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A Decade In: Music Aus’ Clare Kenny on the country’s biggest school initiative

Back in 2007, Music Australia identified a need for increased musical awareness, involvement, and participation in Australian schools. This was brought to the attention of Music Australia following…

By Unknown Author - Oct 13, 2016
A Decade In: Music Aus’ Clare Kenny on the country’s biggest school initiative

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A Decade In: Music Aus’ Clare Kenny on the country’s biggest school initiative

Back in 2007, Music Australia identified a need for increased musical awareness, involvement, and participation in Australian schools. This was brought to the attention of Music Australia following…

By Unknown Author - Oct 13, 2016
EXCLUSIVE: Meet Enya Angel, "the Vodafone Girl"

EXCLUSIVE: Meet Enya Angel, "the Vodafone Girl"

According to a cannonade of social media posts, Vodafone’s latest effort to pitch its network upgrade isn’t resonating with consumers. TMN chats to the star of the commercial, a young musician whose…

By Jake Challenor - Sep 18, 2016
EXCLUSIVE: Meet Enya Angel, "the Vodafone Girl"

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EXCLUSIVE: Meet Enya Angel, "the Vodafone Girl"

According to a cannonade of social media posts, Vodafone’s latest effort to pitch its network upgrade isn’t resonating with consumers. TMN chats to the star of the commercial, a young musician whose…

By Jake Challenor - Sep 18, 2016

This Record Changed My Life: Enter Shikari

British band Enter Shikari may be known for their pioneering mind-sweep mix of electronica and metalcore, but according to frontman Rou Reynolds, Radiohead had more influence than some might think.…

By Unknown Author - Sep 18, 2016
This Record Changed My Life: Enter Shikari

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This Record Changed My Life: Enter Shikari

British band Enter Shikari may be known for their pioneering mind-sweep mix of electronica and metalcore, but according to frontman Rou Reynolds, Radiohead had more influence than some might think.…

By Unknown Author - Sep 18, 2016
SoundCloud co-founder Alexander Ljung on SoundCloud Go’s AU/NZ launch

SoundCloud co-founder Alexander Ljung on SoundCloud Go’s AU/NZ launch

Following launches in the US, France, the UK and Ireland earlier this year, SoundCloud has launched its subscription service in Australia and New Zealand. Just like its now competitors Apple Music,…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 18, 2016
SoundCloud co-founder Alexander Ljung on SoundCloud Go’s AU/NZ launch

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SoundCloud co-founder Alexander Ljung on SoundCloud Go’s AU/NZ launch

Following launches in the US, France, the UK and Ireland earlier this year, SoundCloud has launched its subscription service in Australia and New Zealand. Just like its now competitors Apple Music,…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 18, 2016

Hot Seat: Making it in the music industry... with Taylor Testa, UMPG

TMN has revived Hot Seat to offer our young industry subscribers an insight into what it takes to make it in the music business. Taylor Testa is the LA-based A R behind Universal Music Publishing…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 12, 2016
Hot Seat: Making it in the music industry... with Taylor Testa, UMPG

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Hot Seat: Making it in the music industry... with Taylor Testa, UMPG

TMN has revived Hot Seat to offer our young industry subscribers an insight into what it takes to make it in the music business. Taylor Testa is the LA-based A R behind Universal Music Publishing…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 12, 2016

Jaddan Comerford: Unified’s global influencer

Unified s leader on why thinking ’global’ will save the music industry, how Vance Joy buoyed his move to New York and why money isn t everything. Unified, and its past iteration Boomtown, has been…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 8, 2016
Jaddan Comerford: Unified’s global influencer

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Jaddan Comerford: Unified’s global influencer

Unified s leader on why thinking ’global’ will save the music industry, how Vance Joy buoyed his move to New York and why money isn t everything. Unified, and its past iteration Boomtown, has been…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 8, 2016

Hot Seat: Making it in the music industry... with Josh Roth, Superfly

TMN has revived Hot Seat to offer our young industry subscribers an insight into what it takes to make it in the music business. After more than a decade as the manager for Ra Ra Riot, among other…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 8, 2016
Hot Seat: Making it in the music industry... with Josh Roth, Superfly

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Hot Seat: Making it in the music industry... with Josh Roth, Superfly

TMN has revived Hot Seat to offer our young industry subscribers an insight into what it takes to make it in the music business. After more than a decade as the manager for Ra Ra Riot, among other…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 8, 2016

In Focus: Australian Country Music - part one

Three chords and the truth. Country Music Hall of Fame’s Harlan Howard once claimed this is all an artist needs in order to be a success. As an Australian whose impact in the US still stands as an…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 1, 2016
In Focus: Australian Country Music - part one

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In Focus: Australian Country Music - part one

Three chords and the truth. Country Music Hall of Fame’s Harlan Howard once claimed this is all an artist needs in order to be a success. As an Australian whose impact in the US still stands as an…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 1, 2016

Authentic CEO Tony McGinn: "It was a f*cking nightmare"

You don’t have to be Einstein to work out that the media industry is going through some dramatic change, but according to Authentic Entertainment CEO, Tony McGinn, it’s "structurally driven." With…

By Jake Challenor - Aug 29, 2016
Authentic CEO Tony McGinn: "It was a f*cking nightmare"

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Authentic CEO Tony McGinn: "It was a f*cking nightmare"

You don’t have to be Einstein to work out that the media industry is going through some dramatic change, but according to Authentic Entertainment CEO, Tony McGinn, it’s "structurally driven." With…

By Jake Challenor - Aug 29, 2016

Touring Asia: How to avoid the pitfalls and make the most out of your budget – Part 2

This article is presented by The Appointment Group (TAG), an award-winning global, independent travel and event management company. To offer local artists and managers an insight into what to expect…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 25, 2016
Touring Asia: How to avoid the pitfalls and make the most out of your budget – Part 2

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Touring Asia: How to avoid the pitfalls and make the most out of your budget – Part 2

This article is presented by The Appointment Group (TAG), an award-winning global, independent travel and event management company. To offer local artists and managers an insight into what to expect…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 25, 2016
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