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Association of Artist Managers strikes deal with Ibis hotels to support touring musicians
Early check-outs, late check-ins, parking issues with touring vans, expensive wi-fi use – these are some of the hassles faced by musicians, managers and their road crews.

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Association of Artist Managers strikes deal with Ibis hotels to support touring musicians
Early check-outs, late check-ins, parking issues with touring vans, expensive wi-fi use – these are some of the hassles faced by musicians, managers and their road crews.

NZ mental health service admits it “failed” Chills/Clean co-founder who died under their care
Gutteridge had struggled with drug and alcohol addiction for most of his life, Coroner Shortland said.

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NZ mental health service admits it “failed” Chills/Clean co-founder who died under their care
Gutteridge had struggled with drug and alcohol addiction for most of his life, Coroner Shortland said.

More pop-up festivals for WA under new liquor laws
It builds upon the revolutionary legislation which saw the growth of the small bar scene in Perth in 2007.

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More pop-up festivals for WA under new liquor laws
It builds upon the revolutionary legislation which saw the growth of the small bar scene in Perth in 2007.

Four Aussie artists have been chosen for Travis Scott's NBA 2K19 soundtrack
US hip-hop artist Travis Scott has just given a major shout out to a couple of Aussie artists, hand-picking their music to be featured on the soundtrack to the upcoming NBA 2K19 video game. Travis…

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Four Aussie artists have been chosen for Travis Scott's NBA 2K19 soundtrack
US hip-hop artist Travis Scott has just given a major shout out to a couple of Aussie artists, hand-picking their music to be featured on the soundtrack to the upcoming NBA 2K19 video game. Travis…

APRA’s Richard Mallett talks Facebook content deal: ‘we hope to see some real significant benefit to our songwriters'
Facebook, a social media titan with a reputation for taking, sharing and not giving back, has been busy of late building bridges with its own, big music plans in mind. On Wednesday, APRA AMCOS…

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APRA’s Richard Mallett talks Facebook content deal: ‘we hope to see some real significant benefit to our songwriters'
Facebook, a social media titan with a reputation for taking, sharing and not giving back, has been busy of late building bridges with its own, big music plans in mind. On Wednesday, APRA AMCOS…

Zan Rowe to host SA Music Awards
“I can’t wait to get back to Adelaide, a place that is always brimming with fans ready to celebrate and recognise the year’s best music, and party until the wee hours of the morn!”

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Zan Rowe to host SA Music Awards
“I can’t wait to get back to Adelaide, a place that is always brimming with fans ready to celebrate and recognise the year’s best music, and party until the wee hours of the morn!”

The Voice up for screen award
It’s up against Gruen (CJZ), Talkin’ ’Bout Your Generation (ITV Studios Australia), Everyone’s A Critic (Matchbox Pictures) and Hughesy We Have A Problem (Screentime).

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The Voice up for screen award
It’s up against Gruen (CJZ), Talkin’ ’Bout Your Generation (ITV Studios Australia), Everyone’s A Critic (Matchbox Pictures) and Hughesy We Have A Problem (Screentime).

Behind EXTRA Gum's campaign with Alison Wonderland, 5SOS, The Rubens and 360
5 Seconds of Summer, Alison Wonderland, The Rubens and 360 have just launched a huge campaign with EXTRA® Gum to support Australia’s grassroots music scene. Announced last night during Universal…

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Behind EXTRA Gum's campaign with Alison Wonderland, 5SOS, The Rubens and 360
5 Seconds of Summer, Alison Wonderland, The Rubens and 360 have just launched a huge campaign with EXTRA® Gum to support Australia’s grassroots music scene. Announced last night during Universal…

Motor Ace announce 20th anniversary reunion tour
The band are "really looking forward to playing shows with the guys and most importantly seeing if we can still party!”

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Motor Ace announce 20th anniversary reunion tour
The band are "really looking forward to playing shows with the guys and most importantly seeing if we can still party!”

New 'Conan' format to drop regular music performances, huge blow to touring Aussie artists
Artists appearing on the show would find a 50% increase in iTunes album sales and Facebook fans, and a 40% increase in traffic to their website.

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New 'Conan' format to drop regular music performances, huge blow to touring Aussie artists
Artists appearing on the show would find a 50% increase in iTunes album sales and Facebook fans, and a 40% increase in traffic to their website.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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