‘Songs of Disappearance’: How an album of bird calls took flight and became a hit
The back end of 2021 has been an embarrassment of riches for pop royalty, with new releases dropping in quick succession from Taylor Swift, Ed…
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From Unearthed to Obama’s ears, Ourness founder Andrew Klippel recounts the rise of Genesis Owusu
Like so many success stories, Genesis Owusu’s irrepressible rise from triple j Unearthed to President Obama’s playlist was a blend of timing, luck, collaboration and…
Spotify is now launching user ratings for podcasts
Spotify is taking a leaf out of rival Apple’s book with the introduction of a five-star user ratings system for podcasts. The music giant announced…
As Omicron looms, music biz calls on Government for ‘essential’ insurance scheme
The live music industry got a lump of coal in its stocking last Christmas. This year’s outlook is no different. With the Delta, and now…
U.S. live music veteran Randy Phillips joins TEG board
Legendary American live events producer Randy Phillips joins the TEG board of directors. Phillips, whose role is said to be both advisory and operational, is…
EXCLUSIVE: Oztix inks partnership with Corner Group
Local independent ticketing service Oztix has teamed up with Corner Group, the owners of iconic Melbourne venues Corner Hotel and Northcote Social Club. As TIO…
Bruce Springsteen finally sells masters and publishing catalogue to Sony for $500M
In what could be the biggest deal in music ever for an individual artist’s entire body of work, Bruce Springsteen has sold the masters of…
UNIFIED Music Group announce signing of Boy & Bear
UNIFIED Music Group has announced the signing of chart-topping Australian outfit Boy & Bear to UNIFIED Artist Management and its Lonely Lands booking agency. The…
Why do Australian music festival lineups feel so same-samey?
After two years void of major live music events, the return of Australian music festivals should have been accompanied by some feeling of zsa zsa…
Seven key takeaways from Rolling Stone’s 200 Greatest Australian Albums of All Time list
A week on from the release of Rolling Stone Australia’s 200 Greatest Australian Albums of All Time list, and there’s been endless discussion, countless comments, and…
Quick As Thieves race raises $600,000 for charity
The 2021 Quick As Thieves marathon raced past expectations. Held Nov. 26 in south Melbourne, this year’s fun run raked-in more than $600,000, well ahead…
Australians overwhelmingly concerned for COVID-hit music community: Report
Australia’s music community has been crippled by the pandemic. The industry knows it, artists know it, and, based on the findings of a new report,…
Taylor Swift to face jury trial in ‘Shake It Off’ copyright lawsuit
Taylor Swift must face trial in the ‘Shake It Off’ copyright lawsuit according a new ruling by a federal judge. The pop star will face…
Australian music industry to undergo review of sexual harassment and systemic discrimination
A national review to investigate sexual harm, sexual harassment and systemic discrimination in the contemporary Australian music industry has been announced today. Consultants Alexandra (Alex)…
Sam Righi remembers the glory days of Harbour Agency and its years-long ‘decline’
Mushroom Group’s split with The Harbour Agency is a bum note for a once-great business, though its golden years were admittedly long ago. That’s the…
APRA AMCOS and SOUND WEST announce ‘Songhubs The Tower’ industry showcase
Western Sydney-born hip hop artist and APRA AMCOS ambassador, L-FRESH The LION, will curate Songhubs The Tower @ SOUND WEST, as well an industry live…
Emma Donovan & The Putbacks reign supreme at 2021 Music Victoria Awards
The biggest night in the entire calendar for the Victorian music industry has come and gone, with the 2021 edition of the Music Victoria Awards…
The importance of a clued-in ticketing partner [OP-ED]
It’s always been important to have an accessible, experienced and reliable ticketing partner – ever-changing COVID restrictions, border closures and local regulations, have made a…
Inside Out launches in Australia with Lucy Baker joining as Head Of Communications
Inside out, the independent U.K. music and entertainment PR agency, is setting up shop in Australia. Announced Wednesday (Dec. 8), the new affiliate is led…
Mushroom Group walks away from Harbour Agency following investigation
Mushroom Group has cut ties with The Harbour Agency. Harbour, established in late 1978 to “meet the market needs for a professional music booking agency,”…