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Is TikTok Waging A War On Indie Musicians?
As another global independent licencing body feuds with TikTok, it begs the question: how big a role does music play in TikTok's business, and how much do they want to pay for it?
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Gympie Music Muster
Festivals & Music Venues Receive Fresh 'Revive' Government Funding
110 organisations, including 61 festival-based events and 49 live music venues, are receiving $7.7 million in government funding.
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SA Music Awards finalists
Last Chance To Vote For The 2024 SA Music Awards
Tomorrow, the opportunity to vote in the People’s Choice Award categories for this year’s ceremony will close.
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Inertia Co-founder Justin Cosby
Applications Open For 2025 Justin Cosby Scholarship
In addition to the scholarship, a raffle featuring the prize of a signed Nick Cave album has opened, with proceeds to nurture future music talent.
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APRA AMCOS Year In Review
APRA AMCOS Announces Record $740m Revenue Amidst Continuing Live Local Music Crisis
“We’re deeply concerned that an entire generation may miss out on seeing new and emerging acts perform live," said APRA AMCOS CEO Dean Ormston.
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Concert crowd
Federal Government To Ban 'Unfair' Ticketing Practices
The government is taking "strong action" to stop businesses from engaging in "dodgy" practices, including dynamic pricing and hidden fees.
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Meredith Music Festival crowd
Insurance Industry Explains Why Live Music’s So High Risk
"Due to the specialised nature of these risks, very few insurers offer public liability insurance for large live music events and venues..."
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VIVID Sydney
NSW Government Hoping To Revitalise Sydney Nightlife With New Vibrancy Reforms
Proposed reforms include removing restrictions on hospitality venues, and alerting prospective residents they're moving next to a live venue.
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Mobmusic T-Shirt Day
Support Act Details Plans To Celebrate Blak Excellence With Mobmusic T-Shirt Day
The newly-announced Mobmusic T-Shirt Day will coincide with Ausmusic T-Shirt Day when it holds its first event on Thursday, November 28th.
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'Business As Usual' As Universal Music Group Acquires [PIAS] Group
“I am selling my shares not my soul,” said [PIAS] Group co-founder Kenny Gates.
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Good Loco Studio
Good Loco To Provide Free Studio Hire For Independent Artists
If you're an emerging, independent artist looking for a professional creative space to develop your ideas, the incredible team at Good Loco want you to get in touch.
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Alex The Astronaut, Nooky
Alex The Astronaut, Nooky Present New Australian Music Prize Campaign
The AMP’ed UP campaign exists to uplift the entire music ecosystem by celebrating and amplifying Australian music.