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Poppy Reid

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Twitter celebrates 10 years

Twitter celebrates 10 years

The world learned a lot about itself via Twitter in the past 10 years. From government officials using Twitter for public service announcements, to hashtags sending charity campaigns…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 21, 2016
Twitter celebrates 10 years

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Twitter celebrates 10 years

The world learned a lot about itself via Twitter in the past 10 years. From government officials using Twitter for public service announcements, to hashtags sending charity campaigns…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 21, 2016
City of Sydney wants to turn old buildings into live venues

City of Sydney wants to turn old buildings into live venues

Image: From The Pit at Newtown Social Club Government authority City of Sydney, the Live Music Office and University of Sydney have proposed a strategy that will see older buildings turned into…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 21, 2016
City of Sydney wants to turn old buildings into live venues

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City of Sydney wants to turn old buildings into live venues

Image: From The Pit at Newtown Social Club Government authority City of Sydney, the Live Music Office and University of Sydney have proposed a strategy that will see older buildings turned into…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 21, 2016
SoundCloud inks deal with long-time holdout Sony

SoundCloud inks deal with long-time holdout Sony

SoundCloud has just made some serious headway for its soon-to-be-launched subscription service; it s inked a licensing deal with long-time holdout Sony Music. The deal now gives the Berlin-based…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 20, 2016
SoundCloud inks deal with long-time holdout Sony

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SoundCloud inks deal with long-time holdout Sony

SoundCloud has just made some serious headway for its soon-to-be-launched subscription service; it s inked a licensing deal with long-time holdout Sony Music. The deal now gives the Berlin-based…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 20, 2016
Sony Music Aus launches A&R development program

Sony Music Aus launches A&R development program

Sony Music Entertainment Australia has launched a unique A R initiative to develop emerging industry figures. The first Sony Music A R Academy will take on three tertiary education graduates for a 12…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 20, 2016
Sony Music Aus launches A&R development program

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Sony Music Aus launches A&R development program

Sony Music Entertainment Australia has launched a unique A R initiative to develop emerging industry figures. The first Sony Music A R Academy will take on three tertiary education graduates for a 12…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 20, 2016
Gunshots fired, man arrested at SXSW 2016

Gunshots fired, man arrested at SXSW 2016

Austin police have remanded one person in custody after gunshots were fired into the air early Sunday morning (Australian overnight). The incident sent a large crowd running near the intersection of…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 20, 2016
Gunshots fired, man arrested at SXSW 2016

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Gunshots fired, man arrested at SXSW 2016

Austin police have remanded one person in custody after gunshots were fired into the air early Sunday morning (Australian overnight). The incident sent a large crowd running near the intersection of…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 20, 2016
Soundwave ticket refunds processed, Eventopia taking legal action

Soundwave ticket refunds processed, Eventopia taking legal action

Following confusion over who was liable to refund tickets to this year s cancelled Soundwave Festival, ticket agency Eventopia has told TMN all refunds have been processed. Eventopia General Manager…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 17, 2016
Soundwave ticket refunds processed, Eventopia taking legal action

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Soundwave ticket refunds processed, Eventopia taking legal action

Following confusion over who was liable to refund tickets to this year s cancelled Soundwave Festival, ticket agency Eventopia has told TMN all refunds have been processed. Eventopia General Manager…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 17, 2016
Cost of NZ’s copyright term extension overestimated by millions

Cost of NZ’s copyright term extension overestimated by millions

When New Zealand s Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry announced its intention to extend their copyright term from 50 to 70 years, it grossly overestimated the cost. An external economist for the NZ…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 16, 2016
Cost of NZ’s copyright term extension overestimated by millions

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Cost of NZ’s copyright term extension overestimated by millions

When New Zealand s Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry announced its intention to extend their copyright term from 50 to 70 years, it grossly overestimated the cost. An external economist for the NZ…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 16, 2016
Legion Fest fully funded, but not from Pozible pledges

Legion Fest fully funded, but not from Pozible pledges

Image: Legion Music Fest headliner Lordi Founders of the fan-funded Legion Fest, including Devil You Know drummer John Sankey, have announced the event has been fully funded. Legion has reached its…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 16, 2016
Legion Fest fully funded, but not from Pozible pledges

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Legion Fest fully funded, but not from Pozible pledges

Image: Legion Music Fest headliner Lordi Founders of the fan-funded Legion Fest, including Devil You Know drummer John Sankey, have announced the event has been fully funded. Legion has reached its…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 16, 2016
triple j Playlist Additions: w/c March 21

triple j Playlist Additions: w/c March 21

FEATURE ALBUM AURORA - All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend[Liberation/Glassnote] All I need is to remember how it was to feel alive, sings Norwegian artist AURORA on her debut studio album. The…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 15, 2016
triple j Playlist Additions: w/c March 21

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triple j Playlist Additions: w/c March 21

FEATURE ALBUM AURORA - All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend[Liberation/Glassnote] All I need is to remember how it was to feel alive, sings Norwegian artist AURORA on her debut studio album. The…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 15, 2016
Women of the Aus music industry call for gender equality

Women of the Aus music industry call for gender equality

The theme for the 2016 International Women s Day is Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality. Inspired by the theme and all women in the local music industry, TMN put the following…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 14, 2016
Women of the Aus music industry call for gender equality

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Women of the Aus music industry call for gender equality

The theme for the 2016 International Women s Day is Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality. Inspired by the theme and all women in the local music industry, TMN put the following…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 14, 2016
Reservoir Records takes on gender and artist inequality

Reservoir Records takes on gender and artist inequality

What makes you think a female-led indie label, launching with a gay artist and a ballad, is going to work? According to Gem McCormack, founder of Sydney label Reservoir Records, this is just some of…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 14, 2016
Reservoir Records takes on gender and artist inequality

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Reservoir Records takes on gender and artist inequality

What makes you think a female-led indie label, launching with a gay artist and a ballad, is going to work? According to Gem McCormack, founder of Sydney label Reservoir Records, this is just some of…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 14, 2016
APRA AMCOS announces new APRA Music Award

APRA AMCOS announces new APRA Music Award

APRA AMCOS has introduced a new award to this year s APRA Music Awards to recognise the success of its Australian songwriter members overseas. The winner of the Overseas Recognition Award will be…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 14, 2016
APRA AMCOS announces new APRA Music Award

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APRA AMCOS announces new APRA Music Award

APRA AMCOS has introduced a new award to this year s APRA Music Awards to recognise the success of its Australian songwriter members overseas. The winner of the Overseas Recognition Award will be…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 14, 2016
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