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Major music companies who stop sexual harassment will make more money [OP-ED]

Major music companies who stop sexual harassment will make more money [OP-ED]

Content Warning: This article discusses sexual harassment. If you or someone you know is affected by the following story, you are not alone. To speak to someone, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 14, 2021
Major music companies who stop sexual harassment will make more money [OP-ED]

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Major music companies who stop sexual harassment will make more money [OP-ED]

Content Warning: This article discusses sexual harassment. If you or someone you know is affected by the following story, you are not alone. To speak to someone, you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 14, 2021
Europe's vastly different roads to live music recovery

Europe's vastly different roads to live music recovery

Tame Impala’s gigs at Perth’s Metro City last month were probably the biggest live gig happening on the planet at that time. Seeing thousands of fans watching their favourite bands again – without…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 13, 2021
Europe's vastly different roads to live music recovery

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Europe's vastly different roads to live music recovery

Tame Impala’s gigs at Perth’s Metro City last month were probably the biggest live gig happening on the planet at that time. Seeing thousands of fans watching their favourite bands again – without…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 13, 2021
Are User-Centric royalties a gamechanger or just a really big ‘meh’…? [op-ed]

Are User-Centric royalties a gamechanger or just a really big ‘meh’…? [op-ed]

'It’s painful to see large parts of the industry calling for a mostly insignificant change rather than concentrating on growing our revenue base.'

By Arlo Enemark - Mar 16, 2021
Are User-Centric royalties a gamechanger or just a really big ‘meh’…? [op-ed]

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Are User-Centric royalties a gamechanger or just a really big ‘meh’…? [op-ed]

'It’s painful to see large parts of the industry calling for a mostly insignificant change rather than concentrating on growing our revenue base.'

By Arlo Enemark - Mar 16, 2021
Michael Gudinski: how a titan of the industry shaped Australian music for five decades

Michael Gudinski: how a titan of the industry shaped Australian music for five decades

His name is synonymous with the biggest artists in Australia for good reason.

By Liz Giuffre - Mar 8, 2021
Michael Gudinski: how a titan of the industry shaped Australian music for five decades

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Michael Gudinski: how a titan of the industry shaped Australian music for five decades

His name is synonymous with the biggest artists in Australia for good reason.

By Liz Giuffre - Mar 8, 2021
I was threatened with litigation by a man protecting an alleged abuser [OP-ED]

I was threatened with litigation by a man protecting an alleged abuser [OP-ED]

CONTENT WARNING: This article or section, or pages it links to, contains information about misconduct which may be triggering to survivors. Disclaimer: This article is marked 'comment' for good…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 8, 2021
I was threatened with litigation by a man protecting an alleged abuser [OP-ED]

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I was threatened with litigation by a man protecting an alleged abuser [OP-ED]

CONTENT WARNING: This article or section, or pages it links to, contains information about misconduct which may be triggering to survivors. Disclaimer: This article is marked 'comment' for good…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 8, 2021
Twitter Super Follows & Communities will be huge money for artists

Twitter Super Follows & Communities will be huge money for artists

Twitter has announced two massive new products to rollout this year: Super Follows: The ability for artists to charge their followers for access to additional content. Think maybe, Patreon?…

By Luke Girgis - Mar 1, 2021
Twitter Super Follows & Communities will be huge money for artists

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Twitter Super Follows & Communities will be huge money for artists

Twitter has announced two massive new products to rollout this year: Super Follows: The ability for artists to charge their followers for access to additional content. Think maybe, Patreon?…

By Luke Girgis - Mar 1, 2021
Direct to the fan: websites are where the rubber meets the road for independent artists

Direct to the fan: websites are where the rubber meets the road for independent artists

It's all about connecting directly, rather than passively, with fans. During a time when live events have been disrupted across the globe, a strong spotlight is shining on streaming royalties as…

By Amber De Luca-Tao - Feb 27, 2021
Direct to the fan: websites are where the rubber meets the road for independent artists

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Direct to the fan: websites are where the rubber meets the road for independent artists

It's all about connecting directly, rather than passively, with fans. During a time when live events have been disrupted across the globe, a strong spotlight is shining on streaming royalties as…

By Amber De Luca-Tao - Feb 27, 2021
Facebook’s fight with Australia should start a conversation on compensation (Op-Ed)

Facebook’s fight with Australia should start a conversation on compensation (Op-Ed)

The whole battle with Facebook in Australia is much more than it seems. Yes, it has been resolved after some high-level horse-trading. And there are unanswered questions about their selective…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 25, 2021
Facebook’s fight with Australia should start a conversation on compensation (Op-Ed)

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Facebook’s fight with Australia should start a conversation on compensation (Op-Ed)

The whole battle with Facebook in Australia is much more than it seems. Yes, it has been resolved after some high-level horse-trading. And there are unanswered questions about their selective…

By Lars Brandle - Feb 25, 2021
Without visiting headliners, can local artists save our festivals?

Without visiting headliners, can local artists save our festivals?

While big and small events on the 2021 calendar are still shifting or disappearing altogether, a sharper local focus could save the day.

By Asher Warren - Feb 22, 2021
Without visiting headliners, can local artists save our festivals?

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Without visiting headliners, can local artists save our festivals?

While big and small events on the 2021 calendar are still shifting or disappearing altogether, a sharper local focus could save the day.

By Asher Warren - Feb 22, 2021
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