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The Wiggles winning the Hottest 100 wasn't good or funny

The Wiggles winning the Hottest 100 wasn't good or funny

A cover, with only about 1 million plays on Spotify (prior to the countdown) won the triple j Hottest 100. How did this happen? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a13WnqsRc5g There are two possible…

By Luke Girgis - Jan 24, 2022
The Wiggles winning the Hottest 100 wasn't good or funny

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The Wiggles winning the Hottest 100 wasn't good or funny

A cover, with only about 1 million plays on Spotify (prior to the countdown) won the triple j Hottest 100. How did this happen? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a13WnqsRc5g There are two possible…

By Luke Girgis - Jan 24, 2022
Watermelon Boy: Redefining making it for 2022

Watermelon Boy: Redefining making it for 2022

'As the industry recovers from 20 years of turbulence, it’s time to address this idea of success,' writes Arlo Enemark.

By Arlo Enemark - Dec 17, 2021
Watermelon Boy: Redefining making it for 2022

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Watermelon Boy: Redefining making it for 2022

'As the industry recovers from 20 years of turbulence, it’s time to address this idea of success,' writes Arlo Enemark.

By Arlo Enemark - Dec 17, 2021
Why do Australian music festival lineups feel so same-samey?


Why do Australian music festival lineups feel so same-samey?


After two years void of major live music events, the return of Australian music festivals should have been accompanied by some feeling of zsa zsa zhu. Instead, there’s a prevailing feeling of…

By Geordie Gray - Dec 14, 2021
Why do Australian music festival lineups feel so same-samey?


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Why do Australian music festival lineups feel so same-samey?


After two years void of major live music events, the return of Australian music festivals should have been accompanied by some feeling of zsa zsa zhu. Instead, there’s a prevailing feeling of…

By Geordie Gray - Dec 14, 2021
The importance of a clued-in ticketing partner [OP-ED]

The importance of a clued-in ticketing partner [OP-ED]

It’s always been important to have an accessible, experienced and reliable ticketing partner - ever-changing COVID restrictions, border closures and local regulations, have made a clued-in ticketing…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 8, 2021
The importance of a clued-in ticketing partner [OP-ED]

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The importance of a clued-in ticketing partner [OP-ED]

It’s always been important to have an accessible, experienced and reliable ticketing partner - ever-changing COVID restrictions, border closures and local regulations, have made a clued-in ticketing…

By Poppy Reid - Dec 8, 2021
What things does the craft beer industry share with the music industry?

What things does the craft beer industry share with the music industry?

Two weeks ago, a news article popped up in my feed that got my attention. It turns out that the beer industry has got problems with sexual harassment and misogyny. In a survey of 220 beer industry…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 29, 2021
What things does the craft beer industry share with the music industry?

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What things does the craft beer industry share with the music industry?

Two weeks ago, a news article popped up in my feed that got my attention. It turns out that the beer industry has got problems with sexual harassment and misogyny. In a survey of 220 beer industry…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 29, 2021
Cultural change in music: How bad behaviour masquerades as culture

Cultural change in music: How bad behaviour masquerades as culture

Putting the spotlight on culture change in the music industry Part 2: Reputation: Bad behaviour masquerading as culture Last month, we published the first in our series exploring cultural change in…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 24, 2021
Cultural change in music: How bad behaviour masquerades as culture

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Cultural change in music: How bad behaviour masquerades as culture

Putting the spotlight on culture change in the music industry Part 2: Reputation: Bad behaviour masquerading as culture Last month, we published the first in our series exploring cultural change in…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 24, 2021
How is the NFT space evolving globally and what are the possibilities for artists?

How is the NFT space evolving globally and what are the possibilities for artists?

Let’s start with what really matters - simplicity. Next year, NFTs are going to become far more palatable for artists and their creative teams, whether that extends to just their manager or to their…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 23, 2021
How is the NFT space evolving globally and what are the possibilities for artists?

Opinion

How is the NFT space evolving globally and what are the possibilities for artists?

Let’s start with what really matters - simplicity. Next year, NFTs are going to become far more palatable for artists and their creative teams, whether that extends to just their manager or to their…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 23, 2021
Awakening Sydney's late night potential [OP-ED]

Awakening Sydney's late night potential [OP-ED]

As Sydney begins to reopen and crowds seek ways to blow away the lockdown blues, the city's hard-fought late night policy reforms introduced late last year are finally being put to the test. As…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 8, 2021
Awakening Sydney's late night potential [OP-ED]

Opinion

Awakening Sydney's late night potential [OP-ED]

As Sydney begins to reopen and crowds seek ways to blow away the lockdown blues, the city's hard-fought late night policy reforms introduced late last year are finally being put to the test. As…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 8, 2021
Putting the spotlight on cultural change in the music industry

Putting the spotlight on cultural change in the music industry

About the Authors Dr Brendan Magee and Zac Zawalski are the co-founders of Ako, a behavioural change consultancy specialising in improving an organisation’s ability to deliver change and improve…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 2, 2021
Putting the spotlight on cultural change in the music industry

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Putting the spotlight on cultural change in the music industry

About the Authors Dr Brendan Magee and Zac Zawalski are the co-founders of Ako, a behavioural change consultancy specialising in improving an organisation’s ability to deliver change and improve…

By Poppy Reid - Nov 2, 2021
Taxpayer money should be used to improve access to justice in Australia's music industry [op ed]

Taxpayer money should be used to improve access to justice in Australia's music industry [op ed]

"The Australian music industry has suffered enough: it’s time to turn things around," argues Chris Jervis.

By Guest Contributor - Oct 26, 2021
Taxpayer money should be used to improve access to justice in Australia's music industry [op ed]

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Taxpayer money should be used to improve access to justice in Australia's music industry [op ed]

"The Australian music industry has suffered enough: it’s time to turn things around," argues Chris Jervis.

By Guest Contributor - Oct 26, 2021
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