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What arts grant funding means to an independent artist [OP-ED]
"I know I’m just one small voice. But for me, receiving arts grant funding has been a lifeline."
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What arts grant funding means to an independent artist [OP-ED]
"I know I’m just one small voice. But for me, receiving arts grant funding has been a lifeline."
![A first-hand experience of Kanye's 'Donda' campaign rollout [OP-ED]](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-r2-1.thebrag.com%2Ftmn%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F09%2Fdonda-apple-music.jpg%3Fv%3D1778467958394&w=3840&q=75)
A first-hand experience of Kanye's 'Donda' campaign rollout [OP-ED]
Kanye’s ideology and actions are often deeply flawed. But his Donda rollout, whether deliberate or not, was a display in capturing people’s attention.
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Opinion
A first-hand experience of Kanye's 'Donda' campaign rollout [OP-ED]
Kanye’s ideology and actions are often deeply flawed. But his Donda rollout, whether deliberate or not, was a display in capturing people’s attention.

We need to talk about *that* triple j tweet
triple j published an ill-advised tweet yesterday and I would like to thank them for it.

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We need to talk about *that* triple j tweet
triple j published an ill-advised tweet yesterday and I would like to thank them for it.

merci, mercy inks partnership with Capitol Records US and EMI UK, releases new single 'Winnie Crush'
merci, mercy has inked a ROW partnership with Capitol Records U.S. and EMI UK.

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merci, mercy inks partnership with Capitol Records US and EMI UK, releases new single 'Winnie Crush'
merci, mercy has inked a ROW partnership with Capitol Records U.S. and EMI UK.

Linktree's first ever acquisition is Songlink/Odesli
Australian-based linking platform Linktree has acquired Songlink/Odesli, an automated music link aggregation platform.

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Linktree's first ever acquisition is Songlink/Odesli
Australian-based linking platform Linktree has acquired Songlink/Odesli, an automated music link aggregation platform.

NZ rapper Lil Mussie has opened a charity recording studio in LA
NZ charity Bread Foundation, founded by Kiwi rapper Lil Mussie, has opened a music studio in Los Angeles to help underprivileged kids.

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NZ rapper Lil Mussie has opened a charity recording studio in LA
NZ charity Bread Foundation, founded by Kiwi rapper Lil Mussie, has opened a music studio in Los Angeles to help underprivileged kids.

Tahlia-Rose Coleman promoted to Mastering Engineer at Studios 301
Tahlia-Rose Coleman has been promoted to Mastering Engineer at Studios 301, adding her five years of experience to the fabled recording studio's Mastering department.

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Tahlia-Rose Coleman promoted to Mastering Engineer at Studios 301
Tahlia-Rose Coleman has been promoted to Mastering Engineer at Studios 301, adding her five years of experience to the fabled recording studio's Mastering department.

Opinion: Are we ready to say its time’s up for bullying and sexual harassment in the Australian music industry?
The status quo has benefited the emotional abusers and the perpetrators of sexual harassment for so long, so what might happen now?

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Opinion: Are we ready to say its time’s up for bullying and sexual harassment in the Australian music industry?
The status quo has benefited the emotional abusers and the perpetrators of sexual harassment for so long, so what might happen now?
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Artists need to stop tying their self-worth to their career highlights [OP-ED]
"Artists are diving in head first (just like I did) without an appreciation of how and what it takes to build a career in the industry."
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Artists need to stop tying their self-worth to their career highlights [OP-ED]
"Artists are diving in head first (just like I did) without an appreciation of how and what it takes to build a career in the industry."

Line up announced for BLAKSOUND, the 100% First Nations music conference
BLAKSOUND is so-called Australia’s dedicated Indigenous music conference led by youth, and broadcasting globally online from Meeanjin.

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Line up announced for BLAKSOUND, the 100% First Nations music conference
BLAKSOUND is so-called Australia’s dedicated Indigenous music conference led by youth, and broadcasting globally online from Meeanjin.

George Ash takes full responsibility for workplace culture at UMA, addresses own behaviour
George Ash has confirmed an investigation into workplace culture at Universal Music Australia.

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George Ash takes full responsibility for workplace culture at UMA, addresses own behaviour
George Ash has confirmed an investigation into workplace culture at Universal Music Australia.

Luke Girgis & Poppy Reid nominated in Mumbrella Publish Awards Shortlist
The Brag Media's Luke Girgis and Poppy Reid have been named in the Shortlist for this year's Mumbrella Publish Awards.

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Luke Girgis & Poppy Reid nominated in Mumbrella Publish Awards Shortlist
The Brag Media's Luke Girgis and Poppy Reid have been named in the Shortlist for this year's Mumbrella Publish Awards.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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