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Michael Chugg and Mark Pope Reunite For Lismore Concert 'One From The Heart'
Following the recent, historic floods in northern New South Wales, legendary promoter Michael Chugg will produce a special free concert for the residents of Lismore. Grinspoon, Paul Kelly and Dan…

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Michael Chugg and Mark Pope Reunite For Lismore Concert 'One From The Heart'
Following the recent, historic floods in northern New South Wales, legendary promoter Michael Chugg will produce a special free concert for the residents of Lismore. Grinspoon, Paul Kelly and Dan…

Beth Appleton Named CEO of Jaxsta (EXCLUSIVE)
The development, announced Thursday (April 28) to the ASX, is a best-of-both-worlds scenario for the official music credits database.

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Beth Appleton Named CEO of Jaxsta (EXCLUSIVE)
The development, announced Thursday (April 28) to the ASX, is a best-of-both-worlds scenario for the official music credits database.

Wasserman Music Acquires Paradigm's U.K. Live Music Business
Wasserman Music is expanding its European footprint -- and its substantial roster -- with the acquisition of Paradigm's U.K. live music representation business. Although it’s a Europe-focused…

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Wasserman Music Acquires Paradigm's U.K. Live Music Business
Wasserman Music is expanding its European footprint -- and its substantial roster -- with the acquisition of Paradigm's U.K. live music representation business. Although it’s a Europe-focused…

BMG Signs Pacific Avenue (EXCLUSIVE)
Pacific Avenue “are one of the most exciting bands we’ve come across in a long time," comments BMG chief Heath Johns.

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BMG Signs Pacific Avenue (EXCLUSIVE)
Pacific Avenue “are one of the most exciting bands we’ve come across in a long time," comments BMG chief Heath Johns.

Dan Rosen, Matt Gudinski, Nina Rabe-Cairns Named to Billboard’s International Power Players List
Warner Music’s Dan Rosen, Mushroom Group’s Matt Gudinski and Ingrooves’ Nina Rabe-Cairns lead a healthy Australian contingent in Billboard’s 2022 International Power Players List. Warner Music…

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Dan Rosen, Matt Gudinski, Nina Rabe-Cairns Named to Billboard’s International Power Players List
Warner Music’s Dan Rosen, Mushroom Group’s Matt Gudinski and Ingrooves’ Nina Rabe-Cairns lead a healthy Australian contingent in Billboard’s 2022 International Power Players List. Warner Music…

Bigsound Returns With Live Conference and Festival: 'We're Going Big'
Bigsound is back. After skipping 2021, and rolling out a virtual experience in 2020 at the height of the pandemic, Bigsound returns this September as a physical conference and festival event. Spread…

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Bigsound Returns With Live Conference and Festival: 'We're Going Big'
Bigsound is back. After skipping 2021, and rolling out a virtual experience in 2020 at the height of the pandemic, Bigsound returns this September as a physical conference and festival event. Spread…

Australia and Canadian Songwriters Make Sweet Music at Inaugural Virtual Camp
Now, music publishers and songwriters from both countries have come together for the love of music, and, for 40 creators, a first-of-its kind virtual camp.

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Australia and Canadian Songwriters Make Sweet Music at Inaugural Virtual Camp
Now, music publishers and songwriters from both countries have come together for the love of music, and, for 40 creators, a first-of-its kind virtual camp.

'No Music On A Dead Planet' Is Now Spinning In Australia
Kevin Parker, The Avalanches, Budjerah, Courtney Barnett and Cody Simpson are among the 40-plus homegrown artists who’ve pledged support.

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'No Music On A Dead Planet' Is Now Spinning In Australia
Kevin Parker, The Avalanches, Budjerah, Courtney Barnett and Cody Simpson are among the 40-plus homegrown artists who’ve pledged support.

Park Sounds Sets Stage for Sydney Olympic Park Live Music Reactivation
Park Sounds the new, months-long festival currently spilling out in the streets of Sydney Olympic Park, is the kick-starter for a reinvigoration programme across the park’s stadiums, arenas and the…

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Park Sounds Sets Stage for Sydney Olympic Park Live Music Reactivation
Park Sounds the new, months-long festival currently spilling out in the streets of Sydney Olympic Park, is the kick-starter for a reinvigoration programme across the park’s stadiums, arenas and the…

The Wiggles to Receive the Ted Albert Award at 2022 APRAs
Fuel up your big red car, the Wiggles are taking centre stage at the APRA Music Awards. Announced today (April 21), the Wiggles are the 2022 recipients of the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding…

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The Wiggles to Receive the Ted Albert Award at 2022 APRAs
Fuel up your big red car, the Wiggles are taking centre stage at the APRA Music Awards. Announced today (April 21), the Wiggles are the 2022 recipients of the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding…

Jaddan Comerford Talks Side Stage Ventures: 'This Is a Big Part of The Next Chapter In My Career'
“It's an extension of what I’ve been doing this whole time,” Jaddan Comerford says of Side Stage Ventures, unveiled earlier this month.

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Jaddan Comerford Talks Side Stage Ventures: 'This Is a Big Part of The Next Chapter In My Career'
“It's an extension of what I’ve been doing this whole time,” Jaddan Comerford says of Side Stage Ventures, unveiled earlier this month.

Blueprint for Bluesfest 2022: Peter Noble Talks Challenges, Future Plans
Floods, COVID, border closures, public health orders, last-minute cancellations. Bluesfest has taken a flurry of hits over the past two years, the type that would knock-down most heavyweights.…

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Blueprint for Bluesfest 2022: Peter Noble Talks Challenges, Future Plans
Floods, COVID, border closures, public health orders, last-minute cancellations. Bluesfest has taken a flurry of hits over the past two years, the type that would knock-down most heavyweights.…
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