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BIGSOUND 2024 Reveals First Artist Lineup

BIGSOUND 2024 Reveals First Artist Lineup

The first 70 artists for BIGSOUND 2024 have been announced. Chosen from more than 1200 applicants, some of the brightest up-and-coming talent in Australia and Aotearoa will get to showcase their…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 24, 2024
BIGSOUND 2024 Reveals First Artist Lineup

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BIGSOUND 2024 Reveals First Artist Lineup

The first 70 artists for BIGSOUND 2024 have been announced. Chosen from more than 1200 applicants, some of the brightest up-and-coming talent in Australia and Aotearoa will get to showcase their…

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 24, 2024
‘A 5-year Transitional Cycle of Change’: Music Festivals Under the Microscope

‘A 5-year Transitional Cycle of Change’: Music Festivals Under the Microscope

“We're in a probably a five-year transitional cycle of change,” explains Evelyn Richardson, the outgoing CEO of Live Performance Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 21, 2024
‘A 5-year Transitional Cycle of Change’: Music Festivals Under the Microscope

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‘A 5-year Transitional Cycle of Change’: Music Festivals Under the Microscope

“We're in a probably a five-year transitional cycle of change,” explains Evelyn Richardson, the outgoing CEO of Live Performance Australia.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 21, 2024
Jessica Ducrou Exits Secret Sounds Group

Jessica Ducrou Exits Secret Sounds Group

Jess Ducrou, Splendour in the Grass co-founder, is departing from Secret Sounds Group, the company she formed with Paul Piticco in 2016.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 21, 2024
Jessica Ducrou Exits Secret Sounds Group

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Jessica Ducrou Exits Secret Sounds Group

Jess Ducrou, Splendour in the Grass co-founder, is departing from Secret Sounds Group, the company she formed with Paul Piticco in 2016.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 21, 2024
Sydney's Chinese Laundry Is Reopening This Month

Sydney's Chinese Laundry Is Reopening This Month

The Sydney nightlife scene may be much-maligned, but it's about to get a major boost with the reopening of Chinese Laundry.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 20, 2024
Sydney's Chinese Laundry Is Reopening This Month

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Sydney's Chinese Laundry Is Reopening This Month

The Sydney nightlife scene may be much-maligned, but it's about to get a major boost with the reopening of Chinese Laundry.

By Conor Lochrie - Jun 20, 2024
Sony Music to Buy Queen Catalogue for £1 Billion

Sony Music to Buy Queen Catalogue for £1 Billion

The Queen music catalogue is among the most valuable in rock history, featuring timeless hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody".

By Music Network - Jun 20, 2024
Sony Music to Buy Queen Catalogue for £1 Billion

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Sony Music to Buy Queen Catalogue for £1 Billion

The Queen music catalogue is among the most valuable in rock history, featuring timeless hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody".

By Music Network - Jun 20, 2024
NSW Government Pledges $18.5 Million For Sound NSW: Budget

NSW Government Pledges $18.5 Million For Sound NSW: Budget

“This budget reflects the NSW Government’s ongoing commitment to contemporary music and support for Sound NSW."

By Lars Brandle - Jun 19, 2024
NSW Government Pledges $18.5 Million For Sound NSW: Budget

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NSW Government Pledges $18.5 Million For Sound NSW: Budget

“This budget reflects the NSW Government’s ongoing commitment to contemporary music and support for Sound NSW."

By Lars Brandle - Jun 19, 2024
Spotify Presses Button on 'Showcase' Tool In Australia

Spotify Presses Button on 'Showcase' Tool In Australia

Artists and teams with Australia-based billing will be eligible to use Showcase if they have had at least 1,000 streams in the last 28 days.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 18, 2024
Spotify Presses Button on 'Showcase' Tool In Australia

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Spotify Presses Button on 'Showcase' Tool In Australia

Artists and teams with Australia-based billing will be eligible to use Showcase if they have had at least 1,000 streams in the last 28 days.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 18, 2024
Scooter Braun Retires From Artist Management

Scooter Braun Retires From Artist Management

Scooter Braun is stepping away from management after 23 years guiding the world's biggest pop stars, and having a notable row with TayTay.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 18, 2024
Scooter Braun Retires From Artist Management

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Scooter Braun Retires From Artist Management

Scooter Braun is stepping away from management after 23 years guiding the world's biggest pop stars, and having a notable row with TayTay.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 18, 2024
Ricochet Ball 2024 Nets Fundraising Record

Ricochet Ball 2024 Nets Fundraising Record

This year’s Ricochet Ball tournament was a big winner -- with SCA taking the title and participants raking-in more than $40,000 for charity.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 17, 2024
Ricochet Ball 2024 Nets Fundraising Record

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Ricochet Ball 2024 Nets Fundraising Record

This year’s Ricochet Ball tournament was a big winner -- with SCA taking the title and participants raking-in more than $40,000 for charity.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 17, 2024
Music Festivals are Facing an ‘Extinction Event’: Bluesfest’s Peter Noble

Music Festivals are Facing an ‘Extinction Event’: Bluesfest’s Peter Noble

Noble paraphrased a tagline popularised by former U.S. president Bill Clinton. “It’s the economy, stupid.”

By Lars Brandle - Jun 17, 2024
Music Festivals are Facing an ‘Extinction Event’: Bluesfest’s Peter Noble

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Music Festivals are Facing an ‘Extinction Event’: Bluesfest’s Peter Noble

Noble paraphrased a tagline popularised by former U.S. president Bill Clinton. “It’s the economy, stupid.”

By Lars Brandle - Jun 17, 2024
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