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Andy King: The great misconception of Fyre Fest's 'Blowjob King'

Andy King: The great misconception of Fyre Fest's 'Blowjob King'

In mid-January 2019, Andy King was seated at the Netflix premiere of Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened in New York City. He did not have an account on any social media platform. He didn’t…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 17, 2019
Andy King: The great misconception of Fyre Fest's 'Blowjob King'

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Andy King: The great misconception of Fyre Fest's 'Blowjob King'

In mid-January 2019, Andy King was seated at the Netflix premiere of Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened in New York City. He did not have an account on any social media platform. He didn’t…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 17, 2019
AFIC Hot Seat: Former SXSW rep Phil Tripp on the future of festivals

AFIC Hot Seat: Former SXSW rep Phil Tripp on the future of festivals

"We need to combine forces and unify over issues..."

By Music Network - Sep 17, 2019
AFIC Hot Seat: Former SXSW rep Phil Tripp on the future of festivals

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AFIC Hot Seat: Former SXSW rep Phil Tripp on the future of festivals

"We need to combine forces and unify over issues..."

By Music Network - Sep 17, 2019
The new face of the Australian music industry has arrived

The new face of the Australian music industry has arrived

The global music industry is in a current state of reckoning. Post-#metoo, post pay gap acknowledgement, and following our understanding of the powerful advantages of diversity in the workplace, the…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 16, 2019
The new face of the Australian music industry has arrived

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The new face of the Australian music industry has arrived

The global music industry is in a current state of reckoning. Post-#metoo, post pay gap acknowledgement, and following our understanding of the powerful advantages of diversity in the workplace, the…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 16, 2019
AFIC Hot Seat: Festival & event safety officer Jon Corbishley

AFIC Hot Seat: Festival & event safety officer Jon Corbishley

"...people will always go to a great show and talk about it for months afterwards."

By Music Network - Sep 16, 2019
AFIC Hot Seat: Festival & event safety officer Jon Corbishley

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AFIC Hot Seat: Festival & event safety officer Jon Corbishley

"...people will always go to a great show and talk about it for months afterwards."

By Music Network - Sep 16, 2019
Artist manager Alastair Burns on the meteoric rise of Julia Jacklin [exclusive]

Artist manager Alastair Burns on the meteoric rise of Julia Jacklin [exclusive]

"Our big focus right now is creating space to enjoy what has been achieved."

By Thomas Bleach - Sep 12, 2019
Artist manager Alastair Burns on the meteoric rise of Julia Jacklin [exclusive]

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Artist manager Alastair Burns on the meteoric rise of Julia Jacklin [exclusive]

"Our big focus right now is creating space to enjoy what has been achieved."

By Thomas Bleach - Sep 12, 2019
Meet the best AFL tipper in the Australian music industry

Meet the best AFL tipper in the Australian music industry

Back in March, music and entertainment publisher The Brag Media put $1000 on the table to the member of the music and media industry who won their AFL Tipping competition. The winner would also score…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 11, 2019
Meet the best AFL tipper in the Australian music industry

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Meet the best AFL tipper in the Australian music industry

Back in March, music and entertainment publisher The Brag Media put $1000 on the table to the member of the music and media industry who won their AFL Tipping competition. The winner would also score…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 11, 2019
Terry McBride’s (Nettwerk) Bigsound Keynote was so forward-thinking, it will bug you

Terry McBride’s (Nettwerk) Bigsound Keynote was so forward-thinking, it will bug you

Managing the careers of artist like Avril Lavigne and Coldplay, Network’s Terry McBride is a wealth of knowledge which delegates attending Bigsound 2019 were able to tap into and absorb - and boy was…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 11, 2019
Terry McBride’s (Nettwerk) Bigsound Keynote was so forward-thinking, it will bug you

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Terry McBride’s (Nettwerk) Bigsound Keynote was so forward-thinking, it will bug you

Managing the careers of artist like Avril Lavigne and Coldplay, Network’s Terry McBride is a wealth of knowledge which delegates attending Bigsound 2019 were able to tap into and absorb - and boy was…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 11, 2019
The burgeoning Australian popstar guide to moving to LA

The burgeoning Australian popstar guide to moving to LA

Moving to Los Angeles is the quintessential popstar dream.

By Sam Murphy - Sep 11, 2019
The burgeoning Australian popstar guide to moving to LA

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The burgeoning Australian popstar guide to moving to LA

Moving to Los Angeles is the quintessential popstar dream.

By Sam Murphy - Sep 11, 2019
Fashions on the Field: BIGSOUND 2019

Fashions on the Field: BIGSOUND 2019

Many people feel that working in the music industry is a bit like high school, and look it's more than true. Did anyone else feel like the Afterparty felt like your formal afterparty? I kept asking,…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 10, 2019
Fashions on the Field: BIGSOUND 2019

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Fashions on the Field: BIGSOUND 2019

Many people feel that working in the music industry is a bit like high school, and look it's more than true. Did anyone else feel like the Afterparty felt like your formal afterparty? I kept asking,…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 10, 2019
11 acts everyone's talking about post-BIGSOUND 2019

11 acts everyone's talking about post-BIGSOUND 2019

Last week, The Industry Observer embarked on the trek up to Bris-Vegas for the annual drink our weight in free bar tab BIGSOUND Festival and Conference. We made lots of good discoveries, mostly that…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 9, 2019
11 acts everyone's talking about post-BIGSOUND 2019

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11 acts everyone's talking about post-BIGSOUND 2019

Last week, The Industry Observer embarked on the trek up to Bris-Vegas for the annual drink our weight in free bar tab BIGSOUND Festival and Conference. We made lots of good discoveries, mostly that…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 9, 2019
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