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Facebook blocking news will hurt Australian artists & promoters!
Facebook has spat the dummy and blocked all news in Australia. However this is a bigger kick in the teeth is for Australian artists and promoters.

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Facebook blocking news will hurt Australian artists & promoters!
Facebook has spat the dummy and blocked all news in Australia. However this is a bigger kick in the teeth is for Australian artists and promoters.

APRA AMCOS CEO's big ambition for Australia
Dean Ormston joked, “I’ve had someone say, ‘You’re on drugs and you’re going to die before that ever happens’.”

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APRA AMCOS CEO's big ambition for Australia
Dean Ormston joked, “I’ve had someone say, ‘You’re on drugs and you’re going to die before that ever happens’.”

How does APRA AMCOS make money?
Chatting with The Industry Observer, APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston provided an explanation on how the company makes money.

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How does APRA AMCOS make money?
Chatting with The Industry Observer, APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston provided an explanation on how the company makes money.

Calling all teams for the Rolling Stone Reader’s Award nominees
The 2021 Rolling Stone Australia Awards are just over a month away and the entire industry has the power to choose an award winner.

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Calling all teams for the Rolling Stone Reader’s Award nominees
The 2021 Rolling Stone Australia Awards are just over a month away and the entire industry has the power to choose an award winner.

The genius gift BMG & Dope Lemon sent out to the industry
A 24K gold-dipped rose in full bloom, sent to select music industry professionals around Valentine's Day, is more than just a thank you. It's excellent marketing for Dope Lemon. Sent this week to key…

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The genius gift BMG & Dope Lemon sent out to the industry
A 24K gold-dipped rose in full bloom, sent to select music industry professionals around Valentine's Day, is more than just a thank you. It's excellent marketing for Dope Lemon. Sent this week to key…

Dean Ormston discusses Brett Cottle’s legacy at APRA AMCOS
TIO invited APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston to guest on Fear At The Top where he discussed the legacy of his predecessor, Brett Cottle.

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Dean Ormston discusses Brett Cottle’s legacy at APRA AMCOS
TIO invited APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston to guest on Fear At The Top where he discussed the legacy of his predecessor, Brett Cottle.

Record label veteran Tim Kelly has joined the AIM team
Tim Kelly, former Managing Director at Australian independent label Inertia, has joined AIM in Sydney in a newly created position.

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Record label veteran Tim Kelly has joined the AIM team
Tim Kelly, former Managing Director at Australian independent label Inertia, has joined AIM in Sydney in a newly created position.

Warner Music Aus lays off Scott Maclachlan after news coverage of sexual harassment
Following an extensive report into sexual harassment, Warner Music Australia announced it has terminated its contract with Scott Maclachlan.

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Warner Music Aus lays off Scott Maclachlan after news coverage of sexual harassment
Following an extensive report into sexual harassment, Warner Music Australia announced it has terminated its contract with Scott Maclachlan.
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Your mentor doesn't need to know they're your mentor [OP-ED]
I was recently asked whether I had any mentors. I realised that I actually have a few; they just don't know it.
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Your mentor doesn't need to know they're your mentor [OP-ED]
I was recently asked whether I had any mentors. I realised that I actually have a few; they just don't know it.

DAWN RAID: How an independent NZ label took Polynesian hip hop to Australia and the world
The arrival of a documentary like Dawn Raid is a must watch. We chat to the label's founders, the film's director and triple j’s Hau Latukefu.

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DAWN RAID: How an independent NZ label took Polynesian hip hop to Australia and the world
The arrival of a documentary like Dawn Raid is a must watch. We chat to the label's founders, the film's director and triple j’s Hau Latukefu.

Bluesfest’s Peter Noble: 'We need our media to report positively on us'
Peter Noble is calling on local media to do its bit in the current battle against Covid-induced erasure of our live music industry.

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Bluesfest’s Peter Noble: 'We need our media to report positively on us'
Peter Noble is calling on local media to do its bit in the current battle against Covid-induced erasure of our live music industry.

Rolling Stone Australia announces nominees for 2021 Awards
Rolling Stone Australia is set to host a celebration of local music this March when it presents its Awards night at The Argyle in Sydney. Today, it reveals the full list of nominees. Set to be an…

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Rolling Stone Australia announces nominees for 2021 Awards
Rolling Stone Australia is set to host a celebration of local music this March when it presents its Awards night at The Argyle in Sydney. Today, it reveals the full list of nominees. Set to be an…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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