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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.'

Gold Coast Music Awards 2020 go virtual, announce shortlist

Hussy Hicks leads the pack with five nominations, while Casey Barnes is close behind with four.

Live Nation launches $10m fund for crew members

Live Nation launches a US$10 million ($16 million) fund to support the roadies, techs and all the back-stage professionals whose livelihoods are on the line.

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

5SOS are on track for top spot on the U.K. albums chart.

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

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

Apple Music launches isolation-friendly playlists amid COVID-19

Featured in the Browse tab, "Come Together" on Apple Music features work, workout, and dance-from-home playlists like Home-School-Strumentals, Isolation Icebreakers and Living Room Dance Party.

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

Sydney’s fabled Studios 301 has come up with a novel initiative that helps the next guy.

Midem 2020 is cancelled, switches to digital edition

The music industry’s annual pilgrimage to the French Riviera is cancelled.

Music Feeds founder Joel King joins The Brag Media

Music biz conference MIDEM cancelled, virtual event coming

In news that will surprise nobody, MIDEM 2020 has been cancelled.