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Why do Australian music festival lineups feel so same-samey?


Why do Australian music festival lineups feel so same-samey?


It’s hard to drum up excitement over every “stacked,” “massive,” and “huge", music festival lineup, filled with the same acts we’ve seen three-four times over since 2016. 

By Geordie Gray - Dec 14, 2021
Why do Australian music festival lineups feel so same-samey?


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Why do Australian music festival lineups feel so same-samey?


It’s hard to drum up excitement over every “stacked,” “massive,” and “huge", music festival lineup, filled with the same acts we’ve seen three-four times over since 2016. 

By Geordie Gray - Dec 14, 2021
Hell hath enlarged herself, Baby Shark NFTs are on the way

Hell hath enlarged herself, Baby Shark NFTs are on the way

The Baby Shark NFT collection is a collaboration between Pinkfong's parent company SmartStudy and Sony Music Entertainment/Relentless Records.

By Geordie Gray - Dec 1, 2021
Hell hath enlarged herself, Baby Shark NFTs are on the way

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Hell hath enlarged herself, Baby Shark NFTs are on the way

The Baby Shark NFT collection is a collaboration between Pinkfong's parent company SmartStudy and Sony Music Entertainment/Relentless Records.

By Geordie Gray - Dec 1, 2021
TMRW Music respond to Reigan Derry's copyright claims

TMRW Music respond to Reigan Derry's copyright claims

TMRW Music has responded to Reigan Derry's claims that Jolyon Petch released their collaborative song 'Dreams,' without her consent.

By Geordie Gray - Nov 25, 2021
TMRW Music respond to Reigan Derry's copyright claims

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TMRW Music respond to Reigan Derry's copyright claims

TMRW Music has responded to Reigan Derry's claims that Jolyon Petch released their collaborative song 'Dreams,' without her consent.

By Geordie Gray - Nov 25, 2021
Taylor Swift scores longest #1 in Hot 100 history with 'All Too Well'

Taylor Swift scores longest #1 in Hot 100 history with 'All Too Well'

Taylor Swift is riding high on the success of her re-recorded version of 2012's Red. Red (Taylor's Version) debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200 with 605,0000 equivalent units shifted. A figure…

By Geordie Gray - Nov 23, 2021
Taylor Swift scores longest #1 in Hot 100 history with 'All Too Well'

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Taylor Swift scores longest #1 in Hot 100 history with 'All Too Well'

Taylor Swift is riding high on the success of her re-recorded version of 2012's Red. Red (Taylor's Version) debuted at No.1 on the Billboard 200 with 605,0000 equivalent units shifted. A figure…

By Geordie Gray - Nov 23, 2021
New research links policing at festivals to 'panic overdoses' of drugs

New research links policing at festivals to 'panic overdoses' of drugs

A new survey shows has a significant connex between policing and high-risk drug-taking behaviour at music festivals.

By Geordie Gray - Nov 19, 2021
New research links policing at festivals to 'panic overdoses' of drugs

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New research links policing at festivals to 'panic overdoses' of drugs

A new survey shows has a significant connex between policing and high-risk drug-taking behaviour at music festivals.

By Geordie Gray - Nov 19, 2021
Erykah Badu and Sonos Radio launch curated station, BADUBOTRON

Erykah Badu and Sonos Radio launch curated station, BADUBOTRON

Erykah Badu and Sonos have collaborated on the launch of a curated station on Sonos Radio, BADUBOTRON.

By Geordie Gray - Nov 12, 2021
Erykah Badu and Sonos Radio launch curated station, BADUBOTRON

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Erykah Badu and Sonos Radio launch curated station, BADUBOTRON

Erykah Badu and Sonos have collaborated on the launch of a curated station on Sonos Radio, BADUBOTRON.

By Geordie Gray - Nov 12, 2021
Live Nation stock tumbles following deaths at Travis Scott Astroworld concert

Live Nation stock tumbles following deaths at Travis Scott Astroworld concert

Live Nation Entertainment shares fell by more than 5% following the tragedy at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in Houston.

By Geordie Gray - Nov 9, 2021
Live Nation stock tumbles following deaths at Travis Scott Astroworld concert

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Live Nation stock tumbles following deaths at Travis Scott Astroworld concert

Live Nation Entertainment shares fell by more than 5% following the tragedy at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in Houston.

By Geordie Gray - Nov 9, 2021
Palais Theatre Community Fund returns for a sixth round of grants

Palais Theatre Community Fund returns for a sixth round of grants

Live Nation and Melbourne's beloved Palais Theatre has announced the Palais Theatre Community Fund has returned for a sixth round of funding.

By Geordie Gray - Nov 5, 2021
Palais Theatre Community Fund returns for a sixth round of grants

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Palais Theatre Community Fund returns for a sixth round of grants

Live Nation and Melbourne's beloved Palais Theatre has announced the Palais Theatre Community Fund has returned for a sixth round of funding.

By Geordie Gray - Nov 5, 2021
Dami Im on the toxic culture at Sony: "I just always felt really disrespected"

Dami Im on the toxic culture at Sony: "I just always felt really disrespected"

Former Sony Music Australia signee Dami Im has delved into her experience at the label, and the allegations of toxic corporate culture.

By Geordie Gray - Nov 1, 2021
Dami Im on the toxic culture at Sony: "I just always felt really disrespected"

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Dami Im on the toxic culture at Sony: "I just always felt really disrespected"

Former Sony Music Australia signee Dami Im has delved into her experience at the label, and the allegations of toxic corporate culture.

By Geordie Gray - Nov 1, 2021
Peter Garrett calls alleged behaviour at Sony Music Australia "inexcusable"

Peter Garrett calls alleged behaviour at Sony Music Australia "inexcusable"

Peter Garrett has responded to the Four Corners Facing The Music exposé that unearthed the toxic corporate culture at Sony Music Australia.

By Geordie Gray - Oct 29, 2021
Peter Garrett calls alleged behaviour at Sony Music Australia "inexcusable"

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Peter Garrett calls alleged behaviour at Sony Music Australia "inexcusable"

Peter Garrett has responded to the Four Corners Facing The Music exposé that unearthed the toxic corporate culture at Sony Music Australia.

By Geordie Gray - Oct 29, 2021
Former SXSW rep Phil Tripp will lose companion parrot following animal cruelty case

Former SXSW rep Phil Tripp will lose companion parrot following animal cruelty case

Former SXSW rep Phil Tripp will lose custody of his companion parrot of 23 years as part of his sentence for torturing and killing a cat.

By Geordie Gray - Oct 26, 2021
Former SXSW rep Phil Tripp will lose companion parrot following animal cruelty case

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Former SXSW rep Phil Tripp will lose companion parrot following animal cruelty case

Former SXSW rep Phil Tripp will lose custody of his companion parrot of 23 years as part of his sentence for torturing and killing a cat.

By Geordie Gray - Oct 26, 2021
Former Sony staffers say global head office must take accountability for toxic culture

Former Sony staffers say global head office must take accountability for toxic culture

Over 100 current and former Sony Music Australia employees have spoken out on a culture of abuse under former chief executive Denis Handlin.

By Geordie Gray - Oct 11, 2021
Former Sony staffers say global head office must take accountability for toxic culture

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Former Sony staffers say global head office must take accountability for toxic culture

Over 100 current and former Sony Music Australia employees have spoken out on a culture of abuse under former chief executive Denis Handlin.

By Geordie Gray - Oct 11, 2021
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