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An end to industry ripoffs, and other takeaways from day one of Indie-Con
The independent music community gathered in Adelaide for Indie-Con, as attendees talked shop and tuned in for on sessions covering everything from punk to profiting from streaming peanuts.

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An end to industry ripoffs, and other takeaways from day one of Indie-Con
The independent music community gathered in Adelaide for Indie-Con, as attendees talked shop and tuned in for on sessions covering everything from punk to profiting from streaming peanuts.

Methyl Ethyl and The Jungle Giants made AIR Awards history last night
Perth rockers Methyl Ethyl and Brisbane indie-pop band The Jungle Giants delivered an AIR Awards first last night. Both bands were tied for the Best Independent Album or EP Award with Methyl Ethel's…

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Methyl Ethyl and The Jungle Giants made AIR Awards history last night
Perth rockers Methyl Ethyl and Brisbane indie-pop band The Jungle Giants delivered an AIR Awards first last night. Both bands were tied for the Best Independent Album or EP Award with Methyl Ethel's…

GiggedIn looking to close its $1M capital raise through VentureCrowd
Using equity crowdfunding through VentureCrowd, GiggedIn is looking to double down on marketing, increase marketshare and fund expansion plans by closing its $1 million capital raise.

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GiggedIn looking to close its $1M capital raise through VentureCrowd
Using equity crowdfunding through VentureCrowd, GiggedIn is looking to double down on marketing, increase marketshare and fund expansion plans by closing its $1 million capital raise.
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Nightlife Music launches Australian Played labelling system [Exclusive]
Nightlife Music's Australian Played campaign launches today.
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Nightlife Music launches Australian Played labelling system [Exclusive]
Nightlife Music's Australian Played campaign launches today.

Fat Wreck Chords’ Vanessa Burt: ‘You don’t need to be a punk band to feel that outrage’
Ten years ago, word on the streets had it that guitar bands were done. Dead and buried, they said. The future is EDM, hip-hop, moustachioed guys in big hats. Fat chance. Fat Wreck's Vanessa Burt talks secrets to longevity, why they're not friends with the RIAA, and more.

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Fat Wreck Chords’ Vanessa Burt: ‘You don’t need to be a punk band to feel that outrage’
Ten years ago, word on the streets had it that guitar bands were done. Dead and buried, they said. The future is EDM, hip-hop, moustachioed guys in big hats. Fat chance. Fat Wreck's Vanessa Burt talks secrets to longevity, why they're not friends with the RIAA, and more.
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Falcona inks Approachable Members Of Your Local Community to roster [EXCLUSIVE]
Booking Agent Joel Siviour (Running Touch, ShockOne, Carmouflage Rose), has just inked Approachable Members Of Your Local Community (AMOYLC) to the Falcona Agency roster. The indie-pop seven-piece…
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Falcona inks Approachable Members Of Your Local Community to roster [EXCLUSIVE]
Booking Agent Joel Siviour (Running Touch, ShockOne, Carmouflage Rose), has just inked Approachable Members Of Your Local Community (AMOYLC) to the Falcona Agency roster. The indie-pop seven-piece…

5 Seconds Of Summer’s ‘Youngblood’ finds fresh legs on UK chart
5 Seconds Of Summer’s “Youngblood” just got dethroned on the Australian singles chart, but the lads are on the rise in the U.K.

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5 Seconds Of Summer’s ‘Youngblood’ finds fresh legs on UK chart
5 Seconds Of Summer’s “Youngblood” just got dethroned on the Australian singles chart, but the lads are on the rise in the U.K.

Details for 2018 ARIA Awards revealed
In the announcement of its annual Awards this morning, recording industry body ARIA has said it has locked in funding from the NSW Government's tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW, for…

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Details for 2018 ARIA Awards revealed
In the announcement of its annual Awards this morning, recording industry body ARIA has said it has locked in funding from the NSW Government's tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW, for…

Grow My Music releases first of its kind 'virtual artist manager' app
Since its launch in 2015, Grow My Music has proven itself as one of Australia's most burgeoning music industry resources. Best-known as a music education provider which offers music courses,…

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Grow My Music releases first of its kind 'virtual artist manager' app
Since its launch in 2015, Grow My Music has proven itself as one of Australia's most burgeoning music industry resources. Best-known as a music education provider which offers music courses,…

Upcoming doco to offer up-close look at Ed Sheeran's songwriting process
Songwriter, Ed Sheeran's upcoming documentary with Apple Music, will take fans through the creation of his history-making third studio album, Divide.

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Upcoming doco to offer up-close look at Ed Sheeran's songwriting process
Songwriter, Ed Sheeran's upcoming documentary with Apple Music, will take fans through the creation of his history-making third studio album, Divide.

The mind-boggling statistics from Tash Sultana's world tour
19 mind-boggling statistics from Tash Sultana's world tour.

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The mind-boggling statistics from Tash Sultana's world tour
19 mind-boggling statistics from Tash Sultana's world tour.

Work begins on JC and Paul Piticco's new music venue in Brisbane
Work has begun on the Brisbane venue set to be operated by former Powderfinger bassist John Collins (JC) and Paul Piticco (Secret Sounds, Splendour In The Grass).

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Work begins on JC and Paul Piticco's new music venue in Brisbane
Work has begun on the Brisbane venue set to be operated by former Powderfinger bassist John Collins (JC) and Paul Piticco (Secret Sounds, Splendour In The Grass).
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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