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Global songwriting competitions: What you need to know
These comps can see your songs heard by key industry tastemakers, get you international exposure, and see you win some seriously life-changing prizes.

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Global songwriting competitions: What you need to know
These comps can see your songs heard by key industry tastemakers, get you international exposure, and see you win some seriously life-changing prizes.
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Music streaming services are gaslighting us [Op-Ed]
"At every step of the way, streaming services are essentially gaslighting us that this ecosystem is an amazing new development."
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Music streaming services are gaslighting us [Op-Ed]
"At every step of the way, streaming services are essentially gaslighting us that this ecosystem is an amazing new development."

The APRA Awards: By The Numbers
To celebrate the upcoming APRA Awards on April 30, APRA AMCOS and TIO has put together a few stats from the Awards' 37-year history. Check them out here.

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The APRA Awards: By The Numbers
To celebrate the upcoming APRA Awards on April 30, APRA AMCOS and TIO has put together a few stats from the Awards' 37-year history. Check them out here.

TikTok's users in India are now flooding Twitter with their memes
TikTik could be the third most popular app in the world, and have launched Lil Nas X's career, but it's currently losing out on some fire content thanks to its latest country ban.

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TikTok's users in India are now flooding Twitter with their memes
TikTik could be the third most popular app in the world, and have launched Lil Nas X's career, but it's currently losing out on some fire content thanks to its latest country ban.

How has Beck transcended generations of music fans?
He’s been a 'Loser'. He’s had a 'Devil’s Haircut' and been a 'Lost Cause'. And he’s always had a lot of sync appeal. With his 14th studio album Hyperspace due out sometime later this year via EMI,…

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How has Beck transcended generations of music fans?
He’s been a 'Loser'. He’s had a 'Devil’s Haircut' and been a 'Lost Cause'. And he’s always had a lot of sync appeal. With his 14th studio album Hyperspace due out sometime later this year via EMI,…

10 things you need to know about the Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition
With the deadline of May 2 approaching, we went direct to the source (the Vanda & Young competition organisers) to find out more.

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10 things you need to know about the Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition
With the deadline of May 2 approaching, we went direct to the source (the Vanda & Young competition organisers) to find out more.

Concerts on Country series marks a first for Aboriginal Communities in the NT
Mojo Juju, Kira Puru, Jimblah and more are set to perform at a new festival series set to take place in West Arnhem Land.

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Concerts on Country series marks a first for Aboriginal Communities in the NT
Mojo Juju, Kira Puru, Jimblah and more are set to perform at a new festival series set to take place in West Arnhem Land.

The future of labels, influencing the government, hot topics at FastForward Sydney
From the future of labels, and the user experience, to government policy and sage advice from a parent in the biz, FastForward tackled some of the music industry’s most pressing issues.

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The future of labels, influencing the government, hot topics at FastForward Sydney
From the future of labels, and the user experience, to government policy and sage advice from a parent in the biz, FastForward tackled some of the music industry’s most pressing issues.

Sydney's STUMPS join Vita Artists
Sydney's STUMPS have joined the Vita Artists bookings family. The news comes in tandem with the four-piece's new single 'Your Old Man', which received a premiere on triple j's Home Hosed and adds to…

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Sydney's STUMPS join Vita Artists
Sydney's STUMPS have joined the Vita Artists bookings family. The news comes in tandem with the four-piece's new single 'Your Old Man', which received a premiere on triple j's Home Hosed and adds to…

Two days until FastForward Sydney, are you in yet?
FastForward Sydney is set to enlighten, invigorate and further elaborate any queries or curiosities you have.

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Two days until FastForward Sydney, are you in yet?
FastForward Sydney is set to enlighten, invigorate and further elaborate any queries or curiosities you have.

Could TikTok's new discovery program create a new revenue stream for indie artists?
Independent artists now have a direct line to TikTok's 500 million monthly active users globally.

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Could TikTok's new discovery program create a new revenue stream for indie artists?
Independent artists now have a direct line to TikTok's 500 million monthly active users globally.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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