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How to hedge against uncertainty in the music industry [OP-ED]

How to hedge against uncertainty in the music industry [OP-ED]

Let’s face it, the music industry is going through an uncertain period right now. Venues have had to close their doors indefinitely, and artists have been forced into busking online for money. The…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 23, 2020
How to hedge against uncertainty in the music industry [OP-ED]

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How to hedge against uncertainty in the music industry [OP-ED]

Let’s face it, the music industry is going through an uncertain period right now. Venues have had to close their doors indefinitely, and artists have been forced into busking online for money. The…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 23, 2020
APRA AMCOS, CRA ‘concerned’ and ‘disappointed’ with government’s media bailout measures

APRA AMCOS, CRA ‘concerned’ and ‘disappointed’ with government’s media bailout measures

APRA AMCOS is “deeply concerned” with the federal government’s decision to scrap content quotas across drama, kids shows and documentaries for free-to-air and subscription TV for rest of the year, a…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 15, 2020
APRA AMCOS, CRA ‘concerned’ and ‘disappointed’ with government’s media bailout measures

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APRA AMCOS, CRA ‘concerned’ and ‘disappointed’ with government’s media bailout measures

APRA AMCOS is “deeply concerned” with the federal government’s decision to scrap content quotas across drama, kids shows and documentaries for free-to-air and subscription TV for rest of the year, a…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 15, 2020
Australia's live concert industry in 2020: Predictions

Australia's live concert industry in 2020: Predictions

With Bluesfest wiped from the calendar and life shuffling on in lockdown, Easter 2020 was more subdued than a gardening session with your grandma. But if you tapped out of Netflix for a time on…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 14, 2020
Australia's live concert industry in 2020: Predictions

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Australia's live concert industry in 2020: Predictions

With Bluesfest wiped from the calendar and life shuffling on in lockdown, Easter 2020 was more subdued than a gardening session with your grandma. But if you tapped out of Netflix for a time on…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 14, 2020
Commercial radio calls for Coronavirus bailout as ad spend tanks

Commercial radio calls for Coronavirus bailout as ad spend tanks

Today’s emergency funding package for the arts didn’t hit the right note with commercial radio. Soon after the federal government announced a lump of cash for Support Act and for regional and First…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 9, 2020
Commercial radio calls for Coronavirus bailout as ad spend tanks

News

Commercial radio calls for Coronavirus bailout as ad spend tanks

Today’s emergency funding package for the arts didn’t hit the right note with commercial radio. Soon after the federal government announced a lump of cash for Support Act and for regional and First…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 9, 2020
Island Records Australia's streaming series gets interactive with fans

Island Records Australia's streaming series gets interactive with fans

Having long delivered live music to fans with its impressive local roster, Island Records Australia isn't stopping amid the global COVID-19 pandemic - it's just doing things a little differently.…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 9, 2020
Island Records Australia's streaming series gets interactive with fans

News

Island Records Australia's streaming series gets interactive with fans

Having long delivered live music to fans with its impressive local roster, Island Records Australia isn't stopping amid the global COVID-19 pandemic - it's just doing things a little differently.…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 9, 2020
Aus Govt finally comes through with arts funding amid COVID-19

Aus Govt finally comes through with arts funding amid COVID-19

Finally our music industry can exhale... The Morrison Government has allocated $27 million for Australia's live performance sector. Targeted at indigenous and regional arts, and music industry…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 9, 2020
Aus Govt finally comes through with arts funding amid COVID-19

News

Aus Govt finally comes through with arts funding amid COVID-19

Finally our music industry can exhale... The Morrison Government has allocated $27 million for Australia's live performance sector. Targeted at indigenous and regional arts, and music industry…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 9, 2020
National Indigenous Music Awards to go ahead amid COVID-19

National Indigenous Music Awards to go ahead amid COVID-19

The National Indigenous Music Awards is the latest Australian awards institution to make lemonade out of lemons amid the current global COVID-19 pandemic. The annual awards has today announced it…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 8, 2020
National Indigenous Music Awards to go ahead amid COVID-19

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National Indigenous Music Awards to go ahead amid COVID-19

The National Indigenous Music Awards is the latest Australian awards institution to make lemonade out of lemons amid the current global COVID-19 pandemic. The annual awards has today announced it…

By Poppy Reid - Apr 8, 2020
AUS MUSIC AID partners with Cameo to fund Australian music during COVID-19

AUS MUSIC AID partners with Cameo to fund Australian music during COVID-19

Cameo has announced a brand new partnership with AUS MUSIC AID, Support Act and CrewCare to help generate funding for musicians that have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis in Australia. In light…

By Michael Di Iorio - Apr 3, 2020
AUS MUSIC AID partners with Cameo to fund Australian music during COVID-19

News

AUS MUSIC AID partners with Cameo to fund Australian music during COVID-19

Cameo has announced a brand new partnership with AUS MUSIC AID, Support Act and CrewCare to help generate funding for musicians that have been impacted by the COVID-19 crisis in Australia. In light…

By Michael Di Iorio - Apr 3, 2020
Live Nation launches $10m fund for crew members

Live Nation launches $10m fund for crew members

As the world’s concerts landscape enters a deep-freeze, Live Nation launches a US$10 million ($16 million) fund to support the roadies, techs and all the back-stage professionals whose livelihoods…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 1, 2020
Live Nation launches $10m fund for crew members

News

Live Nation launches $10m fund for crew members

As the world’s concerts landscape enters a deep-freeze, Live Nation launches a US$10 million ($16 million) fund to support the roadies, techs and all the back-stage professionals whose livelihoods…

By Lars Brandle - Apr 1, 2020
Apple Music launches isolation-friendly playlists amid COVID-19

Apple Music launches isolation-friendly playlists amid COVID-19

If there's one thing getting people through self-isolation right now, it's music. Streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music have upped their game to ensure we're still feeding our souls, with…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 31, 2020
Apple Music launches isolation-friendly playlists amid COVID-19

News

Apple Music launches isolation-friendly playlists amid COVID-19

If there's one thing getting people through self-isolation right now, it's music. Streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music have upped their game to ensure we're still feeding our souls, with…

By Poppy Reid - Mar 31, 2020
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