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Jake Challenor

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Introducing Blake Rose: The Perth singer, songwriter & producer making music industry waves

Introducing Blake Rose: The Perth singer, songwriter & producer making music industry waves

One song at a time, Blake Rose is on track to become a pop music powerhouse.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 27, 2019
Introducing Blake Rose: The Perth singer, songwriter & producer making music industry waves

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Introducing Blake Rose: The Perth singer, songwriter & producer making music industry waves

One song at a time, Blake Rose is on track to become a pop music powerhouse.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 27, 2019
Introducing new TMRW Music signing Brock Jays, a future pop star with a powerful message

Introducing new TMRW Music signing Brock Jays, a future pop star with a powerful message

JAYS is managed by Young & Vicious, the team behind breakthrough buzz act CXLOE.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 13, 2019
Introducing new TMRW Music signing Brock Jays, a future pop star with a powerful message

New Signings

Introducing new TMRW Music signing Brock Jays, a future pop star with a powerful message

JAYS is managed by Young & Vicious, the team behind breakthrough buzz act CXLOE.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 13, 2019
Confirmed: Frontier Touring & AEG Presents join efforts to "enable future growth"

Confirmed: Frontier Touring & AEG Presents join efforts to "enable future growth"

Frontier Touring will continue to operate under its existing name.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 11, 2019
Confirmed: Frontier Touring & AEG Presents join efforts to "enable future growth"

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Confirmed: Frontier Touring & AEG Presents join efforts to "enable future growth"

Frontier Touring will continue to operate under its existing name.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 11, 2019
Bonnie Anderson inks global deal with BMG & drops new bop 'Sorry'

Bonnie Anderson inks global deal with BMG & drops new bop 'Sorry'

BMG and Fremantle will be hoping for a repeat of Delta Goodrem's success.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 8, 2019
Bonnie Anderson inks global deal with BMG & drops new bop 'Sorry'

New Signings

Bonnie Anderson inks global deal with BMG & drops new bop 'Sorry'

BMG and Fremantle will be hoping for a repeat of Delta Goodrem's success.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 8, 2019
Sony Music Australia confirms 12 new hires & internal promotions - 11 of which are women [scoop]

Sony Music Australia confirms 12 new hires & internal promotions - 11 of which are women [scoop]

Sony Music is also expected to announce a number of other appointments in Victoria and Queensland.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 3, 2019
Sony Music Australia confirms 12 new hires & internal promotions - 11 of which are women [scoop]

News

Sony Music Australia confirms 12 new hires & internal promotions - 11 of which are women [scoop]

Sony Music is also expected to announce a number of other appointments in Victoria and Queensland.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 3, 2019
Thank U, Next: Dean Lewis becomes the second Australian act to top the ARIA Albums chart in 2019

Thank U, Next: Dean Lewis becomes the second Australian act to top the ARIA Albums chart in 2019

"We put in a lot of work, and it just feels really exciting and like a lot more is gonna come."

By Jake Challenor - Mar 30, 2019
Thank U, Next: Dean Lewis becomes the second Australian act to top the ARIA Albums chart in 2019

Chart Analysis

Thank U, Next: Dean Lewis becomes the second Australian act to top the ARIA Albums chart in 2019

"We put in a lot of work, and it just feels really exciting and like a lot more is gonna come."

By Jake Challenor - Mar 30, 2019
Reunited: Gudinski & Chugg announce new partnership

Reunited: Gudinski & Chugg announce new partnership

The partnership will see Frontier Touring and Chugg Entertainment join forces from April.

By Jake Challenor - Mar 26, 2019
Reunited: Gudinski & Chugg announce new partnership

News

Reunited: Gudinski & Chugg announce new partnership

The partnership will see Frontier Touring and Chugg Entertainment join forces from April.

By Jake Challenor - Mar 26, 2019
Op-Ed: Saturday’s NSW election no easy run for music, and a quick guide to party promises

Op-Ed: Saturday’s NSW election no easy run for music, and a quick guide to party promises

NSW Decides: This is your “last drinks” call to arms.

By Jake Challenor - Mar 22, 2019
Op-Ed: Saturday’s NSW election no easy run for music, and a quick guide to party promises

Opinion

Op-Ed: Saturday’s NSW election no easy run for music, and a quick guide to party promises

NSW Decides: This is your “last drinks” call to arms.

By Jake Challenor - Mar 22, 2019
Unhappy Hour: Sydney venues plan final bid to sway NSW voters

Unhappy Hour: Sydney venues plan final bid to sway NSW voters

Oxford Art Factory, Rosie Campbell’s and Pocket Bar are among the participating bars.

By Jake Challenor - Mar 22, 2019
Unhappy Hour: Sydney venues plan final bid to sway NSW voters

News

Unhappy Hour: Sydney venues plan final bid to sway NSW voters

Oxford Art Factory, Rosie Campbell’s and Pocket Bar are among the participating bars.

By Jake Challenor - Mar 22, 2019
Sync Watch: Conrad Sewell covers Fleetwood Mac for Westpac

Sync Watch: Conrad Sewell covers Fleetwood Mac for Westpac

Conrad Sewell has given Fleetwood Mac's 1975 hit 'Landslide' a new lease on life.

By Jake Challenor - Mar 21, 2019
Sync Watch: Conrad Sewell covers Fleetwood Mac for Westpac

Sync Watch

Sync Watch: Conrad Sewell covers Fleetwood Mac for Westpac

Conrad Sewell has given Fleetwood Mac's 1975 hit 'Landslide' a new lease on life.

By Jake Challenor - Mar 21, 2019
Interview: Why Felix Buxton from Basement Jaxx avoids the music biz

Interview: Why Felix Buxton from Basement Jaxx avoids the music biz

“I generally have no take on the music industry..."

By Jake Challenor - Mar 7, 2019
Interview: Why Felix Buxton from Basement Jaxx avoids the music biz

Features

Interview: Why Felix Buxton from Basement Jaxx avoids the music biz

“I generally have no take on the music industry..."

By Jake Challenor - Mar 7, 2019
Dean Lewis climbs US airplay charts, releases '7 Minutes' video

Dean Lewis climbs US airplay charts, releases '7 Minutes' video

'Be Alright' has just hit#1 on the Billboard Emerging Artists chart.

By Jake Challenor - Mar 7, 2019
Dean Lewis climbs US airplay charts, releases '7 Minutes' video

New Music

Dean Lewis climbs US airplay charts, releases '7 Minutes' video

'Be Alright' has just hit#1 on the Billboard Emerging Artists chart.

By Jake Challenor - Mar 7, 2019
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