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Labor MLC John Graham: There is a live music venue crisis in NSW

Labor MLC John Graham: There is a live music venue crisis in NSW

"I think the MP’s have turned up, not quite sure what’s going on in the industry, and pretty rapidly realised there definitely is a problem." The Hon. John Graham, Labor Member of the Legislative…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 28, 2018
Labor MLC John Graham: There is a live music venue crisis in NSW

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Labor MLC John Graham: There is a live music venue crisis in NSW

"I think the MP’s have turned up, not quite sure what’s going on in the industry, and pretty rapidly realised there definitely is a problem." The Hon. John Graham, Labor Member of the Legislative…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 28, 2018
Why NZ On Air is also airborne in Australia

Why NZ On Air is also airborne in Australia

As the name suggests, NZ On Air is all about connecting Kiwis with New Zealand content. But when it comes to music, Australia is becoming an increasingly important part of the promotional mix. All…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 27, 2018
Why NZ On Air is also airborne in Australia

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Why NZ On Air is also airborne in Australia

As the name suggests, NZ On Air is all about connecting Kiwis with New Zealand content. But when it comes to music, Australia is becoming an increasingly important part of the promotional mix. All…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 27, 2018
"I was so horrified" - Why Scott Hutchinson has put $43 million into building a new Festival Hall

"I was so horrified" - Why Scott Hutchinson has put $43 million into building a new Festival Hall

"This is over half an acre in the middle of the entertainment precinct, so it's going to be much more expensive than music can afford, so somebody's got to take the hit for this sort of thing to happen."

By Unknown Author - Aug 27, 2018
"I was so horrified" - Why Scott Hutchinson has put $43 million into building a new Festival Hall

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"I was so horrified" - Why Scott Hutchinson has put $43 million into building a new Festival Hall

"This is over half an acre in the middle of the entertainment precinct, so it's going to be much more expensive than music can afford, so somebody's got to take the hit for this sort of thing to happen."

By Unknown Author - Aug 27, 2018
Hear65 announce the four acts going straight from Singapore to BIGSOUND

Hear65 announce the four acts going straight from Singapore to BIGSOUND

From humanity-based electro to neo-vintage soul-funk to classic singer-songwriters, meet the four Singapore-based acts that have been handpicked by industry professionals to take BIGSOUND by storm.

By Unknown Author - Aug 23, 2018
Hear65 announce the four acts going straight from Singapore to BIGSOUND

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Hear65 announce the four acts going straight from Singapore to BIGSOUND

From humanity-based electro to neo-vintage soul-funk to classic singer-songwriters, meet the four Singapore-based acts that have been handpicked by industry professionals to take BIGSOUND by storm.

By Unknown Author - Aug 23, 2018
Bob Evans comes full circle with a different kind of hits set

Bob Evans comes full circle with a different kind of hits set

If you’re wondering, the pseudonym came from a T-shirt he found in a Perth op-shop with the number 15 on the back, and the name ‘Bob Evans’ printed on the front.

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 23, 2018
Bob Evans comes full circle with a different kind of hits set

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Bob Evans comes full circle with a different kind of hits set

If you’re wondering, the pseudonym came from a T-shirt he found in a Perth op-shop with the number 15 on the back, and the name ‘Bob Evans’ printed on the front.

By Christie Eliezer - Aug 23, 2018
The Making of Tash Sultana - an oral history

The Making of Tash Sultana - an oral history

From the outside, the career of any famous musician seems practically effortless. Just take Tash Sultana, a Melbourne-born roots and blues-indebted loop pedal master. Over the period of two brief…

By Bianca Davino - Aug 22, 2018
The Making of Tash Sultana - an oral history

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The Making of Tash Sultana - an oral history

From the outside, the career of any famous musician seems practically effortless. Just take Tash Sultana, a Melbourne-born roots and blues-indebted loop pedal master. Over the period of two brief…

By Bianca Davino - Aug 22, 2018
Sync Licensing Agent Tyler McLoughlan: 'Your discarded songs could find a home in the corporate sector'

Sync Licensing Agent Tyler McLoughlan: 'Your discarded songs could find a home in the corporate sector'

Whether you’re an artist just starting out in your career or a songwriter looking to monetise your catalogue, musicians should always be thinking about how they can license their work to other media.…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 22, 2018
Sync Licensing Agent Tyler McLoughlan: 'Your discarded songs could find a home in the corporate sector'

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Sync Licensing Agent Tyler McLoughlan: 'Your discarded songs could find a home in the corporate sector'

Whether you’re an artist just starting out in your career or a songwriter looking to monetise your catalogue, musicians should always be thinking about how they can license their work to other media.…

By Poppy Reid - Aug 22, 2018
Bigsound 2018 is just around the corner. Here’s the TIO checklist

Bigsound 2018 is just around the corner. Here’s the TIO checklist

That old joke about visiting Brisbane, and how you’ll need to set your watch back 20 years... it was lame at the time. Don’t even bother with it now. Brisbane is a dynamic, modern city with a lot…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 22, 2018
Bigsound 2018 is just around the corner. Here’s the TIO checklist

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Bigsound 2018 is just around the corner. Here’s the TIO checklist

That old joke about visiting Brisbane, and how you’ll need to set your watch back 20 years... it was lame at the time. Don’t even bother with it now. Brisbane is a dynamic, modern city with a lot…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 22, 2018
Debunking Job Titles: Digital/Graphic designer at APRA AMCOS

Debunking Job Titles: Digital/Graphic designer at APRA AMCOS

"Make it pretty" is not a helpful brief.

By Unknown Author - Aug 21, 2018
Debunking Job Titles: Digital/Graphic designer at APRA AMCOS

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Debunking Job Titles: Digital/Graphic designer at APRA AMCOS

"Make it pretty" is not a helpful brief.

By Unknown Author - Aug 21, 2018
How to game the Facebook Ad algorithm

How to game the Facebook Ad algorithm

Yes, Facebook Ads also have their own algorithm, not just Facebook posts. Welcome, to everything you need to know about the Facebook Ad Algorithm. Here's the punchline; Facebook Ads no longer work…

By Luke Girgis - Aug 21, 2018
How to game the Facebook Ad algorithm

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How to game the Facebook Ad algorithm

Yes, Facebook Ads also have their own algorithm, not just Facebook posts. Welcome, to everything you need to know about the Facebook Ad Algorithm. Here's the punchline; Facebook Ads no longer work…

By Luke Girgis - Aug 21, 2018
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