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How Music-Tech and the Indies Are Entering a Golden Era
Vinyl Group CEO Josh Simons explores the golden era for DIY creators, who are better organised and retooled following an M&A wave.

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How Music-Tech and the Indies Are Entering a Golden Era
Vinyl Group CEO Josh Simons explores the golden era for DIY creators, who are better organised and retooled following an M&A wave.

The Phenomenon of Asia Pop in Australasia: Op-Ed
With over eight years of experience as a Promoter and Talent Buyer, engaging local and international Asian audiences in Australia, and over one year into my role as an Asia Pop Promoter with Live…

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The Phenomenon of Asia Pop in Australasia: Op-Ed
With over eight years of experience as a Promoter and Talent Buyer, engaging local and international Asian audiences in Australia, and over one year into my role as an Asia Pop Promoter with Live…

We Can Do So Much More for Women in the Music Industry: Op-Ed
"Where do we go now?" Quoting Guns N’ Roses might seem like an odd way to start a piece for International Women’s Day but that line means so much. Growing up in regional QLD during the 80’s…

Features
We Can Do So Much More for Women in the Music Industry: Op-Ed
"Where do we go now?" Quoting Guns N’ Roses might seem like an odd way to start a piece for International Women’s Day but that line means so much. Growing up in regional QLD during the 80’s…

Life After #MeToo: Op-Ed
In an industry where musicians are paid more for saying “who ordered the Big Macs?” than for writing music that soundtracks a generation, it’s apposite to think the world has gone to shit. The…

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Life After #MeToo: Op-Ed
In an industry where musicians are paid more for saying “who ordered the Big Macs?” than for writing music that soundtracks a generation, it’s apposite to think the world has gone to shit. The…

Why Film & TV Productions Should Embrace Local Music Content: Op-Ed
Writing music is a love of many artists. To get paid for doing it is often a dream. I get to live out that dream every day. I am a screen composer, songwriter, producer, and business owner. I founded…

Opinion
Why Film & TV Productions Should Embrace Local Music Content: Op-Ed
Writing music is a love of many artists. To get paid for doing it is often a dream. I get to live out that dream every day. I am a screen composer, songwriter, producer, and business owner. I founded…

The Big Lesson Michael Taylor Taught Me About Deal-Making
Taylor's advice now resonates profoundly: fostering long-term relationships based on mutual respect and shared success is crucial.

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The Big Lesson Michael Taylor Taught Me About Deal-Making
Taylor's advice now resonates profoundly: fostering long-term relationships based on mutual respect and shared success is crucial.

The Best ARIA Awards... Ever
Last night's ARIA Awards marked an incredible new chapter for our Australian music industry. The 2023 event was the best ARIAs I’ve attended.

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The Best ARIA Awards... Ever
Last night's ARIA Awards marked an incredible new chapter for our Australian music industry. The 2023 event was the best ARIAs I’ve attended.

Why we’re building the best gig guide app ever made
18 months ago we set out to build the best gig guide app ever made. Today marks a milestone with the launch of 'Don’t Bore Us,' now proudly gracing the App Store’s front page. Why embark on this…

Opinion
Why we’re building the best gig guide app ever made
18 months ago we set out to build the best gig guide app ever made. Today marks a milestone with the launch of 'Don’t Bore Us,' now proudly gracing the App Store’s front page. Why embark on this…

Your Problem Isn't With the Streaming Model, Your Problem Is With Other Artists: Op-Ed
There are so many commentators willing to go all in on rubbishing the streaming model. As if a system that pays around 70% of its revenue to rights holders and offers unlimited music to consumers is…

Opinion
Your Problem Isn't With the Streaming Model, Your Problem Is With Other Artists: Op-Ed
There are so many commentators willing to go all in on rubbishing the streaming model. As if a system that pays around 70% of its revenue to rights holders and offers unlimited music to consumers is…

SXSW Sydney Pulled It Off: Everything We Learned
I am a SXSW veteran. I fly to Austin every year and love it each time, I’ve been going for nearly a decade. However, like me, most people were very nervous about SXSW Sydney. I was excited at the…

Festivals & Venues
SXSW Sydney Pulled It Off: Everything We Learned
I am a SXSW veteran. I fly to Austin every year and love it each time, I’ve been going for nearly a decade. However, like me, most people were very nervous about SXSW Sydney. I was excited at the…
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