Industry

In her enlightening ‘State Of The Nation’ keynote at BIGSOUND 2023, ARIA CEO Annabelle Herd revealed some damning figures on Australian radio.

"In keeping with our standard practices, we’re currently testing this with a limited number of users in a pair of markets."

Before today’s announcement, we last heard The Tote's new owners in early August, when they told supporters that “things are certainly moving forward ... but we have to get through this process before we can share any more news”.

"I worry that the information is dying out in terms of analogue preservation, and in particular, preserving equipment..."

"The awards are here to honour all those amazing artists, bands and individuals who have made your live music industry one of the best in the world."

Congratulations to Yothu Yindi and Susan Heymann!

"Working in a gig economy is extremely difficult, and there is little to no security for things like parental/maternity leave and flexible working arrangements."

From the rising cost of living to the need to be a content-creating "everyman", BIGSOUND acts have provided The Music with the most challenging aspect of being an artist in 2023.

Doja Cat will likely hold #1 for another week since releasing her new six-track EP, Demons + Paint The Town Red, on Friday.

"It's touch and go..."

Ahead of BIGSOUND on 5-8 September, The Music caught up with numerous acts to hear about their must-see artists appearing at the music and conference event.