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SOUNDMERCH ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH THE AUSTRALIAN MUSIC PRIZE WITH $20,000 IN PRIZE MONEY GUARANTEED

Melbourne’s SoundMerch today proudly announces a partnership with The Australian Music Prize (The AMP) in 2020, stepping up as the naming rights sponsor. The partnership guarantees a cash prize of $20,000 for the winner.

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MUSIC VICTORIA WELCOMES ALICE SKYE, ELIZABETH, ROLLING BLACKOUTS COASTAL FEVER AND SIMONA CASTRICUM TO PERFORM AT THE 2020 MUSIC VICTORIA AWARDS

Ahead of the 16th annual Music Victoria Awards this year, Music Victoria are pleased to reveal a killer lineup of acts set to grace our screens this December for the unique live-streamed event, which forms part of the Melbourne Music Week program, taking place on opening night.

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MUSIC VICTORIA REVEAL INDUSTRY AWARDS WINNERS AND HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES, 2020 MUSIC VICTORIA AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED WITH PUBLIC VOTING NOW OPEN

Music Victoria are excited to reveal the winners of the seven industry-voted awards handed out at last night’s first ever live-streamed Industry Awards event, along with the two 2020 Music Victoria Hall of Fame Inductees.

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THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MUSIC AWARDS RETURNS FOR A TOUCHSTONE YEAR! SUBMISSIONS OPEN, JUDGING PANEL + SAVE THE DATE ANNOUNCED

The accomplishments and emergence of wonderful South Australian music over the last 12 months is set to be celebrated this year, with the South Australian Music (SAM) Awards powering ahead for 2020. 

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THE MUSIC VICTORIA AWARDS RETURN FOR 2020 + SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN FOR MUSICIANS, PRODUCERS, VENUES AND FESTIVALS

Music Victoria is thrilled to reveal that the 16th annual Music Victoria Awards will return in 2020 during Melbourne Music Week to celebrate the vast achievements of Victoria’s music community over the last year. Despite live music coming to a standstill since COVID-19 restrictions came in place, there have been huge achievements by the Victorian music community.

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THE KITE STRING TANGLE ANNOUNCES SECOND ALBUM C()D3X + RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO 'NORTH' + NATIONAL ALBUM TOUR SET FOR MAY/JUNE

2019 was a breakout year for The Kite String Tangle with a shift to a harder, darker, more electronic sound, a residency in Berlin, sold-out headline Australian shows and performances at some of Australia’s biggest regional Festivals. Now The Kite String Tangle jump-starts 2020 with new anthemic single ‘NORTH’ and the announcement of his forthcoming second studio album C()D3X dropping 20 March.

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DUNE RATS RELEASE NEW SONG & VIDEO FOR 'STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES (FEAT. K.FLAY)'

Today Brisbane trio Dune Rats share their new single 'Stupid Is As Stupid Does (feat. K.Flay)' and release their long-awaited third LP, Hurry Up And Wait, out now via Ratbag Records / BMG.

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TAME IMPALA SHARES NEW SINGLE LOST IN YESTERDAY + HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM THE SLOW RUSH OUT FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARY 

Announced this week to headline Bonnaroo Festival alongside a North American tour, today Tame Impala, (Kevin Parker) reveals Lost In Yesterday. The new single will feature on his fourth studio album The Slow Rush available February 14 via Island Records Australia.

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BENEE REVEALS THE VIDEO FOR 'BLU' + PLAYING LANEWAY 2020

Today, 19-year-old indie pop sensation BENEE drops the video for her song ‘Blu,’ taken from her critically acclaimed five-track EP STELLA & STEVE—watch HERE!

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IT’S TIME TO REVEAL THE 2019 MUSIC VICTORIA AWARD WINNERS

The best artists, releases, venues and festivals of the year were honoured at the 15th Music Victoria Awards last night, while legendary siblings Vika and Linda and community radio institution PBS 106.7FM were inducted into the Hall of Fame.

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MUSIC VICTORIA AWARDS NOMINEES AND PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED - VOTING CLOSES TONIGHT!

The Music Victoria Awards are on once again, taking place at the stunning Melbourne Recital Centre on Wednesday 20 November as part of Melbourne Music Week. This year’s Awards night performers include 2019 Hall of Fame inductees Vika and Linda Bull and first-time Awards nominee Gordon Koang, who is up for a whopping five nominations this year.

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THE J AWARD NOMINEES FOR 2019!

Every November we celebrate Ausmusic Month by tipping our hats to the best in the biz for that year.

Spread across five categories, the J Awards are a snapshot of the sheer excellence we witness growing in our backyard every day. A panel of judges – comprised of the music teams and presenters of triple j, Double J, and triple j Unearthed – choose nominees based on their creativity, originality, technical excellence and contribution to Australian music.

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