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Sony Music Publishing to represent AC/DC through ‘historic’ Alberts partnership
Sony Music Publishing has struck a global deal with Alberts to administer the entire catalogue of AC/DC. Through the new arrangement, announced Monday (July 17) from New York City, AC/DC’s publishing…

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Sony Music Publishing to represent AC/DC through ‘historic’ Alberts partnership
Sony Music Publishing has struck a global deal with Alberts to administer the entire catalogue of AC/DC. Through the new arrangement, announced Monday (July 17) from New York City, AC/DC’s publishing…

Tony O’Connor's chill catalogue to come online through partnership with SGC Group
SGC Group, the Brisbane-based independent music enterprise, has stuck a deal with Studio Horizon to license the catalogue of late Australian artist and composer Tony O’Connor.By capturing the calming…

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Tony O’Connor's chill catalogue to come online through partnership with SGC Group
SGC Group, the Brisbane-based independent music enterprise, has stuck a deal with Studio Horizon to license the catalogue of late Australian artist and composer Tony O’Connor.By capturing the calming…

Rachel Kelly exits Downtown Music Publishing
Rachel Kelly has departed from Downtown Music Publishing, the Sydney-based affiliate she established in 2018. In its first year under Kelly's guidance, the local arm enjoyed successes with Stella…

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Rachel Kelly exits Downtown Music Publishing
Rachel Kelly has departed from Downtown Music Publishing, the Sydney-based affiliate she established in 2018. In its first year under Kelly's guidance, the local arm enjoyed successes with Stella…

Chris Murphy’s Final INXS project ‘Original Sin’ set for release
The final INXS project spearheaded by Chris “CM” Murphy is about to see the light of day. From July 17, Petrol Records and Universal Music Group launch Original Sin - The 7 Sins, a short film…

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Chris Murphy’s Final INXS project ‘Original Sin’ set for release
The final INXS project spearheaded by Chris “CM” Murphy is about to see the light of day. From July 17, Petrol Records and Universal Music Group launch Original Sin - The 7 Sins, a short film…

The Kid Laroi, Sycco and Baker Boy lead 2021 NIMAs finalists
With three awards each, The Kid Laroi, Sycco and Baker Boy are the acts to beat at the 2021 National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs), nominations for which were announced today. Sydney-raised, Los…

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The Kid Laroi, Sycco and Baker Boy lead 2021 NIMAs finalists
With three awards each, The Kid Laroi, Sycco and Baker Boy are the acts to beat at the 2021 National Indigenous Music Awards (NIMAs), nominations for which were announced today. Sydney-raised, Los…

Beth Appleton joins Jaxsta: ‘It really aligns with me’
The secret is out. Beth Appleton is now an executive with Jaxsta. With effect from next Monday (July 12), Appleton joins the official music credits platform in the role as Chief Marketing Officer.…

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Beth Appleton joins Jaxsta: ‘It really aligns with me’
The secret is out. Beth Appleton is now an executive with Jaxsta. With effect from next Monday (July 12), Appleton joins the official music credits platform in the role as Chief Marketing Officer.…

Tones And I was the world’s No. 1 songwriter in 2020: Report
Tones And I snaffles another No. 1 with her breakthrough beast ‘Dance Monkey.’ The one-time busker was the world’s top songwriter in 2020, according to a new report published by U.K.-based music…

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Tones And I was the world’s No. 1 songwriter in 2020: Report
Tones And I snaffles another No. 1 with her breakthrough beast ‘Dance Monkey.’ The one-time busker was the world’s top songwriter in 2020, according to a new report published by U.K.-based music…

Slow Clap launches Creative Connector Portal: Exclusive
Slow Clap earns a round of applause with the launch of a digital hub connecting the creative community with clients. Unveiled today (June 6), the music promo and management firm’s Slow Clap Creative…

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Slow Clap launches Creative Connector Portal: Exclusive
Slow Clap earns a round of applause with the launch of a digital hub connecting the creative community with clients. Unveiled today (June 6), the music promo and management firm’s Slow Clap Creative…

Listen Up Music unveils $10,000 prize for JobSeeker Anthem Contest
Listen Up Music is on the hunt for an anthem. Today (July 6), the registered music charity launches its JobSeeker Anthem Contest, with the winner collecting a $10,000 cash prize and the promise of…

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Listen Up Music unveils $10,000 prize for JobSeeker Anthem Contest
Listen Up Music is on the hunt for an anthem. Today (July 6), the registered music charity launches its JobSeeker Anthem Contest, with the winner collecting a $10,000 cash prize and the promise of…

Lacking confidence: Snap lock-downs create new challenges for Australia's live music market
As several states and major cities enter another lockdown, and fresh data swirls the Internet on the country’s anaemic vaccination rates, there’s a sense we’re stuck in Groundhog Day, all over again.…

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Lacking confidence: Snap lock-downs create new challenges for Australia's live music market
As several states and major cities enter another lockdown, and fresh data swirls the Internet on the country’s anaemic vaccination rates, there’s a sense we’re stuck in Groundhog Day, all over again.…

International chart moves: Tones, Troye, Kylie and Cave climb
Tones And I is on the brink of another U.K. Top 40 hit. The one-time-busker turned global star blows into the top tier of the midweek U.K. chart with ‘Fly Away,’ which lifts 42-37, a new peak.…

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International chart moves: Tones, Troye, Kylie and Cave climb
Tones And I is on the brink of another U.K. Top 40 hit. The one-time-busker turned global star blows into the top tier of the midweek U.K. chart with ‘Fly Away,’ which lifts 42-37, a new peak.…

Justin Cosby was the Australian music industry’s Renaissance Man
In a particularly wild week for Australia’s music industry, one which began with a giant falling, a major music company under scrutiny, and a sense of new dawn, a final terrible twist arrived that no…

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Justin Cosby was the Australian music industry’s Renaissance Man
In a particularly wild week for Australia’s music industry, one which began with a giant falling, a major music company under scrutiny, and a sense of new dawn, a final terrible twist arrived that no…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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