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NSW becomes the first Aussie state to outlaw ticketing bots and scalping

NSW becomes the first Aussie state to outlaw ticketing bots and scalping

Breaking the new scalping laws will come with some very serious consequences.

By Brandon John - Oct 19, 2017
NSW becomes the first Aussie state to outlaw ticketing bots and scalping

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NSW becomes the first Aussie state to outlaw ticketing bots and scalping

Breaking the new scalping laws will come with some very serious consequences.

By Brandon John - Oct 19, 2017
A sneaky YouTube scheme helped Post Malone snatch #1 on the charts

A sneaky YouTube scheme helped Post Malone snatch #1 on the charts

Now this is a pretty clever way to nab yourself a #1 single.

By Brandon John - Oct 18, 2017
A sneaky YouTube scheme helped Post Malone snatch #1 on the charts

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A sneaky YouTube scheme helped Post Malone snatch #1 on the charts

Now this is a pretty clever way to nab yourself a #1 single.

By Brandon John - Oct 18, 2017
Daryl Braithwaite is being inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame

Daryl Braithwaite is being inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame

The multi-platinum Aussie music icon officially gets his due after a 45-year career in music.

By Brandon John - Oct 18, 2017
Daryl Braithwaite is being inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame

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Daryl Braithwaite is being inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame

The multi-platinum Aussie music icon officially gets his due after a 45-year career in music.

By Brandon John - Oct 18, 2017
Ticket scalping will become illegal if the NSW Government gets its way

Ticket scalping will become illegal if the NSW Government gets its way

A reform to the state's trading laws is on its way that would make it against the law to sell tickets for more than cost price.

By Brandon John - Oct 9, 2017
Ticket scalping will become illegal if the NSW Government gets its way

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Ticket scalping will become illegal if the NSW Government gets its way

A reform to the state's trading laws is on its way that would make it against the law to sell tickets for more than cost price.

By Brandon John - Oct 9, 2017
The Killers just scored their first ever #1 album in the U.S.

The Killers just scored their first ever #1 album in the U.S.

It only took them 13 years since they captured the world with their debut Hot fuss, but now The Killers have finally hit the top of the charts.

By Brandon John - Oct 2, 2017
The Killers just scored their first ever #1 album in the U.S.

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The Killers just scored their first ever #1 album in the U.S.

It only took them 13 years since they captured the world with their debut Hot fuss, but now The Killers have finally hit the top of the charts.

By Brandon John - Oct 2, 2017
The story behind the meteoric rise of Beyond the Valley

The story behind the meteoric rise of Beyond the Valley

After only a few short years, Beyond the Valley has become one of the biggest names on the Australian festival calendar - and this is how they did it.

By Brandon John - Oct 2, 2017
The story behind the meteoric rise of Beyond the Valley

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The story behind the meteoric rise of Beyond the Valley

After only a few short years, Beyond the Valley has become one of the biggest names on the Australian festival calendar - and this is how they did it.

By Brandon John - Oct 2, 2017
Twitter has just doubled the character limit in tweets to 280

Twitter has just doubled the character limit in tweets to 280

After over a decade of making us cram our thoughts into a mere 140 characters, Twitter is about to give us twice as much space to work with.

By Brandon John - Sep 27, 2017
Twitter has just doubled the character limit in tweets to 280

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Twitter has just doubled the character limit in tweets to 280

After over a decade of making us cram our thoughts into a mere 140 characters, Twitter is about to give us twice as much space to work with.

By Brandon John - Sep 27, 2017
Now you can buy shares in Eminem's music on the stock market

Now you can buy shares in Eminem's music on the stock market

Want to own a piece of 'The Real Slim Shady'? You can now grab shares in Eminem's tracks just like ordinary companies - and it could be a game-changer.

By Brandon John - Sep 26, 2017
Now you can buy shares in Eminem's music on the stock market

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Now you can buy shares in Eminem's music on the stock market

Want to own a piece of 'The Real Slim Shady'? You can now grab shares in Eminem's tracks just like ordinary companies - and it could be a game-changer.

By Brandon John - Sep 26, 2017
Download Festival about to be announced for Australia say ex-Soundwave staff

Download Festival about to be announced for Australia say ex-Soundwave staff

Two former promoters of the now-defunct heavy music fest reveal that its replacement Download is on its way to Australia, and will be revealed very soon.

By Brandon John - Sep 25, 2017
Download Festival about to be announced for Australia say ex-Soundwave staff

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Download Festival about to be announced for Australia say ex-Soundwave staff

Two former promoters of the now-defunct heavy music fest reveal that its replacement Download is on its way to Australia, and will be revealed very soon.

By Brandon John - Sep 25, 2017
Foo Fighters just scored their second ever #1 album in the U.S.

Foo Fighters just scored their second ever #1 album in the U.S.

The Foo Fighters have cracked the top ten plenty of times, but their new album 'Concrete and Gold' is only their second taste of the top of the charts.

By Brandon John - Sep 25, 2017
Foo Fighters just scored their second ever #1 album in the U.S.

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Foo Fighters just scored their second ever #1 album in the U.S.

The Foo Fighters have cracked the top ten plenty of times, but their new album 'Concrete and Gold' is only their second taste of the top of the charts.

By Brandon John - Sep 25, 2017
This music venue has just introduced 'scalper-proof' tickets

This music venue has just introduced 'scalper-proof' tickets

With ticket resale prices continuing to rise to ridiculous levels, these new digital 'scalper-proof' tickets could be the best way to stamp out scalping.

By Brandon John - Sep 20, 2017
This music venue has just introduced 'scalper-proof' tickets

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This music venue has just introduced 'scalper-proof' tickets

With ticket resale prices continuing to rise to ridiculous levels, these new digital 'scalper-proof' tickets could be the best way to stamp out scalping.

By Brandon John - Sep 20, 2017
Angus & Julia Stone return to nab triple j's Feature Album

Angus & Julia Stone return to nab triple j's Feature Album

The brother-sister duo are finally back with their fourth record, and it's gone straight to the top of triple j's list as this week's #1 album.

By Brandon John - Sep 18, 2017
Angus & Julia Stone return to nab triple j's Feature Album

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Angus & Julia Stone return to nab triple j's Feature Album

The brother-sister duo are finally back with their fourth record, and it's gone straight to the top of triple j's list as this week's #1 album.

By Brandon John - Sep 18, 2017
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