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Jake Challenor

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Executive Editor, B2B

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'The venue is safe': Enmore Theatre shows to proceed this weekend following floor collapse

'The venue is safe': Enmore Theatre shows to proceed this weekend following floor collapse

Enmore Theatre said its floor "has been assessed" and is now "safe".

By Jake Challenor - Mar 4, 2022
'The venue is safe': Enmore Theatre shows to proceed this weekend following floor collapse

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'The venue is safe': Enmore Theatre shows to proceed this weekend following floor collapse

Enmore Theatre said its floor "has been assessed" and is now "safe".

By Jake Challenor - Mar 4, 2022
Collision Course saves heavy music blog Kill Your Stereo, names Lili Jean Berry as editor

Collision Course saves heavy music blog Kill Your Stereo, names Lili Jean Berry as editor

Collision Course has acquired heavy music masthead Kill Your Stereo.

By Jake Challenor - Mar 3, 2022
Collision Course saves heavy music blog Kill Your Stereo, names Lili Jean Berry as editor

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Collision Course saves heavy music blog Kill Your Stereo, names Lili Jean Berry as editor

Collision Course has acquired heavy music masthead Kill Your Stereo.

By Jake Challenor - Mar 3, 2022
Sony-backed Epic Games acquires direct-to-fan platform Bandcamp

Sony-backed Epic Games acquires direct-to-fan platform Bandcamp

Epic Games said it plans to make Bandcamp a key part of its future.

By Jake Challenor - Mar 3, 2022
Sony-backed Epic Games acquires direct-to-fan platform Bandcamp

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Sony-backed Epic Games acquires direct-to-fan platform Bandcamp

Epic Games said it plans to make Bandcamp a key part of its future.

By Jake Challenor - Mar 3, 2022
The Brag Media acquires The Music Network, promotes Poppy Reid to Editor in Chief

The Brag Media acquires The Music Network, promotes Poppy Reid to Editor in Chief

The Brag Media now owns Australia’s longest-running music industry trade title, The Music Network.

By Jake Challenor - Feb 28, 2022
The Brag Media acquires The Music Network, promotes Poppy Reid to Editor in Chief

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The Brag Media acquires The Music Network, promotes Poppy Reid to Editor in Chief

The Brag Media now owns Australia’s longest-running music industry trade title, The Music Network.

By Jake Challenor - Feb 28, 2022
The Brag Media acquires The Music Network, promotes Poppy Reid to Editor in Chief

The Brag Media acquires The Music Network, promotes Poppy Reid to Editor in Chief

The Brag Media now owns Australia’s longest-running music industry trade title, The Music Network.

By Jake Challenor - Feb 28, 2022
The Brag Media acquires The Music Network, promotes Poppy Reid to Editor in Chief

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The Brag Media acquires The Music Network, promotes Poppy Reid to Editor in Chief

The Brag Media now owns Australia’s longest-running music industry trade title, The Music Network.

By Jake Challenor - Feb 28, 2022
Gemma Pike departs triple j as broadcaster reveals 2022 slate

Gemma Pike departs triple j as broadcaster reveals 2022 slate

Triple j's Gemma Pike also departs as the host of The J Files on Double J.

By Jake Challenor - Jan 10, 2022
Gemma Pike departs triple j as broadcaster reveals 2022 slate

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Gemma Pike departs triple j as broadcaster reveals 2022 slate

Triple j's Gemma Pike also departs as the host of The J Files on Double J.

By Jake Challenor - Jan 10, 2022
UPDATED: Did singer Reigan Derry really tell Jolyon Petch she didn't want credit on Dreams cover?

UPDATED: Did singer Reigan Derry really tell Jolyon Petch she didn't want credit on Dreams cover?

'If you'd like you don't have to put my name as a feature and just have it as Jolyon.'

By Jake Challenor - Nov 24, 2021
UPDATED: Did singer Reigan Derry really tell Jolyon Petch she didn't want credit on Dreams cover?

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UPDATED: Did singer Reigan Derry really tell Jolyon Petch she didn't want credit on Dreams cover?

'If you'd like you don't have to put my name as a feature and just have it as Jolyon.'

By Jake Challenor - Nov 24, 2021
Universal Music reveals 'dream signing' to its publishing business

Universal Music reveals 'dream signing' to its publishing business

The DMA's deal follows a busy year of new signings by UMPG.

By Jake Challenor - Nov 23, 2021
Universal Music reveals 'dream signing' to its publishing business

New Signings

Universal Music reveals 'dream signing' to its publishing business

The DMA's deal follows a busy year of new signings by UMPG.

By Jake Challenor - Nov 23, 2021
ARIA confirms it has revoked Denis Handlin's Icon Award

ARIA confirms it has revoked Denis Handlin's Icon Award

ARIA is the latest industry body to strip former Sony Music chief Denis Handlin of an award.

By Jake Challenor - Oct 15, 2021
ARIA confirms it has revoked Denis Handlin's Icon Award

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ARIA confirms it has revoked Denis Handlin's Icon Award

ARIA is the latest industry body to strip former Sony Music chief Denis Handlin of an award.

By Jake Challenor - Oct 15, 2021
'A perfect storm': The Kid LAROI makes TMN Hot 100 history

'A perfect storm': The Kid LAROI makes TMN Hot 100 history

The Kid LAROI has now spent more weeks at #1 than any other Australian artist.

By Jake Challenor - Jun 7, 2021
'A perfect storm': The Kid LAROI makes TMN Hot 100 history

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'A perfect storm': The Kid LAROI makes TMN Hot 100 history

The Kid LAROI has now spent more weeks at #1 than any other Australian artist.

By Jake Challenor - Jun 7, 2021
Amy Shark is the seventh Aussie to top the ARIA Albums Chart in 2021

Amy Shark is the seventh Aussie to top the ARIA Albums Chart in 2021

Amy Shark's new album features collabs with Ed Sheeran, Keith Urban and Blink-182’s Travis Barker.

By Jake Challenor - May 10, 2021
Amy Shark is the seventh Aussie to top the ARIA Albums Chart in 2021

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Amy Shark is the seventh Aussie to top the ARIA Albums Chart in 2021

Amy Shark's new album features collabs with Ed Sheeran, Keith Urban and Blink-182’s Travis Barker.

By Jake Challenor - May 10, 2021
Sam Fischer: 'It's taken me 10 years to become an overnight success'

Sam Fischer: 'It's taken me 10 years to become an overnight success'

Sam Fischer opens up about success and his new single with Demi Lovato.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 12, 2021
Sam Fischer: 'It's taken me 10 years to become an overnight success'

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Sam Fischer: 'It's taken me 10 years to become an overnight success'

Sam Fischer opens up about success and his new single with Demi Lovato.

By Jake Challenor - Apr 12, 2021
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