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Barclays Backs Out of Live Nation's U.K. Fests Following Bands Backlash

Barclays Backs Out of Live Nation's U.K. Fests Following Bands Backlash

The banking giant quietly steps away from its backing of LN’s fests, including Download, Latitude and Isle of Wight.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 15, 2024
Barclays Backs Out of Live Nation's U.K. Fests Following Bands Backlash

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Barclays Backs Out of Live Nation's U.K. Fests Following Bands Backlash

The banking giant quietly steps away from its backing of LN’s fests, including Download, Latitude and Isle of Wight.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 15, 2024
Fred again.. Tour Didn't 'Spend a Single Dollar on Marketing': Mark Dodds

Fred again.. Tour Didn't 'Spend a Single Dollar on Marketing': Mark Dodds

The live sector got insight into the sold-out, surprise Fred Again tour, during Variety Australia and Twilio’s Live Business Breakfast.

By Poppy Reid - Jun 13, 2024
Fred again.. Tour Didn't 'Spend a Single Dollar on Marketing': Mark Dodds

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Fred again.. Tour Didn't 'Spend a Single Dollar on Marketing': Mark Dodds

The live sector got insight into the sold-out, surprise Fred Again tour, during Variety Australia and Twilio’s Live Business Breakfast.

By Poppy Reid - Jun 13, 2024
Variety Live Business Breakfast 2024: All The Winners

Variety Live Business Breakfast 2024: All The Winners

The Music Network now unveils the winners in each of the seven categories from the inaugural Variety Live Business Breakfast, with Twilio.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 13, 2024
Variety Live Business Breakfast 2024: All The Winners

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Variety Live Business Breakfast 2024: All The Winners

The Music Network now unveils the winners in each of the seven categories from the inaugural Variety Live Business Breakfast, with Twilio.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 13, 2024
Missing Merch Money? Australian Merchandise Companies Dig In Following ‘Massive Losses’ From U.S. Platform

Missing Merch Money? Australian Merchandise Companies Dig In Following ‘Massive Losses’ From U.S. Platform

Sound Merch (SM) and Love Police ATM (LPATM), an affiliate of Mushroom Group, claim to be collectively owed more than $250,000 from Merchbar.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 12, 2024
Missing Merch Money? Australian Merchandise Companies Dig In Following ‘Massive Losses’ From U.S. Platform

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Missing Merch Money? Australian Merchandise Companies Dig In Following ‘Massive Losses’ From U.S. Platform

Sound Merch (SM) and Love Police ATM (LPATM), an affiliate of Mushroom Group, claim to be collectively owed more than $250,000 from Merchbar.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 12, 2024
Queensland Gov’t Pledges $1.6m 'Lifeline' For Music Businesses

Queensland Gov’t Pledges $1.6m 'Lifeline' For Music Businesses

The cash boost is detailed in the state Budget, presented after premier Steven Miles unveiled a new post for Nighttime Economy Commissioner.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 11, 2024
Queensland Gov’t Pledges $1.6m 'Lifeline' For Music Businesses

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Queensland Gov’t Pledges $1.6m 'Lifeline' For Music Businesses

The cash boost is detailed in the state Budget, presented after premier Steven Miles unveiled a new post for Nighttime Economy Commissioner.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 11, 2024
Queensland Gov't to Appoint Nighttime Economy Commissioner

Queensland Gov't to Appoint Nighttime Economy Commissioner

QMusic has been in talks with the premier and various ministers “about possible industry support for a number of months.”

By Lars Brandle - Jun 11, 2024
Queensland Gov't to Appoint Nighttime Economy Commissioner

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Queensland Gov't to Appoint Nighttime Economy Commissioner

QMusic has been in talks with the premier and various ministers “about possible industry support for a number of months.”

By Lars Brandle - Jun 11, 2024
Powderfinger’s John ‘JC’ Collins Tapped For King’s Honour

Powderfinger’s John ‘JC’ Collins Tapped For King’s Honour

JC is appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for services to the arts through music, and to the community.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 10, 2024
Powderfinger’s John ‘JC’ Collins Tapped For King’s Honour

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Powderfinger’s John ‘JC’ Collins Tapped For King’s Honour

JC is appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for services to the arts through music, and to the community.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 10, 2024
AWMAs’ Vicki Gordon Warns Music Industry's Push for Progress Is ‘Going Backwards’

AWMAs’ Vicki Gordon Warns Music Industry's Push for Progress Is ‘Going Backwards’

The “playing field for women and creative minorities remains vastly inequitable," and we find ourselves at "a critical juncture,” she says.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 10, 2024
AWMAs’ Vicki Gordon Warns Music Industry's Push for Progress Is ‘Going Backwards’

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AWMAs’ Vicki Gordon Warns Music Industry's Push for Progress Is ‘Going Backwards’

The “playing field for women and creative minorities remains vastly inequitable," and we find ourselves at "a critical juncture,” she says.

By Lars Brandle - Jun 10, 2024
LPA CEO Evelyn Richardson to Step Down

LPA CEO Evelyn Richardson to Step Down

Evelyn Richardson, the long-standing CEO of Live Performance Australia, will depart from the trade body at year’s end. The development marks the end of an era for the trade body, led by New…

By Lars Brandle - Jun 7, 2024
LPA CEO Evelyn Richardson to Step Down

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LPA CEO Evelyn Richardson to Step Down

Evelyn Richardson, the long-standing CEO of Live Performance Australia, will depart from the trade body at year’s end. The development marks the end of an era for the trade body, led by New…

By Lars Brandle - Jun 7, 2024
How a Sydney Indie Duo Teamed up With a Grammy-Nominated Producer

How a Sydney Indie Duo Teamed up With a Grammy-Nominated Producer

The Music Network caught up with ALIBII and producer Adrian Breakspear for a walk through their voyage of discovery.

By Music Network - Jun 6, 2024
How a Sydney Indie Duo Teamed up With a Grammy-Nominated Producer

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How a Sydney Indie Duo Teamed up With a Grammy-Nominated Producer

The Music Network caught up with ALIBII and producer Adrian Breakspear for a walk through their voyage of discovery.

By Music Network - Jun 6, 2024
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