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'It’s the Best of Times and the Worst': John Watson Talks Challenges, Opportunities Ahead of 2025 AAM Awards
Watson, who will receive the AAM Legacy Award, has left a positive mark on countless aspiring artists and industry professionals.

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'It’s the Best of Times and the Worst': John Watson Talks Challenges, Opportunities Ahead of 2025 AAM Awards
Watson, who will receive the AAM Legacy Award, has left a positive mark on countless aspiring artists and industry professionals.

'She Walked So the Rest of Us Australian Music Makers Could Run': Artists Praise Kylie Minogue Ahead of APRA Awards Top Honour
Some of Australia's best and biggest names in music have paid tribute to Kylie Minogue ahead of the pop icon receiving the APRA Awards' top honour this week. Minogue will receive the Ted Albert Award…

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'She Walked So the Rest of Us Australian Music Makers Could Run': Artists Praise Kylie Minogue Ahead of APRA Awards Top Honour
Some of Australia's best and biggest names in music have paid tribute to Kylie Minogue ahead of the pop icon receiving the APRA Awards' top honour this week. Minogue will receive the Ted Albert Award…

Meet the Female Founders Transforming Music Education
Australian start-ups are leading the charge in the next evolution of music education - and we have a group of visionary female founders to thank. From expanding access to music lessons in schools to…

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Meet the Female Founders Transforming Music Education
Australian start-ups are leading the charge in the next evolution of music education - and we have a group of visionary female founders to thank. From expanding access to music lessons in schools to…

Queensland Music Awards 2025 Finalists Announced
The finalists for this year's Queensland Music Awards have been revealed, with voting also opening for four major publicly-voted awards. Across 18 categories, the QMAs will celebrate the best in…

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Queensland Music Awards 2025 Finalists Announced
The finalists for this year's Queensland Music Awards have been revealed, with voting also opening for four major publicly-voted awards. Across 18 categories, the QMAs will celebrate the best in…

The Little Indie Promoter That Could: Troubadour Presents Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Founded by Fran Daly, the business has toured over 100 artists, from the late Sinead O’Connor, to Paul Weller, Alabama 3 and Damien Dempsey.

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The Little Indie Promoter That Could: Troubadour Presents Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Founded by Fran Daly, the business has toured over 100 artists, from the late Sinead O’Connor, to Paul Weller, Alabama 3 and Damien Dempsey.

Marshall Monitor III Brings (and Feels) the Noise
The name Marshall brings with it decades of well-earned history, amplifiers that have sent forth sonic booms that have soundtracked millions of lives. From the studio to the stage and on the road,…

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Marshall Monitor III Brings (and Feels) the Noise
The name Marshall brings with it decades of well-earned history, amplifiers that have sent forth sonic booms that have soundtracked millions of lives. From the studio to the stage and on the road,…

HYBE Hurt: 2024 Has Been a Rough Year for the K-pop Powerhouse
HYBE Corporation has found itself at the center of numerous controversies over the past year. The Music Network takes a closer look.

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HYBE Hurt: 2024 Has Been a Rough Year for the K-pop Powerhouse
HYBE Corporation has found itself at the center of numerous controversies over the past year. The Music Network takes a closer look.

Auckland Hub Big Fan Is Bucking the Trend in New Zealand
Music venues in Auckland, certainly in the past decade or so, lead perilous existences. Threatened with extinction for a while, The Wine Cellar managed to survive through a key merger with the…

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Auckland Hub Big Fan Is Bucking the Trend in New Zealand
Music venues in Auckland, certainly in the past decade or so, lead perilous existences. Threatened with extinction for a while, The Wine Cellar managed to survive through a key merger with the…

Michael Coppel Responds to ABC’s Live Nation Expose: ‘I Feel Shabbily Done By’
The Music Network caught up with Live Nation Australasia chairman Michael Coppel for his response on some of the corporation’s claims.

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Michael Coppel Responds to ABC’s Live Nation Expose: ‘I Feel Shabbily Done By’
The Music Network caught up with Live Nation Australasia chairman Michael Coppel for his response on some of the corporation’s claims.

Beatport’s Sofia Ilyas on Building Global Communities and Championing Diversity in Electronic Music
Through her work at Beatport, Sofia Ilyas is redefining what it means to build community in the music industry. With a sharp focus on diversity and inclusivity, Ilyas’ C-suite role as Chief Community…

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Beatport’s Sofia Ilyas on Building Global Communities and Championing Diversity in Electronic Music
Through her work at Beatport, Sofia Ilyas is redefining what it means to build community in the music industry. With a sharp focus on diversity and inclusivity, Ilyas’ C-suite role as Chief Community…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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