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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…

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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…

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.

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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.

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…

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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…
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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…
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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…

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…

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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…
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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…
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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…

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…

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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…
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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.
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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.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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