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The limits of advocacy: Arts sector told to stop worrying and be happy

The limits of advocacy: Arts sector told to stop worrying and be happy

The live entertainment sector has been smashed by COVID-19, but it's yet to receive much government sympathy or support.

By Guest Contributor - Jun 21, 2021
The limits of advocacy: Arts sector told to stop worrying and be happy

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The limits of advocacy: Arts sector told to stop worrying and be happy

The live entertainment sector has been smashed by COVID-19, but it's yet to receive much government sympathy or support.

By Guest Contributor - Jun 21, 2021
Women in jazz still face many barriers to success

Women in jazz still face many barriers to success

Some female jazz musicians find the professional environment hostile.

By Guest Contributor - Jun 17, 2021
Women in jazz still face many barriers to success

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Women in jazz still face many barriers to success

Some female jazz musicians find the professional environment hostile.

By Guest Contributor - Jun 17, 2021
The importance of mentoring new musicians during a pandemic [OP-ED]

The importance of mentoring new musicians during a pandemic [OP-ED]

I have always been motivated to help people. A common trait I have gleaned from my time in Artist Management is that the best managers have a desire to identify talent and bring it out in people by…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 7, 2021
The importance of mentoring new musicians during a pandemic [OP-ED]

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The importance of mentoring new musicians during a pandemic [OP-ED]

I have always been motivated to help people. A common trait I have gleaned from my time in Artist Management is that the best managers have a desire to identify talent and bring it out in people by…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 7, 2021
How can we think more creatively about supporting our artists wellbeing?

How can we think more creatively about supporting our artists wellbeing?

DH Lawrence, the prolific writer and poet wrote, “Once a book is fathomed, once it is known, and its meaning fixed or established, it is dead.” The pressure on artists to create something that has…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 4, 2021
How can we think more creatively about supporting our artists wellbeing?

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How can we think more creatively about supporting our artists wellbeing?

DH Lawrence, the prolific writer and poet wrote, “Once a book is fathomed, once it is known, and its meaning fixed or established, it is dead.” The pressure on artists to create something that has…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 4, 2021
The government must insure our arts events

The government must insure our arts events

We need to do better in putting a floor under losses for the live-performance industry.

By Guest Contributor - May 31, 2021
The government must insure our arts events

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The government must insure our arts events

We need to do better in putting a floor under losses for the live-performance industry.

By Guest Contributor - May 31, 2021
Is the music industry self-destructive? [OP-ED]

Is the music industry self-destructive? [OP-ED]

It’s funny how disaster scenarios become embedded in culture and flourish like flowers in Spring. Television’s death had been predicted for more than a decade. The advertising industry has been “at…

By Poppy Reid - May 20, 2021
Is the music industry self-destructive? [OP-ED]

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Is the music industry self-destructive? [OP-ED]

It’s funny how disaster scenarios become embedded in culture and flourish like flowers in Spring. Television’s death had been predicted for more than a decade. The advertising industry has been “at…

By Poppy Reid - May 20, 2021
A new generation of change-makers are taking control of the music biz

A new generation of change-makers are taking control of the music biz

AIM's Ed St John: 'The global music business is evolving, rapidly.'

By Ed St John - May 17, 2021
A new generation of change-makers are taking control of the music biz

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A new generation of change-makers are taking control of the music biz

AIM's Ed St John: 'The global music business is evolving, rapidly.'

By Ed St John - May 17, 2021
We need to talk about how the Aus Govt's sport bias is hurting music [OP-ED]

We need to talk about how the Aus Govt's sport bias is hurting music [OP-ED]

When the majority of our futures remain largely out of our control for an extended period of time, it can be extremely anxiety-inducing. It’s no surprise the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant…

By Poppy Reid - May 13, 2021
We need to talk about how the Aus Govt's sport bias is hurting music [OP-ED]

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We need to talk about how the Aus Govt's sport bias is hurting music [OP-ED]

When the majority of our futures remain largely out of our control for an extended period of time, it can be extremely anxiety-inducing. It’s no surprise the Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant…

By Poppy Reid - May 13, 2021
We’re living through a music tech revolution - and it’s just getting started

We’re living through a music tech revolution - and it’s just getting started

Last year's TMN 30 Under 30 Readers' Choice winner, Josh Simons, explores why creatives have more control than ever.

By Josh Simons - May 11, 2021
We’re living through a music tech revolution - and it’s just getting started

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We’re living through a music tech revolution - and it’s just getting started

Last year's TMN 30 Under 30 Readers' Choice winner, Josh Simons, explores why creatives have more control than ever.

By Josh Simons - May 11, 2021
As an Aus songwriter for Justin Bieber, Katy Perry & Nicki Minaj, this is your sign to keep going

As an Aus songwriter for Justin Bieber, Katy Perry & Nicki Minaj, this is your sign to keep going

I, like most people, have a love-hate relationship with the unpredictability of life. You have a dream, you visualise it, you plan, you control, you get your grubby hands all over everything, and…

By Poppy Reid - May 5, 2021
As an Aus songwriter for Justin Bieber, Katy Perry & Nicki Minaj, this is your sign to keep going

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As an Aus songwriter for Justin Bieber, Katy Perry & Nicki Minaj, this is your sign to keep going

I, like most people, have a love-hate relationship with the unpredictability of life. You have a dream, you visualise it, you plan, you control, you get your grubby hands all over everything, and…

By Poppy Reid - May 5, 2021
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