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Renee Geyer and You Am I To Perform During Melbourne Music Week

Renee Geyer will celebrate the disco era with Kylie Auldist and Chelsea Wilson while You Am I will wrap themselves around The Grand Organ during Melbourne Music Week in November.

Tagged as: Australia, Melbourne Music Week, music industry, Renee Geyer, Rohan Leppart, You Am I

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iHeartRadio Turns 5 in Australia

by Paul Cashmere

iHeartRadio is 5 years old in Australia.

Tagged as: Australia, Brett Nozziter, Geraint Davies, iHeartRadio, music industry, Nozz, radio

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Radio Legend Billy Pinnell Has A Music Podcast You Should Listen To

by Paul Cashmere

Melbourne radio legend Billy Pinnell has a Podcast you can download or stream.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Billy Pinnell, EON-FM, music industry, radio

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Virginia Trioli To DJ During Darebin Music Festival

by Paul Cashmere

ABC News presenter Virginia Trioli will doing something a lot less stressful than reporting on the Morrison and Dutton circus when she turns DJ for the Darebin Music Festival.

Tagged as: ABC, Australia, Double J, music industry, Myf Warhurst, radio, television, Virginia Trioli, Zan Rowe

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Australian Charts: Eminem ‘Kamikaze’ Spends 2nd Week At No 1

by Gavin Ryan

Eminem’s “Kamikaze” holds for a second week at the top of the ARIA Albums Chart helped by the physical release a week after it’s initial digital drop.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, ARIA, Australia, Australian charts, Eminem, Machine Gun Kelly, music industry, rap, USA

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Women in Music Awards Finalists Announced

by Noise11.com

The first annual Women in Music Awards will be held in Brisbane on 10 October 2018.

Tagged as: Australia, music industry, Women In Music Awards

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Australian Charts: Eminem ‘Kamikaze’ Scores An Easy No 1 Album Place

by Gavin Ryan

The tenth studio album for Eminem titled “Kamikaze” was a surprise release last week and it now enters the top of the ARIA Albums Chart to become his tenth No.1 album here (8 studios, one soundtrack and one best of).

Tagged as: ARIA, Australia, Australian charts, Eminem, music industry, pop

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Australian Charts: Dean Lewis ‘Be Alright’ Is No 1 For 4th Week

by Gavin Ryan

It’s a fourth consecutive week at No.1 for local singer and songwriter Dean Lewis with his track “Be Alright”, which is now 2x▲Platinum in sales.

Tagged as: ARIA, Australian charts, Dean Lewis, music industry, pop

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Morgan Evans and Catherine McGrath Join Noise11 iHeartRadio This Week

by Noise11.com

At iHeartRadio music news powered by Noise11.com this week we get a little bit country and a little bit Rock and Roll.

Tagged as: Australia, Catherine McGrath, David Bowie, iHeartRadio, Mario McNulty, Morgan Evans, music industry, radio

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New Music Releases For 6 September 2018

by Paul Cashmere

Major new titles coming this week from: Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Krisiun, Led Zeppelin (re-issue), Skeggs, Lenny Kravitz, MNEK, Macy Gray, Clutch, Neil Diamond (Live), Lior, Paul Carrack and Mogwai.

Tagged as: Australia, Clutch, Krisiun, Led Zeppelin (re-issue), Lenny Kravitz, Macy Gray, MNEK, music industry, Neil Diamond, new music, new releases, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Skeggs

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Fortitude Music Hall Is Brisbane’s Newest Music Venue

by Paul Cashmere

Brisbane has a brand new music venue. Fortitude Music Hall is a labour of love from Powderfinger’s John ‘JC’ Collins, Secret Sounds’ Paul Piticco, Live Nation and Hutchinson Builders.

Tagged as: Australia, Fortitude Music Hall, John Collins, Live Nation, music industry, Paul Piticco, Powderfinger, Roger Field

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Eminem Looks Like He Will Keep Tash Sultana and Troye Sivan From A Number One Debut

by Paul Cashmere

Eminem’s sudden drop of the ‘Kamikaze’ album on Friday has blocked Tash Sultana from a number one debut (and most likely Troye Sivan as well).

Tagged as: 10s, Australia, Eminem, music industry, pop, Tash Sultana, Troye Sivan

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Ahmet Ertegun Portrayed As Abusive Sex Fiend In New Book

by Paul Cashmere

Atlantic Records co-founder Ahmet Ertegun is exposed as an abusive, sexual harasser in a new book by his former secretary Dorothy Carvello.

Tagged as: Ahmet Ertegun, Anything for a Hit, Aretha Franklin, Atlantic Records, Dorothy Carvello, Led Zeppelin, Mick Jagger, music industry, Ray Charles, Rolling Stones

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Australian Charts: Dean Lewis Has The No 1 Song Again

by Gavin Ryan

Local singer songwriter Dean Lewis holds for a third week at the top of the ARIA Singles Chart with “Be Alright” thanks to a week of heavy promotion by him.

Tagged as: ARIA, Australian charts, Dean Lewis, music industry, pop

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New Music Releases For 31 August 2018

by Gavin Ryan

Major new titles coming this week from: Tash Sultana, Alexis Ffrench, Alice Cooper (live), Why Don’t We, Stone Sour, Alkaline Trio, Iropn & Wine, Mass Gothic, The Kooks, Tkay Maidza, Troye Sivan, Anna Calvi, Passenger, Plain White T’s and The Wiggles.

Tagged as: Alexis Ffrench, Alice Cooper (live), Alkaline Trio, Anna Calvi, Australia, Iron & Wine, Mass Gothic, music industry, new music, new releases, Passenger, Plain White T's, Stone Sour, Tash Sultana, The Kooks, Tkay Maidza, Troye Sivan, Why Don't We

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New Music Releases For 23 August 2018

by Paul Cashmere

Major new titles coming this week from: The Amity Affliction, John Williamson, Alice in Chains, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Wilson, Candi Staton, Blood Orange, The Lemon Twigs, Beccy Cole, Neil & Liam Finn and Interpol.

Tagged as: Alice In Chains, Australia, Beccy Cole, Blood Orange, Candi Staton, Gilbert O'Sullivan, John Williamson, music industry, Neil & Liam Finn, new music, new music releases, The Amity Affliction, The Lemon Twigs, Wilson

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JJ Abrams Gets Into The Music Biz

by Paul Cashmere

Stars Wars director JJ Abrams says he will start an indie record label Loud Robot.

Tagged as: Bad Robot, indie, JJ Abrams, Loud Robot, music industry, soundtrack, USA

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Robyn Holmes Photo credit Steven Lloyd Photography

APRA Art Music Awards 2018 THE WINNERS

by Paul Cashmere

APRA has a vital position in the Australian music industry with the Art Music Awards. APRA is the one organisation that recognises that creative works to not have to fit within a Top 40 format.

Tagged as: APRA, Art Music Awards, Australia, music industry

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Hisense Arena Renamed Melbourne Arena

by Paul Cashmere

Hisense Arena has a new name. Melbourne’s second biggest tennis stadium has will be known as Melbourne Arena.

Tagged as: Australia, Hisense Arena, Melbourne Arena, Melbourne Park, music industry

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Sony Music And Damo Costin’s 123Agency Announce JV

by Paul Cashmere

Sony Music Australia and 123 Agency have combined to form a new label 123 Music.

Tagged as: 123 Agency, Australia, Damian Costin, Denis Handlin, Motor Ace, music industry, rock, Sony Music Australia

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New Music Releases for 17 August 2018

by Gavin Ryan

Major new titles coming this week from: Human Nature, Status Quo, Baest, Death Cab for Cutie, Cole Swindell, Bugzy Malone, Ariana Grande, Animal Collective, Travis Collins, Boz Scaggs and three new Brent James compilations.

Tagged as: Animal Collective, Ariana Grande, Australia, Baest, Boz Scaggs, Bugzy Malone, Cole Swindell, Death Cab for Cutie, Human Nature, music industry, new music, Status Quo, Travis Collins

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Australian Charts: Drake In My Feelings Stays At No 1

by Gavin Ryan

Drake logs a fourth straight week at the top in Australia, New Zealand, England, America and Canada with his latest hits “In My Feelings”, plus the song also scores its first certification here and is now up to▲ Platinum in sales.

Tagged as: ARIA, Australia, Australian charts, Drake, music industry, pop

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Musicologist Robyn Holmes To Be Awarded Distinguished Services To Australian Music

by Paul Cashmere

Curator, academic and musicologist Robyn Holmes will be given the Distinguished Services to Australian Music award at the 2018 Art Music Awards.

Tagged as: APRA, Art Music Awards, Australia, music industry, Robyn Holmes

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ANNOUNCEMENT: National Live Music Awards Reveal Dates and Venues

by Announcement

The National Live Music Awards (NLMAs) are today revealing the cities and venues set to hold simultaneous events around the country for their 3rd annual event on Thursday, 6th December 2018.

Tagged as: Australia, Iain Shedden, Larry Heath, music industry, National Live Music Awards

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Ross Hannaford performs with Daddy Cool at the Age Music Victoria Awards on Thursday 19 November 2014. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

The Age Music Victoria Awards Add New Categories

by Announcement

The Age Music Victoria Awards is back for its 13th year in 2018, with what promises to be their biggest year yet, taking place during Melbourne Music Week in November.

Tagged as: Australia, music industry, The Age Music Victoria Awards, Victoria

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Triple J’s 11th Annual Unearthed Finalists Revealed

by Announcement

Now in its 11th year, triple j’s annual search for Australia’s best high school act is close to its finale and we’re excited to announce a new crop of supreme Unearthed High finalists.

Tagged as: alternative, Australia, independent, indie, music industry, triple j, unearthed

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Australian Charts: Mamma Mia Here We Go Again Soundtrack Remains The Number One Album

by Gavin Ryan

The sequel-prequel film soundtrack for “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” remains the top selling album in Australia for a second week (and also again at the top in N.Z. and the U.K.).

Tagged as: Abba, Australia, Australian charts, Mamma Mia Here We Go Again, music industry, pop

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Australian Charts: Drake ‘In My Feeling’ Is The Number One Song

by Gavin Ryan

Drake lands a third week at No.1 in Australia (as well as in New Zealand, England, America and Canada) with his fourth chart-topping song here “In My Feelings”.

Tagged as: ARIA, Australia, Australian charts, Drake, music industry, pop

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Albert Lee Plays First Australian Show At Melbourne Guitar Festival

by Paul Cashmere

Guitar genius Albert Lee arrived in Australia this week for a month of shows, starting with the Melbourne Guitar Show.

Tagged as: 60s, Albert Lee, Australia, Melbourne Guitar Show, music industry, UK

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Shannon Bourne at Deni Blues Fest 2013. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Melbourne Guitar Show 2018 Kicks Off Saturday In Caulfield

by Noise11.com

The Melbourne Guitar Show will kick off Saturday with performances from 10:30am through to 5pm.

Tagged as: Albert Lee, Australia, Dave Leslie, music industry, Shannon Bourne, The Melbourne Guitar Show

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