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INDIE WEEK 2013 – CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Sounds Australia, AIR and the PPCA are now seeking expressions of interest from Australian independent labels to take part in an Australian delegation to the American Association of Independent Music’s (A2IM’s) Indie Week 2013 in New York City this June. Indie Week 2013 is an…
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In heartbreaking news for Australian dance music and the wider music community in general, Adrian Thomas (aka. DJ Ajax) was killed when hit by a truck on Thursday night in Melbourne. Ajax was an integral part of Australia’s vibrant and internationally renowned dance music community. Incredibly popular and outrageously talented. He was named by In…
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At it’s annual meeting at MIDEM this week, the Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) launched it’s ten point Independent Manifesto. The Manifesto sets out a clear view of the basic, unchanging beliefs and values which together bind the global independent music sector, as well as calling for action in areas that are particularly significant for independent music companies….
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Independent music companies have always been early adopters of new opportunities, including digital distribution. For well over a decade, independent artists and independent labels have proactively partnered with innovative new services that can deliver value to creators and fans. We are proud of our approach, and in 2008 independent labels launched Merlin – a global…
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We are delighted to inform you of a new funding program administered by the Australia Council designed specially for labels like you! Over the past year, AIR, along with a wide-ranging group of labels, artists and music/arts industry organisations have been involved in an in-depth consultation process with the Australia Council resulting in a report into…
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The 2012 JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS have wrapped up their seventh year delivering a superbly entertaining evening and bestowing 12 Awards on some of Australia’s finest talent, with CHET FAKER the only multiple award winner, taking out two major honours. CHET FAKER (aka Nick Murphy) well and truly made his mark on the evening, not…
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For the first time ever, 2012 sees the addition of a new category for the Jagermeister Independent Music Awards. The award for Best Australian Independent Label is one that recognises the amazing companies that make Independent music in Australia what it is. Over 100 AIR label members were asked to choose the Best Independent Label for…
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Nominations for the seventh Annual JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS have officially been announced, and they include a stunning array of the country’s brightest emerging artists, alongside established and respected performers! It’s a killer list. Newcomer electronic-beat-pop musician Chet Faker leads the pack with five nominations, closely followed by Hip Hop artist 360 earning four, and…
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We are delighted to announce the performers for the seventh annual JAGERMEISTER INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS. This year’s line-up is nothing short of exceptional, and will showcase some very special performances by both emerging artists and industry Icons. Renowned as one of Australia’s most prolific singer-songwriters, having recorded 25 studio albums during his astonishing career, Paul Kelly is set to…
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Today QMusic announced the re-appointment of Graham “Asho” Ashton as Executive Programmer of BIGSOUND 2013. He will be assisted by AIR General Manager Nick O’Byrne who has been appointed to the position for 2014 and will assist Ashton in 2013 in the newly created role of Associate Programmer. It will be business as usual for…
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