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Hamish Blake reveals how triple j tried to strong-arm them into signing
Hamish Blake was on the most recent episode of The Betoota Advocate Podcast, and discussed the many sliding doors moments from his early career. One interesting story was about how somebody at triple…

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Hamish Blake reveals how triple j tried to strong-arm them into signing
Hamish Blake was on the most recent episode of The Betoota Advocate Podcast, and discussed the many sliding doors moments from his early career. One interesting story was about how somebody at triple…

Songwriters share insight during Reconciliation Week
The format of the Songwriter Speaks series gives songwriters a forum to discuss and demonstrate their craft and tell the stories behind the music.

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Songwriters share insight during Reconciliation Week
The format of the Songwriter Speaks series gives songwriters a forum to discuss and demonstrate their craft and tell the stories behind the music.

5SOS becomes first Aussie #1 on ARIA singles chart since 2016
5SOS bested massive international contenders this week for the top position such as Post Malone, Childish Gambino, Calvin Harris, Khalid, Drake, Ariana Grande.

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5SOS becomes first Aussie #1 on ARIA singles chart since 2016
5SOS bested massive international contenders this week for the top position such as Post Malone, Childish Gambino, Calvin Harris, Khalid, Drake, Ariana Grande.

Festival Hall still faces wrecker’s ball
"We expected that this might happen and we will now follow due process while the matter is being considered by the Heritage Council.”

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Festival Hall still faces wrecker’s ball
"We expected that this might happen and we will now follow due process while the matter is being considered by the Heritage Council.”

London introduces cashless busking
Busking has gone cashless in London in a world-first - and of course PayPal is behind it. The move toward a cashless society has recruited so many sectors of the music industry; but for buskers, the…

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London introduces cashless busking
Busking has gone cashless in London in a world-first - and of course PayPal is behind it. The move toward a cashless society has recruited so many sectors of the music industry; but for buskers, the…

Diesel’s tour to celebrate Saturday nights on '30 Tour'
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of his career, Diesel has compiled a greatest hits set and taking to the road on the Give Me Saturday Night tour.

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Diesel’s tour to celebrate Saturday nights on '30 Tour'
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of his career, Diesel has compiled a greatest hits set and taking to the road on the Give Me Saturday Night tour.

Michael Hutchence doco up for Logie
'The Last Rockstar' is up against 'Struggle Street' (SBS), 'The Queen & Zak Grieve' (Foxtel - Crime + Investigation), 'War On Waste' (ABC) and 'You Can’t Ask That' (ABC).

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Michael Hutchence doco up for Logie
'The Last Rockstar' is up against 'Struggle Street' (SBS), 'The Queen & Zak Grieve' (Foxtel - Crime + Investigation), 'War On Waste' (ABC) and 'You Can’t Ask That' (ABC).

Tommy Emmanuel farewells brother and fellow guitar prodigy Phil Emmanuel
"I had a plaque made for him once, it read: ‘The greatest lead guitarist the world has never seen.'"

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Tommy Emmanuel farewells brother and fellow guitar prodigy Phil Emmanuel
"I had a plaque made for him once, it read: ‘The greatest lead guitarist the world has never seen.'"

Adelaide Festival 2018 generated $76.1m for South Australia
This marked a 9% increase on 2017, due to an astounding draw of 19,825 visitors from interstate or overseas specifically for the event.

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Adelaide Festival 2018 generated $76.1m for South Australia
This marked a 9% increase on 2017, due to an astounding draw of 19,825 visitors from interstate or overseas specifically for the event.

Report: Spotify to backflip on removing abusers from playlists?
Spotify has told XXXTentacion’s label and management that it will restore his music back to its playlists. No decision has been made with R. Kelly.

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Report: Spotify to backflip on removing abusers from playlists?
Spotify has told XXXTentacion’s label and management that it will restore his music back to its playlists. No decision has been made with R. Kelly.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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