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November 28th, 2007

[V] Counts Down Indie Artists

Cable network Channel [V] has just launched a brand new program showcasing the best local indie artists.
The [V] Independent Countdown is hosted by rocking grandma, Vera. She’s an unlikely host, but she’s already a big hit with the bands.
“We’ve been interviewed by all sorts but never by a granny!” laughed Pnau’s Nick Littlemore. “She’s a […]

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October 19th, 2007

Channel [V] in Embarrassing Drugs Controversy

Cable music station Channel [V] angered parents around the country when a marketing stunt went horribly wrong.
As part of their promotions for the DVD release of Will Ferrell’s skating flick Blades of Glory, the channel asked viewers to SMS their “favourite memories on ice.”
The network naïvely expected innocent tales of spills at ice skating rinks. […]

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July 10th, 2007

Unsigned Musos: MusicOz Wants You!

Are you the next big thing? If you’re an independent muso with something special, then MusicOz wants to hear from you.
The MusicOz Awards celebrate Australia’s finest unsigned musicians. The awards have plucked the likes of Blue King Brown, Sick Puppies, and The Fumes from obscurity and helped them launch national careers.
This year’s awards promise to […]

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