Industry

Triple J Unearthed is giving out grants to emerging artists hit by COVID-19

As part of the ABC's massive Fresh Start Fund, Triple J Unearthed have announced the Unearthed Level Up Grant scheme to...

7 May

Artists earned over $11 million from Bandcamp sales on Friday

Bandcamp has today revealed that over $11 million (AUD) was spent on their website during last Friday's revenue waiver day,...

5 May

Foxtel is axing all Australian music channels from air next month

It's just been announced that Australian pay-TV provider Foxtel has given [V], MAX and Country Music Channel (CMC) the axe...

4 May

The Victorian government have announced a $40 million support fund to help live music venues

Following last week's string of news about local venues in dire need of financial assistance, the Victorian government has...

4 May

Music Victoria announces free memberships for the entire Victorian music industry

Music Victoria have been closely monitoring the financial impact of coronavirus on Victorian careers and businesses and have come...

1 May

Here's what you need to know about Australia's Record Store Day in 2020

It's the biggest day of the year for crate-diggers, but unfortunately, it looks like we're going to have to wait a...

30 Apr

Spotify just launched a new feature to let its listeners pay artists directly

Spotify have just announced some big news for artists – and their bank accounts.

30 Apr

Bandcamp to waive its fees across three days, so musicians receive 100% of proceeds from sales

If you’re looking to buy new music or merch, these three dates are a good time to do it.

28 Apr

The Victorian government has announced a $16.8 million survival package for the arts sector

Over the weekend, Minister for Creative Industries, Martin Foley, announced a $16.8 million package to help the arts sector...

27 Apr

Brunswick Music Festival pays artists in full despite event’s 2020 cancellation

Brunswick Music Festival was cancelled just days in because of the coronavirus. The first weekend of events went ahead including...

27 Apr

Five findings from Australia's 2019 music industry revenue report

Australian music industry body ARIA has released its wholesale figures for 2019, offering a snapshot of just how strong the...

23 Apr

The Australian Events Industry is calling for a lifeline from the government

An official petition is set to be presented to the House of Representatives asking for financial stimulus for the Australian...

21 Apr

Reverb announces carbon offset shipping program

Selling gear may be fun, but all that fuel burnt up from shipping is bound to take its toll on the planet at some point. New-and-...

21 Apr

Isol-Aid Festival announces special Record Store Day edition this weekend

Record Store Day would have traditionally been held tomorrow but has since been postponed due to coronavirus. To shine a light on...

17 Apr

The Australian government has announced $10 million in funding for Support Act

The federal government has today announced a $27 million package to help the national arts sector, with a dedicated $10 million...

9 Apr

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