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Sean Simmons on Press Play Presents, and the future of touring: ‘It’s going to be a good time for Australian music’

Sean Simmons on Press Play Presents, and the future of touring: ‘It’s going to be a good time for Australian music’

Former Premier Artists agent Sean Simmons presses play on his new touring agency. Press Play Presents goes live this week with a roster including Mick Harvey (Nick Cave the Bad Seeds, PJ Harvey),…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 27, 2020
Sean Simmons on Press Play Presents, and the future of touring: ‘It’s going to be a good time for Australian music’

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Sean Simmons on Press Play Presents, and the future of touring: ‘It’s going to be a good time for Australian music’

Former Premier Artists agent Sean Simmons presses play on his new touring agency. Press Play Presents goes live this week with a roster including Mick Harvey (Nick Cave the Bad Seeds, PJ Harvey),…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 27, 2020
Musicians can now charge for virtual gigs and events on Facebook

Musicians can now charge for virtual gigs and events on Facebook

Good news for event organisers and musos!

By Jake Challenor - Aug 19, 2020
Musicians can now charge for virtual gigs and events on Facebook

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Musicians can now charge for virtual gigs and events on Facebook

Good news for event organisers and musos!

By Jake Challenor - Aug 19, 2020
Live Nation’s ‘Crew Nation’ fund raises US$15 million for out-of-work backstage professionals

Live Nation’s ‘Crew Nation’ fund raises US$15 million for out-of-work backstage professionals

Live Nation’s Global Relief Fund has raised US$15 million, to support 15,000 roadies, techs and all the backstage crew now out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic. The global concerts giant…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 13, 2020
Live Nation’s ‘Crew Nation’ fund raises US$15 million for out-of-work backstage professionals

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Live Nation’s ‘Crew Nation’ fund raises US$15 million for out-of-work backstage professionals

Live Nation’s Global Relief Fund has raised US$15 million, to support 15,000 roadies, techs and all the backstage crew now out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic. The global concerts giant…

By Lars Brandle - Aug 13, 2020
Spotify’s paid subscribers surge, Melissa Circosta joins ANZ team

Spotify’s paid subscribers surge, Melissa Circosta joins ANZ team

It wasn’t exactly full-steam ahead for Spotify during the pandemic, as the streamer saw its base of paid subscribers grow from 130 million to 138 million in the second quarter, ahead of analysts’…

By Lars Brandle - Jul 30, 2020
Spotify’s paid subscribers surge, Melissa Circosta joins ANZ team

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Spotify’s paid subscribers surge, Melissa Circosta joins ANZ team

It wasn’t exactly full-steam ahead for Spotify during the pandemic, as the streamer saw its base of paid subscribers grow from 130 million to 138 million in the second quarter, ahead of analysts’…

By Lars Brandle - Jul 30, 2020
Loch Hart promoter makes 'heart wrenching’ move to cancel festival

Loch Hart promoter makes 'heart wrenching’ move to cancel festival

Loch Hart's Jayden Bath called for further government assistance across the industry.

By Unknown Author - Jul 29, 2020
Loch Hart promoter makes 'heart wrenching’ move to cancel festival

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Loch Hart promoter makes 'heart wrenching’ move to cancel festival

Loch Hart's Jayden Bath called for further government assistance across the industry.

By Unknown Author - Jul 29, 2020
Bluesfest 2020 cancellation cost $203 million in lost revenue: Report

Bluesfest 2020 cancellation cost $203 million in lost revenue: Report

If you thought the cancellation of Bluesfest 2020 was a disaster, spare a thought for the local community. When the pandemic forced Bluesfest organisers to scrap this year’s event, the financial…

By Lars Brandle - Jul 27, 2020
Bluesfest 2020 cancellation cost $203 million in lost revenue: Report

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Bluesfest 2020 cancellation cost $203 million in lost revenue: Report

If you thought the cancellation of Bluesfest 2020 was a disaster, spare a thought for the local community. When the pandemic forced Bluesfest organisers to scrap this year’s event, the financial…

By Lars Brandle - Jul 27, 2020
Aussies are searching less for music on social media during COVID-19

Aussies are searching less for music on social media during COVID-19

Searches for music and entertainment have fallen amid the pandemic.

By Music Network - Jul 22, 2020
Aussies are searching less for music on social media during COVID-19

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Aussies are searching less for music on social media during COVID-19

Searches for music and entertainment have fallen amid the pandemic.

By Music Network - Jul 22, 2020
Australian music industry welcomes JobKeeper extension

Australian music industry welcomes JobKeeper extension

The PM has revealed changes to the JobKeeper wage subsidy

By Jake Challenor - Jul 21, 2020
Australian music industry welcomes JobKeeper extension

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Australian music industry welcomes JobKeeper extension

The PM has revealed changes to the JobKeeper wage subsidy

By Jake Challenor - Jul 21, 2020
New Australian festivals regulations have no impact on drug overdoses: Report

New Australian festivals regulations have no impact on drug overdoses: Report

A review into the regulations governing festivals across New South Wales has found no real change in the number of serious drug-related presentations among punters since the rules came into effect.…

By Lars Brandle - Jul 21, 2020
New Australian festivals regulations have no impact on drug overdoses: Report

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New Australian festivals regulations have no impact on drug overdoses: Report

A review into the regulations governing festivals across New South Wales has found no real change in the number of serious drug-related presentations among punters since the rules came into effect.…

By Lars Brandle - Jul 21, 2020
Growing support for pill testing at Aussie music festivals [report]

Growing support for pill testing at Aussie music festivals [report]

A new study looks at pill testing at music festivals.

By Music Network - Jul 20, 2020
Growing support for pill testing at Aussie music festivals [report]

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Growing support for pill testing at Aussie music festivals [report]

A new study looks at pill testing at music festivals.

By Music Network - Jul 20, 2020
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