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Custom emojis just the start for Twitter and ARIA Awards partnership

Custom emojis just the start for Twitter and ARIA Awards partnership

Twitter Australia has upped its emjoi game face ahead of this month’s 2017 ARIA Awards by introducing custom designed emojis for nominees in the Best International Artist category. Finalists this…

By Jake Challenor - Nov 7, 2017
Custom emojis just the start for Twitter and ARIA Awards partnership

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Custom emojis just the start for Twitter and ARIA Awards partnership

Twitter Australia has upped its emjoi game face ahead of this month’s 2017 ARIA Awards by introducing custom designed emojis for nominees in the Best International Artist category. Finalists this…

By Jake Challenor - Nov 7, 2017
Exclusive: Playlist Pump partners with Listd Music

Exclusive: Playlist Pump partners with Listd Music

It’s been 12 months since TMN first introduced Sydney-based start-up, Playlist Pump, an extension of creative agency Upside Music. Since then, its entrepreneurial co-founders, Adam Luerne and Wilson…

By Jake Challenor - Oct 25, 2017
Exclusive: Playlist Pump partners with Listd Music

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Exclusive: Playlist Pump partners with Listd Music

It’s been 12 months since TMN first introduced Sydney-based start-up, Playlist Pump, an extension of creative agency Upside Music. Since then, its entrepreneurial co-founders, Adam Luerne and Wilson…

By Jake Challenor - Oct 25, 2017
On The Dial: January 24

On The Dial: January 24

This Is Robin Bailey: "We are all pawns in a game called radio" Here is our exclusive with Robin Bailey after her debut on Triple Brisbane breakfast yesterday, following a highly publicised departure…

By Jake Challenor - Jan 23, 2017
On The Dial: January 24

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On The Dial: January 24

This Is Robin Bailey: "We are all pawns in a game called radio" Here is our exclusive with Robin Bailey after her debut on Triple Brisbane breakfast yesterday, following a highly publicised departure…

By Jake Challenor - Jan 23, 2017
Ash London: Four Aussie acts to watch in 2017

Ash London: Four Aussie acts to watch in 2017

Talking to TMN on the eve of Ash London Live’s debut, London said: "We have a responsibility to champion local artists. Young people especially know what cool music sounds like so we need to keep up.…

By Jake Challenor - Jan 17, 2017
Ash London: Four Aussie acts to watch in 2017

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Ash London: Four Aussie acts to watch in 2017

Talking to TMN on the eve of Ash London Live’s debut, London said: "We have a responsibility to champion local artists. Young people especially know what cool music sounds like so we need to keep up.…

By Jake Challenor - Jan 17, 2017
iHeart’s Nozz: five Aussie acts to watch in 2017

iHeart’s Nozz: five Aussie acts to watch in 2017

Between iHeart Radio’s LIVE events with international superstars Tove Lo, Shawn Mendes and DNCE in 2016, content director Brett Nozz Nossiter, hasn’t let our local emerging artists go unrecognised.…

By Jake Challenor - Jan 17, 2017
iHeart’s Nozz: five Aussie acts to watch in 2017

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iHeart’s Nozz: five Aussie acts to watch in 2017

Between iHeart Radio’s LIVE events with international superstars Tove Lo, Shawn Mendes and DNCE in 2016, content director Brett Nozz Nossiter, hasn’t let our local emerging artists go unrecognised.…

By Jake Challenor - Jan 17, 2017
Q&A: Bandcamp’s Chief Curator on the future of the record business

Q&A: Bandcamp’s Chief Curator on the future of the record business

Bandcamp’s chief curator Andrew Jervis says the future of the record business involves a deeper connection between artist and fan. "I’m an old record store person, Jervis tells TMN. I used to work in…

By Jake Challenor - Dec 16, 2016
Q&A: Bandcamp’s Chief Curator on the future of the record business

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Q&A: Bandcamp’s Chief Curator on the future of the record business

Bandcamp’s chief curator Andrew Jervis says the future of the record business involves a deeper connection between artist and fan. "I’m an old record store person, Jervis tells TMN. I used to work in…

By Jake Challenor - Dec 16, 2016
Former ARN star Robin Bailey to join Brisbane’s Triple M

Former ARN star Robin Bailey to join Brisbane’s Triple M

Just a few weeks back Robin Bailey told her listeners, "I will be back on radio, it s who I am, it s what I do and it is what I love I can promise you that, Brisbane. And today TMN can confirm Bailey…

By Jake Challenor - Dec 6, 2016
Former ARN star Robin Bailey to join Brisbane’s Triple M

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Former ARN star Robin Bailey to join Brisbane’s Triple M

Just a few weeks back Robin Bailey told her listeners, "I will be back on radio, it s who I am, it s what I do and it is what I love I can promise you that, Brisbane. And today TMN can confirm Bailey…

By Jake Challenor - Dec 6, 2016
Independent Aus artist Joel Adams makes Spotify’s 25 Under 25 List

Independent Aus artist Joel Adams makes Spotify’s 25 Under 25 List

Rising homegrown pop star Joel Adams is "honoured and humbled" by his inclusion on Spotify’s global 25 Under 25 list - the platform’s third annual index of the 25 most influential artists under the…

By Jake Challenor - Oct 31, 2016
Independent Aus artist Joel Adams makes Spotify’s 25 Under 25 List

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Independent Aus artist Joel Adams makes Spotify’s 25 Under 25 List

Rising homegrown pop star Joel Adams is "honoured and humbled" by his inclusion on Spotify’s global 25 Under 25 list - the platform’s third annual index of the 25 most influential artists under the…

By Jake Challenor - Oct 31, 2016
UPDATE: Adele will tour Australia next March and might be sleeping in your bed?

UPDATE: Adele will tour Australia next March and might be sleeping in your bed?

TMN first broke the news on Saturday, and now we hear it’s "almost official"; Adele will bring her Adele Live Tour 2017 to all five capital cities next March - an official announcement is "imminent".…

By Jake Challenor - Oct 27, 2016
UPDATE: Adele will tour Australia next March and might be sleeping in your bed?

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UPDATE: Adele will tour Australia next March and might be sleeping in your bed?

TMN first broke the news on Saturday, and now we hear it’s "almost official"; Adele will bring her Adele Live Tour 2017 to all five capital cities next March - an official announcement is "imminent".…

By Jake Challenor - Oct 27, 2016
SOURCES: Adele to announce Australian tour dates

SOURCES: Adele to announce Australian tour dates

TMN can reveal Live Nation will shortly confirm the British singer’s plans to tour Australia in 2017 - in fact, multiple sources said an announcement is expected, "Inside the next two weeks . Adele…

By Jake Challenor - Oct 24, 2016
SOURCES: Adele to announce Australian tour dates

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SOURCES: Adele to announce Australian tour dates

TMN can reveal Live Nation will shortly confirm the British singer’s plans to tour Australia in 2017 - in fact, multiple sources said an announcement is expected, "Inside the next two weeks . Adele…

By Jake Challenor - Oct 24, 2016
SCA’s Ash London: "We have a responsibility to champion local artists”

SCA’s Ash London: "We have a responsibility to champion local artists”

Just ten months after rebranding their night show from Shazam Top 20 to Hit 30, Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) are doing it again, hoping to win back cap city market share from Nova’s more popular…

By Jake Challenor - Oct 23, 2016
SCA’s Ash London: "We have a responsibility to champion local artists”

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SCA’s Ash London: "We have a responsibility to champion local artists”

Just ten months after rebranding their night show from Shazam Top 20 to Hit 30, Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) are doing it again, hoping to win back cap city market share from Nova’s more popular…

By Jake Challenor - Oct 23, 2016
First Announce: ARIA Award nominees for Fine Arts, Artisan, Best Comedy Release

First Announce: ARIA Award nominees for Fine Arts, Artisan, Best Comedy Release

ARIA have lifted the curtain on this year s awards nominees in the categories of Fine Arts, Artisan and Best Comedy Release. ARIA #1 records from Flume (Skin) and The Avalanches (Wildflower) are…

By Jake Challenor - Oct 3, 2016
First Announce: ARIA Award nominees for Fine Arts, Artisan, Best Comedy Release

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First Announce: ARIA Award nominees for Fine Arts, Artisan, Best Comedy Release

ARIA have lifted the curtain on this year s awards nominees in the categories of Fine Arts, Artisan and Best Comedy Release. ARIA #1 records from Flume (Skin) and The Avalanches (Wildflower) are…

By Jake Challenor - Oct 3, 2016
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