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7 things to ask your music distributor before you sign up

7 things to ask your music distributor before you sign up

Thinking of self releasing? This article is for independent artists seeking to release their music through a digital music distributor. Can I release under other artist and label names? Some digital…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 13, 2019
7 things to ask your music distributor before you sign up

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7 things to ask your music distributor before you sign up

Thinking of self releasing? This article is for independent artists seeking to release their music through a digital music distributor. Can I release under other artist and label names? Some digital…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 13, 2019
How Victoria took the lead from NSW as the biggest live music state

How Victoria took the lead from NSW as the biggest live music state

New figures from Live Performance Australia show that NSW has been deposed as the live music state of Australia – and executives in Victoria have strong ideas on why their state has overtaken its…

By Christie Eliezer - Nov 7, 2019
How Victoria took the lead from NSW as the biggest live music state

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How Victoria took the lead from NSW as the biggest live music state

New figures from Live Performance Australia show that NSW has been deposed as the live music state of Australia – and executives in Victoria have strong ideas on why their state has overtaken its…

By Christie Eliezer - Nov 7, 2019
Spotify try to over-programme Australian artists in their playlists [INTERVIEW]

Spotify try to over-programme Australian artists in their playlists [INTERVIEW]

In Australia, Spotify has been leading the charge when it comes to playlists. Not only has the streaming giant brought playlists to life, a la its two local Front Left Live events (with acts like…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 5, 2019
Spotify try to over-programme Australian artists in their playlists [INTERVIEW]

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Spotify try to over-programme Australian artists in their playlists [INTERVIEW]

In Australia, Spotify has been leading the charge when it comes to playlists. Not only has the streaming giant brought playlists to life, a la its two local Front Left Live events (with acts like…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 5, 2019
Hot Seat: Spotify editor Peter Stevens on prioritising country music

Hot Seat: Spotify editor Peter Stevens on prioritising country music

"Australia is definitely the priority market for expanding country."

By Music Network - Nov 5, 2019
Hot Seat: Spotify editor Peter Stevens on prioritising country music

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Hot Seat: Spotify editor Peter Stevens on prioritising country music

"Australia is definitely the priority market for expanding country."

By Music Network - Nov 5, 2019
'Control of the music landscape has never been smaller': Bob Lefsetz

'Control of the music landscape has never been smaller': Bob Lefsetz

Bob Lefsetz has touched down for Australian Music Week in Sydney.

By Christie Eliezer - Nov 5, 2019
'Control of the music landscape has never been smaller': Bob Lefsetz

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'Control of the music landscape has never been smaller': Bob Lefsetz

Bob Lefsetz has touched down for Australian Music Week in Sydney.

By Christie Eliezer - Nov 5, 2019
Team Lauv on being bold, taking risks & breaking ground in pop

Team Lauv on being bold, taking risks & breaking ground in pop

On the streaming front, Lauv's lifetime streams have now succeeded 3.32 billion.

By Thomas Bleach - Nov 4, 2019
Team Lauv on being bold, taking risks & breaking ground in pop

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Team Lauv on being bold, taking risks & breaking ground in pop

On the streaming front, Lauv's lifetime streams have now succeeded 3.32 billion.

By Thomas Bleach - Nov 4, 2019
CrewCare: Why Aussie roadies need their own welfare association

CrewCare: Why Aussie roadies need their own welfare association

All CrewCare donations and fundraising income will go through the Support Act Crew Fund.

By Christie Eliezer - Nov 4, 2019
CrewCare: Why Aussie roadies need their own welfare association

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CrewCare: Why Aussie roadies need their own welfare association

All CrewCare donations and fundraising income will go through the Support Act Crew Fund.

By Christie Eliezer - Nov 4, 2019
NSW police are failing to follow current strip search legislation

NSW police are failing to follow current strip search legislation

Amidst the investigation of NSW Police into the strip search of a 16-year-old female at last year’s Splendour in the Grass, a roundtable discussion was held at DLA Piper in Sydney today.…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 31, 2019
NSW police are failing to follow current strip search legislation

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NSW police are failing to follow current strip search legislation

Amidst the investigation of NSW Police into the strip search of a 16-year-old female at last year’s Splendour in the Grass, a roundtable discussion was held at DLA Piper in Sydney today.…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 31, 2019
How technology is increasingly making audiences the stars of live music shows

How technology is increasingly making audiences the stars of live music shows

More and more, technology allows those attending concerts and festivals to be as much the stars of the experience as those making the noise up on the stage. The idea of the live music experience not…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 28, 2019
How technology is increasingly making audiences the stars of live music shows

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How technology is increasingly making audiences the stars of live music shows

More and more, technology allows those attending concerts and festivals to be as much the stars of the experience as those making the noise up on the stage. The idea of the live music experience not…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 28, 2019
Chris Murphy on striking hot with The Buckleys [exclusive]

Chris Murphy on striking hot with The Buckleys [exclusive]

Murphy is currently flying high with The Buckleys, a teen sibling trio from Byron Bay.

By Christie Eliezer - Oct 28, 2019
Chris Murphy on striking hot with The Buckleys [exclusive]

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Chris Murphy on striking hot with The Buckleys [exclusive]

Murphy is currently flying high with The Buckleys, a teen sibling trio from Byron Bay.

By Christie Eliezer - Oct 28, 2019
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