Posts Tagged ‘Music Industry’
Roadies Retreat Fundraiser Concert Review October 2022
It was an evening of mateship and music at the Roadies Retreat fundraiser concert held in Brisbane over the weekend (22 October). A vibrant crowd braved torrential rain to show their love and support for Roadies Retreat, a not-for-profit organisation committed to providing care and support services for Australian production personnel experiencing financial and personal…
Read MoreANALYSIS: How the beer price hike will hurt the music industry even further
Words: Matt Innes The entertainment industry will take another hit to the hip pocket as the price of beer is set to rise, incurring a ripple effect that will further damage an industry already struggling to be revived. The four per cent (4%) increase – equivalent to $2.50 a litre – could see punters paying…
Read MoreFEATURE: A Tribute To The Late & Great Michael Gudinski
Words: Matt Innes The sudden passing of Australian music industry icon and founder of Mushroom Records Michael Gudinski has left a gaping hole in many hearts. Michael reportedly passed away peacefully in his sleep overnight [1 March], at the age of 68. To those who knew him personally, Michael was a cunning entrepreneur, earning the…
Read MoreNEWS: Australian Live Music – An Industry In Crisis
Words: Matt Innes The Australian live music industry is facing a shortfall of catastrophic proportions and is in dire need of assistance. Since March, nearly all but a select few technical production personnel have been forced out of the industry by the restrictions imposed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of them…
Read MoreFEATURE: Dee Dimmick – Hail To The Crew Chief
Words: Matt Innes No history of Australian roadies could ever be complete without mentioning the contributions of Dee Dimmick. Indeed, the Australian music industry we know today would not even exist. For the past 25 years, Dee has owned and operated All Access Crewing, a Brisbane-based company that provides the essential crews of riggers, stagehands…
Read MoreResin Dogs Thrown A Bone At 2019 Queensland Music Awards
Trailblazing Brisbane hip hop crew Resin Dogs have won Best Hip Hop/Rap Song at the 2019 Queensland Music Awards for ‘Pack Your Bags’, taken from last year’s highly-acclaimed album ‘Notorious D.O.G.’. ‘Notorious D.O.G.’ was a much welcome return for Resin Dogs, with hit single ‘Pack Your Bags’ blasting a rich, soul-drenched brass groove and featuring…
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