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Live industry's outlook is 'truly bleak' without government action: Report

Live industry's outlook is 'truly bleak' without government action: Report

The full extent of the health crisis on Australia’s live entertainment space is presented in a crushing new report, which finds more than two-thirds of professional jobs will literally vanish this…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 14, 2020
Live industry's outlook is 'truly bleak' without government action: Report

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Live industry's outlook is 'truly bleak' without government action: Report

The full extent of the health crisis on Australia’s live entertainment space is presented in a crushing new report, which finds more than two-thirds of professional jobs will literally vanish this…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 14, 2020
Australia’s Rosè and Her Blackpink bandmates crush chart records

Australia’s Rosè and Her Blackpink bandmates crush chart records

Rosè and her Blackpink bandmates have etched their names in chart history with The Album, their debut Korean language album. The all-female quartet land at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard 200, for the…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 12, 2020
Australia’s Rosè and Her Blackpink bandmates crush chart records

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Australia’s Rosè and Her Blackpink bandmates crush chart records

Rosè and her Blackpink bandmates have etched their names in chart history with The Album, their debut Korean language album. The all-female quartet land at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard 200, for the…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 12, 2020
BENEE is growing a new label, Olive

BENEE is growing a new label, Olive

BENEE planted a seed, and it’s grown into Olive. The 20-year-old Kiwi artist is a rising star, racking up more than two billion streams with her breakout, breakup hit ‘Supalonely.’ And she’s now a…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 9, 2020
BENEE is growing a new label, Olive

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BENEE is growing a new label, Olive

BENEE planted a seed, and it’s grown into Olive. The 20-year-old Kiwi artist is a rising star, racking up more than two billion streams with her breakout, breakup hit ‘Supalonely.’ And she’s now a…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 9, 2020
Michael Chugg talks Chugg Music Asia: 'We’re being embraced'

Michael Chugg talks Chugg Music Asia: 'We’re being embraced'

Michael Chugg’s connection with Asia is well documented. With the launch of a Chugg Music office in the region, the legendary promoter is keen to build bridges for all Australian acts, not just those…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 8, 2020
Michael Chugg talks Chugg Music Asia: 'We’re being embraced'

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Michael Chugg talks Chugg Music Asia: 'We’re being embraced'

Michael Chugg’s connection with Asia is well documented. With the launch of a Chugg Music office in the region, the legendary promoter is keen to build bridges for all Australian acts, not just those…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 8, 2020
Spotify’s Daniel Ek is really a hands-off manager

Spotify’s Daniel Ek is really a hands-off manager

If you work in music, or just love the stuff, the name Daniel Ek stirs all types of emotions. He’s either your White Knight, or Dr Evil. The Swedish Super-Geek or the guy who turned recording…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 6, 2020
Spotify’s Daniel Ek is really a hands-off manager

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Spotify’s Daniel Ek is really a hands-off manager

If you work in music, or just love the stuff, the name Daniel Ek stirs all types of emotions. He’s either your White Knight, or Dr Evil. The Swedish Super-Geek or the guy who turned recording…

By Lars Brandle - Oct 6, 2020
YouTube’s Lyor Cohen talks Lime Cordiale, expansion and the future of hip-hop

YouTube’s Lyor Cohen talks Lime Cordiale, expansion and the future of hip-hop

The pandemic has been a horror show for every industry. That is, except for those businesses selling face masks, hand sanitiser, and streaming media. With millions around the globe stuck inside and…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 29, 2020
YouTube’s Lyor Cohen talks Lime Cordiale, expansion and the future of hip-hop

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YouTube’s Lyor Cohen talks Lime Cordiale, expansion and the future of hip-hop

The pandemic has been a horror show for every industry. That is, except for those businesses selling face masks, hand sanitiser, and streaming media. With millions around the globe stuck inside and…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 29, 2020
AIR’s Maria Amato talks 'virtual' 2020 AIR Awards, Indie-Con: 'Cancelling never came to my mind'

AIR’s Maria Amato talks 'virtual' 2020 AIR Awards, Indie-Con: 'Cancelling never came to my mind'

By their very nature, the independents are agile, nimble and so often able to spot developments before the big guys. So, scrapping next month’s AIR Awards and 2020 Indie-Con was never going to…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 28, 2020
AIR’s Maria Amato talks 'virtual' 2020 AIR Awards, Indie-Con: 'Cancelling never came to my mind'

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AIR’s Maria Amato talks 'virtual' 2020 AIR Awards, Indie-Con: 'Cancelling never came to my mind'

By their very nature, the independents are agile, nimble and so often able to spot developments before the big guys. So, scrapping next month’s AIR Awards and 2020 Indie-Con was never going to…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 28, 2020
Good Day Sunshine organiser Ross Macpherson talks COVIDSafe festivals: 'We’re planning three other events this summer'

Good Day Sunshine organiser Ross Macpherson talks COVIDSafe festivals: 'We’re planning three other events this summer'

The sun is hammering down, the days stretching longer. In the natural order of things, the beat of the summer festivals should be growing louder. This is not a normal year. Good Day Sunshine is not a…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 25, 2020
Good Day Sunshine organiser Ross Macpherson talks COVIDSafe festivals: 'We’re planning three other events this summer'

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Good Day Sunshine organiser Ross Macpherson talks COVIDSafe festivals: 'We’re planning three other events this summer'

The sun is hammering down, the days stretching longer. In the natural order of things, the beat of the summer festivals should be growing louder. This is not a normal year. Good Day Sunshine is not a…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 25, 2020
ARIA Awards 2020 will take place with no audience

ARIA Awards 2020 will take place with no audience

The 2020 ARIA Awards are all set to take place 25th November, with winners announced live at Sydney’s The Star Event Centre. There’s one slight change to this year’s program. There won’t be an…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 22, 2020
ARIA Awards 2020 will take place with no audience

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ARIA Awards 2020 will take place with no audience

The 2020 ARIA Awards are all set to take place 25th November, with winners announced live at Sydney’s The Star Event Centre. There’s one slight change to this year’s program. There won’t be an…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 22, 2020
Michael Gudinski tweaks his prediction for a return to touring

Michael Gudinski tweaks his prediction for a return to touring

2020 is a write-off. Touring proper is still some way off, there’s no sight of a vaccine and with summer coming, you’d best book your break close to home. With all that in mind, Michael Gudinski has…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 21, 2020
Michael Gudinski tweaks his prediction for a return to touring

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Michael Gudinski tweaks his prediction for a return to touring

2020 is a write-off. Touring proper is still some way off, there’s no sight of a vaccine and with summer coming, you’d best book your break close to home. With all that in mind, Michael Gudinski has…

By Lars Brandle - Sep 21, 2020
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