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Luke Girgis

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The Big Lesson Michael Taylor Taught Me About Deal-Making

The Big Lesson Michael Taylor Taught Me About Deal-Making

Taylor's advice now resonates profoundly: fostering long-term relationships based on mutual respect and shared success is crucial.

By Luke Girgis - Jan 16, 2024
The Big Lesson Michael Taylor Taught Me About Deal-Making

Opinion

The Big Lesson Michael Taylor Taught Me About Deal-Making

Taylor's advice now resonates profoundly: fostering long-term relationships based on mutual respect and shared success is crucial.

By Luke Girgis - Jan 16, 2024
The Best ARIA Awards... Ever

The Best ARIA Awards... Ever

Last night's ARIA Awards marked an incredible new chapter for our Australian music industry. The 2023 event was the best ARIAs I’ve attended.

By Luke Girgis - Nov 16, 2023
The Best ARIA Awards... Ever

Opinion

The Best ARIA Awards... Ever

Last night's ARIA Awards marked an incredible new chapter for our Australian music industry. The 2023 event was the best ARIAs I’ve attended.

By Luke Girgis - Nov 16, 2023
Why we’re building the best gig guide app ever made

Why we’re building the best gig guide app ever made

18 months ago we set out to build the best gig guide app ever made. Today marks a milestone with the launch of 'Don’t Bore Us,' now proudly gracing the App Store’s front page. Why embark on this…

By Luke Girgis - Nov 11, 2023
Why we’re building the best gig guide app ever made

Opinion

Why we’re building the best gig guide app ever made

18 months ago we set out to build the best gig guide app ever made. Today marks a milestone with the launch of 'Don’t Bore Us,' now proudly gracing the App Store’s front page. Why embark on this…

By Luke Girgis - Nov 11, 2023
SXSW Sydney Pulled It Off: Everything We Learned

SXSW Sydney Pulled It Off: Everything We Learned

I was excited at the prospect of SXSW, the most iconic business conference in our industry, coming to Sydney, but I prayed we could do it justice.

By Luke Girgis - Oct 24, 2023
SXSW Sydney Pulled It Off: Everything We Learned

Opinion

SXSW Sydney Pulled It Off: Everything We Learned

I was excited at the prospect of SXSW, the most iconic business conference in our industry, coming to Sydney, but I prayed we could do it justice.

By Luke Girgis - Oct 24, 2023
Music Fans Will Profit from Their Favourite Artists: Op-Ed

Music Fans Will Profit from Their Favourite Artists: Op-Ed

Music fans can now invest in their favourite artists and profit from them. The revolution will be a win-win for fans and creators.

By Luke Girgis - Sep 27, 2023
Music Fans Will Profit from Their Favourite Artists: Op-Ed

Opinion

Music Fans Will Profit from Their Favourite Artists: Op-Ed

Music fans can now invest in their favourite artists and profit from them. The revolution will be a win-win for fans and creators.

By Luke Girgis - Sep 27, 2023
Vanessa Picken is What the Australian Music Industry Needs

Vanessa Picken is What the Australian Music Industry Needs

Why Sony Music Australia's incoming CEO, Vanessa Picken, is the perfect person to lead and represent the business into the future.

By Luke Girgis - Jul 19, 2022
Vanessa Picken is What the Australian Music Industry Needs

Opinion

Vanessa Picken is What the Australian Music Industry Needs

Why Sony Music Australia's incoming CEO, Vanessa Picken, is the perfect person to lead and represent the business into the future.

By Luke Girgis - Jul 19, 2022
Why Hasn’t Sony Music Australia Hired a New CEO Yet? (Opinion)

Why Hasn’t Sony Music Australia Hired a New CEO Yet? (Opinion)

One thing is clear: the territory needs a vibrant Sony Music Australia comeback.

By Luke Girgis - May 9, 2022
Why Hasn’t Sony Music Australia Hired a New CEO Yet? (Opinion)

Opinion

Why Hasn’t Sony Music Australia Hired a New CEO Yet? (Opinion)

One thing is clear: the territory needs a vibrant Sony Music Australia comeback.

By Luke Girgis - May 9, 2022
The Anxieties of an Artist Manager

The Anxieties of an Artist Manager

The Artist Management industry in Australia has a real shortage of talented managers and that is simply because of the stress versus the remuneration dynamic at play.

By Luke Girgis - Apr 1, 2022
The Anxieties of an Artist Manager

Opinion

The Anxieties of an Artist Manager

The Artist Management industry in Australia has a real shortage of talented managers and that is simply because of the stress versus the remuneration dynamic at play.

By Luke Girgis - Apr 1, 2022
The Wiggles winning the Hottest 100 wasn't good or funny

The Wiggles winning the Hottest 100 wasn't good or funny

To work out if The Wiggles Hottest 100 vote was sincere or simply a joke/meme vote - we can look at the data.

By Luke Girgis - Jan 24, 2022
The Wiggles winning the Hottest 100 wasn't good or funny

Opinion

The Wiggles winning the Hottest 100 wasn't good or funny

To work out if The Wiggles Hottest 100 vote was sincere or simply a joke/meme vote - we can look at the data.

By Luke Girgis - Jan 24, 2022
Sony Music Australia's path out of turmoil [OP-ED]

Sony Music Australia's path out of turmoil [OP-ED]

Following harrowing allegations and mass change-ups within the executive team, what is the path forward for Sony Music Australia?

By Luke Girgis - Sep 27, 2021
Sony Music Australia's path out of turmoil [OP-ED]

Opinion

Sony Music Australia's path out of turmoil [OP-ED]

Following harrowing allegations and mass change-ups within the executive team, what is the path forward for Sony Music Australia?

By Luke Girgis - Sep 27, 2021
TikTok's algorithm has changed

TikTok's algorithm has changed

TikTok is changing its algorithm and is terrifying all the artists and creators who have built their careers on the platform over the last few years.

By Luke Girgis - Sep 20, 2021
TikTok's algorithm has changed

Opinion

TikTok's algorithm has changed

TikTok is changing its algorithm and is terrifying all the artists and creators who have built their careers on the platform over the last few years.

By Luke Girgis - Sep 20, 2021
Radio Vs Streaming Wars: Are artists getting caught in the fight?

Radio Vs Streaming Wars: Are artists getting caught in the fight?

The incoming alarms regarding the Radio Vs Streaming wars are now the loudest they've ever been.

By Luke Girgis - Sep 14, 2021
Radio Vs Streaming Wars: Are artists getting caught in the fight?

Opinion

Radio Vs Streaming Wars: Are artists getting caught in the fight?

The incoming alarms regarding the Radio Vs Streaming wars are now the loudest they've ever been.

By Luke Girgis - Sep 14, 2021
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