Poppy Reid

35 speakers. 2 days. 12 panels reflecting on a gruelling, changing industry. Held over two spacious yet linked studios in the heart of Brisbane’s inner suburbs, musos, writers and fan alike from all…

Having been on the road for over a year, Justin Bieber has now grossed just under $200 million since launching the Purpose World Tour in Seattle on March 9, 2016. Last month, the tour took in…

Streaming platforms in the US make more money than digital download services did at their peak. Here's an interesting finding for the streaming naysayers who miss the days of old: streaming services…

Aaron Girgis, who manages Skegss and runs Sydney’s Sounds Of The Suburbs Festival, has signed Ruby Fields. Speaking exclusively to The Industry Observer, Girgis said he’s known the 18-year-old Sydney…

Criticised for its blurred technicalities, complex requirements and onerous defences, defamation is one of the most arcane laws in history. Remember when Pauline Hanson sued the ABC in the late ‘90s…

UPDATE: The Industry Observer has amended this story to include new information from ARIA. Almost four months since Apple rectified its issue of releasing music early in nine territories, thus…

Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. YouTube mobile live-streaming has just opened up to a lot more users - via Digital Trends PPL has announced its largest ever first…

Three more venues have been granted approval for later trading hours under the State Government's 30-minute compromise over the controversial Sydney lockout laws. Famous Sydney live music venue The…

Surprising no one, Kanye's eighth album The Life Of Pablo has gone Platinum in the US, a year after its release. The achievement continues his winning streak of Platinum certifications for all of his…

After two years of operating on a month-to-month basis and intense negotiations, the biggest music company in the world and the globe's #1 music streaming service have reached a multi-year licensing…

The most offensive thing to ever happen in your career Dividing your RSVP list by four That's great, but how does my band pay their bills? Who says arancini balls don't cover the five food groups? So…

Here's all the music industry news you need to know this morning. Martin Bandier donates new funding to educational program as it moves to S.I. Newhouse School - via MBW A new proposal from the…