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Poppy Reid

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Why Melbourne’s live scene remains Australia’s biggest drawcard

Why Melbourne’s live scene remains Australia’s biggest drawcard

The old music industry adage is: if you want to land a record deal, you move to Sydney. But if you want to create great music, it’s Melbourne where you want to be.

By Poppy Reid - Jul 18, 2019
Why Melbourne’s live scene remains Australia’s biggest drawcard

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Why Melbourne’s live scene remains Australia’s biggest drawcard

The old music industry adage is: if you want to land a record deal, you move to Sydney. But if you want to create great music, it’s Melbourne where you want to be.

By Poppy Reid - Jul 18, 2019
Two massive promotions at BMG Australia

Two massive promotions at BMG Australia

Following an increased focus on its records business, and a string of successes including two consecutive Top 10 ARIA debuts, BMG Australia has announced two promotions within its recorded music…

By Poppy Reid - Jul 16, 2019
Two massive promotions at BMG Australia

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Two massive promotions at BMG Australia

Following an increased focus on its records business, and a string of successes including two consecutive Top 10 ARIA debuts, BMG Australia has announced two promotions within its recorded music…

By Poppy Reid - Jul 16, 2019
Meet The Beamish Brothers from Toowoomba, who just landed a distribution deal in South Korea

Meet The Beamish Brothers from Toowoomba, who just landed a distribution deal in South Korea

A successful and highly-publicised tour throughout Asia has changed the lives of two young brothers from Toowoomba, Queensland/

By Poppy Reid - Jul 12, 2019
Meet The Beamish Brothers from Toowoomba, who just landed a distribution deal in South Korea

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Meet The Beamish Brothers from Toowoomba, who just landed a distribution deal in South Korea

A successful and highly-publicised tour throughout Asia has changed the lives of two young brothers from Toowoomba, Queensland/

By Poppy Reid - Jul 12, 2019
Meet the Top 5 AFL Tippers in the Australian music industry

Meet the Top 5 AFL Tippers in the Australian music industry

With no prize for 2nd or 3rd, the winner takes all competition saw music industry professionals flock to take part.

By Poppy Reid - Jul 10, 2019
Meet the Top 5 AFL Tippers in the Australian music industry

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Meet the Top 5 AFL Tippers in the Australian music industry

With no prize for 2nd or 3rd, the winner takes all competition saw music industry professionals flock to take part.

By Poppy Reid - Jul 10, 2019
Australian industry veteran Phil Tripp resigns from SXSW

Australian industry veteran Phil Tripp resigns from SXSW

After 17 years with Austin Texas conference juggernaut SXSW, Phil Tripp has announced his resignation.

By Poppy Reid - Jul 4, 2019
Australian industry veteran Phil Tripp resigns from SXSW

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Australian industry veteran Phil Tripp resigns from SXSW

After 17 years with Austin Texas conference juggernaut SXSW, Phil Tripp has announced his resignation.

By Poppy Reid - Jul 4, 2019
New study explains just how Australians connect with music

New study explains just how Australians connect with music

Australia has a huge passion for grass roots music, Aussies are listening to music three to four hours a day on average, and album listening isn’t dead. Check out our top findings from Chris Carey and VMDO's Music Consumer Insights report.

By Poppy Reid - Jul 3, 2019
New study explains just how Australians connect with music

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New study explains just how Australians connect with music

Australia has a huge passion for grass roots music, Aussies are listening to music three to four hours a day on average, and album listening isn’t dead. Check out our top findings from Chris Carey and VMDO's Music Consumer Insights report.

By Poppy Reid - Jul 3, 2019
Read an excerpt from Andrew Stafford’s book 'Something To Believe In'

Read an excerpt from Andrew Stafford’s book 'Something To Believe In'

From the author of now cult classic Pig City: From The Saints To Savage Garden comes Something To Believe In, a book for anyone whose life has been saved by rock 'n' roll.

By Poppy Reid - Jul 2, 2019
Read an excerpt from Andrew Stafford’s book 'Something To Believe In'

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Read an excerpt from Andrew Stafford’s book 'Something To Believe In'

From the author of now cult classic Pig City: From The Saints To Savage Garden comes Something To Believe In, a book for anyone whose life has been saved by rock 'n' roll.

By Poppy Reid - Jul 2, 2019
Sigrid just released the Fyre Fest of music videos, and it’s amazing

Sigrid just released the Fyre Fest of music videos, and it’s amazing

When it came to filming Sigrid’s video for ‘Mine Right Now’, a comedy of errors led to her most hilarious and honest offering yet.

By Poppy Reid - Jun 26, 2019
Sigrid just released the Fyre Fest of music videos, and it’s amazing

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Sigrid just released the Fyre Fest of music videos, and it’s amazing

When it came to filming Sigrid’s video for ‘Mine Right Now’, a comedy of errors led to her most hilarious and honest offering yet.

By Poppy Reid - Jun 26, 2019
Polish Club showcases to Australian media buyers

Polish Club showcases to Australian media buyers

The Brag Media hosted staffers from Australia's largest media and communications agency last week for a showcase event with Polish Club.

By Poppy Reid - May 27, 2019
Polish Club showcases to Australian media buyers

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Polish Club showcases to Australian media buyers

The Brag Media hosted staffers from Australia's largest media and communications agency last week for a showcase event with Polish Club.

By Poppy Reid - May 27, 2019
Spotify Australia & New Zealand gets new Managing Director, Karen Lawson

Spotify Australia & New Zealand gets new Managing Director, Karen Lawson

The former chief of start-up accelerator Slingshot, Karen Lawson, has taken a seat in the big green chair as Managing Director of Spotify Australia New Zealand. Lawson replaces Jane Huxley, who left…

By Poppy Reid - May 24, 2019
Spotify Australia & New Zealand gets new Managing Director, Karen Lawson

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Spotify Australia & New Zealand gets new Managing Director, Karen Lawson

The former chief of start-up accelerator Slingshot, Karen Lawson, has taken a seat in the big green chair as Managing Director of Spotify Australia New Zealand. Lawson replaces Jane Huxley, who left…

By Poppy Reid - May 24, 2019
The Brag Media elevates Tyler Jenke to News Director [Q&A]

The Brag Media elevates Tyler Jenke to News Director [Q&A]

Australia’s fastest-growing music and entertainment publisher ​The Brag Media is in good hands with its latest internal promotion. Check out our Q&A, where Jenke discusses the new role.

By Poppy Reid - May 22, 2019
The Brag Media elevates Tyler Jenke to News Director [Q&A]

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The Brag Media elevates Tyler Jenke to News Director [Q&A]

Australia’s fastest-growing music and entertainment publisher ​The Brag Media is in good hands with its latest internal promotion. Check out our Q&A, where Jenke discusses the new role.

By Poppy Reid - May 22, 2019
Live Nation goes deeper with NAB in Australia

Live Nation goes deeper with NAB in Australia

NAB customers are about to get a whole lot more bang for their buck as part of the bank's new agreement with Live Nation Australia.

By Poppy Reid - May 22, 2019
Live Nation goes deeper with NAB in Australia

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Live Nation goes deeper with NAB in Australia

NAB customers are about to get a whole lot more bang for their buck as part of the bank's new agreement with Live Nation Australia.

By Poppy Reid - May 22, 2019
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