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A Guide To BIGSOUND Etiquette

A Guide To BIGSOUND Etiquette

This is Fortitude Valley and, as the name suggests, you'll need to bring your A-game to survive all that this week is about to throw at you. This list might help everyone else survive all you throw at them. 

By Staff Writer - Sep 3, 2018
A Guide To BIGSOUND Etiquette

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A Guide To BIGSOUND Etiquette

This is Fortitude Valley and, as the name suggests, you'll need to bring your A-game to survive all that this week is about to throw at you. This list might help everyone else survive all you throw at them. 

By Staff Writer - Sep 3, 2018
We need to talk about YouTube download sites

We need to talk about YouTube download sites

Global recording industry body the IFPI has been talking about it for years, artists have been beleaguered by the increasing take-up of it for even longer, and publishers have been begrudgingly…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 3, 2018
We need to talk about YouTube download sites

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We need to talk about YouTube download sites

Global recording industry body the IFPI has been talking about it for years, artists have been beleaguered by the increasing take-up of it for even longer, and publishers have been begrudgingly…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 3, 2018
Say hello to Vita Music Group, the new look for Vita Artists

Say hello to Vita Music Group, the new look for Vita Artists

Melbourne-based booking agency Vita Artists have rebranded themselves, relaunching today as the new Vita Music Group. If you've never heard of Vita Music Group before, you've at least heard some of…

By Tyler Jenke - Sep 3, 2018
Say hello to Vita Music Group, the new look for Vita Artists

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Say hello to Vita Music Group, the new look for Vita Artists

Melbourne-based booking agency Vita Artists have rebranded themselves, relaunching today as the new Vita Music Group. If you've never heard of Vita Music Group before, you've at least heard some of…

By Tyler Jenke - Sep 3, 2018
Wollongong’s WIN Entertainment Centre turns 20, offers Emerald Prize

Wollongong’s WIN Entertainment Centre turns 20, offers Emerald Prize

Punters have the chance to win a golden ticket that will get them into all music and sporting events for a whole year.

By Staff Writer - Sep 3, 2018
Wollongong’s WIN Entertainment Centre turns 20, offers Emerald Prize

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Wollongong’s WIN Entertainment Centre turns 20, offers Emerald Prize

Punters have the chance to win a golden ticket that will get them into all music and sporting events for a whole year.

By Staff Writer - Sep 3, 2018
Jenny Morris to be inducted into NZ Hall of Fame, “I’m in the place I’m meant to be right now”

Jenny Morris to be inducted into NZ Hall of Fame, “I’m in the place I’m meant to be right now”

"Her musical impact has been long-lasting and her work using music as a powerful vehicle for good is just inspirational."

By Christie Eliezer - Sep 3, 2018
Jenny Morris to be inducted into NZ Hall of Fame, “I’m in the place I’m meant to be right now”

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Jenny Morris to be inducted into NZ Hall of Fame, “I’m in the place I’m meant to be right now”

"Her musical impact has been long-lasting and her work using music as a powerful vehicle for good is just inspirational."

By Christie Eliezer - Sep 3, 2018
UK’s competition regulator taking Viagogo to court

UK’s competition regulator taking Viagogo to court

Viagogo is finally getting its day in UK court over dodgy ticketing practices.

By Staff Writer - Sep 3, 2018
UK’s competition regulator taking Viagogo to court

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UK’s competition regulator taking Viagogo to court

Viagogo is finally getting its day in UK court over dodgy ticketing practices.

By Staff Writer - Sep 3, 2018
Brisbane venue Crowbar launches Hearts MGMT, sign Melbourne’s Pagan

Brisbane venue Crowbar launches Hearts MGMT, sign Melbourne’s Pagan

Nathan’s past bands The Scare and The Amity Affliction made him a source of guidance on how to approach the global market.

By Christie Eliezer - Sep 3, 2018
Brisbane venue Crowbar launches Hearts MGMT, sign Melbourne’s Pagan

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Brisbane venue Crowbar launches Hearts MGMT, sign Melbourne’s Pagan

Nathan’s past bands The Scare and The Amity Affliction made him a source of guidance on how to approach the global market.

By Christie Eliezer - Sep 3, 2018
Review says Newcastle’s 10-year lockout laws to remain despite protests that venue operators "are being punished for the actions of those in the past”

Review says Newcastle’s 10-year lockout laws to remain despite protests that venue operators "are being punished for the actions of those in the past”

“Newcastle is not the place it was ten years ago, and the new generation of Newcastle music fans and responsible venue operators are being punished for the actions of those in the past.”

By Staff Writer - Sep 3, 2018
Review says Newcastle’s 10-year lockout laws to remain despite protests that venue operators "are being punished for the actions of those in the past”

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Review says Newcastle’s 10-year lockout laws to remain despite protests that venue operators "are being punished for the actions of those in the past”

“Newcastle is not the place it was ten years ago, and the new generation of Newcastle music fans and responsible venue operators are being punished for the actions of those in the past.”

By Staff Writer - Sep 3, 2018
New Melbourne winter festival incorporates White Night, eyes international music acts

New Melbourne winter festival incorporates White Night, eyes international music acts

The still-untitled festival launches in Melbourne in 2019, incorporating the free end of summer 24-hour party White Night, and will use smaller venues as well as the large arenas.

By Staff Writer - Sep 3, 2018
New Melbourne winter festival incorporates White Night, eyes international music acts

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New Melbourne winter festival incorporates White Night, eyes international music acts

The still-untitled festival launches in Melbourne in 2019, incorporating the free end of summer 24-hour party White Night, and will use smaller venues as well as the large arenas.

By Staff Writer - Sep 3, 2018
Man hit by car in brawl at Melbourne’s Gasometer, Brisbane’s Broadway Hotel fire; making headlines for the wrong reasons

Man hit by car in brawl at Melbourne’s Gasometer, Brisbane’s Broadway Hotel fire; making headlines for the wrong reasons

“Everyone was screaming. I didn’t see the moment of impact but it was clear he had just one agenda to annihilate people.”

By Staff Writer - Sep 3, 2018
Man hit by car in brawl at Melbourne’s Gasometer, Brisbane’s Broadway Hotel fire; making headlines for the wrong reasons

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Man hit by car in brawl at Melbourne’s Gasometer, Brisbane’s Broadway Hotel fire; making headlines for the wrong reasons

“Everyone was screaming. I didn’t see the moment of impact but it was clear he had just one agenda to annihilate people.”

By Staff Writer - Sep 3, 2018
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