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Who Really Owns Your Fans? How to Build Your Following Without Giving Up Control of Your Audience

Who Really Owns Your Fans? How to Build Your Following Without Giving Up Control of Your Audience

Kevin Breuner breaks down what artists can do to transition people from being simply social media 'followers' to active and engaged fans.

By Guest Contributor - Jun 2, 2023
Who Really Owns Your Fans? How to Build Your Following Without Giving Up Control of Your Audience

Opinion

Who Really Owns Your Fans? How to Build Your Following Without Giving Up Control of Your Audience

Kevin Breuner breaks down what artists can do to transition people from being simply social media 'followers' to active and engaged fans.

By Guest Contributor - Jun 2, 2023
Accessibility in Music: Important Lessons for the Australian Industry

Accessibility in Music: Important Lessons for the Australian Industry

Eliza Hull used to hide her disability from record labels, from industry professionals and even from fans, but no more.

By Guest Contributor - May 24, 2023
Accessibility in Music: Important Lessons for the Australian Industry

Opinion

Accessibility in Music: Important Lessons for the Australian Industry

Eliza Hull used to hide her disability from record labels, from industry professionals and even from fans, but no more.

By Guest Contributor - May 24, 2023
What I Learned After Collecting 300+ Vinyl Records

What I Learned After Collecting 300+ Vinyl Records

Vinyl records are having a moment, and seemingly not a short-term one. Here's how you can build a collection that's truly valuable.

By Guest Contributor - May 12, 2023
What I Learned After Collecting 300+ Vinyl Records

Opinion

What I Learned After Collecting 300+ Vinyl Records

Vinyl records are having a moment, and seemingly not a short-term one. Here's how you can build a collection that's truly valuable.

By Guest Contributor - May 12, 2023
What More Does the Music Industry Need to Do to Elevate Women?

What More Does the Music Industry Need to Do to Elevate Women?

There's a lot more the music industry needs to to do protect and uplift women and gender non-conforming people.

By Guest Contributor - Mar 20, 2023
What More Does the Music Industry Need to Do to Elevate Women?

Opinion

What More Does the Music Industry Need to Do to Elevate Women?

There's a lot more the music industry needs to to do protect and uplift women and gender non-conforming people.

By Guest Contributor - Mar 20, 2023
'Revive' Will Make the Australian Music Industry a Better Place [OP-ED]

'Revive' Will Make the Australian Music Industry a Better Place [OP-ED]

Make no mistake, 'Revive', the new National Cultural Policy, is a historic initiative, writes Dr Jeff Crabtree.

By Guest Contributor - Feb 7, 2023
'Revive' Will Make the Australian Music Industry a Better Place [OP-ED]

Opinion

'Revive' Will Make the Australian Music Industry a Better Place [OP-ED]

Make no mistake, 'Revive', the new National Cultural Policy, is a historic initiative, writes Dr Jeff Crabtree.

By Guest Contributor - Feb 7, 2023
Working in Music: Labor’s National Cultural Policy Ends Years of Gaslighting [OP-ED]

Working in Music: Labor’s National Cultural Policy Ends Years of Gaslighting [OP-ED]

"It’s important to acknowledge the progressive voices who have fought for the arts, and nudged the political mainstream," writes Harry Hayes following the release of Labor's new National Cultural Policy.

By Music Network - Feb 6, 2023
Working in Music: Labor’s National Cultural Policy Ends Years of Gaslighting [OP-ED]

Opinion

Working in Music: Labor’s National Cultural Policy Ends Years of Gaslighting [OP-ED]

"It’s important to acknowledge the progressive voices who have fought for the arts, and nudged the political mainstream," writes Harry Hayes following the release of Labor's new National Cultural Policy.

By Music Network - Feb 6, 2023
APRA AMCOS’ Dean Ormston Says Next Ten Years Are ‘Critical’ for Australian Music [Op-Ed]

APRA AMCOS’ Dean Ormston Says Next Ten Years Are ‘Critical’ for Australian Music [Op-Ed]

The music industry is backing itself, and on the eve of the release of the National Cultural Policy, we will see whether we have a government that’s going to back us as well.

By Music Network - Jan 24, 2023
APRA AMCOS’ Dean Ormston Says Next Ten Years Are ‘Critical’ for Australian Music [Op-Ed]

Opinion

APRA AMCOS’ Dean Ormston Says Next Ten Years Are ‘Critical’ for Australian Music [Op-Ed]

The music industry is backing itself, and on the eve of the release of the National Cultural Policy, we will see whether we have a government that’s going to back us as well.

By Music Network - Jan 24, 2023
Remembering Sanity: The Retailer That Tested the U.K. and Subscriptions

Remembering Sanity: The Retailer That Tested the U.K. and Subscriptions

By the end of April, the brand’s remaining 50 stores will close for good, in line with the lease expiry of each outlet.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 9, 2023
Remembering Sanity: The Retailer That Tested the U.K. and Subscriptions

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Remembering Sanity: The Retailer That Tested the U.K. and Subscriptions

By the end of April, the brand’s remaining 50 stores will close for good, in line with the lease expiry of each outlet.

By Lars Brandle - Jan 9, 2023
Fred Again.. Gets It: Marketing an Artist in 2022

Fred Again.. Gets It: Marketing an Artist in 2022

In 2022 the name of the game is authenticity and consistency. Fred again.. does both of these things, effortlessly.

By Music Network - Nov 3, 2022
Fred Again.. Gets It: Marketing an Artist in 2022

Opinion

Fred Again.. Gets It: Marketing an Artist in 2022

In 2022 the name of the game is authenticity and consistency. Fred again.. does both of these things, effortlessly.

By Music Network - Nov 3, 2022
Music Industry Review: What Comes Next?

Music Industry Review: What Comes Next?

Music Industry Review: Strong, inclusive and courageous leadership is required at all levels to drive change. 

By Music Network - Oct 5, 2022
Music Industry Review: What Comes Next?

Opinion

Music Industry Review: What Comes Next?

Music Industry Review: Strong, inclusive and courageous leadership is required at all levels to drive change. 

By Music Network - Oct 5, 2022
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