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Sam Whiting

Lecturer - Creative Industries, University of South Australia
Sam is a popular music scholar, musician, and Lecturer in Creative Industries at UniSA Creative. His work is primarily focused on the music industries, specifically live music cultures and cultural policy. Previous peer-reviewed publications of Dr Whiting's have explored the music industry, live music ecosystems, music scenes, small venues, issues of access and live music, alternative forms of capital within the creative industries, heritage, gender studies and cultural identity. His recent teaching focusses on cultural economics, the creative industries, and creative spaces and places. Dr Whiting's previous research experience has included work with the SA Music Development Office, the National Live Music Office, the City of Melbourne, Monash University, RMIT University, and the University of Tasmania. Sam is currently working on a book about small venues for Bloomsbury Academic.

The budget has earmarked $8.6 million for live music. Is it enough to save the flailing industry?

May 20, 2024 09:10 am UTC| Business

Leading music organisations have praised the federal budget for its investment in the live music sector. The budget includes A$8.6 million for a program called Revive Live: to provide essential support to live...

Is it possible to ‘objectively’ judge music? We asked 5 experts

Apr 24, 2024 09:39 am UTC| Insights & Views

Everyone has a favourite band, or a favourite composer, or a favourite song. There is some music which speaks to you, deeply; and other music which might be the current big hit, but you can only hear nails on a...

Economy

Asian Stocks Steady, Dollar Flat as Markets Eye Potential Larger Fed Rate Cut

Asian stocks opened cautiously on Monday, with investors closely watching the Federal Reserves upcoming decision on interest rates. Market sentiment shifted toward the possibility of a larger rate cut, with futures...

Bank of Canada Governor Hints at Accelerated Rate Cuts Amid Economic Slowdown Concerns

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem suggested that interest rate cuts could accelerate due to concerns over the economy and labor market. After maintaining high rates for a year, the bank has reduced rates by 75 basis...

China Faces Economic Slowdown as Experts Call for Urgent Stimulus to Meet Growth Target

Chinas economy showed significant signs of slowing in August, with factory output, consumption, and investment all falling short of expectations. Experts warn that without an aggressive stimulus, the governments 2024...

China’s Industrial Output Growth Hits Five-Month Low, Raising Concerns Over 5% GDP Target

Chinas industrial production expanded at 4.5% in August, marking its slowest growth in five months. The data, released by the National Bureau of Statistics, has placed the countrys annual economic growth target of around...

Japan Leadership Candidates Back Wage Growth, Differ on Strategies for Household Support

As Japans leadership candidates vie for the prime minister position, all contenders agree on continuing wage growth but differ on how to best support households amid rising prices. Some advocate for cash handouts, while...

Politics

Donald Trump Fury: Melania's Husband Claims Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' Rhetoric Is Behind Second Assassination Attempt

In a stunning turn of events, former President Donald Trump has blamed the rhetoric of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for the second assassination attempt he faced in recent months. While the...

Donald Trump Shock: Astrologer Claims Pluto in Aquarius Signals Trouble for Ex-POTUS After Assassination Attempts

As Donald Trump navigates his 2024 presidential campaign, some have turned to astrology to explain the recent turmoil surrounding the former president. Astrologer Jessica Adams has pointed to astrological patterns,...

Is a 2024 Victory in Sight for Donald Trump? New Electoral College Model Gives Trump 312 Votes, Kamala Harris 226

A new electoral college projection, reportedly based on a model developed by Nate Silver, has sparked significant discussion by predicting a decisive victory for Donald Trump in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The...

'Survivor' Donald Trump Reflects on Assassination Attempts: 'Maybe It's God's Will for Me to Save America'

Donald Trump has addressed the incidents with his trademark mix of bravado and defiance. The former president, who is campaigning for a return to the White House in 2024, hinted that the repeated attempts on his life might...

'Under Dog' Donald Trump Narrows Polling Gap as 2024 Election Tightens, Economic Issues Could Tip the Scale

As the 2024 U.S. presidential race heats up, recent polling data shows that former President Donald Trump is closing the gap against Vice President Kamala Harris. According to FiveThirtyEight, Harris currently holds a...

Science

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Returns After Groundbreaking Mission, Advancing Elon Musk's Mars Ambitions

The Polaris Dawn crew returned safely to Earth after a groundbreaking five-day mission, advancing SpaceXs long-term goal of Mars colonization. Led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, the mission featured the first commercial...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission Achieves Historic Milestones Despite Lack of White House Recognition

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission has captivated global audiences with its historic milestones, including the first commercial spacewalk and record-breaking achievements. However, despite its groundbreaking success, the mission...

화산으로 전기 생산 가능할까?

활화산에서 뿜어져 나오는 붉은 용암을 전기로 전환하는 것은 위험하고 신뢰성이 떨어진다. 화산은 예측 가능한 일정으로 분출하지 않으며, 용암은 너무 빨리 식는다. 그러나 미국을 포함한 여러 국가는 화산열을 활용해 전기를 생산하는...

스페이스X, FAA 지연 속 스타십 시험 비행 11월 목표 발표

스페이스X는 미 연방항공청(FAA)의 승인 절차 지연으로 인해 5번째 스타십 시험 비행 목표를 11월로 재설정했다. 이 항공우주 기업은 환경 평가와 규제 문제를 주요 요인으로 꼽으며, 이번 야심 찬 임무가 지연된 이유를...

SpaceX Reveals November Target for Delayed Starship Test Flight Amid FAA Hold-ups

SpaceX has set a new November target for the fifth Starship test flight after significant delays caused by the FAAs licensing process. The aerospace company addressed these delays, citing environmental reviews and...

Technology

Weaker iPhone 16 Demand Hits Apple Stock; Shorter Ship Times Raise Concerns

Apple shares declined by 3% on Monday after analysts reported lower-than-expected demand for the new iPhone 16 Pro models. The shorter global shipping times compared to last years models suggest weaker pre-orders and...

XRP Healthcare Backs Trump for 2024, Shuns Ripple CEO's Support for Harris

XRP Healthcare, a blockchain-based healthcare firm, has endorsed Donald Trump for president, highlighting a growing trend of crypto leaders voicing political support as the 2024 U.S. election approaches. XRP Healthcare...

SEC's 'Politicized Approach' to Crypto Sparks Debate: Ex-Officials Speak Out

In a pivotal hearing on September 18, former SEC commissioner Dan Gallagher and Michael Liftik will address Congress about the SECs politicized approach to crypto regulation, criticizing Chair Gary Genslers enforcement...

Tesla’s Cybertruck Set to Make Its Debut in New Regions as October Deliveries Begin

Teslas much-anticipated Cybertruck is gearing up for its debut in new regions this October. As deliveries expand beyond the U.S., Tesla is preparing to bring its electric pickup to more markets, setting the stage for a...

Ethereum Investor Turns $87K into $38M, Sells 350 ETH for Nearly $1M in 8 Years

An Ethereum investor who purchased 16,636 ETH in 2016 for $87,006 sold 350 tokens for $819,000, achieving a nearly tenfold return. The remaining Ethereum holdings are valued at more than $38 million, highlighting the...