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Why we Need to Fight to Save Australian Music (Op-Ed)

Why we Need to Fight to Save Australian Music (Op-Ed)

John Graham, NSW Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy Australia has a rich history of music, but today’s artists are getting swamped by American acts. If we don’t take action, we’ll lose our…

By Neil Griffiths - May 12, 2025
Why we Need to Fight to Save Australian Music (Op-Ed)

Opinion

Why we Need to Fight to Save Australian Music (Op-Ed)

John Graham, NSW Minister for Music and the Night-time Economy Australia has a rich history of music, but today’s artists are getting swamped by American acts. If we don’t take action, we’ll lose our…

By Neil Griffiths - May 12, 2025
‘It’s Another Step in the Right Direction’: John Watson Talks NSW Government's Adoption of Michael's Rule

‘It’s Another Step in the Right Direction’: John Watson Talks NSW Government's Adoption of Michael's Rule

"It’s not going to solve every problem but it’s another step in the right direction", John Watson said when he addressed the AAM Awards.

By Lars Brandle - May 6, 2025
‘It’s Another Step in the Right Direction’: John Watson Talks NSW Government's Adoption of Michael's Rule

News

‘It’s Another Step in the Right Direction’: John Watson Talks NSW Government's Adoption of Michael's Rule

"It’s not going to solve every problem but it’s another step in the right direction", John Watson said when he addressed the AAM Awards.

By Lars Brandle - May 6, 2025
Michael's Rule Adopted: NSW Government Confirms Major Boost for Australian Acts

Michael's Rule Adopted: NSW Government Confirms Major Boost for Australian Acts

The Minns Labor Government has announced its plan to incentivise global touring acts to add local Australian musicians as their support when they perform at some of the largest venues across NSW. In…

By Conor Lochrie - May 5, 2025
Michael's Rule Adopted: NSW Government Confirms Major Boost for Australian Acts

News

Michael's Rule Adopted: NSW Government Confirms Major Boost for Australian Acts

The Minns Labor Government has announced its plan to incentivise global touring acts to add local Australian musicians as their support when they perform at some of the largest venues across NSW. In…

By Conor Lochrie - May 5, 2025
New Zealand Gets Own Version of 'Michael's Rule' with 'Spotlight Aotearoa' Proposal

New Zealand Gets Own Version of 'Michael's Rule' with 'Spotlight Aotearoa' Proposal

There's been a worryingly growing trend over the last few years of big name artists skipping New Zealand on their global tours, from Olivia Rodrigo to Taylor Swift, but even when they do visit the…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 10, 2024
New Zealand Gets Own Version of 'Michael's Rule' with 'Spotlight Aotearoa' Proposal

News

New Zealand Gets Own Version of 'Michael's Rule' with 'Spotlight Aotearoa' Proposal

There's been a worryingly growing trend over the last few years of big name artists skipping New Zealand on their global tours, from Olivia Rodrigo to Taylor Swift, but even when they do visit the…

By Conor Lochrie - Dec 10, 2024
Australia’s Music Community Commits to ‘Michael’s Rule’

Australia’s Music Community Commits to ‘Michael’s Rule’

Industry bodies and leaders from across the music spectrum are supporting Michael's Rule including ALMBC, APRA and Music Australia.

By Lars Brandle - May 6, 2024
Australia’s Music Community Commits to ‘Michael’s Rule’

News

Australia’s Music Community Commits to ‘Michael’s Rule’

Industry bodies and leaders from across the music spectrum are supporting Michael's Rule including ALMBC, APRA and Music Australia.

By Lars Brandle - May 6, 2024
Read Maggie Collins' 'Michael's Rule' Speech In Full From the 2024 AAM Awards

Read Maggie Collins' 'Michael's Rule' Speech In Full From the 2024 AAM Awards

"We do have one solution today, and its in the name of one of our founding fathers, the legendary Australian manager, Michael McMartin."

By Lars Brandle - May 3, 2024
Read Maggie Collins' 'Michael's Rule' Speech In Full From the 2024 AAM Awards

News

Read Maggie Collins' 'Michael's Rule' Speech In Full From the 2024 AAM Awards

"We do have one solution today, and its in the name of one of our founding fathers, the legendary Australian manager, Michael McMartin."

By Lars Brandle - May 3, 2024
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