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Kirsty Rivers tapped as Head of Music at Australia Council

Kirsty Rivers tapped as Head of Music at Australia Council

Kirsty Rivers is the new Head of Music at the Australia Council for the Arts, the federal government's arts funding and advisory body. Rivers, who joins from Creative Victoria after a distinguished…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 2, 2020
Kirsty Rivers tapped as Head of Music at Australia Council

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Kirsty Rivers tapped as Head of Music at Australia Council

Kirsty Rivers is the new Head of Music at the Australia Council for the Arts, the federal government's arts funding and advisory body. Rivers, who joins from Creative Victoria after a distinguished…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 2, 2020
'I’m so happy': Montaigne will still get her shot at Eurovision glory

'I’m so happy': Montaigne will still get her shot at Eurovision glory

Montaigne will represent Australia at next year's Eurovision.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 2, 2020
'I’m so happy': Montaigne will still get her shot at Eurovision glory

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'I’m so happy': Montaigne will still get her shot at Eurovision glory

Montaigne will represent Australia at next year's Eurovision.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 2, 2020
Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino donates $250k to Crew Nation fund

Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino donates $250k to Crew Nation fund

Live Nation will be contacting affected crew members from this week.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 2, 2020
Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino donates $250k to Crew Nation fund

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Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino donates $250k to Crew Nation fund

Live Nation will be contacting affected crew members from this week.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 2, 2020
Aussies turn to Patreon for income during COVID-19 lockdown

Aussies turn to Patreon for income during COVID-19 lockdown

'Fans are turning to Patreon to support creators during this tough time.'

By Music Network - Apr 2, 2020
Aussies turn to Patreon for income during COVID-19 lockdown

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Aussies turn to Patreon for income during COVID-19 lockdown

'Fans are turning to Patreon to support creators during this tough time.'

By Music Network - Apr 2, 2020
Gold Coast Music Awards 2020 go virtual, announce shortlist

Gold Coast Music Awards 2020 go virtual, announce shortlist

The Gold Coast Music Awards return later this month, but without the flamethrowers, beachfront shenanigans and all the backslapping. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the annual gala will take the form…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 1, 2020
Gold Coast Music Awards 2020 go virtual, announce shortlist

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Gold Coast Music Awards 2020 go virtual, announce shortlist

The Gold Coast Music Awards return later this month, but without the flamethrowers, beachfront shenanigans and all the backslapping. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the annual gala will take the form…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 1, 2020
Live Nation launches $10m fund for crew members

Live Nation launches $10m fund for crew members

As the world’s concerts landscape enters a deep-freeze, Live Nation launches a US$10 million ($16 million) fund to support the roadies, techs and all the back-stage professionals whose livelihoods…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 1, 2020
Live Nation launches $10m fund for crew members

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Live Nation launches $10m fund for crew members

As the world’s concerts landscape enters a deep-freeze, Live Nation launches a US$10 million ($16 million) fund to support the roadies, techs and all the back-stage professionals whose livelihoods…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 1, 2020
5 Seconds of Summer stay ‘CALM’ as new album chases chart glory in U.K., Australia

5 Seconds of Summer stay ‘CALM’ as new album chases chart glory in U.K., Australia

5 Seconds of Summer are chasing chart glory with their latest album, CALM. The Sydney lads are close to a lock for the U.K. albums chart crown with CALM blasting to a lead of almost 7,000 chart sales…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 1, 2020
5 Seconds of Summer stay ‘CALM’ as new album chases chart glory in U.K., Australia

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5 Seconds of Summer stay ‘CALM’ as new album chases chart glory in U.K., Australia

5 Seconds of Summer are chasing chart glory with their latest album, CALM. The Sydney lads are close to a lock for the U.K. albums chart crown with CALM blasting to a lead of almost 7,000 chart sales…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 1, 2020
Will the Government's $130b wage subsidy keep the music biz afloat?

Will the Government's $130b wage subsidy keep the music biz afloat?

There is some fresh hope for music businesses facing uncertain futures.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 1, 2020
Will the Government's $130b wage subsidy keep the music biz afloat?

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Will the Government's $130b wage subsidy keep the music biz afloat?

There is some fresh hope for music businesses facing uncertain futures.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 1, 2020
Apple Music launches isolation-friendly playlists amid COVID-19

Apple Music launches isolation-friendly playlists amid COVID-19

If there's one thing getting people through self-isolation right now, it's music. Streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music have upped their game to ensure we're still feeding our souls, with…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 31, 2020
Apple Music launches isolation-friendly playlists amid COVID-19

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Apple Music launches isolation-friendly playlists amid COVID-19

If there's one thing getting people through self-isolation right now, it's music. Streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music have upped their game to ensure we're still feeding our souls, with…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 31, 2020
Studios 301 launches ‘pay it forward’ project to help musos get their tunes onto streaming platforms

Studios 301 launches ‘pay it forward’ project to help musos get their tunes onto streaming platforms

In these strange days of lock-downs, long lines at Centrelink and a pause on regular life, it pays to pay it forward. Sydney’s fabled Studios 301 is doing just that with a novel initiative that helps…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 31, 2020
Studios 301 launches ‘pay it forward’ project to help musos get their tunes onto streaming platforms

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Studios 301 launches ‘pay it forward’ project to help musos get their tunes onto streaming platforms

In these strange days of lock-downs, long lines at Centrelink and a pause on regular life, it pays to pay it forward. Sydney’s fabled Studios 301 is doing just that with a novel initiative that helps…

By Lars Brandle - Mar 31, 2020
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