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England’s live industry ‘rejoicing’ after gov't scraps plans for vaccine passports
England's live industry has put Government on blast for the “chaos” that drove the national vaccine passport plan for re-opening venues and clubs, a policy which has now been scrapped. Under the…

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England’s live industry ‘rejoicing’ after gov't scraps plans for vaccine passports
England's live industry has put Government on blast for the “chaos” that drove the national vaccine passport plan for re-opening venues and clubs, a policy which has now been scrapped. Under the…

Mo’Ju signs with Universal Music Publishing Group
Mo’Ju is now on the Universal Music Publishing Group roster. Announced today, UMPG signs the Australian singer and songwriter to an exclusive, global publishing pact, ahead of the release of her…

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Mo’Ju signs with Universal Music Publishing Group
Mo’Ju is now on the Universal Music Publishing Group roster. Announced today, UMPG signs the Australian singer and songwriter to an exclusive, global publishing pact, ahead of the release of her…

Warren Costello steps down from Mushroom Group to focus on health, family
Mushroom Group veteran Warren “Waz” Costello has left the company. The indie label veteran has been an important part of the Mushroom family since the dawn of the 1990s, before departing at the end…

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Warren Costello steps down from Mushroom Group to focus on health, family
Mushroom Group veteran Warren “Waz” Costello has left the company. The indie label veteran has been an important part of the Mushroom family since the dawn of the 1990s, before departing at the end…

Budjerah eyes U.S. breakthrough through Warner Records U.S. partnership
Budjerah will get a crack at the prized American market through a new partnership struck with Warner Records U.S. The teen phenomenon will release his first music into the U.S. later this month…

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Budjerah eyes U.S. breakthrough through Warner Records U.S. partnership
Budjerah will get a crack at the prized American market through a new partnership struck with Warner Records U.S. The teen phenomenon will release his first music into the U.S. later this month…

Apple Music spins new tool for DJ mixes that compensates creators
Apple Music has hit upon a new application for its Shazam business, one that should generate new streams of cash for DJs and dance music creators. Shazam, the audio recognition specialist, will power…

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Apple Music spins new tool for DJ mixes that compensates creators
Apple Music has hit upon a new application for its Shazam business, one that should generate new streams of cash for DJs and dance music creators. Shazam, the audio recognition specialist, will power…

Milk & Honey expands into ANZ, led by Daniel Nall
Milk Honey is making a splash in Australia and New Zealand. The Los Angeles-based music and sports management firm expands into these parts with an office in Sydney, led by Daniel Nall, who returns…

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Milk & Honey expands into ANZ, led by Daniel Nall
Milk Honey is making a splash in Australia and New Zealand. The Los Angeles-based music and sports management firm expands into these parts with an office in Sydney, led by Daniel Nall, who returns…

‘Freedom’ day is coming for NSW, though restrictions will continue for live music
The New South Wales government’s “roadmap to freedom” provides a glimmer of hope for a desperate live music industry. Published today (Sept. 9), NSW Health’s much-vaunted plan is a…

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‘Freedom’ day is coming for NSW, though restrictions will continue for live music
The New South Wales government’s “roadmap to freedom” provides a glimmer of hope for a desperate live music industry. Published today (Sept. 9), NSW Health’s much-vaunted plan is a…

Andrew White returns to management with Milk Bar
Andrew White shakes it up with Milk Bar Management, a Melbourne-based enterprise that he admittedly operates with a “family” atmosphere. With Milk Bar, White makes his return to artist management, an…

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Andrew White returns to management with Milk Bar
Andrew White shakes it up with Milk Bar Management, a Melbourne-based enterprise that he admittedly operates with a “family” atmosphere. With Milk Bar, White makes his return to artist management, an…

Serenade expands U.K. team with first senior executive hire
Serenade is scaling up its presence in the U.K. with the appointment of its first senior executive. Mike Walsh, an industry veteran with decades of experience at radio, labels and artist management,…

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Serenade expands U.K. team with first senior executive hire
Serenade is scaling up its presence in the U.K. with the appointment of its first senior executive. Mike Walsh, an industry veteran with decades of experience at radio, labels and artist management,…

How Nathan Cavaleri turned onto Twitch, and discovered a game-changer
Nathan Cavaleri knows more than most about the enormous highs and the despairing lows of a life in showbiz. A cancer survivor, Cavaleri experienced the rollercoaster ride of fame from a young age, a…

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How Nathan Cavaleri turned onto Twitch, and discovered a game-changer
Nathan Cavaleri knows more than most about the enormous highs and the despairing lows of a life in showbiz. A cancer survivor, Cavaleri experienced the rollercoaster ride of fame from a young age, a…

Emma Donovan signs with Cooking Vinyl Australia: Exclusive
Emma Donovan is the latest signing to Cooking Vinyl Australia, inking a four-record deal with the indie label, TIO can reveal. The first release through the new deal is Under These Streets, a…

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Emma Donovan signs with Cooking Vinyl Australia: Exclusive
Emma Donovan is the latest signing to Cooking Vinyl Australia, inking a four-record deal with the indie label, TIO can reveal. The first release through the new deal is Under These Streets, a…

Guy Sebastian breaks ranks on #VaxTheNation
Guy Sebastian is pumping the brakes on #VaxTheNation. The original Australian Pop joined more than 225 other artists from both sides of the Tasman by lending his voice and name to the industry’s…

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Guy Sebastian breaks ranks on #VaxTheNation
Guy Sebastian is pumping the brakes on #VaxTheNation. The original Australian Pop joined more than 225 other artists from both sides of the Tasman by lending his voice and name to the industry’s…
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