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Community radio gets behind Aussie content with ‘Bloody Great’ campaign

Community radio gets behind Aussie content with ‘Bloody Great’ campaign

Australia’s network of community radio stations are about to receive a regular injection of the good, local stuff. From Friday, a new half-hour programme dubbed "Australian Music Is Bloody Great"…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 9, 2020
Community radio gets behind Aussie content with ‘Bloody Great’ campaign

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Community radio gets behind Aussie content with ‘Bloody Great’ campaign

Australia’s network of community radio stations are about to receive a regular injection of the good, local stuff. From Friday, a new half-hour programme dubbed "Australian Music Is Bloody Great"…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 9, 2020
Island Records Australia's streaming series gets interactive with fans

Island Records Australia's streaming series gets interactive with fans

Having long delivered live music to fans with its impressive local roster, Island Records Australia isn't stopping amid the global COVID-19 pandemic - it's just doing things a little differently.…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 9, 2020
Island Records Australia's streaming series gets interactive with fans

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Island Records Australia's streaming series gets interactive with fans

Having long delivered live music to fans with its impressive local roster, Island Records Australia isn't stopping amid the global COVID-19 pandemic - it's just doing things a little differently.…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 9, 2020
Aus Govt finally comes through with arts funding amid COVID-19

Aus Govt finally comes through with arts funding amid COVID-19

Finally our music industry can exhale... The Morrison Government has allocated $27 million for Australia's live performance sector. Targeted at indigenous and regional arts, and music industry…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 9, 2020
Aus Govt finally comes through with arts funding amid COVID-19

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Aus Govt finally comes through with arts funding amid COVID-19

Finally our music industry can exhale... The Morrison Government has allocated $27 million for Australia's live performance sector. Targeted at indigenous and regional arts, and music industry…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 9, 2020
COVID-19 support funds from Apple and Spotify will reach Australia

COVID-19 support funds from Apple and Spotify will reach Australia

How the big two music streaming platforms plan to help the local music industry.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 9, 2020
COVID-19 support funds from Apple and Spotify will reach Australia

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COVID-19 support funds from Apple and Spotify will reach Australia

How the big two music streaming platforms plan to help the local music industry.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 9, 2020
Government pledges much needed $27M boost to arts sector [updated]

Government pledges much needed $27M boost to arts sector [updated]

Support Act will share in a new $27 million funding package for the arts.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 9, 2020
Government pledges much needed $27M boost to arts sector [updated]

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Government pledges much needed $27M boost to arts sector [updated]

Support Act will share in a new $27 million funding package for the arts.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 9, 2020
Apple Music launches $50 million advance fund for indie labels and distributors

Apple Music launches $50 million advance fund for indie labels and distributors

Apple Music has quietly established a $50 million advance fund to help out independent labels and distributors in these tough times. The funds will be available through a one-time advanced payment on…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 8, 2020
Apple Music launches $50 million advance fund for indie labels and distributors

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Apple Music launches $50 million advance fund for indie labels and distributors

Apple Music has quietly established a $50 million advance fund to help out independent labels and distributors in these tough times. The funds will be available through a one-time advanced payment on…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 8, 2020
National Indigenous Music Awards move online, open nominations

National Indigenous Music Awards move online, open nominations

A virtual NIMAs will proceed as planned this year.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 8, 2020
National Indigenous Music Awards move online, open nominations

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National Indigenous Music Awards move online, open nominations

A virtual NIMAs will proceed as planned this year.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 8, 2020
National Indigenous Music Awards to go ahead amid COVID-19

National Indigenous Music Awards to go ahead amid COVID-19

The National Indigenous Music Awards is the latest Australian awards institution to make lemonade out of lemons amid the current global COVID-19 pandemic. The annual awards has today announced it…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 8, 2020
National Indigenous Music Awards to go ahead amid COVID-19

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National Indigenous Music Awards to go ahead amid COVID-19

The National Indigenous Music Awards is the latest Australian awards institution to make lemonade out of lemons amid the current global COVID-19 pandemic. The annual awards has today announced it…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 8, 2020
Ten to screen Lady Gaga-curated One World: Together At Home

Ten to screen Lady Gaga-curated One World: Together At Home

The broadcast will see star power appearances over two hours.

By Christie Eliezer - Apr 8, 2020
Ten to screen Lady Gaga-curated One World: Together At Home

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Ten to screen Lady Gaga-curated One World: Together At Home

The broadcast will see star power appearances over two hours.

By Christie Eliezer - Apr 8, 2020
F1 star Daniel Ricciardo talks music and owning venues: ‘There’s more room for this going forward’

F1 star Daniel Ricciardo talks music and owning venues: ‘There’s more room for this going forward’

Daniel Ricciardo maybe isn’t your ordinary music fan. But strip away his profile and wealth and the fact he races cars at more than 300kph for a living, he really is just like every music fan. The…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 7, 2020
F1 star Daniel Ricciardo talks music and owning venues: ‘There’s more room for this going forward’

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F1 star Daniel Ricciardo talks music and owning venues: ‘There’s more room for this going forward’

Daniel Ricciardo maybe isn’t your ordinary music fan. But strip away his profile and wealth and the fact he races cars at more than 300kph for a living, he really is just like every music fan. The…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 7, 2020
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