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Michael Gudinski remembered as a ‘formidable’ figure in Australian music
As the music industry digests the shocking news of Michael Gudinski’s passing at the age of 68, the Mushroom Group founder is being remembered as a trailblazer and a titan of Australian music.…
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Michael Gudinski remembered as a ‘formidable’ figure in Australian music
As the music industry digests the shocking news of Michael Gudinski’s passing at the age of 68, the Mushroom Group founder is being remembered as a trailblazer and a titan of Australian music.…
Michael Gudinski Dies at 68
Michael Gudinski, the legendary Australian music entrepreneur who launched the Mushroom Group of Companies, and with it countless careers, has died at the age of 68. Gudinski died peacefully in his…
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Michael Gudinski Dies at 68
Michael Gudinski, the legendary Australian music entrepreneur who launched the Mushroom Group of Companies, and with it countless careers, has died at the age of 68. Gudinski died peacefully in his…
When Australia hosts the Olympics in 2032, there’ll be a gold rush for artists too
When Sydney won the rights to host the 2000 Olympic Games, the announcement itself became an unlikely club hit. Juan Antonio Samaranch, the late IOC president, made the big call back in 1993, and his…
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When Australia hosts the Olympics in 2032, there’ll be a gold rush for artists too
When Sydney won the rights to host the 2000 Olympic Games, the announcement itself became an unlikely club hit. Juan Antonio Samaranch, the late IOC president, made the big call back in 1993, and his…
Short Stack sign with UNFD, release new track ‘Burn You Down’
Short Stack are back. The pop-punk trio return with new single ‘Burn You Down,’ the first released through a new deal with UNFD. Shaun Diviney and Co. snag a new label home with the independent music…
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Short Stack sign with UNFD, release new track ‘Burn You Down’
Short Stack are back. The pop-punk trio return with new single ‘Burn You Down,’ the first released through a new deal with UNFD. Shaun Diviney and Co. snag a new label home with the independent music…
After painful 2020, Live Nation 2022 touring pipeline is ‘much stronger than usual’
The pandemic crushed Live Nation last year, but the live music giant is ready for its comeback. In a good news, bad news financial report, Live Nation got the bad news out of the way first. It sure…
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After painful 2020, Live Nation 2022 touring pipeline is ‘much stronger than usual’
The pandemic crushed Live Nation last year, but the live music giant is ready for its comeback. In a good news, bad news financial report, Live Nation got the bad news out of the way first. It sure…
Facebook’s fight with Australia should start a conversation on compensation (Op-Ed)
The whole battle with Facebook in Australia is much more than it seems. Yes, it has been resolved after some high-level horse-trading. And there are unanswered questions about their selective…
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Facebook’s fight with Australia should start a conversation on compensation (Op-Ed)
The whole battle with Facebook in Australia is much more than it seems. Yes, it has been resolved after some high-level horse-trading. And there are unanswered questions about their selective…
BMG signs Tyron Hapi to global publishing deal
Rising songwriter, musician and producer Tyron Hapi has signed an exclusive global publishing deal with BMG. A Melbourne native, Hapi is making heads turn in the music industry through his work on a…
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BMG signs Tyron Hapi to global publishing deal
Rising songwriter, musician and producer Tyron Hapi has signed an exclusive global publishing deal with BMG. A Melbourne native, Hapi is making heads turn in the music industry through his work on a…
Charles Caldas reflects on Merlin, talks new venture Exceleration Music
Charles Caldas is back in business. The independent music business, that is. The ex-pat Australian executive led Merlin, the independent music community's digital rights agency, from its inception…
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Charles Caldas reflects on Merlin, talks new venture Exceleration Music
Charles Caldas is back in business. The independent music business, that is. The ex-pat Australian executive led Merlin, the independent music community's digital rights agency, from its inception…
GYROstream launches free metadata tool Find My ISRC: Exclusive
GYROstream launches a free tool to help artists find their metadata, and manage their businesses better in the digital age.Announced today, Find My ISRC is built to assist DIY artists, managers and…
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GYROstream launches free metadata tool Find My ISRC: Exclusive
GYROstream launches a free tool to help artists find their metadata, and manage their businesses better in the digital age.Announced today, Find My ISRC is built to assist DIY artists, managers and…
Spotify unveils biggest market expansion to date
Spotify just scored a POTUS, a Boss and it's adding one billion potential listeners. Early Tuesday (Feb. 23rd), Spotify unveiled a long list of developments that ought to give the streaming giant an…
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Spotify unveils biggest market expansion to date
Spotify just scored a POTUS, a Boss and it's adding one billion potential listeners. Early Tuesday (Feb. 23rd), Spotify unveiled a long list of developments that ought to give the streaming giant an…
In the wake of Facebook's dummy spit, does the media need an APRA?
For the first time in a long time, the conversation in Australia is about news, how to get it and those who make it. With Facebook last week scrubbing news from its platform in Australia, and then…
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In the wake of Facebook's dummy spit, does the media need an APRA?
For the first time in a long time, the conversation in Australia is about news, how to get it and those who make it. With Facebook last week scrubbing news from its platform in Australia, and then…
TEG promotes ticketing execs as ‘our industry emerges from COVID-19’
As Australia’s live industry emerges from its COVID-induced slumber, TEG is doubling-down on its ticketing activities. Announced today (23rd February), Glen Rainsbury becomes General Manager for…
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TEG promotes ticketing execs as ‘our industry emerges from COVID-19’
As Australia’s live industry emerges from its COVID-induced slumber, TEG is doubling-down on its ticketing activities. Announced today (23rd February), Glen Rainsbury becomes General Manager for…
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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