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Do we still need indie labels?
With self-releasing becoming an increasingly popular option for new artists, is there still a need for indie labels? That was one of the issues pondered by Australian delegates at this year’s Going…

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Do we still need indie labels?
With self-releasing becoming an increasingly popular option for new artists, is there still a need for indie labels? That was one of the issues pondered by Australian delegates at this year’s Going…

A Guide To BIGSOUND Etiquette
This is Fortitude Valley and, as the name suggests, you'll need to bring your A-game to survive all that this week is about to throw at you. This list might help everyone else survive all you throw at them.

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A Guide To BIGSOUND Etiquette
This is Fortitude Valley and, as the name suggests, you'll need to bring your A-game to survive all that this week is about to throw at you. This list might help everyone else survive all you throw at them.

"I want our anthems to travel" - NZ PM Jacinda Ardern just took the stage at Going Global
Before New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had even finished her address at music industry summit Going Global in Auckland, one US delegate had already asked if she had a clone to lead America,…

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"I want our anthems to travel" - NZ PM Jacinda Ardern just took the stage at Going Global
Before New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had even finished her address at music industry summit Going Global in Auckland, one US delegate had already asked if she had a clone to lead America,…

Anonymous Confessions: the music industry speaks out against the abuse of free work culture
Managers, PR, media, artists, photographers, interns, publishers and more share their experiences and opinions on the norm of unpaid work, under the protection of anonymity.

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Anonymous Confessions: the music industry speaks out against the abuse of free work culture
Managers, PR, media, artists, photographers, interns, publishers and more share their experiences and opinions on the norm of unpaid work, under the protection of anonymity.

EXCLUSIVE: Warner Music Australia & Born Bred Talent announce new global influencer partnership
The partnership with find new ways for influencers and musicians to collaborate, share audiences and build fans for both the artists and the YouTubers.

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EXCLUSIVE: Warner Music Australia & Born Bred Talent announce new global influencer partnership
The partnership with find new ways for influencers and musicians to collaborate, share audiences and build fans for both the artists and the YouTubers.

Why one of hip hop's most famous photographers, Chi Modu, doesn't shoot rappers anymore
Biggie, Tupac, Snoop Dogg - name a musician at the forefront of the hip hop explosion of the late '80s/early '90s and you can bet that they've stood in front of Chi Modu's lens.

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Why one of hip hop's most famous photographers, Chi Modu, doesn't shoot rappers anymore
Biggie, Tupac, Snoop Dogg - name a musician at the forefront of the hip hop explosion of the late '80s/early '90s and you can bet that they've stood in front of Chi Modu's lens.

Australia is getting a new music export program: Exclusive
When it comes to exporting emerging acts overseas, there's no denying Australia's geographical handicap and declining investment in emerging talent. To help emerging acts connect directly to…

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Australia is getting a new music export program: Exclusive
When it comes to exporting emerging acts overseas, there's no denying Australia's geographical handicap and declining investment in emerging talent. To help emerging acts connect directly to…

We Asked The Industry: Which act are you most excited to see at BIGSOUND?
The countdown is down for Australia's biggest annual music conference and showcase event, Bigsound. Industry figures and artists alike are jam-packing their calendars before they make the pilgrimage…

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We Asked The Industry: Which act are you most excited to see at BIGSOUND?
The countdown is down for Australia's biggest annual music conference and showcase event, Bigsound. Industry figures and artists alike are jam-packing their calendars before they make the pilgrimage…

Unsigned & unrepresented: meet the acts taking a DIY approach to BIGSOUND
We caught up with five of these unrepped acts to find out what it's like going to the Southern hemisphere's biggest musical conference with only your bandmates to back you up.

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Unsigned & unrepresented: meet the acts taking a DIY approach to BIGSOUND
We caught up with five of these unrepped acts to find out what it's like going to the Southern hemisphere's biggest musical conference with only your bandmates to back you up.

Debunking Job Titles: Content Co‑Ordinator, PodcastOne
Editing the "ahhs" and "umms" out of an hour's worth of audio takes a really long time!

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Debunking Job Titles: Content Co‑Ordinator, PodcastOne
Editing the "ahhs" and "umms" out of an hour's worth of audio takes a really long time!
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