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Q&A: Mushroom Group's Tour Coordinator Joe Nemer is ready to get things back on track
In the most challenging 365 days of his life, Mushroom Group's Joe Nemer lost his entire line of work, most of his income and his beloved boss. Now, he's ready to get back on the road.

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Q&A: Mushroom Group's Tour Coordinator Joe Nemer is ready to get things back on track
In the most challenging 365 days of his life, Mushroom Group's Joe Nemer lost his entire line of work, most of his income and his beloved boss. Now, he's ready to get back on the road.

Q&A: APRA AMCOS’s Milly Petriella has seen her local scene decimated by COVID-19
"My everyday life has changed dramatically."

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Q&A: APRA AMCOS’s Milly Petriella has seen her local scene decimated by COVID-19
"My everyday life has changed dramatically."

Four female and genderqueer-identifying musicians detail their experiences in music
I contacted four female and genderqueer identifying musicians and asked them a series of simple questions about their experiences of being a women in music.

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Four female and genderqueer-identifying musicians detail their experiences in music
I contacted four female and genderqueer identifying musicians and asked them a series of simple questions about their experiences of being a women in music.
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The importance of mentoring new musicians during a pandemic [OP-ED]
With the benefit of space and time, we decided the mentorship program would be designed to help Julia by introducing her to all realms of the industry.
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The importance of mentoring new musicians during a pandemic [OP-ED]
With the benefit of space and time, we decided the mentorship program would be designed to help Julia by introducing her to all realms of the industry.

How can we think more creatively about supporting our artists wellbeing?
I’ve heard stories of artists calling helplines between interviews and public appearances, and watched others speak out about sexual abuse and have their team treat it as a “personal problem”.

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How can we think more creatively about supporting our artists wellbeing?
I’ve heard stories of artists calling helplines between interviews and public appearances, and watched others speak out about sexual abuse and have their team treat it as a “personal problem”.

Youth Program announced for Aus Women in Music Awards
The Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) are making clear their support of up-and-coming young women at the 2021 Awards and conference.

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Youth Program announced for Aus Women in Music Awards
The Australian Women in Music Awards (AWMA) are making clear their support of up-and-coming young women at the 2021 Awards and conference.
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The Vanns' manager & agent on booking a tour during a pandemic [WATCH]
The VANNS' manager Tom Larkin and booking agent Adam Montgomery interviewed each other recently about booking a tour during the global pandemic.
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The Vanns' manager & agent on booking a tour during a pandemic [WATCH]
The VANNS' manager Tom Larkin and booking agent Adam Montgomery interviewed each other recently about booking a tour during the global pandemic.

Here's the outcome from the cultural change discussion for the Australian industry
Representatives from the Australian music industry gathered in Sydney yesterday to discuss cultural change amid #MeToo movement.

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Here's the outcome from the cultural change discussion for the Australian industry
Representatives from the Australian music industry gathered in Sydney yesterday to discuss cultural change amid #MeToo movement.
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Is the music industry self-destructive? [OP-ED]
One of the greatest problems that the music industry is facing today isn’t a killer. It’s an irritant and it’s costly.
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Is the music industry self-destructive? [OP-ED]
One of the greatest problems that the music industry is facing today isn’t a killer. It’s an irritant and it’s costly.

Australian industry to gather to discuss cultural change amid #MeToo movement
Representatives from the Australian music industry are set to gather next week to discuss cultural change amid #MeToo movement.

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Australian industry to gather to discuss cultural change amid #MeToo movement
Representatives from the Australian music industry are set to gather next week to discuss cultural change amid #MeToo movement.
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We need to talk about how the Aus Govt's sport bias is hurting music [OP-ED]
The Govt needs to change the way it values the impact of music, and provide equal guidance and support as they do for those who work in sport.
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We need to talk about how the Aus Govt's sport bias is hurting music [OP-ED]
The Govt needs to change the way it values the impact of music, and provide equal guidance and support as they do for those who work in sport.

Four women allege rape and assault as new research shows breadth of Australian music’s #MeToo plight
Four women have come forward as new research shows breadth of the Australian music industry's sexual assault plight amid the #MeToo movement.

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Four women allege rape and assault as new research shows breadth of Australian music’s #MeToo plight
Four women have come forward as new research shows breadth of the Australian music industry's sexual assault plight amid the #MeToo movement.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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