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Our favourite acts from the 2019 PDA Awards winners list
The APRA Professional Development Awards (PDA's) are a pretty good way to get a sense of the who's who of rising stars in Aussie song-writing. Winners receive some cold hard cash, aimed at supporting…

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Our favourite acts from the 2019 PDA Awards winners list
The APRA Professional Development Awards (PDA's) are a pretty good way to get a sense of the who's who of rising stars in Aussie song-writing. Winners receive some cold hard cash, aimed at supporting…

In order for Spotify to compete, do they need to piss off record labels?
Scott Galloway has revisited his 2018 Spotify prediction that it will join Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon as one of the biggest tech companies in the world. However, it hasn't happened yet.…

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In order for Spotify to compete, do they need to piss off record labels?
Scott Galloway has revisited his 2018 Spotify prediction that it will join Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon as one of the biggest tech companies in the world. However, it hasn't happened yet.…

AFIC Hot Seat: Founder Carlina Ericson on Australian Festival Industry Conference debut
“We’re counting on the industry to get behind this and safeguard the future of professional development relating to festival management”

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AFIC Hot Seat: Founder Carlina Ericson on Australian Festival Industry Conference debut
“We’re counting on the industry to get behind this and safeguard the future of professional development relating to festival management”

GRID Series: TIO premieres deep-dive documentaries into the sounds of Western Sydney
Go west, young person. You’ll find something you didn’t expect. The sprawling suburbs of Western Sydney are an incubator for creatives though, due to myriad complexities, many artists struggle for…

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GRID Series: TIO premieres deep-dive documentaries into the sounds of Western Sydney
Go west, young person. You’ll find something you didn’t expect. The sprawling suburbs of Western Sydney are an incubator for creatives though, due to myriad complexities, many artists struggle for…

“It’ll definitely grow the market”: TEG Live boss Tim McGregor on inaugural Country to Country
The rapid growth of the $574 million Australian country music sector is about to see another boost.

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“It’ll definitely grow the market”: TEG Live boss Tim McGregor on inaugural Country to Country
The rapid growth of the $574 million Australian country music sector is about to see another boost.

"I’m really proud to be a pop singer": Samantha Jade returns to songwriting roots
Samantha Jade is back, and hopes the industry is listening.

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"I’m really proud to be a pop singer": Samantha Jade returns to songwriting roots
Samantha Jade is back, and hopes the industry is listening.

The tangible lessons brands can take from culture
In three weeks, Universal Music will release a global study to offer brands tangible lessons from culture. The Cultural Capital Report was announced at Universal Music’s Australian headquarters in…

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The tangible lessons brands can take from culture
In three weeks, Universal Music will release a global study to offer brands tangible lessons from culture. The Cultural Capital Report was announced at Universal Music’s Australian headquarters in…

Manager Eva Trifonas talks KUČKA, LA's music industry, and advice for those moving to the US
In 2017, artist manager Eva Trifonas attended global music industry hive mind SXSW in Austin, Texas. She was representing Perth-born artist, producer and songwriter KUČKA, who she manages alongside…

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Manager Eva Trifonas talks KUČKA, LA's music industry, and advice for those moving to the US
In 2017, artist manager Eva Trifonas attended global music industry hive mind SXSW in Austin, Texas. She was representing Perth-born artist, producer and songwriter KUČKA, who she manages alongside…

Why more Australians are expected to press ‘Rewind’ on cassettes
Australia has been part of global Cassette Store Day since it launched in the UK.

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Why more Australians are expected to press ‘Rewind’ on cassettes
Australia has been part of global Cassette Store Day since it launched in the UK.

Newcastle's NEX accused of genre bias after The Amity Affliction cancellation
The Newcastle Exhibition and Convention Centre has come under fire for having a genre bias when it comes to booking talent at their establishment, according members from both the Unified Music Group…

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Newcastle's NEX accused of genre bias after The Amity Affliction cancellation
The Newcastle Exhibition and Convention Centre has come under fire for having a genre bias when it comes to booking talent at their establishment, according members from both the Unified Music Group…
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