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IMPALA’s Helen Smith talks state of the independents and 'the promise of streaming'
Helen Smith is a tougher fighter than you. Born and raised in Scotland, Smith has fought, and won, many bruising encounters on the behalf of independent music community. Smith drives IMPALA’s key…
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IMPALA’s Helen Smith talks state of the independents and 'the promise of streaming'
Helen Smith is a tougher fighter than you. Born and raised in Scotland, Smith has fought, and won, many bruising encounters on the behalf of independent music community. Smith drives IMPALA’s key…
Charles Caldas to exit Merlin
Charles Caldas is stepping down as CEO of Merlin at the end of the year. Caldas has been flying the flag for Australians abroad since he relocated from Melbourne to London 12 years ago to launch and…
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Charles Caldas to exit Merlin
Charles Caldas is stepping down as CEO of Merlin at the end of the year. Caldas has been flying the flag for Australians abroad since he relocated from Melbourne to London 12 years ago to launch and…
Petrol Records signs The Buckleys: ‘The superstars of the future’
Chris Murphy’s Petrol Records is firing up with country trio The Buckleys, the first band signed to it since Universal Music Group acquired a 50 percent stake in the label three years ago. Hailing…
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Petrol Records signs The Buckleys: ‘The superstars of the future’
Chris Murphy’s Petrol Records is firing up with country trio The Buckleys, the first band signed to it since Universal Music Group acquired a 50 percent stake in the label three years ago. Hailing…
Dylan Alcott’s Get Skilled Access teams with Live Nation, Ticketmaster to improve access at shows
Live Nation and its sister company Ticketmaster have struck a partnership with Get Skilled Access, the consultancy company co-founded by Dylan Alcott, the radio host, elite wheelchair athlete and…
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Dylan Alcott’s Get Skilled Access teams with Live Nation, Ticketmaster to improve access at shows
Live Nation and its sister company Ticketmaster have struck a partnership with Get Skilled Access, the consultancy company co-founded by Dylan Alcott, the radio host, elite wheelchair athlete and…
Brayden Crossley promoted in Warner Music Asia restructuring
Former Warner Music Australia head of artist relations Brayden Crossley is climbing the ladder within the music major’s Asian operations. As part of a restructuring at WM Asia, Crossley rises to the…
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Brayden Crossley promoted in Warner Music Asia restructuring
Former Warner Music Australia head of artist relations Brayden Crossley is climbing the ladder within the music major’s Asian operations. As part of a restructuring at WM Asia, Crossley rises to the…
APRA AMCOS joins Association for Electronic Music
Here comes the drop: APRA AMCOS has linked up with the Association for Electronic Music (AFEM) as an affiliate member for the very time, a partnership which should carve out a new revenue stream for…
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APRA AMCOS joins Association for Electronic Music
Here comes the drop: APRA AMCOS has linked up with the Association for Electronic Music (AFEM) as an affiliate member for the very time, a partnership which should carve out a new revenue stream for…
Nat Dunn is the first member of APRA AMCOS’ 1,000,000,000 List
It’s official: Nat Dunn is a member of the billionaire club. The Australian songwriter, producer and artist this week chalked up the first spot on APRA AMCOS’ The 1,000,000,000 List, which is awarded…
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Nat Dunn is the first member of APRA AMCOS’ 1,000,000,000 List
It’s official: Nat Dunn is a member of the billionaire club. The Australian songwriter, producer and artist this week chalked up the first spot on APRA AMCOS’ The 1,000,000,000 List, which is awarded…
After smashing a chart record, Jimmy Barnes wants more: ‘I don’t think I’ve peaked’
It's often said, you can’t keep a good man down. It’s true for Jimmy Barnes. The legendary Cold Chisel frontman has been down, way down, and he’s back on top of the world. Barnes’ latest album, the…
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After smashing a chart record, Jimmy Barnes wants more: ‘I don’t think I’ve peaked’
It's often said, you can’t keep a good man down. It’s true for Jimmy Barnes. The legendary Cold Chisel frontman has been down, way down, and he’s back on top of the world. Barnes’ latest album, the…
Angie McMahon signs record deal with Kobalt’s AWAL
With a new recording deal and a debut album on the way, Angie McMahon is ready to take on the world. The Melbourne singer and songwriter has signed up with Kobalt’s recording company AWAL, which will…
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Angie McMahon signs record deal with Kobalt’s AWAL
With a new recording deal and a debut album on the way, Angie McMahon is ready to take on the world. The Melbourne singer and songwriter has signed up with Kobalt’s recording company AWAL, which will…
Kylie Minogue, Frontier Touring scoop Helpmann Award nominations
Kylie Minogue’s golden form continues, with the Aussie pop legend scoring a nomination for the 2019 Helpmann Awards, the annual celebration of excellence and achievement across all aspects of live…
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Kylie Minogue, Frontier Touring scoop Helpmann Award nominations
Kylie Minogue’s golden form continues, with the Aussie pop legend scoring a nomination for the 2019 Helpmann Awards, the annual celebration of excellence and achievement across all aspects of live…
Queen's Birthday Honours for Ian James, Hugh Jackman, Fifa Riccobono and Peter Rix
Hugh Jackman, Ian James, Fifa Riccobono, Frank Stivala and Peter Rix are among the Australian music identities tapped for awards in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Mushroom Group veterans Frank…
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Queen's Birthday Honours for Ian James, Hugh Jackman, Fifa Riccobono and Peter Rix
Hugh Jackman, Ian James, Fifa Riccobono, Frank Stivala and Peter Rix are among the Australian music identities tapped for awards in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Mushroom Group veterans Frank…
Downtown Music Publishing appoints Stef Patch as sync manager
The Downtown Music Publishing team is growing. Less than 18 months after opening for business in Sydney, Stef Patch joins the independent music publisher as sync manager, Australia New Zealand. Patch…
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Downtown Music Publishing appoints Stef Patch as sync manager
The Downtown Music Publishing team is growing. Less than 18 months after opening for business in Sydney, Stef Patch joins the independent music publisher as sync manager, Australia New Zealand. Patch…
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