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Parliament wants streamers to pay for local content, backs national cultural plan
Parliament published its forward-looking document, which maps out the next ten years and beyond for the cultural and creative industries.

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Parliament wants streamers to pay for local content, backs national cultural plan
Parliament published its forward-looking document, which maps out the next ten years and beyond for the cultural and creative industries.

It’s a marathon, not a sprint: 300 music industry professionals set for fundraising run
Thick As Thieves is behind the Friday, Nov. 26 fundraising marathon, which raises much-needed money for The Fred Hollows Foundation.

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It’s a marathon, not a sprint: 300 music industry professionals set for fundraising run
Thick As Thieves is behind the Friday, Nov. 26 fundraising marathon, which raises much-needed money for The Fred Hollows Foundation.

Jess Day signs with Wonderlick
Jess Day signs with Wonderlick/Sony Music Entertainment Australia, where she joins a roster that includes Amy Shark and Holy Holy

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Jess Day signs with Wonderlick
Jess Day signs with Wonderlick/Sony Music Entertainment Australia, where she joins a roster that includes Amy Shark and Holy Holy

South Summit signs with Four Tone Artists: Exclusive
With a new tune making a splash on triple j, the Perth outfit signs with Josh Lane at Four Tone Artists for Australian bookings.

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South Summit signs with Four Tone Artists: Exclusive
With a new tune making a splash on triple j, the Perth outfit signs with Josh Lane at Four Tone Artists for Australian bookings.

Central Station Records, Sweat It Out announce new hires, promotions following growth
Following a restructuring, Central Station Records and Sweat It Out are prepping for expansion with a string of hires and promotions.

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Central Station Records, Sweat It Out announce new hires, promotions following growth
Following a restructuring, Central Station Records and Sweat It Out are prepping for expansion with a string of hires and promotions.

5SOS, Jack River and more call on Canberra to draft ‘clear plan’ on climate change
The artists and industry professionals have signed an open letter, designed and delivered by advocacy group Global Citizen.

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5SOS, Jack River and more call on Canberra to draft ‘clear plan’ on climate change
The artists and industry professionals have signed an open letter, designed and delivered by advocacy group Global Citizen.

Muso plots expansion into U.K., NZ after raising $2M in seed-plus round
Muso will play its tune a little louder – and across borders -- after the live entertainment start-up closed a $2 million seed-plus raise.

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Muso plots expansion into U.K., NZ after raising $2M in seed-plus round
Muso will play its tune a little louder – and across borders -- after the live entertainment start-up closed a $2 million seed-plus raise.

Five Australian artists selected for YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class
Barkaa, Budjerah, Dallas Woods, Kobie Dee and YAOB are selected for the YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class of 2022.

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Five Australian artists selected for YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class
Barkaa, Budjerah, Dallas Woods, Kobie Dee and YAOB are selected for the YouTubeBlack Voices Music Class of 2022.

Pnau is on dominating charts in the U.S. and U.K. with 'Cold Heart'
Pnau is ruling charts on both sides of Atlantic with ‘Cold Heart,’ the Sydneysiders’ mashup of Rocket Man classics.

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Pnau is on dominating charts in the U.S. and U.K. with 'Cold Heart'
Pnau is ruling charts on both sides of Atlantic with ‘Cold Heart,’ the Sydneysiders’ mashup of Rocket Man classics.

COVID-19 ripped out $1.4BN from live sector in 2020: Report
The pandemic “obliterated” the live entertainment industry last year, wiping out $1.4 billion in revenue and reducing the sector by 70%.

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COVID-19 ripped out $1.4BN from live sector in 2020: Report
The pandemic “obliterated” the live entertainment industry last year, wiping out $1.4 billion in revenue and reducing the sector by 70%.

APRA AMCOS posts record results, as COVID strips revenue from live music
The Australasian rights management organisation posts group revenue of $506.9 million for 2020-21, up 6.8%.

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APRA AMCOS posts record results, as COVID strips revenue from live music
The Australasian rights management organisation posts group revenue of $506.9 million for 2020-21, up 6.8%.

ARIAs leaderboard: emerging artists score 43 nominations
Lars Brandle dives into the data to create a leaderboard for the 102 artists shortlisted in the 2021 ARIA Awards nominations.

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ARIAs leaderboard: emerging artists score 43 nominations
Lars Brandle dives into the data to create a leaderboard for the 102 artists shortlisted in the 2021 ARIA Awards nominations.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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