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"We must constantly evolve to stay relevant": Senior VP Kerry Taylor talks MTV’s new music strategy
MTV Australia will launch two new music channels on December 3: MTV Music, an Australian version of the UK’s number one music channel, and MTV Dance, the broadcaster’s first 24-hour channel to…
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"We must constantly evolve to stay relevant": Senior VP Kerry Taylor talks MTV’s new music strategy
MTV Australia will launch two new music channels on December 3: MTV Music, an Australian version of the UK’s number one music channel, and MTV Dance, the broadcaster’s first 24-hour channel to…
Tina Arena back in the fast lane, venue woes, and the search for SA’s best song
Gold and Platinum certifications Tina Arena’s back in the fast lane, with her album Reset going Gold three weeks after entering the ARIA chart at #4. One track, Only Lonely, was used as promo for…
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Tina Arena back in the fast lane, venue woes, and the search for SA’s best song
Gold and Platinum certifications Tina Arena’s back in the fast lane, with her album Reset going Gold three weeks after entering the ARIA chart at #4. One track, Only Lonely, was used as promo for…
Industrial Strength: November 6, 2013
Eleven acts get international tour funding Eleven acts received funding for overseas touring through the Australia Council for the Arts’ International Pathways scheme. It is a joint initiative of its…
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Industrial Strength: November 6, 2013
Eleven acts get international tour funding Eleven acts received funding for overseas touring through the Australia Council for the Arts’ International Pathways scheme. It is a joint initiative of its…
Industrial Strength: New signings and team-ups - October 10, 2013
Dan Sultan to spread Rock for Recognition message Dan Sultan will promote the Rock for Recognition message on his Back To Basics national solo tour, which kicks off this weekend. It takes in 13 shows…
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Industrial Strength: New signings and team-ups - October 10, 2013
Dan Sultan to spread Rock for Recognition message Dan Sultan will promote the Rock for Recognition message on his Back To Basics national solo tour, which kicks off this weekend. It takes in 13 shows…
Industrial Strength: Musical Chairs - October 9, 2013
Simon Joyce leaves MCM Simon Joyce has stepped down as group CEO of MCM Entertainment but will stay on as a consultant for the rest of the year. He joined the company 13 years ago and had the CEO…
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Industrial Strength: Musical Chairs - October 9, 2013
Simon Joyce leaves MCM Simon Joyce has stepped down as group CEO of MCM Entertainment but will stay on as a consultant for the rest of the year. He joined the company 13 years ago and had the CEO…
Industrial Strength: October 9, 2013
Apple to bring iTunes Radio to Australia next year… Australia can expect to get iTunes Radio in early 2014, according to Bloomberg. It says that according to people aware of the situation, Apple…
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Industrial Strength: October 9, 2013
Apple to bring iTunes Radio to Australia next year… Australia can expect to get iTunes Radio in early 2014, according to Bloomberg. It says that according to people aware of the situation, Apple…
Q ’n’ A: Japandroids
The Japandroids’ much-feted second album Celebration Rock set its own course with the mission statement inherent in its title. Eight anthemic songs, anchored by a simple drum/guitar setup, the album…
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Q ’n’ A: Japandroids
The Japandroids’ much-feted second album Celebration Rock set its own course with the mission statement inherent in its title. Eight anthemic songs, anchored by a simple drum/guitar setup, the album…
Hot Seat: Matt Gudinski - Executive Director, Mushroom Group
From wi-fi to ultrasound and the Fruit Ninja game, Australian tech developers have exported some smart ideas into the global mainstream. Matt Gudinski reckons he might have another. The…
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Hot Seat: Matt Gudinski - Executive Director, Mushroom Group
From wi-fi to ultrasound and the Fruit Ninja game, Australian tech developers have exported some smart ideas into the global mainstream. Matt Gudinski reckons he might have another. The…
Q ’n’ A: Emmylou Harris
This Friday (Feb 22), legendary country singer Emmylou Harris is releasing Old Yellow Moon: a 12-track duets album with Rodney Crowell, who has been touring with Harris’ band since the mid ’70s. We…
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Q ’n’ A: Emmylou Harris
This Friday (Feb 22), legendary country singer Emmylou Harris is releasing Old Yellow Moon: a 12-track duets album with Rodney Crowell, who has been touring with Harris’ band since the mid ’70s. We…
Q ’n’ A: Ben Lee
Ayahuasca: Welcome to the Work is Ben Lee’s ninth solo album, and perhaps his most controversial to date, focusing on his experiences with the South American psychoactive brew. We discuss this odd…
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Q ’n’ A: Ben Lee
Ayahuasca: Welcome to the Work is Ben Lee’s ninth solo album, and perhaps his most controversial to date, focusing on his experiences with the South American psychoactive brew. We discuss this odd…
New CMAA President: “let the dust settle”, as Cassar-Daley and Harvey pull out of awards
In his first order of business as the new President of the Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA), Dobe Newton has expressed his sadness at the public display of emotions, in what was a…
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New CMAA President: “let the dust settle”, as Cassar-Daley and Harvey pull out of awards
In his first order of business as the new President of the Country Music Association of Australia (CMAA), Dobe Newton has expressed his sadness at the public display of emotions, in what was a…
Q ’n’ A: Bobby Womack
The truly legendary Bobby Womack talks about the Stax days: gospel with Elvis, guidance from Sam Cooke, playing with Aretha and getting high with Sly and Janis Joplin. Let’s start in the ’70s. 1974,…
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Q ’n’ A: Bobby Womack
The truly legendary Bobby Womack talks about the Stax days: gospel with Elvis, guidance from Sam Cooke, playing with Aretha and getting high with Sly and Janis Joplin. Let’s start in the ’70s. 1974,…
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