Australian music fans are a ‘force for positive change’: Report
Music fans are highly motivated to change society for the good, a study has found.
Fans are travelling from all over the world to see Festival X
Festival X was already destined to be a landmark event from the moment its lineup dropped, but now, the sheer scope of its popularity has been revealed.
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King Princess and Bring Me The Horizon lead the triple j playlist additions
Prep yourself for another huge week of music, as triple j name the likes of King Princess & Bring Me The Horizon as the big acts on this week’s playlist.
TEG’s Geoff Jones talks U.S. plans, SandTunes Festival cancellation & more
In a candid, hour-long chat, Geoff Jones gave AMW guests a look into the company's global future.
How the music industry can navigate, safeguard and improve their mental health in an increasingly challenging environment
Mental health awareness may be higher than ever due to the rise of high profile deaths, but is this translating to a healthier more supportive music industry?
The gender divide and career resilience big topics for day 2 of AMW 2019
Day two of the Australian Music week conference was full rapid-fire panels and keynotes packed with valuable information.
Etcetc’s Aden Mullens talks Lab78, Nick Littlemore and Peter Mayes’ new label
The duo behind PNAU, Empire of the Sun and Teenager have launched Lab78, through a partnership with etcetc.
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Chugg Entertainment sells out arena shows in 2.5 seconds
Closing out day one of the Australian Music Week Conference was the “State of Play” panel where the past of the live industry was reflected on and the future of it was forecast.
King Gizzard, 5 Seconds Of Summer among world’s hardest working touring acts: Report
Who are the world's top road warriors? ICMP crunched the numbers.
Matt & Alex are reuniting for the 2019 ARIA Awards
The 2019 ARIA Awards are already shaping up to be a big one, with the news that beloved triple j hosts Matt & Alex are set to reunite for the event.
Patti Smith, R.E.M., Outkast & more nominated for Songwriters Hall of Fame
Some of the most iconic songwriters of the modern age are up for recognition, with the Songwriters Hall of Fame announcing is 2020 nominees today.
TEG’s Geoff Jones talks emerging talent, expansion and ‘opportunities’ for Australian artists [EXCLUSIVE]
As Australian Music Week 2019 kicks off, keynote speaker Geoff Jones talks emerging artists and global expansion.
Musiio use AI to tag the entire Overcoast music catalogue [EXCLUSIVE]
The sync sector just got a little stronger. Musiio's new partner's past work includes projects with Google, ESPN, Coca-Cola, Adidas, and Lyft.
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How Victoria took the lead from NSW as the biggest live music state
NSW has been deposed as the live music state of Australia.
Spotify try to over-programme Australian artists in their playlists [INTERVIEW]
In an editorial first for TIO, we chatted to the hive mind of Spotify Australia's playlists to talk placement tips, local initiatives, the future of playlists, and more.
NSW police are failing to follow current strip search legislation
Amidst the investigation of NSW Police into the strip search of a 16-year-old female at last year’s Splendour in the Grass, TIO attended a roundtable discussion in Sydney today.
How technology is increasingly making audiences the stars of live music shows
More and more, technology allows those attending concerts and festivals to be as much the stars of the experience as those making the noise up on the stage.
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Nathan McLay on Wilder, Future Classic’s new JV with Tom Windish [Q&A]
Nathan McLay, founder and CEO of Future Classic chats about how Wilder came about, FC's approach to A&R, and what he can do now with Windish that he couldn't do previously.
Levi’s and music fits to a tee
Levi’s and rock ‘n’ roll have always been a good fit. Since amps punched out grunt and music fans turned out to shows, rock stars...
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Robbie Williams signs global deal with Universal Music Publishing Group
Robbie's double-length Christmas album is coming soon.
The Vanns, Dune Rats, & Kanye West lead this week’s triple j playlist adds
Prep yourself for another huge week of music, with triple j naming the likes of The Vanns, Dune Rats, and Kanye West on this week’s playlist additions.
Bob Lefsetz: ‘Aussie bands are the best live performers’
6 questions with Bob Lefsetz, Australian Music Week keynote speaker
triple j have unveiled their 2019 J Awards nominees
It's been a stunning year of local music, now triple j are set to recognise those that made it so, announcing their 2019 J Awards nominations.
Sheppard drop video clip for, ‘Die Young’, signalling new era for band
Sheppard have released a video clip for their latest single, 'Die Young'. Singer George Sheppard believes 'Die Young' is the start of a new era for the band
The Zoo’s Pixie Weyand schools ignorant venue punter after receiving offensive email
A person, who Pixie Weyand kept anonymous, has emailed The Zoo in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley to express their disgust at something adorning the entrance to the venue.
Michael Gudinski unveils new Mushroom Group structure
“Mushroom has seen significant growth in recent years across both the live and label businesses and this restructure is an incredibly exciting stage in our evolution,” Michael Gudinski explains.
Spotify launches new app for kids
Strung-out parents, Spotify is coming to the rescue.
Zane Lowe talks Tones And I, Beats 1 and streaming: ‘It’s the most exciting time to be an artist’
"The streaming era is the most proactive era of the music business history," Zane Lowe tells TIO.
Legendary Aussie music name backs Muso app in $1.5M seed round
What does a 134-year-old Australian music company and an online marketplace app have in common?
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