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Why are new-gen First Nations creatives rejecting the music industry for their own spaces?

Why are new-gen First Nations creatives rejecting the music industry for their own spaces?

The music industry was accused of tokenism, institutionalised racism and a refusal to share power dynamics.

By Christie Eliezer - Sep 16, 2021
Why are new-gen First Nations creatives rejecting the music industry for their own spaces?

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Why are new-gen First Nations creatives rejecting the music industry for their own spaces?

The music industry was accused of tokenism, institutionalised racism and a refusal to share power dynamics.

By Christie Eliezer - Sep 16, 2021
The Gold Coast Music Awards on Planning and Delivering Live Events during a Pandemic

The Gold Coast Music Awards on Planning and Delivering Live Events during a Pandemic

Since their inaugural awards night in 2015, the Gold Coast Music Awards have worked tirelessly every year to shine a spotlight on and celebrate the incredibly talented artists within the region. When…

By Kasey Thompson - Sep 14, 2021
The Gold Coast Music Awards on Planning and Delivering Live Events during a Pandemic

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The Gold Coast Music Awards on Planning and Delivering Live Events during a Pandemic

Since their inaugural awards night in 2015, the Gold Coast Music Awards have worked tirelessly every year to shine a spotlight on and celebrate the incredibly talented artists within the region. When…

By Kasey Thompson - Sep 14, 2021
The missing piece: Behind the global appeal of Vance Joy

The missing piece: Behind the global appeal of Vance Joy

"In an ever-changing world I feel people really value authenticity and classic songs.”

By Christie Eliezer - Sep 9, 2021
The missing piece: Behind the global appeal of Vance Joy

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The missing piece: Behind the global appeal of Vance Joy

"In an ever-changing world I feel people really value authenticity and classic songs.”

By Christie Eliezer - Sep 9, 2021
Defamation in Music: A Q&A with Marque Lawyers

Defamation in Music: A Q&A with Marque Lawyers

Content Warning: This article covers sexual harassment incidents. If you or someone you know are affected by the following story, you are not alone. To speak to someone, you can call Lifeline on 13…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 8, 2021
Defamation in Music: A Q&A with Marque Lawyers

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Defamation in Music: A Q&A with Marque Lawyers

Content Warning: This article covers sexual harassment incidents. If you or someone you know are affected by the following story, you are not alone. To speak to someone, you can call Lifeline on 13…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 8, 2021
Revealed: The cold, hard data on just how much the arts has suffered in lockdown & the jobs that have been lost

Revealed: The cold, hard data on just how much the arts has suffered in lockdown & the jobs that have been lost

Government data reveals just how hard hit the arts sector has been since JobKeeper ended.

By Caleb Triscari - Sep 2, 2021
Revealed: The cold, hard data on just how much the arts has suffered in lockdown & the jobs that have been lost

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Revealed: The cold, hard data on just how much the arts has suffered in lockdown & the jobs that have been lost

Government data reveals just how hard hit the arts sector has been since JobKeeper ended.

By Caleb Triscari - Sep 2, 2021
Inside the investigation that will expose Australia’s music industry

Inside the investigation that will expose Australia’s music industry

The people behind the podcast reveal to TMN what they uncovered in their investigation, what stood in their way, and if there’s any hope for the future.

By Vivienne Kelly - Aug 31, 2021
Inside the investigation that will expose Australia’s music industry

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Inside the investigation that will expose Australia’s music industry

The people behind the podcast reveal to TMN what they uncovered in their investigation, what stood in their way, and if there’s any hope for the future.

By Vivienne Kelly - Aug 31, 2021
Dream run: What next for Jolyon Petch?

Dream run: What next for Jolyon Petch?

Jolyon Petch's fresh take on Fleetwood Mac's 'Dreams' is sitting atop TMN's Hot 100 chart for the second week running.

By Vivienne Kelly - Aug 25, 2021
Dream run: What next for Jolyon Petch?

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Dream run: What next for Jolyon Petch?

Jolyon Petch's fresh take on Fleetwood Mac's 'Dreams' is sitting atop TMN's Hot 100 chart for the second week running.

By Vivienne Kelly - Aug 25, 2021
Be like Charlie Watts: Every great team needs a piece like the late Rolling Stone (Op-Ed)

Be like Charlie Watts: Every great team needs a piece like the late Rolling Stone (Op-Ed)

With his death at 80, Charlie Watts becomes a rock ‘n’ roll immortal. An actual legend, consigned to the history books, and to those 200 million Rolling Stones albums sold, which feature his…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 25, 2021
Be like Charlie Watts: Every great team needs a piece like the late Rolling Stone (Op-Ed)

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Be like Charlie Watts: Every great team needs a piece like the late Rolling Stone (Op-Ed)

With his death at 80, Charlie Watts becomes a rock ‘n’ roll immortal. An actual legend, consigned to the history books, and to those 200 million Rolling Stones albums sold, which feature his…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 25, 2021
Opinion: Are we ready to say its time’s up for bullying and sexual harassment in the Australian music industry?

Opinion: Are we ready to say its time’s up for bullying and sexual harassment in the Australian music industry?

If you keep people oppressed – history tells us what happens. The last three months have felt like a watershed in the music industry. Following breaking news in May exposing the extent of bullying…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 16, 2021
Opinion: Are we ready to say its time’s up for bullying and sexual harassment in the Australian music industry?

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Opinion: Are we ready to say its time’s up for bullying and sexual harassment in the Australian music industry?

If you keep people oppressed – history tells us what happens. The last three months have felt like a watershed in the music industry. Following breaking news in May exposing the extent of bullying…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 16, 2021
'Just keep spinning': Q&A with Spinning Top's Kristy Pinder on the strangest of years

'Just keep spinning': Q&A with Spinning Top's Kristy Pinder on the strangest of years

Kristy Pinder started her new role as Spinning Top's label manager just before the pandemic took hold.

By Vivienne Kelly - Aug 5, 2021
'Just keep spinning': Q&A with Spinning Top's Kristy Pinder on the strangest of years

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'Just keep spinning': Q&A with Spinning Top's Kristy Pinder on the strangest of years

Kristy Pinder started her new role as Spinning Top's label manager just before the pandemic took hold.

By Vivienne Kelly - Aug 5, 2021
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