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Australia, We’re Back - Now What? Bolster’s guide to selling tickets this summer

Australia, We’re Back - Now What? Bolster’s guide to selling tickets this summer

As the country eases its way out of lockdowns, Aussies are gearing up for a huge summer. But it isn’t as simple as going into Facebook and duplicating marketing campaigns from 2019. The average…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 21, 2021
Australia, We’re Back - Now What? Bolster’s guide to selling tickets this summer

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Australia, We’re Back - Now What? Bolster’s guide to selling tickets this summer

As the country eases its way out of lockdowns, Aussies are gearing up for a huge summer. But it isn’t as simple as going into Facebook and duplicating marketing campaigns from 2019. The average…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 21, 2021
Opinion: The unseen truth of music industry creatives

Opinion: The unseen truth of music industry creatives

This is not another mental health in the music industry article. Trigger Warning. This article does talk about mental health and mentions suicide. It was mental health week last week and you would…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 21, 2021
Opinion: The unseen truth of music industry creatives

Opinion

Opinion: The unseen truth of music industry creatives

This is not another mental health in the music industry article. Trigger Warning. This article does talk about mental health and mentions suicide. It was mental health week last week and you would…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 21, 2021
Head of the Hydra: Striking the heart of the music industry's culture problem

Head of the Hydra: Striking the heart of the music industry's culture problem

For many of us working in the Australian music industry the exposé on ABC TV’s Four Corners last week was no surprise. ‘Everybody Knows’ right, but for some of us who have been advocating for…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 18, 2021
Head of the Hydra: Striking the heart of the music industry's culture problem

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Head of the Hydra: Striking the heart of the music industry's culture problem

For many of us working in the Australian music industry the exposé on ABC TV’s Four Corners last week was no surprise. ‘Everybody Knows’ right, but for some of us who have been advocating for…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 18, 2021
What is the correct response to the damage Denis Handlin has caused?

What is the correct response to the damage Denis Handlin has caused?

Even though I thought I was ready… I felt a mix of anger and disgust and relief after watching Four Corners on Monday evening. I know many current and former music industry staff who share this view.…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 13, 2021
What is the correct response to the damage Denis Handlin has caused?

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What is the correct response to the damage Denis Handlin has caused?

Even though I thought I was ready… I felt a mix of anger and disgust and relief after watching Four Corners on Monday evening. I know many current and former music industry staff who share this view.…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 13, 2021
Tips on staying creative and looking after your mental health in a creative career [OP-ED]

Tips on staying creative and looking after your mental health in a creative career [OP-ED]

Tips on staying creative, being authentically you, and looking after your mental health in a creative career. Working in the arts and developing a career as a songwriter / musician can be an…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 1, 2021
Tips on staying creative and looking after your mental health in a creative career [OP-ED]

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Tips on staying creative and looking after your mental health in a creative career [OP-ED]

Tips on staying creative, being authentically you, and looking after your mental health in a creative career. Working in the arts and developing a career as a songwriter / musician can be an…

By Poppy Reid - Oct 1, 2021
Top 5 tips for musicians wanting to compose for games

Top 5 tips for musicians wanting to compose for games

How can artists dip their toes into composing music for the lucrative gaming industry?

By Guest Contributor - Sep 30, 2021
Top 5 tips for musicians wanting to compose for games

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Top 5 tips for musicians wanting to compose for games

How can artists dip their toes into composing music for the lucrative gaming industry?

By Guest Contributor - Sep 30, 2021
Sony Music Australia's path out of turmoil [OP-ED]

Sony Music Australia's path out of turmoil [OP-ED]

It appears right now, Sony Music Australia is running on fumes. The local major has parted ways with its president, its GM, the head of A R, its HR, and as of our announcement on Friday, its head of…

By Luke Girgis - Sep 27, 2021
Sony Music Australia's path out of turmoil [OP-ED]

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Sony Music Australia's path out of turmoil [OP-ED]

It appears right now, Sony Music Australia is running on fumes. The local major has parted ways with its president, its GM, the head of A R, its HR, and as of our announcement on Friday, its head of…

By Luke Girgis - Sep 27, 2021
TikTok's algorithm has changed

TikTok's algorithm has changed

TikTok is reaching maturity as it fast approaches 1 billion users and begins to look to monetise its audience. With this maturity, like all platforms before it - TikTok is changing its algorithm and…

By Luke Girgis - Sep 20, 2021
TikTok's algorithm has changed

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TikTok's algorithm has changed

TikTok is reaching maturity as it fast approaches 1 billion users and begins to look to monetise its audience. With this maturity, like all platforms before it - TikTok is changing its algorithm and…

By Luke Girgis - Sep 20, 2021
Radio Vs Streaming Wars: Are artists getting caught in the fight?

Radio Vs Streaming Wars: Are artists getting caught in the fight?

I often have people from all corners of the music industry contact me about various issues they're experiencing at any given time. It's one of the few privileges of working in media, people will…

By Luke Girgis - Sep 14, 2021
Radio Vs Streaming Wars: Are artists getting caught in the fight?

Opinion

Radio Vs Streaming Wars: Are artists getting caught in the fight?

I often have people from all corners of the music industry contact me about various issues they're experiencing at any given time. It's one of the few privileges of working in media, people will…

By Luke Girgis - Sep 14, 2021
Is there room for up-and-coming acts post-COVID? [OP-ED]

Is there room for up-and-coming acts post-COVID? [OP-ED]

I miss airports. I really miss airports. I miss the bleary-eyed early morning feeling of sitting waiting for a flight. I miss people bustling around. I miss the lights that are just a little too…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 9, 2021
Is there room for up-and-coming acts post-COVID? [OP-ED]

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Is there room for up-and-coming acts post-COVID? [OP-ED]

I miss airports. I really miss airports. I miss the bleary-eyed early morning feeling of sitting waiting for a flight. I miss people bustling around. I miss the lights that are just a little too…

By Poppy Reid - Sep 9, 2021
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