The Briefing Third of homes in $1mil dollar club + The dark side of reality music TV
May 15, 2025
Nic Kelly, a former record label executive and host of the LiSTNR podcast The Moment it Changed: Touchdown, joins to explore the rise of property prices in Australia, where over a third of homes now exceed $1 million. He reveals the dwindling fame of reality music TV stars, questioning why so many winners fade into obscurity. The conversation also touches on the challenges of artists in today’s music industry, emphasizing a shift toward greater autonomy and mental health awareness as they navigate new professional landscapes.
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Audience Fragmentation Killed TV Stars
- The decline of stars from reality music TV is due to audience fragmentation and competition from other media platforms.
- Artists now connect directly with fans, reducing reliance on TV shows for exposure.
Dami Im's Career Struggles
- Dami Im experienced a difficult record label contract that exploited her after Eurovision success.
- The music industry's pressure led to career and mental health decline for many reality TV artists.
Contracts Controlled Artist Narratives
- Reality TV artists must sign contracts giving networks and labels control over their narrative.
- Recent changes now award cash prizes instead of forced record deals, allowing artists creative freedom.