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Pro-longed absence of collaboration made this year’s SongHubs Tower 2021 one to remember

Pro-longed absence of collaboration made this year’s SongHubs Tower 2021 one to remember

During a time when the COVID-19 pandemic still continues to run rife with restrictions all around the world, this year's SongHubs The Tower has gone down as a songwriting workshop of miracle…

By Amber De Luca-Tao - Jun 26, 2021
Pro-longed absence of collaboration made this year’s SongHubs Tower 2021 one to remember

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Pro-longed absence of collaboration made this year’s SongHubs Tower 2021 one to remember

During a time when the COVID-19 pandemic still continues to run rife with restrictions all around the world, this year's SongHubs The Tower has gone down as a songwriting workshop of miracle…

By Amber De Luca-Tao - Jun 26, 2021
Conspiracy theory: Nicki Minaj is actually just Jay-Z sped up

Conspiracy theory: Nicki Minaj is actually just Jay-Z sped up

There is a very credible conspiracy theory that rapper Nicki Minaj is actually just a sped up Jay-Z, with the actual Nicki a model employed to artfully mime these Jay-Z verses. Of course, it isn't…

By Nathan Jolly - Jun 18, 2021
Conspiracy theory: Nicki Minaj is actually just Jay-Z sped up

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Conspiracy theory: Nicki Minaj is actually just Jay-Z sped up

There is a very credible conspiracy theory that rapper Nicki Minaj is actually just a sped up Jay-Z, with the actual Nicki a model employed to artfully mime these Jay-Z verses. Of course, it isn't…

By Nathan Jolly - Jun 18, 2021
What will it take for the festival scene to return?

What will it take for the festival scene to return?

"Once vaccinations are the norm, you may even see moshpits return."

By Christie Eliezer - Jun 16, 2021
What will it take for the festival scene to return?

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What will it take for the festival scene to return?

"Once vaccinations are the norm, you may even see moshpits return."

By Christie Eliezer - Jun 16, 2021
Q&A: Mushroom Group's Tour Coordinator​ Joe Nemer is ready to get things back on track

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, Joe Nemer lost his entire line of work, most of his income and his beloved boss, Michael Gudinski. The Melbourne-based concert promoter for Mushroom…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 15, 2021
Q&A: Mushroom Group's Tour Coordinator​ Joe Nemer is ready to get things back on track

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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, Joe Nemer lost his entire line of work, most of his income and his beloved boss, Michael Gudinski. The Melbourne-based concert promoter for Mushroom…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 15, 2021
Q&A: APRA AMCOS’s Milly Petriella has seen her local scene decimated by COVID-19

Q&A: APRA AMCOS’s Milly Petriella has seen her local scene decimated by COVID-19

APRA AMCOS’s Director of Member Relations Milly Petriella has seen her beloved local scene decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Regarded as one of the Australian music industry’s most respected…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 10, 2021
Q&A: APRA AMCOS’s Milly Petriella has seen her local scene decimated by COVID-19

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Q&A: APRA AMCOS’s Milly Petriella has seen her local scene decimated by COVID-19

APRA AMCOS’s Director of Member Relations Milly Petriella has seen her beloved local scene decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Regarded as one of the Australian music industry’s most respected…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 10, 2021
Four female and genderqueer-identifying musicians detail their experiences in music

Four female and genderqueer-identifying musicians detail their experiences in music

Embedded in the process of creating ‘Make the Grade’ and its accompanying video has been a spirit of consultation - of talking to people and trying to understand better the issues that it raises. The…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 7, 2021
Four female and genderqueer-identifying musicians detail their experiences in music

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Four female and genderqueer-identifying musicians detail their experiences in music

Embedded in the process of creating ‘Make the Grade’ and its accompanying video has been a spirit of consultation - of talking to people and trying to understand better the issues that it raises. The…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 7, 2021
The importance of tertiary music education

The importance of tertiary music education

“Entrepreneurial mindset and making things happen helps you be the next Michael Gudinski.”

By Christie Eliezer - Jun 1, 2021
The importance of tertiary music education

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The importance of tertiary music education

“Entrepreneurial mindset and making things happen helps you be the next Michael Gudinski.”

By Christie Eliezer - Jun 1, 2021
The Vanns' manager & agent on booking a tour during a pandemic [WATCH]

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. Having the candid chat for TIO, Larkin (Tiny Triumphs)…

By Poppy Reid - May 26, 2021
The Vanns' manager & agent on booking a tour during a pandemic [WATCH]

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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. Having the candid chat for TIO, Larkin (Tiny Triumphs)…

By Poppy Reid - May 26, 2021
This week’s Blues On Broadbeach marks the joy and challenges of staging festivals again

This week’s Blues On Broadbeach marks the joy and challenges of staging festivals again

“To be honest there were times I wondered if I’d ever see a moshpit again," says Wolfmother's Andrew Stockdale. 

By Christie Eliezer - May 20, 2021
This week’s Blues On Broadbeach marks the joy and challenges of staging festivals again

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This week’s Blues On Broadbeach marks the joy and challenges of staging festivals again

“To be honest there were times I wondered if I’d ever see a moshpit again," says Wolfmother's Andrew Stockdale. 

By Christie Eliezer - May 20, 2021
Is the music industry self-destructive? [OP-ED]

Is the music industry self-destructive? [OP-ED]

It’s funny how disaster scenarios become embedded in culture and flourish like flowers in Spring. Television’s death had been predicted for more than a decade. The advertising industry has been “at…

By Poppy Reid - May 20, 2021
Is the music industry self-destructive? [OP-ED]

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Is the music industry self-destructive? [OP-ED]

It’s funny how disaster scenarios become embedded in culture and flourish like flowers in Spring. Television’s death had been predicted for more than a decade. The advertising industry has been “at…

By Poppy Reid - May 20, 2021
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