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The science behind 'men behaving badly' in the music industry

The science behind 'men behaving badly' in the music industry

Most people believe that they are individuals and that they do things out of their own free will, but according to behavioural scientist Breanna Wright (BehaviourWorks Australia), we’re actually…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 11, 2018
The science behind 'men behaving badly' in the music industry

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The science behind 'men behaving badly' in the music industry

Most people believe that they are individuals and that they do things out of their own free will, but according to behavioural scientist Breanna Wright (BehaviourWorks Australia), we’re actually…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 11, 2018
The culture around working mothers in music needs to change

The culture around working mothers in music needs to change

An important conversation was given a platform and a spark at BIGSOUND last week when five music industry figures, who are also mothers, delivered a panel titled The Mothers of All Strength In Music.…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 10, 2018
The culture around working mothers in music needs to change

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The culture around working mothers in music needs to change

An important conversation was given a platform and a spark at BIGSOUND last week when five music industry figures, who are also mothers, delivered a panel titled The Mothers of All Strength In Music.…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 10, 2018
Missed Mardi Caught's showstopping BIGSOUND keynote? We have the full transcript

Missed Mardi Caught's showstopping BIGSOUND keynote? We have the full transcript

"Nobody owes you a career, you are not entitled to it. You have to earn it. And life is not an Instagram story"

By Music Network - Sep 10, 2018
Missed Mardi Caught's showstopping BIGSOUND keynote? We have the full transcript

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Missed Mardi Caught's showstopping BIGSOUND keynote? We have the full transcript

"Nobody owes you a career, you are not entitled to it. You have to earn it. And life is not an Instagram story"

By Music Network - Sep 10, 2018
Why is Troye Sivan so hot? For everyone, he’s just one of us

Why is Troye Sivan so hot? For everyone, he’s just one of us

If you sorta really like Troye Sivan, you’re not alone. He's hot right now. Sivan just burst into the upper echelons of the ARIA Chart with Bloom, reaching his highest position so far at #3. For the…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 9, 2018
Why is Troye Sivan so hot? For everyone, he’s just one of us

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Why is Troye Sivan so hot? For everyone, he’s just one of us

If you sorta really like Troye Sivan, you’re not alone. He's hot right now. Sivan just burst into the upper echelons of the ARIA Chart with Bloom, reaching his highest position so far at #3. For the…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 9, 2018
The very best tweets from BIGSOUND 2018

The very best tweets from BIGSOUND 2018

The hangovers have set in, the lack of sleep is now taking its toll and Bigsound 2018 has come to an end. Following incredible performances from the likes of Dobby, G-Flip, Genesis Owusu, Slowly…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 7, 2018
The very best tweets from BIGSOUND 2018

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The very best tweets from BIGSOUND 2018

The hangovers have set in, the lack of sleep is now taking its toll and Bigsound 2018 has come to an end. Following incredible performances from the likes of Dobby, G-Flip, Genesis Owusu, Slowly…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 7, 2018
How time in the UK helped me detach from music industry pressures [Op-Ed]

How time in the UK helped me detach from music industry pressures [Op-Ed]

I have been penning a letter about detaching from the pressures of the music industry for the past few years, but I didn’t consciously start to detach until I recently went to London. Right now I…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 7, 2018
How time in the UK helped me detach from music industry pressures [Op-Ed]

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How time in the UK helped me detach from music industry pressures [Op-Ed]

I have been penning a letter about detaching from the pressures of the music industry for the past few years, but I didn’t consciously start to detach until I recently went to London. Right now I…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 7, 2018
The BIGSOUND 2019 change-up "has been needed for so long" - Maggie Collins

The BIGSOUND 2019 change-up "has been needed for so long" - Maggie Collins

Earlier this week, Bigsound announced a major change to the beloved Australian music industry event. Maggie Collins, the Executive Programmer for Bigsound, is getting some help in 2019. As reported…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 7, 2018
The BIGSOUND 2019 change-up "has been needed for so long" - Maggie Collins

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The BIGSOUND 2019 change-up "has been needed for so long" - Maggie Collins

Earlier this week, Bigsound announced a major change to the beloved Australian music industry event. Maggie Collins, the Executive Programmer for Bigsound, is getting some help in 2019. As reported…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 7, 2018
Troye Sivan's 'Bloom' is on track to be one of the year's biggest albums

Troye Sivan's 'Bloom' is on track to be one of the year's biggest albums

Friday afternoon saw the release of Troye Sivan's second album, Bloom, and it's already on track to become one of the year's biggest releases. Highly-anticipated by his voracious fanbase, the…

By Tyler Jenke - Sep 6, 2018
Troye Sivan's 'Bloom' is on track to be one of the year's biggest albums

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Troye Sivan's 'Bloom' is on track to be one of the year's biggest albums

Friday afternoon saw the release of Troye Sivan's second album, Bloom, and it's already on track to become one of the year's biggest releases. Highly-anticipated by his voracious fanbase, the…

By Tyler Jenke - Sep 6, 2018
Shortcuts, traditions and hidden gems - the BIGSOUND bests from an ex-Brisbanite

Shortcuts, traditions and hidden gems - the BIGSOUND bests from an ex-Brisbanite

TMN's resident Queenslander Velvet Winter shares the secret wisdom on how to do BIGSOUND like a local.

By Unknown Author - Sep 4, 2018
Shortcuts, traditions and hidden gems - the BIGSOUND bests from an ex-Brisbanite

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Shortcuts, traditions and hidden gems - the BIGSOUND bests from an ex-Brisbanite

TMN's resident Queenslander Velvet Winter shares the secret wisdom on how to do BIGSOUND like a local.

By Unknown Author - Sep 4, 2018
Don’t disregard old school promotional tools

Don’t disregard old school promotional tools

Mastering the ever-expanding worlds of streaming and social media are essential skills in today’s music business – but don’t lose sight of the more traditional media platforms either. That was one of…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 3, 2018
Don’t disregard old school promotional tools

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Don’t disregard old school promotional tools

Mastering the ever-expanding worlds of streaming and social media are essential skills in today’s music business – but don’t lose sight of the more traditional media platforms either. That was one of…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 3, 2018
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