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How 'troublemakers' Private Function topped the vinyl charts [op-ed]

How 'troublemakers' Private Function topped the vinyl charts [op-ed]

Inside the marketing campaign for 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?'

By Cara Williams - Sep 18, 2020
How 'troublemakers' Private Function topped the vinyl charts [op-ed]

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How 'troublemakers' Private Function topped the vinyl charts [op-ed]

Inside the marketing campaign for 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?'

By Cara Williams - Sep 18, 2020
An Open Letter to the Spotify AUS/NZ exec team, from an indie artist

An Open Letter to the Spotify AUS/NZ exec team, from an indie artist

To the heads of the Spotify table in Australia, As a member of an independent Australian act, I can see that Spotify pays my band around $0.004 per stream on the music we have published on your…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 10, 2020
An Open Letter to the Spotify AUS/NZ exec team, from an indie artist

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An Open Letter to the Spotify AUS/NZ exec team, from an indie artist

To the heads of the Spotify table in Australia, As a member of an independent Australian act, I can see that Spotify pays my band around $0.004 per stream on the music we have published on your…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 10, 2020
Unmute Us: Bel on creating a network for womxn in music

Unmute Us: Bel on creating a network for womxn in music

Melbourne artist Bel on creating a network for womxn in music.

By Bel - Aug 24, 2020
Unmute Us: Bel on creating a network for womxn in music

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Unmute Us: Bel on creating a network for womxn in music

Melbourne artist Bel on creating a network for womxn in music.

By Bel - Aug 24, 2020
A beginner’s guide to supporting First Nations peoples & being anti-racist

A beginner’s guide to supporting First Nations peoples & being anti-racist

“It’s a privilege to educate yourself about racism instead of experiencing it." I’ve seen so many amazing resources over the past week, but am worried that people are starting to disengage due to the…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 12, 2020
A beginner’s guide to supporting First Nations peoples & being anti-racist

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A beginner’s guide to supporting First Nations peoples & being anti-racist

“It’s a privilege to educate yourself about racism instead of experiencing it." I’ve seen so many amazing resources over the past week, but am worried that people are starting to disengage due to the…

By Poppy Reid - Jun 12, 2020
How to make money selling second-hand records online

How to make money selling second-hand records online

Money is one of life’s enduring necessities, but it matters even more right now than it usually does. Plenty of people have been furloughed or fired after lockdown measures caused many businesses to…

By Poppy Reid - May 11, 2020
How to make money selling second-hand records online

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How to make money selling second-hand records online

Money is one of life’s enduring necessities, but it matters even more right now than it usually does. Plenty of people have been furloughed or fired after lockdown measures caused many businesses to…

By Poppy Reid - May 11, 2020
Livestream boom leaves music copyright owners vulnerable

Livestream boom leaves music copyright owners vulnerable

'The ability to make money online is crucial for sustainability," writes Vanessa Hutley.

By Vanessa Hutley - Apr 23, 2020
Livestream boom leaves music copyright owners vulnerable

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Livestream boom leaves music copyright owners vulnerable

'The ability to make money online is crucial for sustainability," writes Vanessa Hutley.

By Vanessa Hutley - Apr 23, 2020
How to hedge against uncertainty in the music industry [OP-ED]

How to hedge against uncertainty in the music industry [OP-ED]

Let’s face it, the music industry is going through an uncertain period right now. Venues have had to close their doors indefinitely, and artists have been forced into busking online for money. The…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 23, 2020
How to hedge against uncertainty in the music industry [OP-ED]

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How to hedge against uncertainty in the music industry [OP-ED]

Let’s face it, the music industry is going through an uncertain period right now. Venues have had to close their doors indefinitely, and artists have been forced into busking online for money. The…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 23, 2020
Dan Rosen shares five emerging trends from the COVID-19 crisis

Dan Rosen shares five emerging trends from the COVID-19 crisis

'Our industry is no stranger to disruption,' writes ARIA chief Dan Rosen.

By Dan Rosen - Apr 22, 2020
Dan Rosen shares five emerging trends from the COVID-19 crisis

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Dan Rosen shares five emerging trends from the COVID-19 crisis

'Our industry is no stranger to disruption,' writes ARIA chief Dan Rosen.

By Dan Rosen - Apr 22, 2020
How ailing airline Virgin Australia once helped the music biz blossom

How ailing airline Virgin Australia once helped the music biz blossom

'Virgin holds a very dear place in my heart,' writes Stephen Green.

By Stephen Green - Apr 21, 2020
How ailing airline Virgin Australia once helped the music biz blossom

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How ailing airline Virgin Australia once helped the music biz blossom

'Virgin holds a very dear place in my heart,' writes Stephen Green.

By Stephen Green - Apr 21, 2020
Why pitching for popular playlists is not a marketing strategy [op-ed]

Why pitching for popular playlists is not a marketing strategy [op-ed]

Why artists do themselves a disservice fixating on a big break.

By Arlo Enemark - Apr 19, 2020
Why pitching for popular playlists is not a marketing strategy [op-ed]

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Why pitching for popular playlists is not a marketing strategy [op-ed]

Why artists do themselves a disservice fixating on a big break.

By Arlo Enemark - Apr 19, 2020
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