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Victoria's Live Music Professionals program announces 2018 industry coaches
"The collective knowledge and experience that this group of people has is astounding."

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Victoria's Live Music Professionals program announces 2018 industry coaches
"The collective knowledge and experience that this group of people has is astounding."

We're giving away a $2000 Flight Centre voucher
If there's one thing us music industry folk can unanimously agree on, it's that nothing quite burns a hole in one's pocket quite like the cost of flights. That's why we, The Industry Observer, are…

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We're giving away a $2000 Flight Centre voucher
If there's one thing us music industry folk can unanimously agree on, it's that nothing quite burns a hole in one's pocket quite like the cost of flights. That's why we, The Industry Observer, are…

English drill group banned from making music without police permission
Just weeks after it was announced that YouTube had begun taking down videos that the UK police deemed to be "violent", one musical group have been told they're unable to make music without express…

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English drill group banned from making music without police permission
Just weeks after it was announced that YouTube had begun taking down videos that the UK police deemed to be "violent", one musical group have been told they're unable to make music without express…

Seems like Sticky Fingers have been blacklisted from triple j
On April 12, when Sticky Fingers gave their first public interview since announcing their hiatus last September, the music community was hopeful. The band, who had previously issued a statement…

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Seems like Sticky Fingers have been blacklisted from triple j
On April 12, when Sticky Fingers gave their first public interview since announcing their hiatus last September, the music community was hopeful. The band, who had previously issued a statement…

The digital marketers who are helping artists grow their own music
The music industry is an ever-changing beast. As consumer behaviour changes and revenue streams shift, the industry adapts. Social media platforms and record companies have become media publishers,…

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The digital marketers who are helping artists grow their own music
The music industry is an ever-changing beast. As consumer behaviour changes and revenue streams shift, the industry adapts. Social media platforms and record companies have become media publishers,…

5 Seconds of Summer are battling ‘The Greatest Showman’ for the U.K. chart title
The Greatest Showman is doing exactly what it boasts on the artwork, as the soundtrack races out to a U.K. chart feat not seen in a lifetime. Four lads from Sydney could put the stops to that. 5…

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5 Seconds of Summer are battling ‘The Greatest Showman’ for the U.K. chart title
The Greatest Showman is doing exactly what it boasts on the artwork, as the soundtrack races out to a U.K. chart feat not seen in a lifetime. Four lads from Sydney could put the stops to that. 5…

MTV’s Real World returning via streaming services
It was put on hold after its 32nd season in 2017.

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MTV’s Real World returning via streaming services
It was put on hold after its 32nd season in 2017.

Andrew Stone shares the inside story of Sheppard's triumph over America's biggest names
"We knew we were going to be up against acts like Post Malone and Shawn Mendes."

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Andrew Stone shares the inside story of Sheppard's triumph over America's biggest names
"We knew we were going to be up against acts like Post Malone and Shawn Mendes."

More musos join Green Music to make July plastic free
“We won't play till the plastic goes away."

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More musos join Green Music to make July plastic free
“We won't play till the plastic goes away."

Report: XXXTentacion shot dead at 20
Early police reports suggested either a drive-by or mugging.

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Report: XXXTentacion shot dead at 20
Early police reports suggested either a drive-by or mugging.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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