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Rolling Stone Australia Awards 2023: Nominate Now!

Rolling Stone Australia Awards 2023: Nominate Now!

Nominations are now open for the third annual Rolling Stone Australia Awards, which will take place in March next year.

By Jake Challenor - Dec 1, 2022
Rolling Stone Australia Awards 2023: Nominate Now!

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Rolling Stone Australia Awards 2023: Nominate Now!

Nominations are now open for the third annual Rolling Stone Australia Awards, which will take place in March next year.

By Jake Challenor - Dec 1, 2022
Damien Luscombe Exits White Sky Amid Investigation (EXCLUSIVE)

Damien Luscombe Exits White Sky Amid Investigation (EXCLUSIVE)

Damien Luscombe has been stood down from his role as senior business manager and partner at music industry accounting firm White Sky, TMN can reveal.

By Jake Challenor - Oct 20, 2022
Damien Luscombe Exits White Sky Amid Investigation (EXCLUSIVE)

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Damien Luscombe Exits White Sky Amid Investigation (EXCLUSIVE)

Damien Luscombe has been stood down from his role as senior business manager and partner at music industry accounting firm White Sky, TMN can reveal.

By Jake Challenor - Oct 20, 2022
Michael Taylor Exits Universal Music Australia

Michael Taylor Exits Universal Music Australia

One of Australia's most successful A&R executives, Michael Taylor, has announced plans to leave his post as managing director of Universal Music Australia.

By Jake Challenor - Sep 29, 2022
Michael Taylor Exits Universal Music Australia

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Michael Taylor Exits Universal Music Australia

One of Australia's most successful A&R executives, Michael Taylor, has announced plans to leave his post as managing director of Universal Music Australia.

By Jake Challenor - Sep 29, 2022
BIGSOUND 2022: Three Hot Topics From Day One

BIGSOUND 2022: Three Hot Topics From Day One

BIGSOUND 2022 is in full swing, with delegates from all sectors of Australia's music industry descending on Brisbane's Fortitude Valley.

By Jake Challenor - Sep 8, 2022
BIGSOUND 2022: Three Hot Topics From Day One

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BIGSOUND 2022: Three Hot Topics From Day One

BIGSOUND 2022 is in full swing, with delegates from all sectors of Australia's music industry descending on Brisbane's Fortitude Valley.

By Jake Challenor - Sep 8, 2022
2022 NIMAs: Baker Boy Wins Two Awards, Archie Roach and Gurrumul Honoured [Full List]

2022 NIMAs: Baker Boy Wins Two Awards, Archie Roach and Gurrumul Honoured [Full List]

Baker Boy won Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for his critically acclaimed debut studio LP "Gela" at the NIMAs on Saturday night.

By Jake Challenor - Aug 6, 2022
2022 NIMAs: Baker Boy Wins Two Awards, Archie Roach and Gurrumul Honoured [Full List]

News

2022 NIMAs: Baker Boy Wins Two Awards, Archie Roach and Gurrumul Honoured [Full List]

Baker Boy won Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for his critically acclaimed debut studio LP "Gela" at the NIMAs on Saturday night.

By Jake Challenor - Aug 6, 2022
Neighbouring Rights: It's Time to Bridge the 'Broken' UK-Australia Performer Gap

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.

By Jake Challenor - Aug 3, 2022
Neighbouring Rights: It's Time to Bridge the 'Broken' UK-Australia Performer Gap

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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.

By Jake Challenor - Aug 3, 2022
Splendour Confirms 'Goodwill Payment' for Acts Affected by First Day Festival Cancellation

Splendour Confirms 'Goodwill Payment' for Acts Affected by First Day Festival Cancellation

Splendour has told agents, managers and promoters that it will provide a "goodwill payment" to acts affected by the day one cancellation.

By Jake Challenor - Jul 31, 2022
Splendour Confirms 'Goodwill Payment' for Acts Affected by First Day Festival Cancellation

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Splendour Confirms 'Goodwill Payment' for Acts Affected by First Day Festival Cancellation

Splendour has told agents, managers and promoters that it will provide a "goodwill payment" to acts affected by the day one cancellation.

By Jake Challenor - Jul 31, 2022
Super Cruel: Warner, BMG, Village Sounds, Mutual Friends Cut Ties (EXCLUSIVE)

Super Cruel: Warner, BMG, Village Sounds, Mutual Friends Cut Ties (EXCLUSIVE)

The record label, music publisher, booking agency and management team that each signed electronic duo Super Cruel in 2017 have cut ties with the group, TMN can reveal.

By Jake Challenor - Jul 25, 2022
Super Cruel: Warner, BMG, Village Sounds, Mutual Friends Cut Ties (EXCLUSIVE)

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Super Cruel: Warner, BMG, Village Sounds, Mutual Friends Cut Ties (EXCLUSIVE)

The record label, music publisher, booking agency and management team that each signed electronic duo Super Cruel in 2017 have cut ties with the group, TMN can reveal.

By Jake Challenor - Jul 25, 2022
Super Cruel Members Face Common Assault Charges in Brisbane

Super Cruel Members Face Common Assault Charges in Brisbane

Super Cruel members Jesse Sewell and Matthew Khabbaz are facing charges of assaulting a woman over an alleged incident in Brisbane.

By Jake Challenor - Jul 22, 2022
Super Cruel Members Face Common Assault Charges in Brisbane

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Super Cruel Members Face Common Assault Charges in Brisbane

Super Cruel members Jesse Sewell and Matthew Khabbaz are facing charges of assaulting a woman over an alleged incident in Brisbane.

By Jake Challenor - Jul 22, 2022
Seismic Talent's Joel Siviour Makes IQ's Annual Queer Pioneers List

Seismic Talent's Joel Siviour Makes IQ's Annual Queer Pioneers List

Seismic Talent Agency's founder, Joel Siviour, appears on IQ Magazine's annual list of queer professionals making an impact.

By Jake Challenor - Jul 21, 2022
Seismic Talent's Joel Siviour Makes IQ's Annual Queer Pioneers List

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Seismic Talent's Joel Siviour Makes IQ's Annual Queer Pioneers List

Seismic Talent Agency's founder, Joel Siviour, appears on IQ Magazine's annual list of queer professionals making an impact.

By Jake Challenor - Jul 21, 2022
Tammy Hofbauer Departs Sony Music for Shane Billings' Rage More (EXCLUSIVE)

Tammy Hofbauer Departs Sony Music for Shane Billings' Rage More (EXCLUSIVE)

Longtime Sony Music Australia exec Tammy Hofbauer will depart the major next month after accepting a leadership role with Rage More.

By Jake Challenor - Jul 20, 2022
Tammy Hofbauer Departs Sony Music for Shane Billings' Rage More (EXCLUSIVE)

News

Tammy Hofbauer Departs Sony Music for Shane Billings' Rage More (EXCLUSIVE)

Longtime Sony Music Australia exec Tammy Hofbauer will depart the major next month after accepting a leadership role with Rage More.

By Jake Challenor - Jul 20, 2022
Kix Country and Countrytown Launch 'Centre Stage' Initiative

Kix Country and Countrytown Launch 'Centre Stage' Initiative

A media partnership between regional radio network Kix Country and online news site Countrytown has this week been unveiled.

By Jake Challenor - Jul 19, 2022
Kix Country and Countrytown Launch 'Centre Stage' Initiative

News

Kix Country and Countrytown Launch 'Centre Stage' Initiative

A media partnership between regional radio network Kix Country and online news site Countrytown has this week been unveiled.

By Jake Challenor - Jul 19, 2022
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