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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),…

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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),…

Musicians can now charge for virtual gigs and events on Facebook
Good news for event organisers and musos!

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Musicians can now charge for virtual gigs and events on Facebook
Good news for event organisers and musos!

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…

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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…

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’…

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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’…

Loch Hart promoter makes 'heart wrenching’ move to cancel festival
Loch Hart's Jayden Bath called for further government assistance across the industry.

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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.

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…

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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…

Aussies are searching less for music on social media during COVID-19
Searches for music and entertainment have fallen amid the pandemic.

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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.

Australian music industry welcomes JobKeeper extension
The PM has revealed changes to the JobKeeper wage subsidy

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Australian music industry welcomes JobKeeper extension
The PM has revealed changes to the JobKeeper wage subsidy

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.…

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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.…
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Growing support for pill testing at Aussie music festivals [report]
A new study looks at pill testing at music festivals.
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Growing support for pill testing at Aussie music festivals [report]
A new study looks at pill testing at music festivals.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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