt Dies: Music Industry Mourns Award-Winning Producer, Guitarist

Moffatt produced more tracks in the APRA Top 30 Australian songs, published in 2001 to celebrate APRA's 75th anniversary, than any producer.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 9, 2024
Nick Cave Lands Top U.K. Chart Debut With ‘Wild God'

Nick Cave Lands Top U.K. Chart Debut With ‘Wild God'

"Wild God" opens at No. 5 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart -- the top debut of the week -- for Cave and Co.’s seventh U.K. top 10 album.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 9, 2024
Nick Cave Lands Top U.K. Chart Debut With ‘Wild God'

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Nick Cave Lands Top U.K. Chart Debut With ‘Wild God'

"Wild God" opens at No. 5 on the Official U.K. Albums Chart -- the top debut of the week -- for Cave and Co.’s seventh U.K. top 10 album.

By Lars Brandle - Sep 9, 2024
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