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Bigsound 2022: Keeping a Beat of the Australian Music Economy [Op-Ed]
The heart of the Australian music industry was beating as strong as ever at this year’s Bigsound, returning after a hiatus.
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Bigsound 2022: Keeping a Beat of the Australian Music Economy [Op-Ed]
The heart of the Australian music industry was beating as strong as ever at this year’s Bigsound, returning after a hiatus.
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How NFTs Can Help Artists Reclaim Their Independence [Op-Ed]
A rapidly growing number of artists have turned to NFTs to create new business opportunities and fan experiences.
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How NFTs Can Help Artists Reclaim Their Independence [Op-Ed]
A rapidly growing number of artists have turned to NFTs to create new business opportunities and fan experiences.

How 'The Music Writer’s Lab' Seeks to Nourish, Uplift and Fill a Void in Media (Op-Ed)
At BIGSOUND 2022, The Music Writers Lab will launch with a specific focus on enhancing the development of music journalists.

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How 'The Music Writer’s Lab' Seeks to Nourish, Uplift and Fill a Void in Media (Op-Ed)
At BIGSOUND 2022, The Music Writers Lab will launch with a specific focus on enhancing the development of music journalists.

The Experience Economy: What’s Going On and How Do We Fix It?
'We must put the experience economy back into the control of promoters and fans, to protect the creativity and soul of live events.'

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The Experience Economy: What’s Going On and How Do We Fix It?
'We must put the experience economy back into the control of promoters and fans, to protect the creativity and soul of live events.'

Delivering Trust in Ticketing (Op-Ed)
We all know ticketing is not perfect, yet we haven’t been able to articulate and implement the means of improving it.

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Delivering Trust in Ticketing (Op-Ed)
We all know ticketing is not perfect, yet we haven’t been able to articulate and implement the means of improving it.

The Unintended Victims of a Rock ‘N’ Roll Culture (Op-Ed)
There is a bi-product of Australia's rock ‘n’ roll culture who have been suffering in silence – quite literally.

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The Unintended Victims of a Rock ‘N’ Roll Culture (Op-Ed)
There is a bi-product of Australia's rock ‘n’ roll culture who have been suffering in silence – quite literally.

Neighbouring Rights: It's Time to Bridge the 'Broken' UK-Australia Performer Gap
Neighbouring Rights income has been broken for some time now, and it continues to hit British and Australian performers.

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Neighbouring Rights: It's Time to Bridge the 'Broken' UK-Australia Performer Gap
Neighbouring Rights income has been broken for some time now, and it continues to hit British and Australian performers.

Vanessa Picken is What the Australian Music Industry Needs
Why Sony Music Australia's incoming CEO, Vanessa Picken, is the perfect person to lead and represent the business into the future.

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Vanessa Picken is What the Australian Music Industry Needs
Why Sony Music Australia's incoming CEO, Vanessa Picken, is the perfect person to lead and represent the business into the future.

Hey, 'Australian Idol' – it’s a different world than when you left. It’s time to get with the program
'Australian Idol' needs to get with the program and ditch its ageist criteria if it wants to be part of the modern music industry.

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Hey, 'Australian Idol' – it’s a different world than when you left. It’s time to get with the program
'Australian Idol' needs to get with the program and ditch its ageist criteria if it wants to be part of the modern music industry.

After Five Years, The Industry Observer Waves Goodbye
Raise a glass for TIO, if that’s your thing and you’ve ignored dry July. After five years, the music industry title is absorbed into TMN.

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After Five Years, The Industry Observer Waves Goodbye
Raise a glass for TIO, if that’s your thing and you’ve ignored dry July. After five years, the music industry title is absorbed into TMN.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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