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Instagram is testing a new function similar to one we have seen before, the MySpace โTop 8โ (90s kids unite). Meta is rolling out a โTop 3โ sticker option for Instagram Stories, enabling people to highlight their favourite:
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๐ฅTracks
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And more!
Whilst this would undoubtedly spark engagement rates, would it cause exclusion and disputes between online communities?
We are interested to see if this prototype comes alive and if so what effects it may cause. Do you think this old trend could be new again? ๐ง
Read more through Social Media Today ๐ฑ
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WOW... what a crazy year it has been. It feels like it has both flown by and gone insanely slow at the same time!
We are so grateful for all of the incredible artists and creatives we have worked with this year. Without the love of music, incredible mentors, and just all round legendary humans who work in this space, we couldn't do what we do. So much love for everyone and all the beautiful things you created this year!
Shout out to the mentors (official and unofficial):
Charlotte Abroms - Hear Hear Group
Monica Davidson - Creative Plus Business
Karen Whyte - Two Shoes Records
Tristonne Forbes - ihub
Andrew Watt - Ravens Nest Consulting
Sarah Hamilton - One of One
Cara Williams - Slow Clap
Katie Stewart - Creative Victoria
The entire team - VMDO
Sarah Guppy - This Much Talent
Incredible people, we have worked with this year:
JazzParty
Eliza Hull
Banoffee
Offbeat Music Festival
The Tote Hotel
Bar Open
Our Golden Friend
Vampr
Box Hill Institute
Francesca Gonzales
Harry James Angus
Indie Music Summit - Westwood Management
Keiino
Multicultural Arts Victoria (MAV)
Nelson Matthews
Rise of South Sudan Music and Arts Festival (ROSS)
Samuel Gaskin
Tomboi Records
Music In Exile
Muso
Fem Jams
Sean Simmons - Press Play Presents
Insanely talented past and current employees:
Cindy Thang - Wild Thang
Tayzha Tasman
Veda Varcoe
Grants/programs:
Regional Arts Victoria
Women In Music (Australian Independent Record Labels Association x WIM)
Association of Artist Managers - AAM Australia Revive
SXSW 2022!
Here's to a stellar year and to many more to come with like-minded, passionate, and deeply caring people! Happy almost New Year! ๐
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Guess who is speaking at this year's Indie Musician Summit on November 19th!? We will give you a hint.... It starts with L and ends in eesa... ๐ค
Founder of Achord Agency Leesa Snider is doing a talk all about Social Media for musicians! Questions are highly encouraged, note taking is a must. ๐
What on earth is the Indie Musician Summit you ask? Let us enlighten you... ๐ก
The INDIE MUSICIAN SUMMIT is a free online and on-demand music conference,
including 25+ speakers and featured artist performances. It ran for the first time in 2020 with over 500 attendees from all over the world.
This year is the third year running and it will be condensed into one jam packed day of speakers, workshops and artist performances. Its purpose is to bring together a range of industry professionals, artists and practitioners, who have practical insight and experience in todays music industry.
It will be both entertaining and informative, and a MUST for independent musicians and artists looking to develop their music careers.
The theme for this year is PRESS PLAY. โถ๏ธ
Shout out to Kate from Westwood Management for organising this incredible event! ๐
For FREE access use the following link โฌ
https://www.virtualmusicmanager.com/a/2147522291/tZ7qYG8j